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The Pac-12 takes steps toward survival by recruiting Mountain West schools

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The Pac-12 might just make it after all.

September 12, 2024

Everything you need to know entering Week 2 of the NFL season

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Week 2 is officially underway, with massive on- and off-field headlines dominating the gridiron. Here’s what to know about the series of unfortunate events that have kicked off the NFL season.

September 12, 2024

The NFL is investigating the latest sexual assault lawsuit filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson

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The NFL is investigating a new lawsuit filed on Monday accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback (QB) Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and battery. Unfortunately, this case may perfectly illustrate a sad reality in sports: Entities exploit off-field factors to their advantage — protecting top players while using it as a pretext to cut underperformers. When will it end?

September 11, 2024

The latest on Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s detainment

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After Sunday’s roadside stop resulted in controversial Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill being forcibly placed in handcuffs, Hill’s agent has called for the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) officers involved in his detainment to be fired.

September 11, 2024

Two Top-10 upsets headline Week 2 of college football

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It may only be Week 2, but college football is bringing mid-season finale levels of drama. With huge upsets in the Top-10 and the fall of four other ranked teams, no one is safe in the FBS.

September 09, 2024

📈 Got a burger to go with that shake (up)?

SEC makes history in newest round of AP Top-25 rankings

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Every Sunday, college football fans can count on a new AP Top-25 poll. After such a crazy weekend, it’s no surprise that Week 3 has seen some major shake ups in the rankings.

September 09, 2024

Sports News

Recapping Week 1 of the NFL season

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September 09, 2024

Sunday scaries couldn’t kill the vibe during Week 1 of the NFL season — here are a few standout moments from a thrilling opening weekend.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #397

NFL off-field updates & Solheim Cup preview

September 12, 2024

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NFL off-field updates & Solheim Cup preview

Hi there!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into two complex NFL headlines. First, El and Steph revisit the lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was recently accused of sexual assault after facing 26 civil suits accusing him of sexual misconduct.

El and Steph also discuss the developing story regarding the police detainment of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and two of his teammates ahead of last Sunday’s game. The incident has come under serious scrutiny.

Then in part two, the gals preview the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup where the top women golfers in the U.S. and Europe will be facing off in Virginia as Team USA looks to take back the trophy and Team Europe chases a four peat. Who’s ready for the tee?

A big thank you to our friends at 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.