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MLB Postseason to Take Place in California, Texas BubblesMLB Postseason to Take Place in California, Texas Bubbles
MLB Postseason to Take Place in California, Texas Bubbles
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After too many positive COVID-19 tests during the makeshift regular season, the MLB will move playoff teams to bubbles for the postseason.
September 17, 2020
Blue Jays are Silver Lining in Canadian Sports This WeekBlue Jays are Silver Lining in Canadian Sports This Week
Blue Jays are Silver Lining in Canadian Sports This Week
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After the Toronto Raptors lost Game 7 to the Boston Celtics, at least we can look forward to seeing the Blue Jays in the MLB postseason.
September 14, 2020
NBA, MLB, NHL Playoff Series UpdatesNBA, MLB, NHL Playoff Series Updates
NBA, MLB, NHL Playoff Series Updates
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Catch up with what went down in this weekend's NBA, MLB, and NHL playoff series.
September 14, 2020
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the sports world’s reaction to the shooting of unarmed Black man Jacob Blake and discuss the horrible sexist and homophobic remarks coming from NHL and MLB commentators. If only we could be done with this sh!t.
August 26, 2020
Bubbles Work in Creating a Safe Environment for SportsBubbles Work in Creating a Safe Environment for Sports
Bubbles Work in Creating a Safe Environment for Sports
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The bubbles are working. The WNBA, NBA and NHL, three leagues playing inside bubble environments, have collectively gone another week without a positive COVID-19 test. So why the heck isn’t everyone sticking to the bubble plan?
August 13, 2020
Postseason Favourites Become Apparent as Leagues Return to PlayPostseason Favourites Become Apparent as Leagues Return to Play
Postseason Favourites Become Apparent as Leagues Return to Play
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August 06, 2020
Podcast Episode 29: Guess which league is an absolute gongshowPodcast Episode 29: Guess which league is an absolute gongshow
Podcast Episode 29: Guess which league is an absolute gongshow
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on how the COVID-19 pandemic is still negatively impacting sports. The MLB season is an absolute mess, college sports are still in danger and players are opting out of their respective seasons like flies. The drama.
August 05, 2020
MLB Season Off to a Rough Start with 18 Miami Marlins Testing Positive for COVID-19MLB Season Off to a Rough Start with 18 Miami Marlins Testing Positive for COVID-19
MLB Season Off to a Rough Start with 18 Miami Marlins Testing Positive for COVID-19
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We’re a week into the MLB season and 18 (!!!) members of the Miami Marlins have already tested positive for COVID-19. Not good. The league has since postponed games and adjusted the schedule, but we think this situation might require more than a Band-Aid solution.
July 30, 2020
Podcast Episode 28: Everything you need to know about the return of the NBA and NHLPodcast Episode 28: Everything you need to know about the return of the NBA and NHL
Podcast Episode 28: Everything you need to know about the return of the NBA and NHL
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on everything you need to know about the NBA and NHL season restarts and why the 2020 MLB season might be in jeopardy. The drama.
July 29, 2020
MLB and WNBA Support Black Lives Matter Movement and Honor Breonna Taylor MLB and WNBA Support Black Lives Matter Movement and Honor Breonna Taylor
MLB and WNBA Support Black Lives Matter Movement and Honor Breonna Taylor
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Baseball and basketball regular seasons began this weekend, and while the season starts were fun to watch, it was the leagues’ calls for social justice that really blew us away.
July 27, 2020
MLB Starts Off 2020 Season with Rule Changes and Covid-19 PrecautionsMLB Starts Off 2020 Season with Rule Changes and Covid-19 Precautions
MLB Starts Off 2020 Season with Rule Changes and Covid-19 Precautions
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Baseball is back, baby! It’s Opening Day in the MLB, and even though the Toronto Blue Jays don’t have anywhere to play, we’re still pumped that baseball’s finally back.
July 23, 2020
Westbrook Designs New Jerseys for the NBPA, Blue Jays' Request to Host Home Games Denied, Williams Sports Kicks in Bryant's MemoryWestbrook Designs New Jerseys for the NBPA, Blue Jays' Request to Host Home Games Denied, Williams Sports Kicks in Bryant's Memory
Westbrook Designs New Jerseys for the NBPA, Blue Jays' Request to Host Home Games Denied, Williams Sports Kicks in Bryant's Memory
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July 20, 2020
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