Basketball

Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike becomes first player to sign with Saudi-backed Project B

Project B, a new women’s basketball league set to launch in November 2026, announced its first player signing on Wednesday: WNBPA president and 10-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike. There’s a lot to unpack, so lace ’em up and let’s hoop to it.

November 07, 2025

NBA betting scandal sees three prominent figures arrested

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Three people with ties to the NBA were among the 34 arrested yesterday in connection to a multiyear FBI investigation into illegal betting. Here’s “the gist” on the two indictments (one tied to rigged poker games and the other to illegal sports wagers) and what the FBI director deemed the NBA’s “insider trading saga.” Buckle up.

October 24, 2025

Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach

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Former NY Liberty head coach (HC) Sandy Brondello is heading north, tapped as HC for the expansion squad Toronto Tempo on Wednesday. Grab a whiteboard and a marker: We’re breaking down the Xs and Os of the league’s coaching moves.

October 24, 2025

Breaking down the 2025–26 NBA season

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After yet another whirlwind offseason, the NBA is officially back with tonight’s juicy doubleheader. The first game of the season tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET, when the defending champ Oklahoma City Thunder hoist the franchise’s first-ever banner before taking on the Houston Rockets. In classic GIST fashion, today’s newsletter has everything you need to know about the 2025–26 campaign — ball is definitely life.

October 21, 2025

Recapping the 2025 WNBA season

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From record-breaking buckets to mic-drop moments, the 2025 WNBA season had us laughing out loud, cheering passionately, and sometimes even screaming into the nearest pillow. As the confetti settles on the Las Vegas Aces’ championship parade, let’s close out one of the WNBA’s most memorable seasons by revisiting all of the hoops magic.

October 18, 2025

Las Vegas Aces on the cusp of third WNBA title in four years

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The WNBA expanded its Finals to a best-of-seven series, but it looks like the Las Vegas Aces might not need the extra games after taking a commanding 3-0 lead with Wednesday’s 90–88 win over the Phoenix Mercury. Ahead of tonight’s potentially series-ending Game 4 in Arizona, let’s revisit an absolutely thrilling Game 3 before pondering two pressing questions as the playoffs enter their final act.

October 10, 2025

Two players to watch in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

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You already know the Las Vegas Aces boast a two-game lead over the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, which are best-of-seven for the first time. With Game 3 set for tonight at 8 p.m. ET, watch out for a pair of difference makers hellbent on hoops glory.

October 08, 2025

Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA Finals

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Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA Finals

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October 06, 2025

The Las Vegas Aces boast a commanding 2-0 lead in the WNBA’s first-ever best-of-seven Finals following yesterday’s 91–78 win over the Phoenix Mercury. The series now shifts from Vegas to Phoenix ahead of Wednesday’s Game 3…but not before we discuss the latest from the hardwood.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #507

Prison time for balls and strikes? Betting scandal rocks MLB

November 11, 2025

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Prison time for balls and strikes? Betting scandal rocks MLB

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ICYMI: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were charged with fraud, conspiracy, and bribery on Sunday, related to a scheme in which both hurlers rigged individual pitches so that bettors could win big.

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the latest scandal involving sports gambling and professional athletes, part of a disturbing trend that’s been on the rise ever since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the path to legalize sports betting in 2018.