The PGA Tour merges with the Saudi-Arabian–backed LIV Golf
The PGA Tour merges with the Saudi-Arabian–backed LIV Golf
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After months of tension, the PGA Tour made a shocking reversal yesterday, joining forces with their rival, the Saudi Arabian–backed LIV Golf, claiming the decision was made in an effort “to unify the game.”
June 07, 2023
Women’s College World Series opening day highlights
Women’s College World Series opening day highlights
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Yesterday’s Women’s College World Series (WCWS) opening day brought plenty of drama to the diamond, complete with a pitchers’ duel, another broken attendance record, and, unfortunately, a multitude of weather delays.
June 02, 2023
2023 Women's College World Series preview
2023 Women's College World Series preview
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The always-thrilling Women’s College World Series (WCWS) hits USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City in mere hours, with eight NCAA softball squads beginning their quest for the national title.
June 01, 2023
Team USA Medal Updates
Team USA Medal Updates
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July 27, 2021
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Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy
Ep #306

Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy

September 26, 2023

Happy Fall!

It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of sports.

So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first chat about the Afghan women’s national volleyball team, who compete in defiance of the country’s Taliban rule and are currently speaking out about dismal training conditions at the Asian Games. 

Then after the break, the gals give flowers to a women’s soccer and activist GOAT: the USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe, who hung up her international boots over the weekend, leaving both a massive hole in the team and an even bigger off-pitch legacy. And while no one can truly fill her cleats, El and Steph kick around a few thoughts about the future of the USWNT. LFG.


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Winner Takes it All Today at Women's College World Series
Winner Takes it All Today at Women's College World Series
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The GIST: With No. 10 Florida State and No. 1 Oklahoma splitting the first two games of the best-of-three Women’s College World Series (WCWS) championship series, it all comes down to today’s 3 p.m. ET Game 3 on ESPN. No pressure, no diamonds.
June 10, 2021
Softball: Women's College World Series Off to a Strong Start
Softball: Women's College World Series Off to a Strong Start
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The GIST: The first few days of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) gave us a shattered, single-season home run record and the play of the year. What will the rest of the semis and championship series bring?
June 08, 2021