French Open preview and a conversation with legendary Toronto sports reporter, Hazel MaeFrench Open preview and a conversation with legendary Toronto sports reporter, Hazel Mae

Happy Tiny Friday!

Welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the second tennis Grand Slam of the year: the French Open, which begins this Sunday. Oui oui!

Then stick around for a very exciting part two: a conversation between El and Toronto reporting legend, Hazel Mae, taped live in the Six near the Toronto Blue Jays home stadium.

A big thank you to our friends at Destination Toronto for sponsoring this event and to Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

The WTA & PIF partner, NBA Conference Finals preview, and looking back on Week 1 of the WNBA seasonThe WTA & PIF partner, NBA Conference Finals preview, and looking back on Week 1 of the WNBA season

Happy Tuesday!

This episode of The GIST of It is jam-packed with headlines from the tennis courts to the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the newly announced partnership between the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), an eyebrow-raising alliance considering the country’s reputation for sportswashing and their treatment of women and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Then it’s all about hoops in parts two and three. First, the gals preview the NBA Conference Finals before taking a temperature check on the WNBA after Week 1, peeling back the curtains on the latest investigation into the Las Vegas Aces and discussing how rookies like Caitlin Clark are adjusting to the pros.

Thank you to Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

A WNBA season previewA WNBA season preview

Merry WNBA season start!

It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips off tonight. From the league’s off-court moves to the teams and players to keep an eye on, El and Steph are here to help you prepare for the most anticipated W season…ever.

Thank you to Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.