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

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 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.

May 08, 2026

Rounding up the latest WNBA headlines ahead of the 2026 regular season

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The WNBA regular season tips off on Friday, but this league never sleeps. From a bona fide legend retiring to more wheeling and dealing as rosters are finalized, here’s the latest from the hardwood.

May 06, 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Major League Volleyball semis

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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Major League Volleyball semis

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May 06, 2026

Block party, loading. The Major League Volleyball (MLV) semis are set for tomorrow, where the top four regular-season finishers will battle for a spot in Saturday’s championship, not to mention a $1M bonus. As Tate McRae says, just keep watching.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #555

Home runs and dark horses: Previewing the college softball national tourney

May 12, 2026

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Home runs and dark horses: Previewing the college softball national tourney

Softball is having a major moment this season, so on this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz head to the diamond to preview the 64-team NCAA national softball tournament which begins on Friday. After consulting with former NCAA softball player (and our senior editor) Lauren Tuiskula, the gals have the low-down on the storylines you need to know, from a record-breaking season of home runs to explaining how the national tourney works. Batter up.