Everything you need to know about the CONCACAF W Championship & Women’s Euro
Hope you’re ready for a footy fiesta because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about two major upcoming women’s soccer events — the CONCACAF W Championship (featuring the USWNT and CanWNT) and the Women’s Euro. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will breakdown everything you need to know before these BFD tournaments kick off next week.
Then after the break, El and Steph detail an important update to the ongoing story of Hockey Canada’s (mis)handling of sexual assault allegations.* Thanks for tuning in.
*Content warning: Today’s episode does include mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.
Courts and sports: Roe v. Wade, Deshaun Watson and Brittney Griner
It’s been a difficult few days in the wake of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will discuss how the sports world is (and isn’t) responding to the devastating decision.
Plus, El and Steph will also dive into two more intense but important topics on today’s episode. First, the hearing regarding potential discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson — who recently faced 24 civil sexual misconduct lawsuits — begins today. El and Steph will detail how the process works and what we can expect.*
Meanwhile, a Russian court set this Friday as the start date for wrongfully detained WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial. El and Steph will detail what it means and how it will impact Griner’s case.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX — the U.S. legislation which gave female athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports. So, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a celebration of the landmark law and its impact on women’s sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will discuss what Title IX covers exactly, a few of the trailblazers who paved the way in women’s sports and what the next 50 years under Title IX might look like. Cue that confetti.
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*Content warning: Today’s episode does include mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.
