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 betting scandals & previewing the March Madness Sweet 16s
Ep #353

Sports betting scandals & previewing the March Madness Sweet 16s

March 28, 2024

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Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a three-part special diving into recent sports betting headlines involving the NBA and NCAA before previewing the men’s and women’s March Madness Sweet 16s.

In part one, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the latest on Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter, who’s at the center of a gambling investigation following a series of unusual prop bets involving the fringe NBA player.

Then in parts two and three, it’s all about the Big Dance, with previews of the jam-packed weekend ahead in NCAA men’s and women’s hoops as we whittle down to the Final Four.

Thank you to Aflac for supporting today’s episode. From their longtime collaboration with South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley to helping folks tackle the gaps in their healthcare coverage, you can count on Aflac to empower women on the hard court and in life’s hardest moments. Learn more at Aflac.com.

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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