Trans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s next
Trans athlete trailblazers, the backlash, facts & figures & what’s next
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What better start to the month than sharing this exclusive interview with activist and former Harvard athlete Schuyler Bailar. Our college sports newsletter team recently sat down with Bailar to discuss his experience as the first openly trans Division I (DI) swimmer.
August 06, 2023
Tokyo Olympics Gold-Getters
Tokyo Olympics Gold-Getters
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The GIST: It’s Day 4 of the Olympics, and a 13-year-old — Japanese skateboarder Momiji Nishiya — has already won a gold medal. Feeling old yet?
July 26, 2021
U.S. Olympic Swimming and Track & Field Teams Take Shape
U.S. Olympic Swimming and Track & Field Teams Take Shape
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The GIST: The Tokyo Olympics hit a(nother) hurdle this weekend: the first positive COVID-19 test among arriving athletes. But there were literal hurdles to clear here at home, with the start of the track and field trials and conclusion of the swimming trials.
June 21, 2021
Washington D.C.: Nationals Sweep Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington D.C.: Nationals Sweep Pittsburgh Pirates
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June 17, 2021
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Ep #361

Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

April 25, 2024
Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

Hello!

Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse.

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz round up some major mid-week headlines in a three-part deep dive. First up, El and Steph discuss football star Reggie Bush’s historic Heisman Trophy reinstatement and what it says about the transforming college sports landscape.

Then in part two, the gals discuss the multimillion dollar Department of Justice settlement reached this week for the survivors of disgraced Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a settlement stemming from the FBI’s negligence.

And to round it out, El and Steph kick it back to the football field for an NFL Draft preview before the first names are called on Thursday night.

Thank you to Aflac for supporting today’s episode! 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.

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Sports Quick Hits: Monday June 14th, 2021
Sports Quick Hits: Monday June 14th, 2021
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Updates from the coaches search for Orlando Magic and Portland Trail Blazers, the USWNT, U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, and USC Women's Track & Field team.
June 14, 2021