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The GIST’s unofficial WNBA power rankings

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The GIST’s unofficial WNBA power rankings

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Nearly two weeks in, here’s our unofficial power rankings heading into Week 3, plus one lingering question.

May 18, 2026

Previewing the 64-team NCAA softball tournament

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The 64-team NCAA softball national championship tournament swings into action today with 16 double-elimination Regionals on deck. It’s all part of a massive moment for the sport before the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) season begins next month. Batter up, baby.

May 15, 2026

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

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Pass the maple syrup because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Here’s how it happened.

May 13, 2026

Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge

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The Justin Bieber Hallelujah magic came through last night because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Hold onto your Timbits — here’s how it happened.

May 12, 2026

The biggest headlines from the WNBA’s opening weekend

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At long last, the Toronto Tempo made their WNBA debut over the weekend, a long-awaited women’s basketball moment in the Great White North. Just in case you couldn’t see through the happy tears (same), let’s catch you up on the rest of the W action.

May 11, 2026

Montréal Victoire just one win away from first trip to Walter Cup Final

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And just like that, one team is one win away from clinching their spot in the PWHL Finals. Scroll on for all the puck party details.

May 08, 2026

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

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Keeping track of all the playoff action in the NHL and NBA is a full-time job. Good thing your sporty bestie is here to help manage the plethora of playoff games. Let’s do this.

May 08, 2026

The only 2026 WNBA season primer you need

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The only 2026 WNBA season primer you need

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May 08, 2026

The offseason in one word? Transformational. The WNBA and its players’ association agreed to a groundbreaking seven-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) less than a month ago, ushering in a new (and more lucrative) era of women’s basketball.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #556

Kelley O’Hara spills NWSL alt-cast tea

May 14, 2026

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Calling all sports fans. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, executive producer Alessandra Puccio sits down with one of her USWNT heroes, retired two-time World Cup winner Kelley O’Hara. The soccer-loving duo dig into Kelley’s latest adventure: hosting an alt-cast on Victory+ for the NWSL’s Utah Royals vs. Racing Louisville game on Sunday, May 17th at 8 p.m. ET. Between NWSL hot takes and men’s World Cup chit chat, this one’s a must-listen.