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With only four weeks left, college football teams battle for spots in the 12-team playoff

The third of six College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings was released yesterday, bringing with it some serious shakeups for the SEC despite the top five teams holding steady. With the new expanded 12-team playoff format and only four weeks left, it’s crunch time for resume-building wins.

November 20, 2024

Two major upsets shake up the college football landscape

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Saturday was rock chalk-full of upsets that will have major implications on the playoff picture. And as if that wasn’t enough drama, the No. 1 team in the country nearly went down, too.

November 18, 2024

Toronto Argonauts ride dominant fourth quarter to win 111th Grey Cup

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The Toronto Argonauts are dancin’ on top of cars after winning the 111th Grey Cup last night, outlasting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to secure a 41–24 victory. Drop the confetti because we’re suckers for a championship-winning squad.

November 18, 2024

The 111th Grey Cup preview

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The 111th Grey Cup kicks off Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, featuring the East Division champ Toronto Argonauts and the West Division–winning Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The gridiron’s already burnin’ up, so hut, hut, here we go.

November 15, 2024

The College Football Playoff (CFP) chase continues with four weeks left in the regular season

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After a weekend slate that included four upsets, it’s no surprise that the playoff picture’s all shaken up. The second College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the year were released last night, with some familiar faces holding onto their top spots, while others were left on the outside looking in.

November 13, 2024

Week 11 college football matchups to watch

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With the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings coming out earlier this week, the stakes are that much higher on the gridiron. Here’s what you need to know heading into Week 11.

November 08, 2024

First College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the season released

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The first College Football Playoff rankings (CFP) dropped yesterday, offering an initial look at which teams the Selection Committee thinks should make the expanded 12-team bracket (up from four in years prior).

November 06, 2024

College

Chaos reigned supreme in Week 10 top-25 football games

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November 04, 2024

From near-upsets to actual upsets and bounce-back to bounce-forward wins, college football had a little bit of everything this weekend. Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s games before the College Football Playoff rankings drop tomorrow, offering an inside look at the selection committee’s current thoughts on who should make the national championship bracket.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #413

Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

November 19, 2024

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Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

Hoop, there it is!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set.

Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waiting for, as the brand-new women’s hoops league prepares to draft its 36 inaugural players into teams, plus a couple updates from Athletes Unlimited Basketball, who are making roster moves themselves.

And finally, there’s so much to discuss from the NBA, from LA Laker LeBron James’ continued dominance to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic season start. All hoops, all the time.

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