Hey, we noticed you're outside Canada but are currently viewing our Canadian site. Would you like us to take you to the US site, or do you want to stay on the Canadian site?
Picking up what we're putting down? We thought you might be. Sign up for our free 4x-weekly newsletter to get "the gist" of what's going on in the sports world in less than 5 minutes.
Subscribe
personLog In
The GIST
  • About
  • Newsletters
  • Job Board
  • Shop
  • Games
  • Listen
ListenSubscribe
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Hockey
    • Baseball
    • Curling
    • Esports
    • Field Hockey
    • Figure Skating
    • General
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Lacrosse
    • MMA
    • Motorsports
    • Olympic Sports
    • Rugby
    • Running
    • Skeleton
    • Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Speed Skating
    • Sports Betting
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
  • College
  • Sports Business
  • Sports News
Filter by
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Curling
    • Esports
    • Field Hockey
    • Figure Skating
    • Football
    • General
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • MMA
    • Motorsports
    • Olympic Sports
    • Rugby
    • Running
    • Skeleton
    • Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Speed Skating
    • Sports Betting
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
    • College
    • Sports Business
    • Sports News
🏈 Even the breakups are bigger in Texas🏈 Even the breakups are bigger in Texas
Two-time All-Pro Micah Parsons dealt to Green Bay Packers
🏈
Turns out couples counseling was not effective for the Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, because the divorce is officially official: A blockbuster deal sent Parsons to the Green Bay Packers yesterday. Here’s the tea on the messiest breakup of the summer.
August 29, 2025
🏈 Ditch the clowns, get the crown🏈 Ditch the clowns, get the crown
Your 2025 fantasy football guide
🏈
Taylor Swift has her ring, but the chase is just beginning for the NFL’s 32 teams. The season kicks off in just over a week (!!!), meaning fantasy football drafts are in full swing as millions of people assemble their imaginary rosters. Whether you’re new to fantasy football or a seasoned vet, you take care of the (maybe Swiftie-inspired) team name and let us help with the rest. Here’s a cheat sheet to make draft day a breeze.
August 27, 2025
🏀 The players gonna play, play, play, play, play🏀 The players gonna play, play, play, play, play
A’ja Wilson–led Las Vegas Aces stay hot with two weeks left in the regular season
🏀
The WNBA standings are like reality TV, but with layups. Aside from the Minnesota Lynx, who’ll likely lock in the No. 1 spot this week, nearly every postseason position is up for grabs — and there are only two weeks left in the regular season. The drama.
August 27, 2025
⛳ True north national treasure⛳ True north national treasure
Canadian Brooke Henderson wins second CPKC Women’s Open title
⛳
Canadians have been dominating the sports world all year long, and another name joined the fun yesterday: world No. 58 Brooke Henderson. The pride of Smith Falls, Ontario, came out on top at the CPKC Women’s Open in Mississauga, claiming her second national title. Eh-mazing.
August 25, 2025
🎉 Women —🎉 Women —
Rugby, soccer, and basketball women’s sports records fall over the weekend
🏉
The Summer I Turned Pretty, meet the summer women’s sports continued to thrive. Whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, everyone can enjoy this round-up of historic women’s sports moments from over the weekend.
August 25, 2025
🏀 Because it’s iconic🏀 Because it’s iconic
WNBA breaks attendance record amid epic season
🏀
More than 2.5M fans (and counting) have packed WNBA arenas this year, making 2025 the most-attended season in league history. Amazing what can happen when folks have access to world-class hoops — here’s the latest from the ever-captivating hardwood.
August 22, 2025
🏉 The need-to-know🏉 The need-to-know
Breaking down the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
🏉
The 10th edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup begins today at 2:30 p.m. ET as top-ranked (and tourney hosts) England open the competition against No. 10 USA. With women’s rugby hype at a fever pitch, here’s everything you need to know before kick-off. Let’s ruck and roll.
August 22, 2025
⚽ It’s showtime⚽ It’s showtime
Bay FC expected to shatter NWSL attendance record at Oracle Park
⚽
From Lizbeth Ovalle’s record-setting $1.5M transfer to the Orlando Pride to The Show at San Francisco’s Oracle Park, women’s soccer history is being made from sea to shining sea in the NWSL this week. Here’s what you need to know about the fan-footy-tastic fun, plus how it fits into the latest trend in the women’s sports space.
August 22, 2025
🤔 Hold on tight🤔 Hold on tight
Connecticut Sun reportedly exploring multiple options for sale
🏀
The struggling Connecticut Sun, who will officially miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016, aren’t just contending with on-court troubles — the saga surrounding the team’s potential sale is just getting started. Let’s break down yesterday’s fascinating ESPN report.
August 20, 2025
🏀 Not what the doctor ordered🏀 Not what the doctor ordered
Durable Minnesota Lynx continue to set the pace as league-wide injuries mount
🏀
Step aside crab fishermen — the most difficult job in the world isn’t on the high seas; it’s in WNBA arenas across the country, where team medical staff are dealing with a barrage of injuries. Here’s the latest from the league’s injury report.
August 20, 2025
⚾ “F” is for friends who do stuff together⚾ “F” is for friends who do stuff together
Milwaukee Brewers’ 14-game win streak snapped, underdog squad still leads MLB
⚾
The Milwaukee Brewers’ franchise record 14-game win streak was snapped with yesterday’s narrow 3–2 extra inning loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but the Brew Crew’s rise to the top of the MLB standings is still the talk of the diamond.
August 18, 2025
🏀 The life of a hoops girl🏀 The life of a hoops girl
The buzziest headlines from a jam-packed weekend of WNBA action
🏀
Whether it was the league’s first-ever statue unveiling or an expansion logo tattoo, the W movers and shakers are celebrating the past and future. Now, let’s lock in on the present.
August 18, 2025
chevron_leftNewer Stories
Older Storieschevron_right
The GIST
  • The Newsletter
  • About
  • Join Our Team
  • Contact Newsroom
  • Partner with Us
  • Job Board
  • Sports Guides
  • Newsroom
  • Calendar
  • 🇨🇦
  • 🇺🇸
Subscribe
FacebookFacebookInstagramInstagramLinkedInLinkedInTik TokTik TokXX
© 2025 The GIST. All rights reserved.
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy