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An NBA and NHL Playoff update

An NBA and NHL Playoff update

An NBA and NHL Playoff update

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

The first rule of the playoffs is to stay in the playoffs, but that’s easier said than done. As the first round rages on in both the NHL and NBA here’s a round-up of the eliminated teams and the squads who could be next.

Chase and WNBPA leaders discuss the value of their recent partnership

Chase and WNBPA leaders discuss the value of their recent partnership

Chase and WNBPA leaders discuss the value of their recent partnership

The WNBPA's new deal with JPMorganChase goes deeper than its previous partnerships.

Flau’jae Johnson discusses the value of OT Select team ownership and the competition’s place in the women’s basketball pipeline

Flau’jae Johnson discusses the value of OT Select team ownership and the competition’s place in the women’s basketball pipeline

Flau’jae Johnson discusses the value of OT Select team ownership and the competition’s place in the women’s basketball pipeline

The recent WNBA draftee reflects on her new role with the league for elite high school girls' basketball players.

WNBA roster building continues as training camps tip off

WNBA roster building continues as training camps tip off

WNBA roster building continues as training camps tip off

Free agency adds intrigue to training camp: Teams use camp to evaluate their talent, making it the perfect place to identify roster holes…and the athletes outside the franchise who could fill them. A few big-name free agents remain unsigned: defensive juggernaut Natasha Cloud, WNBA legend Tina Charles, and international icon Emma Meesseman.

Top NBA postseason storylines to watch

Top NBA postseason storylines to watch

Top NBA postseason storylines to watch

The top storylines to know as the NBA postseason tips off.

The NBA postseason set-up

The NBA postseason set-up

The NBA postseason set-up

The NBA playoff field is almost locked in. Here's how the postseason works.

WNBA eyes international expansion as global athletes, fans develop ties to league

WNBA eyes international expansion as global athletes, fans develop ties to league

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WNBA eyes international expansion as global athletes, fans develop ties to league

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April 16, 2026

For the WNBA’s 30th season, the league is looking back — and abroad. Three of the first 12 WNBA Draft picks were international, including No. 3 Awa Fam Thiam from Spain. It makes sense to lure stars stateside as the league hopes to build fandom abroad: W commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she’s “heavily looking at” staging international WNBA games.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Timothee Chalamet’s manspreading and hot takes on PWHL postseason

April 30, 2026

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Timothee Chalamet’s manspreading and hot takes on PWHL postseason

Timothee Chalamet’s manspreading and hot takes on PWHL postseason

The puck drops now — literally. The PWHL Playoffs begin tonight when the No. 2 seed Boston Fleet take on the No. 4 Ottawa Charge, making this episode of The GIST of It the perfect time for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz to preview the four-team competition. Who will hoist the coveted Walter Cup? The girls have thoughts — and they’re spilling.

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Drama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament

Drama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament

Drama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament

Two games in, and the NBA Play-In Tournament is already doing what it does best — stirring up chaos. Official playoff berths are on the line, and the high-stakes hoopla has only just begun.

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency has lived up to the hype, with a myriad of moves coming after the official signing period opened on Saturday. All that action has set the stage for tonight’s 7 p.m. ET three-round entry draft in NYC. Keep those notifications on — women’s basketball never sleeps.

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The NBA postseason picture is taking shape ahead of the regular-season finale on Sunday. And while the Eastern Conference middle-of-the-standings traffic jam is intriguing, the league MVP race is providing the real drama. The culprit? A little something called the 65-game rule. Let’s discuss.

WNBA, NY Liberty launch campaigns to celebrate 30-year anniversary

WNBA, NY Liberty launch campaigns to celebrate 30-year anniversary

WNBA, NY Liberty launch campaigns to celebrate 30-year anniversary

On Tuesday, the WNBA launched its campaign to celebrate its 30th season. The initiatives play into the nostalgia love among W fans, and we chatted with WNBA business growth AVP Keri Lenker last week about the league’s plans, the data that informed the campaign, and why brands are jumping on the bandwagon. All aboard.

WNBA star Lexie Hull explains power of word-of-mouth recommendations among women consumers

WNBA star Lexie Hull explains power of word-of-mouth recommendations among women consumers

WNBA star Lexie Hull explains power of word-of-mouth recommendations among women consumers

On March 31st, WNBA star Lexie Hull co-launched Forta, a skincare brand designed for athletes. She’s amplifying her brand on Faves, a new platform that allows athletes to recommend products they actually use.

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

Whether it’s Angel Reese’s jaw-dropping trade to the Atlanta Dream or the free agent frenzy that’s only just begun, the WNBA keeps making headlines ahead of its milestone 30th season. No time to waste — let’s hoop right to it.

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