Hockey Canada updates & the WNBA free agency frenzy begins
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.
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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.
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Yet another Hockey Canada WTF & an NFL Conference Championship preview
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.
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