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Is WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s job at risk?Is WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s job at risk?

The exit interview heard ’round the world.

ICYMI, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier lambasted WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league office on Tuesday. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz place Collier’s explosive comments into the league’s larger context, connecting the dots to the ongoing CBA negotiations, the WNBA’s sustainability, and of course, Unrivaled. Questions? Answered.

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WTF? Ryder Cup fans crossed the lineWTF? Ryder Cup fans crossed the line

It’s all fun and games until someone throws a beer.

And unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened at the Ryder Cup over the weekend. The biennial men’s golf competition between Team USA and Team Europe reached new levels of drama this year, as fans at NY’s Bethpage Black berated the European golfers, even launching physical attacks at members of their families.

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz detail and react to the spectator behavior at the Ryder Cup before considering what to expect with the U.S. hosting two more major international team competitions through President Donald Trump’s second term: the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup and the 2028 LA Olympics.

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Behind-the-scenes of the Golden State Valkyries with team president Jess SmithBehind-the-scenes of the Golden State Valkyries with team president Jess Smith

The Golden State Valkyries are that team.

ICYMI, the WNBA’s 13th team absolutely crushed it in their debut season, becoming the first expansion team to make the playoffs in their inaugural campaign — but the on-court accomplishments are only half the story. The Valks sold out every single home game in 2025, creating an ultra-supportive women’s hoops fanbase that’s now considered the blueprint for success as the W continues to grow. Today, The GIST’s co-founder Ellen Hyslop sits down with Valkyries team president Jess Smith for a behind-the-scenes convo on the business behind the basketball, from making crucial decisions with the front office to her advice for young leaders. Don’t miss it.

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