The GIST

WNBA legend Candace Parker talks new trading card venture and the future of women’s hoops

As the WNBA reaches new heights on and off the court, we chatted with basketball icon Candace Parker about her latest gig — curating a hoops trading card collection with eBay — and her vision for the W’s future as the popularity of women’s basketball continues to surge.

October 23, 2024

The latest on the WNBA’s foray into collectibles

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ICYMI, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark’s autographed memorabilia sold out in mere minutes last week — a sign that collectibles are just the latest space where the WNBA is making waves.

October 28, 2024

🏀 The (coaching) carousel never stops turning

Indiana Fever part ways with head coach (HC), Christie Sides, marking the sixth WNBA HC to be fired this offseason

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The Indiana Fever parted ways with head coach (HC) Christie Sides yesterday, making her the sixth WNBA HC (of 12) to be fired in an already spicy offseason. Pass the milk — it’s time for a deep dive.

October 28, 2024

Freddie Freeman hits first walk-off World Series grand slam, LA Dodgers take 2-0 lead

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The highly anticipated 120th edition of the World Series has more than lived up to the hype, with a whole lot of history made in LA before the series shifts to New York for Game 3 tonight at 8:08 p.m. ET. Capture it, remember it.

October 28, 2024

No. 8 Wisconsin volleyball sweeps No. 10 Purdue for ninth straight win

October 28, 2024

Favorites dominated their top-25 football matchups this weekend, barring one upset

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Down-to-the-wire escapes, favorites rolling, and backups doing work — Week 9 had a little bit of everything. Let’s hut, hut, hike into the latest as the gridiron action charges on.

October 28, 2024

Uncrustables, upsets, and Hail Marys reign supreme in Week 8 NFL action

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While the NFL doles out the Uncrustables, let’s chat through everything you need to know from a jam-packed Week 8 slate. Delish.

October 28, 2024

Sports News

No. 1 NY Liberty top No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime, win first WNBA championship

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October 21, 2024

The No. 1 NY Liberty are finally WNBA champions, topping the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime (OT) last night to win the franchise’s first-ever title, a feat 28 seasons in the making. You know what they say: sixth time’s the charm.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #408

The World Series is here, plus a Mexican Grand Prix-view

October 24, 2024

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The World Series is here, plus a Mexican Grand Prix-view

Hey batter batter, swing!

Pass the cracker jacks because co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula are previewing the 120th World Series on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Before the LA Dodgers and NY Yankees literally step up to the plate, the gals will fill you in on the storied history between these two powerhouse teams, plus the top players to watch on both sides of the bat.

And in part two, El and Laur shift gears from the baseball diamond to the racetrack, providing an all-inclusive update on the latest Formula 1 standings ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. Vroom vroom, and away they go.

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