Happy almost long weekend! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your guide to the biggest sports happenings on the horizon, previewing the NBA All-Star Weekend and the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup tournament. Both events will be historic: WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu will compete against Golden State Warrior Steph Curry in a first-of-its-kind head-to-head battle intertwining the W and the NBA, while the Gold Cup kicks off its inaugural women’s edition. El and Steph chat through all the deets, plus the potential impact of the magic to come. Thank you to the PWHL for sponsoring today’s episode! The league is breaking records of all kinds in its inaugural season, and you can still be part of the action. Visit PWHL.com/tickets to snag your seat today. Show notes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MyP2C5BXDCAnOYQNDV9v2 More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Happy Galentine’s Day! Welcome to the first episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat Summitt, John Wooden, Geno Auriemma, Mike Krzyzewski, and Dawn Staley. March Madness history is full of iconic moments, epic plays, and incredible athletes. But what ties each season together is the standout coaches — the changemakers that turn teams into dynasties. This series, co-hosted by The GIST’s associate managing editor Lauren Tuiskula and senior social media manager Robyn Pearson, will dig into five of the greats. There’s no place better to start than with the late, great Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt — a winner in every sense of the word, a champion, a role model, and an inspiration to everyone who had the honor of crossing paths with her. Let’s hoop to it. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Happy Galentine’s Day! With Super Bowl LVIII officially in the rearview, today’s episode of The GIST of It begins with everything that happened at the NFL’s biggest party. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig through the gridiron action, the unforgettable halftime show, and the business side of the big game. Then after the break, the gals Euro step to the college hardwood, where No. 4 Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is just eight points away from breaking the NCAA women’s career scoring record. But two original trailblazers in the women’s game, Lynette Woodard and Pearl Moore, actually own the Division I and all-time records, respectively — and today, El and Steph give them their well-deserved flowers. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Happy nearly Super Bowl Sunday! That’s right, Super Bowl LVIII is (almost) finally here, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down everything you need to know before kickoff, from the teams and players to the commercials and the Usher concert. But first, the gals unpack this week’s bombshell ruling impacting the NCAA. On Monday, a National Labor Relations Board director ruled that Dartmouth’s men’s basketball team are school employees, essentially demolishing the NCAA’s amateurism model and opening the door to even more challenges across the country. El and Steph dig through how it all went down, what it means, and what it could spell for the future of college athletics. Thank you to today’s sponsor, Goodr, for supporting this episode and keeping us looking good! Upgrade your sunglasses game with free shipping on your first order of Goodr shades with code THEGIST at goodr.com/THEGIST. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: https://thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day Eve! February 7th marks NGWSD, an annual celebration dedicated to acknowledging women’s history in sports, celebrating current achievements, and recommitting to the continued fight for equality. So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are starting the party early, digging into the history of the day, some of the ongoing barriers to participation in sports for girls and women, and all of the incredible recent progress that’s been made. Queue it up and let’s keep on leveling the playing field. Show notes: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2070sQJSvT/?id=3293520333187132371_10485459802 More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Happy February! Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault. And, more importantly, happy “WNBA free agents can sign” day. After a quick update on the latest in the ongoing Hockey Canada story surrounding sexual assault allegations against members of the 2018 World Juniors team, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into a full primer ahead of the W free agency frenzy. From the biggest names on the block (and already on the move), to the dates to mark on your cal, to the potential impact of an expected flurry of deals, today’s pod has it all. Hoop to it. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Hello! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is chock-full of icy updates. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest in the doping scandal surrounding Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, including the background, the details of her four-year ban, and the broader implications on global sport. Thanks for tuning in. And a big thank you to our friends at Goodr for supporting today’s episode. Visit goodr.com/THEGIST and use code THEGIST for free shipping on your first order. Go ahead and slay . Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: https://thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Hello! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault. It’s one down and one up on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the latest maddening updates from Hockey Canada before kicking it over to the gridiron to preview this weekend’s NFL Conference Championship slate. First, the gals discuss a major update to the 2018 World Juniors sexual assault investigation: London Police told five players to surrender in connection with those allegations. El and Steph recap the timeline of this infuriating story, then detail everything we know up to this point. Then in part two, get ready for some football, because the NFL Conference Championships kick off this weekend. It’s the No. 3 Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 1 Baltimore Ravens for the AFC crown followed by the No. 3 Detroit Lions and No. 1 San Francisco 49ers contending for the NFC title. Super Bowl matchup, loading. This episode is brought in partnership with Best of all, our pals at Goodr. Head to goodr.com/THEGIST and use code THEGIST for free shipping on your first order. Show notes: https://www.thegistsports.com/article/08f04565-8e33-4807-8ff5-060155151b75/https://www.thegistsports.com/article/b56f0921-0504-40dc-b61e-e4bf58cc7d0b/ More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: https://thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Hoop, there it is! Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back on the mic to discuss all things women’s hoops on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals dive into the wild world of college ball, from Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer’s new title as college basketball’s winningest coach ever to No. 1 South Carolina’s sheer undefeated dominance. It seems like everywhere you look, women’s college ballers are top of mind, and El and Steph have a few ideas why. Then after the break, it’s an extra special women’s hoops treat, as Las Vegas Aces star and two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson joins the pod in a fun interview with our own associate managing editor, Lauren Tuiskula, ahead of the league’s free agency period. Let’s hoop to it. Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: https://thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en

Guess who’s back (back again)! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of domestic violence. Guest host Lauren Tuiskula’s back with host Ellen Hyslop, breaking down the latest from the tennis court and the gridiron on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals head Down Under, where the Australian Open is in full swing and the off-court happenings are dominating headlines. From a player mired in controversy due to abuse allegations to icon Rafael Nadal inking a Saudi Arabian deal, El and Lauren dig through all the drama surrounding the Grand Slam. Then after the break, it’s back to the States, as the NFL Playoff gridiron heats up for the eight teams still standing in this weekend’s Divisional Round. Will these quarter-final games top last weekend’s Wild Card chaos? Show notes: More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod X: https://twitter.com/thegistpod Email: mailto:pod@thegistsports.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegistca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegistusa/?hl=en