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MLB playoff previewMLB playoff preview
MLB playoff preview
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The most wonderful time of the year is here — October baseball, baby. The newly expanded MLB playoffs saw 12 of the league’s 30 teams punch their postseason tickets, and today’s special edition has everything you need to know before the fun tees off tomorrow.
October 06, 2022
NBA Canada Series presented by Bell: Just hold on, we’re going homeNBA Canada Series presented by Bell: Just hold on, we’re going home
NBA Canada Series presented by Bell: Just hold on, we’re going home
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It’s time for the preseason, baby. And the anticipation for the upcoming 2022–23 season is at an all-time high, thanks to the NBA Canada Series presented by Bell. Ahead of the Toronto Raptors’ final preseason game on October 14th in Montreal, our pals at The GIST break down why it’s so special, recap highlights from the first game in Edmonton and preview what to expect dans Montreal.
October 06, 2022
Betting is unlikely to be legalized in California next monthBetting is unlikely to be legalized in California next month
Betting is unlikely to be legalized in California next month
The odds are stacked against sportsbooks in the Golden State. In a poll published by the UC Berkeley Institute for Governmental Studies yesterday, eligible voters in California will likely vote against two bills legalizing betting next month.
October 05, 2022
Pressure is mounting for NWSL owners of the Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars to sellPressure is mounting for NWSL owners of the Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars to sell
Pressure is mounting for NWSL owners of the Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars to sell
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Pressure is mounting on two NWSL owners to sell. After an independent investigation, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) published a groundbreaking report on Monday detailing systemic abuse across the league and negligence from the likes of Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson and Chicago Red Stars founder Arnim Whisler.
October 05, 2022
Systemic failure after systemic failure in women's soccerSystemic failure after systemic failure in women's soccer
Systemic failure after systemic failure in women's soccer
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As discussed on yesterday’s episode of The GIST of It, U.S. Soccer released the highly anticipated findings from the year-long independent investigation into abuse allegations in the NWSL, and the conclusions are even more damning than expected.
October 05, 2022
NFL concussion controversyNFL concussion controversy
NFL concussion controversy
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NFL player safety remains under scrutiny as the fallout from the mishandling of Miami Dolphins quarterback (QB) Tua Tagovailoa’s (TUNG-o-vai-LOA) apparent head injuries continues.
October 03, 2022
W Series CEO to decide by the end of the week if season should end earlyW Series CEO to decide by the end of the week if season should end early
W Series CEO to decide by the end of the week if season should end early
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The W Series needs to box. Yesterday, CEO Catherine Bond Muir said she will decide by the end of the week if the women’s motorsport championship should complete the 2022 season or end it early to mitigate financial damage.
October 03, 2022
Athletes Unlimited announced it raised $30 millionAthletes Unlimited announced it raised $30 million
Athletes Unlimited announced it raised $30 million
Another day, another sizable investment in women’s sports. Athletes Unlimited (AU) announced it raised $30 million from new and existing stakeholders on Thursday, a vote of confidence in the organization and in women’s indoor volleyball.
October 03, 2022
NCAA weekend upset roundupNCAA weekend upset roundup
NCAA weekend upset roundup
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This weekend took a DNA test, and it turns out the underdogs were 100% that b!tch. Let's dive into the truth of what happened.
October 03, 2022
Five ranked NCAA football teams dropped to unranked squads on SaturdayFive ranked NCAA football teams dropped to unranked squads on Saturday
Five ranked NCAA football teams dropped to unranked squads on Saturday
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Five ranked Week 5 matchups meant at least five of the Top 25 would lose. But five other ranked teams dropped to unranked squads on Saturday, seriously shaking up the poll.
October 03, 2022
What you need to know from week 4 in the NFLWhat you need to know from week 4 in the NFL
What you need to know from week 4 in the NFL
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QB Patrick Mahomes came out on top in the much hyped Sunday Night Football Super Bowl LV rematch between his Kansas City Chiefs and QB Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
October 03, 2022
Truth and reconciliation in sportsTruth and reconciliation in sports
Truth and reconciliation in sports
Friday was National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada, a day to honor the victims and survivors of Indigenous residential schools. And Monday, October 10th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the U.S.
October 02, 2022
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