Basketball

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream knotted at two ahead of Game 5

The best-of-seven WNBA Finals are now a best of three after the Golden State Valkyries rebounded from back-to-back losses to earn a 67–62 Game 4 Saturday win over the Atlanta Dream. Let’s relive the spiciest moments before turning our attention to tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 5.

October 26, 2026

Atlanta Dream (up 2-1) rolling ahead of WNBA Finals Game 4

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All eyes are on the WNBA as the best-of-seven Finals series continues with tomorrow’s 1 p.m. ET Game 4. Everything’s coming up Atlanta Dream (up 2-1) after a lopsided Game 3 victory — here’s who’s handing out Ls in the ATL and how the Golden State Valkyries can respond on the road. All hoops, all the time.

October 23, 2026

Taking stock of the WNBA Finals storylines after Game 2

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The best-of-seven WNBA Finals is knotted at one after the Atlanta Dream topped the Golden State Valkyries 79–65 in Monday’s Game 2, the franchise’s first-ever Finals win. Let’s take stock of the top storylines as the series shifts to Atlanta for tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 3.

October 21, 2026

Spilling the tea on the 2026-27 NBA season

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The NBA returns with tomorrow’s juicy tripleheader — but the best part of men’s basketball is the drama. The tea is always piping hot on the hardwood, and this season’s scorching storylines hinge on the whereabouts of the league’s superstars.

October 19, 2026

Previewing the 2026 WNBA Finals

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The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream hit the hardwood today at 3:30 p.m. ET for Game 1 of the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. Rumor has it defense wins championships, but only one defensive juggernaut can win their franchise’s first-ever title.

October 17, 2026

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

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Two perennial powerhouses are on the brink of elimination as the best-of-five WNBA semifinals continue tonight. Before we discuss how the NY Liberty and Las Vegas Aces can salvage their seasons, a moment for the unprecedented five-time MVP.

October 09, 2026

Being entrepreneurial with Kirby Porter

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Kirby Porter isn’t just any C-suite exec: She was named Unrivaled’s CBO at just 27 years old, after a career that spanned working for corporate and venture capital firms, launching her own podcast, and founding a startup called New Game Labs. At Unrivaled, she’s responsible for crafting how the league shows up in the world — and making sure more of the world gets to see it.

October 08, 2026

One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

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One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

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October 07, 2026

The Atlanta Dream aren’t the only ones leveling up — the stakes are sky-high ahead of tonight’s Game 2 doubleheader. These best-of-five semifinal series won’t decide themselves, so let’s hoop to it.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #599

The Jalen Hurts situation: What we know and what we don't

October 22, 2026

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The Jalen Hurts situation: What we know and what we don't

Today, we need to address the football elephant in the room: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who will not compete in the NFL again this season after being diagnosed with multiple blood clots in his lungs. There’s a lot to unpack with this story, from the timeline around Hurts’ diagnosis to the NFL Players Association now calling for a “full investigation” into his treatment during this saga. That’s why co-hosts Steph Rotz and Alessandra Puccio are here to clearly define what we do know about this story and what we don’t. Game on.