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Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins first city-based seasonAthletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins first city-based season
Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins first city-based season
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Missing softball following last week’s epic Women’s College World Series (WCWS)? You’re in luck. Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins its second season tomorrow, boasting more teams, more games, and more ways to watch than ever before. Going, going, gone.
June 08, 2026
Three questions to ponder as the CFL’s 68th season kicks offThree questions to ponder as the CFL’s 68th season kicks off
Three questions to ponder as the CFL’s 68th season kicks off
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One less down, the (modified) rouge, longer fields (for now) — there’s nothing quite like Canadian football. And the 68th CFL season started with a bang as the Montreal Alouettes beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30–27 in overtime last night.
June 05, 2026
Texas softball repeats as NCAA championsTexas softball repeats as NCAA champions
Texas softball repeats as NCAA champions
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The first-ever Women’s College World Series championship series rematch ended in familiar fashion, with reigning champs No. 2 Texas defending their crown by defeating last year’s runners-up, No. 11 Texas Tech 4–1 last night.
June 05, 2026
Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina HurricanesStanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes
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Six goals from six different Canes helped Carolina clinch the Eastern Conference crown in Friday’s 6–1 Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Now proud owners of the Prince of Wales trophy — but of course never touching it — the Canes are hoping to leave their prints all over some different hardware, the Stanley Cup.
June 01, 2026
Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden KnightsStanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights
Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights
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The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in just nine years of existence. And while folks often love to root for an underdog, this squad isn’t getting that same love for good reason. Let’s discuss their quest to hoist Lord Stanley for a second time.
June 01, 2026
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner falls in second round of French Open, ending bid for career Grand SlamWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner falls in second round of French Open, ending bid for career Grand Slam
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner falls in second round of French Open, ending bid for career Grand Slam
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French Open emotions, drama, and temperatures have reached new heights as the European heatwave rages on. The women’s bracket has mostly kept it cool and played out as expected, but the men’s field is suddenly wide open.
May 29, 2026
Reigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French OpenReigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French Open
Reigning champ Coco Gauff advances to second round of French Open
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Between the protests, the heat wave, and Naomi Osaka’s couture, there’s almost too much to keep up with at the French Open as the second round gets underway. Good thing we have you covered — allez.
May 27, 2026
Montréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVPMontréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVP
Montréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVP
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As you read and have surely seen all over your feed, Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin is a Walter Cup champion and playoff MVP, a moment that feels both long-overdue and serendipitous for one of the world’s greatest hockey players. In honor of MPP’s victory, let’s get re-acquainted with Captain Clutch’s trailblazing lore.
May 22, 2026
Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion partyOttawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party
Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party
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On Wednesdays, we talk about women’s hockey. Well, that’s every day really. Today we’re covering tonight’s best-of-five Walter Cup Finals Game 4 and dissecting the PWHL’s latest expansion news. Drop that puck.
May 20, 2026
The GIST’s unofficial WNBA power rankingsThe GIST’s unofficial WNBA power rankings
The GIST’s unofficial WNBA power rankings
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Nearly two weeks in, here’s our unofficial power rankings heading into Week 3, plus one lingering question.
May 18, 2026
Previewing the 64-team NCAA softball tournamentPreviewing the 64-team NCAA softball tournament
Previewing the 64-team NCAA softball tournament
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The 64-team NCAA softball national championship tournament swings into action today with 16 double-elimination Regionals on deck. It’s all part of a massive moment for the sport before the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) season begins next month. Batter up, baby.
May 15, 2026
Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa ChargeMontréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge
Montréal Victoire advance to their first PWHL Finals, will face Ottawa Charge
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Pass the maple syrup because there’s an All-Canadian team PWHL final on deck, beginning tomorrow. Here’s how it happened.
May 13, 2026
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