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See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian HornerSee ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner

There’s been a major shakeup in Formula 1.

Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, F1 girlies and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the curious timing of Horner’s sacking, digging into how Red Bull’s lackluster performance — not previous misconduct allegations — sealed Horner’s fate. Vroom vroom.

That don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage onThat don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage on

Bring it to the boardroom.

ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace benefits, codifying charter flights — the players’ goals are focused on revamping the growing league…but initial negotiations are not going well.

In today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss recent comments from some high-profile players about the league’s first proposal, and why it felt like a “slap in the face.” Spicy.

Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death?Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death?

Hot European summer, loading.

Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each other for continental glory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the tourney’s group of death, where world No. 5 England, No. 10 France, No. 11 Netherlands, and No. 30 Wales will battle for one of two tickets to the knockout rounds. Spicy is an understatement.

A big thank you to BMO for sponsoring today’s pod! BMO is the official bank of the NSL and the league’s broadcast partner, sticking to their two-decade pledge to grow the game of soccer in North America. Learn more about how BMO is growing the beautiful game at BMOsoccer.com.

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