Podcast Episode 35: Mental health stigma in sports
Podcast Episode 35: Mental health stigma in sports
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss the incredibly insensitive and damaging remarks from reporter Skip Bayless on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaking up about his depression. They also touch on radio host Dan McNeil’s wildly sexist remarks about NFL sideline reporter Maria Taylor. So much for the NFL being better this year, eh? Tune in.
September 16, 2020
Colorado Avalanche Force Game 7 with Dallas Stars; Utah Jazz Singing the Blues Thanks to Denver Nuggets;  Andy Murray, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka Victorious in U.S. Open
Colorado Avalanche Force Game 7 with Dallas Stars; Utah Jazz Singing the Blues Thanks to Denver Nuggets; Andy Murray, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka Victorious in U.S. Open
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Highlights from the NHL, the NBA, and tennis.
September 03, 2020
Players and Leagues Use Their Platforms to Further Social Justice Discussions
Players and Leagues Use Their Platforms to Further Social Justice Discussions
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Although last week’s wildcat strike of games and practices lasted only a few days, the impacts have long-term potential.
August 31, 2020
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
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Thanks to the NHL’s lack of genuine support last night, there were still a few playoff games to watch. Here are a few highlights from the night.
August 27, 2020
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the sports world’s reaction to the shooting of unarmed Black man Jacob Blake and discuss the horrible sexist and homophobic remarks coming from NHL and MLB commentators. If only we could be done with this sh!t.
August 26, 2020
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Time moves quickly inside the bubble. Without the need for travel and the distraction of women (cue eye roll here), the NHL moved from the first to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in less than 24 hours. Here’s #thegist on the four conference semifinals.
August 24, 2020
Vegas Golden Knights Advance to Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Vegas Golden Knights Advance to Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
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After the Vegas Golden Knights became the first team to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Tuesday, four teams had the chance to follow their lead yesterday. Only three did.
August 20, 2020
Podcast Episode 31: Playoffs, COVID-19 and the USWNT walk into a bar
Podcast Episode 31: Playoffs, COVID-19 and the USWNT walk into a bar
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give their review on the first round of the NHL and NBA playoffs, talk about the havoc COVID-19 is still wreaking across the sports world and why some U.S. women’s national soccer team players are ditching the NWSL to play overseas. The drama.
August 19, 2020
Five NHL Highlights from August 15-16
Five NHL Highlights from August 15-16
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We’re trying something new today. Instead of giving you the ol’ boxscores, we’re giving #thegist on our five favorite NHL highlights from the weekend. Let us know what you think by replying to this email.
August 17, 2020