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Three Black women athletes whose advocacy is changing and saving lives

Where would we be without Black women, and in particular, Black women athletes? From the WNBA’s fight for social justice to gymnast Simone Biles’ radical candor regarding her mental health, Black women have been confronting the most pressing issues in our society for…well, ever. To celebrate and honor that strength, here’s how three iconic Black women athletes are changing the world from the stage to the track to the pool, and beyond.

February 18, 2025

Meet three Black businesswomen busting down barriers in the sports world

It’s not easy breaking barriers, but that hasn’t stopped these three phenomenal Black businesswomen from shaking up the white male-dominated sports space.

February 12, 2025

The top cultural moments of Super Bowl LIX

Step aside, Eagles — women were among the brightest stars of the biggest Sunday in sports. Enough boos — these off-field highlights were all about support.

February 09, 2025

President Trump signs executive order barring trans athletes from competing in women’s sports

Hours into National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order barring trans athletes from competing in women’s sports. And the NCAA followed suit yesterday, limiting collegiate women’s competition to athletes who were born female, effective immediately.

February 06, 2025

Celebrating Black history in sports

As the first weekend of Black History Month (BHM) comes to an end, today we’re celebrating Black sportspeople who’ve broken barriers in sports — from the court to the field to those calling the shots.

February 02, 2025

The big sports events and moments to watch in 2025

That’s right, it’s time to stop writing 2024 on your checks and papers — the new year is officially here. In celebration of the turning of the calendar, today’s Scroll features a handful of the sports events and moments The GIST HQ can’t wait for in 2025. It’s going to be a great one.

January 05, 2025

2024: The year of the women’s sports revolution

Another year of sports is nearly in the books — but before we flip the calendar to 2025, let’s recap the best and brightest sports moments from 2024. Join us for a walk down memory lane, won’t you?

December 16, 2024

Sports News

Everything you need to know about expansion drafts

December 08, 2024

Friday’s WNBA expansion draft is in the books, meaning the Golden State Valkyries have officially selected their first-ever roster. Inspired by the W’s 13th franchise, today’s scroll breaks down expansion drafts across all sports. From the ice to the pitch, the more the merrier.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #433

A 4 Nations preview, plus Trump's trans athlete ban

February 11, 2025

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A 4 Nations preview, plus Trump's trans athlete ban

Today’s episode of The GIST of It has a little bit of everything with one tournament preview and one WTF moment on deck. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start things off by discussing the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, an NHL hockey tourney that’ll pit Team USA, Team Canada, Team Finland, and Team Sweden against each other for international glory. Icy and spicy.

Then in part two, El and Steph unfortunately have to dig into a massive WTF moment following last week’s news that U.S. president Donald Trump signed an executive order barring trans athletes from competing in women’s sports. El and Steph discuss what exactly an executive order does and the devastating impact this move will have on girls’ and women’s sports.