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

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

Injuries, trade deadline are top of mind as Week 9 action wraps up

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From the trickiest of plays to tonight’s 8:15 p.m. ET Monday Night Football showdown between the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and the high-flying Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Week 9 NFL slate has been a true treat. But with tomorrow’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline looming and injuries continuing to mount across the league, the on-field action’s taking a backseat on this Monday morning.

November 04, 2024

CFL postseason kicks off this weekend

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After a 21-week regular season, the quest for the Grey Cup starts with this weekend’s two-game first-round slate. Start hydrating because the Canadian gridiron is already burnin’ up.

November 01, 2024

Uncrustables, upsets, and Hail Marys reign supreme in Week 8 NFL action

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While the NFL doles out the Uncrustables, let’s chat through everything you need to know from a jam-packed Week 8 slate. Delish.

October 28, 2024

Stellar quarterback play headlines Week 5 of the NFL season

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From oreo and peanut butter–inspired handshakes to not one but two 100-yard defensive touchdowns (TDs), Week 5 dropped it like it was hot. Here are the biggest headlines from another loaded week of action — it’s all coming back to us now.

October 07, 2024

Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs continue to shine in NFL Week 4

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With everything from extra long game-winning field goals to rain-soaked slopfests, Week 4 continued the chaos that’s defined the NFL season thus far. Here’s what you need to know after another wild weekend.

September 30, 2024

Sports News

Four teams remain undefeated following Week 3 of the NFL season

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September 23, 2024

Week 3 was full of fourth-quarter thrills and empowering front office firsts, as the surprises continue to stack up this NFL season.

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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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