Basketball

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

The Big Apple is still buzzing because the NY Knicks are NBA champs. Powered by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks rallied for their sixth comeback win of the playoffs — a 94–90 Saturday W over the San Antonio Spurs — to clinch the Larry OB. Long live the walls they (finally) crashed through.

June 15, 2026

NBA’s NY Knicks and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes one win away from championship titles

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The NBA’s NY Knicks (up 3-1) and the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes (up 3-2) are on the cusp of sports immortality — both teams are one win away from hoisting their respective trophies. With a pair of potential title-clinching tilts on deck this weekend, the men’s playoffs are reaching their crescendo.

June 12, 2026

An update on the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

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Every game matters when it comes to the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup with only the top team in each conference advancing to the June 30th final. And now that we’re officially halfway through group play, the true Cup contenders are beginning to emerge.

June 10, 2026

The GIST’s unofficial WNBA power rankings

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Nearly two weeks in, here’s our unofficial power rankings heading into Week 3, plus one lingering question.

May 18, 2026

The biggest headlines from the WNBA’s opening weekend

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At long last, the Toronto Tempo made their WNBA debut over the weekend, a long-awaited women’s basketball moment in the Great White North. Just in case you couldn’t see through the happy tears (same), let’s catch you up on the rest of the W action.

May 11, 2026

A full NHL and NBA playoff rundown

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Keeping track of all the playoff action in the NHL and NBA is a full-time job. Good thing your sporty bestie is here to help manage the plethora of playoff games. Let’s do this.

May 08, 2026

The only 2026 WNBA season primer you need

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The offseason in one word? Transformational. The WNBA and its players’ association agreed to a groundbreaking seven-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) less than a month ago, ushering in a new (and more lucrative) era of women’s basketball.

May 08, 2026

Rounding up the latest WNBA headlines ahead of the 2026 regular season

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Rounding up the latest WNBA headlines ahead of the 2026 regular season

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May 06, 2026

The WNBA regular season tips off on Friday, but this league never sleeps. From a bona fide legend retiring to more wheeling and dealing as rosters are finalized, here’s the latest from the hardwood.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #565

Previewing CanMNT & USMNT’s second group stage games

June 18, 2026

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Previewing CanMNT & USMNT’s second group stage games

Today, the Canadian men’s national team takes the field in their second World Cup game, playing Qatar at 6 p.m. ET. To celebrate, we’re previewing the match, shouting out the players you need to know, plus sharing why Canada shouldn’t doubt inexperienced Qatar. Then, their World Cup co-hosts, the undefeated Americans, take the pitch for their second game, tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET against Australia. Of course, we’re previewing that group stage tilt, too. You’re welcome.