A Whole Latte Cover Ahead of the NWSL's Fall Series
A Whole Latte Cover Ahead of the NWSL's Fall Series
The NWSL's Fall Series will start this weekend without some big USWNT names (think Megan Rapinoe, Sam Mewis, Rose Lavelle)
September 03, 2020
Podcast Episode 33: Colleges are taking advantage of Black athletes
Podcast Episode 33: Colleges are taking advantage of Black athletes
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the sports world’s restart of the restart and discuss whether or not it's time for student-athletes, especially Black student-athletes, to unionize.
September 03, 2020
New Proposed Tennis Players Union Does Not Include Women
New Proposed Tennis Players Union Does Not Include Women
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The U.S. Open is upon us, and as if the road to the tennis Grand Slam event wasn’t rocky enough, a few men’s players are bringing an extra dose of drama to the tournament.
August 31, 2020
Players and Leagues Use Their Platforms to Further Social Justice Discussions
Players and Leagues Use Their Platforms to Further Social Justice Discussions
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Although last week’s wildcat strike of games and practices lasted only a few days, the impacts have long-term potential.
August 31, 2020
Leagues and Athletes Across North America Boycott Games in Protest of Racial Injustice
Leagues and Athletes Across North America Boycott Games in Protest of Racial Injustice
Yesterday, in protest of racial injustice, the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their NBA playoff game. And, in one of the strongest collective actions we’ve seen in sports, the rest of the league and athletes from across North America are following suit.
August 27, 2020
The NFL Releases Various Protocols On Returning to Play With Fans in the Stands
The NFL Releases Various Protocols On Returning to Play With Fans in the Stands
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Sports fans in North America will soon have primetime games with real crowd noise. But the jury’s still out if hosting fans during the COVID-19 pandemic is the best call.
August 27, 2020
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
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Thanks to the NHL’s lack of genuine support last night, there were still a few playoff games to watch. Here are a few highlights from the night.
August 27, 2020
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the sports world’s reaction to the shooting of unarmed Black man Jacob Blake and discuss the horrible sexist and homophobic remarks coming from NHL and MLB commentators. If only we could be done with this sh!t.
August 26, 2020
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Time moves quickly inside the bubble. Without the need for travel and the distraction of women (cue eye roll here), the NHL moved from the first to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in less than 24 hours. Here’s #thegist on the four conference semifinals.
August 24, 2020
Two Teams Advance to NBA Conference Semifinals
Two Teams Advance to NBA Conference Semifinals
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Two teams punched their tickets to the NBA conference semifinals and the remaining six slots will be decided this week. It’s time to put Selling Sunset on pause (hard, we know) because there’s some epic basketball coming your way.
August 24, 2020