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Everything you need to know from NFL Week 14

Another football Sunday is in the books, showcasing everything from acrobatic catches to remarkable rushing touchdowns (TDs) to game-clinching scores — and that’s just courtesy of LA Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua.

December 09, 2024

Everything you need to know from Week 13 of NFL action

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From a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving main course to a winter wonderland, the Week 13 NFL slate was stuffed to the brim, featuring pick sixes, game-winning touchdowns (TDs), and eyebrow-raising endings. Buffalo Bills quarterback (QB) Josh Allen isn’t the only one asking big questions.

December 02, 2024

🍽️ The appetizer: Chicago Bears (4-7) vs. Detroit Lions (10-1) — 12:30 p.m. ET

Previewing the NFL’s three-game Thanksgiving Day slate

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Forget the turkey and stuffing — the NFL’s serving up a three-course feast of Week 13 games today. Clear eyes, full stomach, can’t lose.

November 28, 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

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

Sports News

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

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October 28, 2024

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

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #418

WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates

December 05, 2024

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WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates

Hello!

It may be the WNBA offseason, but the W is still dominating headlines. The Golden State Valkyries, the W’s 13th team, will take part in an expansion draft tomorrow ahead of their 2025 debut, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down how player selection works, the draft rules, and more.

Then in part two, it’s time to hut hut hop over to the gridiron, where the gals dig into the latest College Football Playoff rankings before previewing a few must-see conference championship games this weekend in anticipation of Sunday’s final 12-team rankings drop.

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