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The top picks from this year's MLS SuperDraft

Just one week after Clemson hoisted the national championship trophy, the NCAA’s stars set their sights on an even bigger stage — yesterday’s MLS SuperDraft.

December 20, 2023

Clemson wins their fourth national championship in men's soccer

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The No. 9–seed Clemson Tigers won their fourth national title on Monday after defeating fellow ACC squad No. 2 Notre Dame.

December 13, 2023

No. 2 Notre Dame takes on No. 9 Clemson for men's national championship

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Notre Dame earned a narrow 3–2 victory when these squads met on September 9th — and three months later, both teams are battle-hardened and hungry for some hardware.

December 11, 2023

Who will advance to the men's College Cup finals?

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As confetti continues falling on the women’s College Cup champ, the four remaining men’s squads will kick off their semifinals tonight, when two previous title-winners, Clemson and Notre Dame, take on final four first-timers West Virginia and Oregon State, respectively.

December 08, 2023

Florida State won their fourth national championship in women's soccer

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Overall No. 1–seed Florida State won their fourth national championship — all in the last 10 seasons — with Monday’s blistering 5–1 beatdown of the also-undefeated No. 2 Stanford. Ring ring, destiny’s calling.

December 06, 2023

No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Stanford will play for the women's College Cup title

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December 04, 2023

College

The final weekend of the women's soccer season kicks of at the College Cup

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December 01, 2023

The pinnacle of the women’s season, the College Cup, kicks off in mere hours, and by the day’s end, Monday’s national championship match will be set.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #359

NHL playoff preview & the latest on Jontay Porter

April 18, 2024

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NHL playoff preview & the latest on Jontay Porter

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It’s Christmas in April for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz, with the NHL Playoff picture all but set ahead of Saturday’s postseason puck drop. Today’s episode includes a deep dive on all things playoff hockey, from why the Stanley Cup is arguably the hardest trophy to win in sports to the gals’ picks to win it all.

Then after the break, El and Steph shift gears to cover an unfortunate NBA story: Now former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life after making illegal sports bets on league games and disclosing confidential health information to a bettor in order for them to profit off a parlay. And it’s just the latest instance of pro sports entangling with sports gambling.

A huge thanks to our pals at Aflac for supporting today’s pod! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com.