A Whole Latte Cover Ahead of the NWSL's Fall Series
A Whole Latte Cover Ahead of the NWSL's Fall Series
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The NWSL's Fall Series will start this weekend without some big USWNT names (think Megan Rapinoe, Sam Mewis, Rose Lavelle)
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
Podcast Episode 33: Colleges are taking advantage of Black athletes
Podcast Episode 33: Colleges are taking advantage of Black athletes
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the sports worldโ€™s restart of the restart and discuss whether or not it's time for student-athletes, especially Black student-athletes, to unionize.
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 3โ€“1 in the biggest European soccer match of the year.
August 31, 2020
New Proposed Tennis Players Union Does Not Include Women
New Proposed Tennis Players Union Does Not Include Women
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The U.S. Open is upon us, and as if the road to the tennis Grand Slam event wasnโ€™t rocky enough, a few menโ€™s players are bringing an extra dose of drama to the tournament.
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 weekโ€™s wildcat strike of games and practices lasted only a few days, the impacts have long-term potential.
August 31, 2020
Leagues and Athletes Across North America Boycott Games in Protest of Racial Injustice
Leagues and Athletes Across North America Boycott Games in Protest of Racial Injustice
Yesterday, in protest of racial injustice, the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their NBA playoff game. And, in one of the strongest collective actions weโ€™ve seen in sports, the rest of the league and athletes from across North America are following suit.
August 27, 2020
The NFL Releases Various Protocols On Returning to Play With Fans in the Stands
The NFL Releases Various Protocols On Returning to Play With Fans in the Stands
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Sports fans in North America will soon have primetime games with real crowd noise. But the juryโ€™s still out if hosting fans during the COVID-19 pandemic is the best call.
August 27, 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 NHLโ€™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 worldโ€™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
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Time moves quickly inside the bubble. Without the need for travel and the distraction of women (cue eye roll here), the NHL moved from the first to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in less than 24 hours. Hereโ€™s #thegist on the four conference semifinals.
August 24, 2020