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Ally, Scripps Sports partner to present PWHL Detroit game for national audience on Ion

Ally, Scripps Sports partner to present PWHL Detroit game for national audience on Ion

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Ally, Scripps Sports partner to present PWHL Detroit game for national audience on Ion

Ally and Scripps Sports are teaming up to present the PWHL’s first-ever nationally televised game in the U.S. on March 28th. This Takeover Tour stop in Detroit will give the PWHL the chance to reach more than 126M households via Scripps Sports network Ion, home to the NWSL, WNBA, and the upcoming SI Women’s Games.

PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

It’s hard to believe the Milano Cortina Olympics ended just over a week ago — unless you look at the PWHL and NHL injury reports. With the second half of both seasons underway, superstars from the hockey leagues find themselves sidelined by injuries sustained while competing for their countries in Milan.

Fanfare around Team USA women’s hockey win illustrates how far game has grown thanks to PWHL

Fanfare around Team USA women’s hockey win illustrates how far game has grown thanks to PWHL

Fanfare around Team USA women’s hockey win illustrates how far game has grown thanks to PWHL

We’ve seen Olympic popularity spark the growth of year-round leagues, from track & field to fencing. However, the best example may be women’s hockey: As recently as 2022, there was ongoing debate about whether women’s hockey belonged at the Olympics, but the PWHL is helping rewrite the narrative.

February 24, 2026

A double dose of heartbreak for Team Canada after men’s hockey gold medal loss

A double dose of heartbreak for Team Canada after men’s hockey gold medal loss

A double dose of heartbreak for Team Canada after men’s hockey gold medal loss

Hockey heartbreak likes company, apparently, after the worst kind of déjà vu saw Team Canada men’s hockey fall 2–1 in overtime to Team USA in yesterday’s gold medal game. Whichever stage of grief you’re experiencing, another red-and-white–clad fan is right there with you.

February 23, 2026

Team Canada’s hockey heartbreak marks end of an era

Team Canada’s hockey heartbreak marks end of an era

Team Canada’s hockey heartbreak marks end of an era

Hearts shattered across the Great White North yesterday as Team Canada women’s hockey fell 2–1 to Team USA in overtime of the gold medal game. It certainly wasn’t the outcome Canadians wanted, but still a thrilling battle despite the odds. Always proud.

February 20, 2026

Underdogs and overtime winners: The latest from the Milano Cortina hockey rink

Underdogs and overtime winners: The latest from the Milano Cortina hockey rink

Underdogs and overtime winners: The latest from the Milano Cortina hockey rink

Grab a Tim Hortons double-double and throw on that lucky jersey — it’s officially the time of the Olympics when Canadian joy is intrinsically linked to a small rubber puck. Let’s skate through the latest hockey headlines from the rink.

February 19, 2026

Everything you need to know about Canada men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Canada men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Canada men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

As the women’s hockey preliminary round wraps up today, the juggernaut Canadian men are preparing for puck drop on the first Olympic tournament since 2014 to feature NHL players. And with star-studded lineups across the board, nothing is guaranteed…

February 12, 2026

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

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Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

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February 10, 2026

Keep your friends close, but your Olympic frenemies closer — we’re breaking down both sides of today’s 2:10 p.m. ET women’s hockey group stage game between tourney favorites and archrivals Team Canada and Team USA.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Did NIL ruin March Madness?

March 24, 2026

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Did NIL ruin March Madness?

Did NIL ruin March Madness?

No glass slippers here.

For the second straight year, there aren’t any true Cinderella squads in the men’s March Madness Sweet 16, as every team remaining hails from an NCAA power conference. What gives? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula explore the 2024 rule change that changed March Madness forever — and maybe not for the better.

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PWHL shows strong Takeover Tour attendance despite YoY dips

PWHL shows strong Takeover Tour attendance despite YoY dips

PWHL shows strong Takeover Tour attendance despite YoY dips

We’re six stops into the PWHL’s third Takeover Tour, which expanded significantly this year in terms of length, number of stops, and brand partners. While Canadian tour stops are pulling more fans than U.S. ones, the tour is proving successful in every city when it comes to attendance.

January 06, 2026

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

December 17, 2025

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

Here’s how it all played out, plus what to look out for between now and the Milano Cortina Olympics.

December 15, 2025

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

The spiciest series in sports just grew hotter.

December 10, 2025

PWHL doubles down on Takeover Tour strategy as sponsors finally seize the opportunity

PWHL doubles down on Takeover Tour strategy as sponsors finally seize the opportunity

PWHL doubles down on Takeover Tour strategy as sponsors finally seize the opportunity

Last week, the PWHL announced the return of the Takeover Tour — which brings PWHL games to other markets — for a third season. And the next edition is bigger and better: The league will host 16 neutral-site games and visit seven new cities while returning to multiple stops from last year.

November 20, 2025

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

The PWHL’s best are getting ready to sweat ahead of Friday’s season-opening puck drop, and Gatorade Canada’s turning that salty effort into pivotal insights about women’s hydration standards. No, seriously — sweat isn’t just part of sports: It could be key to changing the game for women athletes.

November 19, 2025

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