Stamkos Returns; MLB Playoffs Near; WNBA, NBA Postseason Coming to a Close
Stamkos Returns; MLB Playoffs Near; WNBA, NBA Postseason Coming to a Close
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The Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Steven Stamkos return to the ice during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Only 4 games remain in the MLB's regular season. The NBA Conference Finals will soon be decided. Seattle Storm take Game 1 of WNBA Final.
September 24, 2020
Podcast Episode 36: The GIST, but rapid fire
Podcast Episode 36: The GIST, but rapid fire
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It’s a beautifully busy time in sports, so this week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give their hot take on all the sports news you need to know right now in less than 25 minutes. Get #thegist of what’s going on with the NHL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, French Open, NFL and college sports. It’s breadth, not depth, baby. Tune in, won’t you?
September 23, 2020
Podcast Episode 35: Mental health stigma in sports
Podcast Episode 35: Mental health stigma in sports
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss the incredibly insensitive and damaging remarks from reporter Skip Bayless on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaking up about his depression. They also touch on radio host Dan McNeil’s wildly sexist remarks about NFL sideline reporter Maria Taylor. So much for the NFL being better this year, eh? Tune in.
September 16, 2020
Colorado Avalanche Force Game 7 with Dallas Stars; Utah Jazz Singing the Blues Thanks to Denver Nuggets;  Andy Murray, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka Victorious in U.S. Open
Colorado Avalanche Force Game 7 with Dallas Stars; Utah Jazz Singing the Blues Thanks to Denver Nuggets; Andy Murray, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka Victorious in U.S. Open
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Highlights from the NHL, the NBA, and tennis.
September 03, 2020
For Raptors, Canucks Today is Gonna Be The Day
For Raptors, Canucks Today is Gonna Be The Day
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The Toronto Raptors are the only Canadian team left in the NBA playoffs and the same goes for the Vancouver Canucks as they will try to force a Game 7 against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
September 03, 2020
Kadeisha Buchanan Captures Fourth Straight Champions League Title
Kadeisha Buchanan Captures Fourth Straight Champions League Title
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Alphonso Davies may already be a Canadian legend, but he has nothing on Kadeisha Buchanan. Yesterday, Buchanan notched her fourth straight Champions League title after her team Olympique Lyonnais (aka Lyon) defeated Wolfsburg 3–1 in the biggest European soccer match of the year.
August 31, 2020
Players and Leagues Use Their Platforms to Further Social Justice Discussions
Players and Leagues Use Their Platforms to Further Social Justice Discussions
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Although last week’s wildcat strike of games and practices lasted only a few days, the impacts have long-term potential.
August 31, 2020
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
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Thanks to the NHL’s lack of genuine support last night, there were still a few playoff games to watch. Here are a few highlights from the night.
August 27, 2020
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the sports world’s reaction to the shooting of unarmed Black man Jacob Blake and discuss the horrible sexist and homophobic remarks coming from NHL and MLB commentators. If only we could be done with this sh!t.
August 26, 2020