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The latest shake ups in NCAA men's and women's hoops
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The latest shake ups in NCAA men's and women's hoops
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It’s still November, but between Monday’s poll drops, the defending champ No. 4 UConn men’s latest NCAA record, and this week’s inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge, this hoops season is the gift that keeps on giving.
November 29, 2023
Iowa Hawkeyes bring in record-breaking crowd at outdoor women's basketball game
Iowa Hawkeyes bring in record-breaking crowd at outdoor women's basketball game
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Basketball season doesn’t start partying for three more weeks, but the Iowa Hawkeyes are celebrating early with a record-breaking crowd at their Crossover at Kinnick event.
October 16, 2023
Head coach DeUnna Hendrix engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship with player
Head coach DeUnna Hendrix engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship with player
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Evidence emerged that Hendrix engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship with one of her players.
May 01, 2023
The world is still buzzing about women's basketball
The world is still buzzing about women's basketball
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With super-high demand for next season’s tickets, a ton of momentum heading into media rights negotiations, and even SNL taking notice, the sport’s party is still raging.
April 12, 2023
March Madness tournaments saw game-changing off-court impacts
March Madness tournaments saw game-changing off-court impacts
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With UConn’s Monday night confetti shower, the men’s and women’s college basketball seasons are fully wrapped, so let’s roll the game tape and dive into the tournaments’ off-court impacts.
April 05, 2023
LSU Tigers win the program's first-ever national championship
LSU Tigers win the program's first-ever national championship
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The Tigers hoisting their first-ever program natty trophy after besting Iowa 102–85 yesterday capped off a tourney full of firsts, including on- and off-court record-setting and an undeniable, palpable hype surrounding the women’s game.
April 03, 2023
No. 4 UConn and No. 5 San Diego State meet in men's championship game
No. 4 UConn and No. 5 San Diego State meet in men's championship game
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Perhaps the weirdest men’s March Madness tourney on record will meet its chaotic end when the No. 4 UConn Huskies and No. 5 San Diego State Aztecs hit the court tonight at 9:20 p.m. ET on CBS.
April 03, 2023
Caitlin Clark sweeps Naismith and AP Player of the Year accolades
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Caitlin Clark sweeps Naismith and AP Player of the Year accolades
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March 31, 2023
College basketball’s best are racking up some serious hardware, with the ultra-prestigious Naismith and AP Player of the Year (POY) and Coach of the Year (COY) women’s trophies being handed out this week.
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The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up
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Ep #325

The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up

December 07, 2023

Happy tiny Friday!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start on the international women’s soccer pitch, where the drama has been kicking as two of the world’s Top 4 teams failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics over the last week.

Then after the break, the gals swing through the shiny new Grant Thornton Invitational golf tournament, a first-of-its-kind mixed tourney that pairs LPGA and PGA stars together. Stick with El and Steph for everything you need to know on and off the links before the competition tees off tomorrow.

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March Madness continues to breaks records off the court
March Madness continues to breaks records off the court
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While your neighbors have a three-day break from hearing you shout at the TV (just us?), let’s dive into the tourney’s off-court impact.
March 29, 2023
Who will be dancing to the women's Final Four in Dallas?
Who will be dancing to the women's Final Four in Dallas?
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The No. 3 seed LSU Tigers and No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes are yee-hawing all the way to Friday’s women’s Final Four in Dallas
March 27, 2023
Four unlikely contenders are headed to next weekend's mens' Final Four
Four unlikely contenders are headed to next weekend's mens' Final Four
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Four beyond-unlikely contenders — No. 4 UConn, No. 5 San Diego State, No. 5 Miami and No. 9 Florida Atlantic — are headed to next weekend’s men’s Final Four.
March 27, 2023
NCAA men's Sweet 16 hoops are off to a thrilling start
NCAA men's Sweet 16 hoops are off to a thrilling start
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Three upsets in one night, heroics from fan favorites, a new NCAA tourney assist record — baby, this is what you came for.
March 24, 2023
March Madness continues with Sweet 16 matchups
March Madness continues with Sweet 16 matchups
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After four straight days featuring 96 games, not to mention four men’s and women’s No. 1 seeds falling, it’s time to catch your breath and prepare for more mayhem
March 22, 2023
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