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On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are diving into a crucial topic — parenthood in sports. Over the weekend, WNBA star Dearica Hamby shared claims that her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, discriminated against her for being pregnant. Beyond unacceptable.

Hamby’s allegations also come on the heels of other recent stories of mistreatment across sports, sparking a broader discussion about support, or lack thereof, for elite athletes who choose to become parents. El and Steph detail it all, then consider what comes next in this ongoing conversation. Thanks for tuning in!

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Thanks for tuning in to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the chaos that is the WNBA offseason. Free agency is barely underway, but there’s already been one league-altering move plus rumors swirling about a few more that could follow.

Then, for part two, the gals preview this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round slate as eight teams continue their quest for the Lombardi Trophy. Hut, hut, hit play.

Happy Thursday!

Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of domestic violence.

And happy NFL playoffs eve eve. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula break down everything you need to know before the 14-team postseason kicks off with this weekend’s Wild Card action.

Then after the break, Steph and Lauren dig into a story that’s gone stunningly under-discussed in sports media. UFC president Dana White publicly slapped his wife on New Year’s Eve, yet has faced next to zero consequences, with big UFC partners remaining silent on the matter. Enough is enough.