⚙️ How it works
A Paris 2024 Olympic Games women's soccer preview
The Olympic Opening Ceremony doesn’t sail down the Seine until tomorrow, but the women’s soccer tourney kicks off in just a few hours. Always ahead of the game.
July 25, 2024
🔥 Blazing a trail
Former USWNT players bringing starpower and views to broadcast platforms
Women’s soccer players have been featured in primetime more than ever this year — and no, we’re not just talking about the matches on TV. Many active and retired women’s soccer stars are going from the pitch to the mic as they’re increasingly seen as assets in the media game.
July 24, 2024
🇨🇦⚽ Keep hittin’ repeat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat
Everything you need to know about No. 8 CanWNT at the Paris Olympics
The No. 8 CanWNT begin their gold medal defense tomorrow, taking on No. 28 New Zealand at 11 a.m. ET in one of the first games of the Paris Olympics, so here’s a deep dive on the red and white.
July 24, 2024
🏆 It was coming all along
No. 8 Spain wins record-setting fourth Euro championship
No. 8 Spain secured a record-breaking fourth Euro championship yesterday, topping No. 5 England 2–1 to cap off an epic undefeated tourney run. Here’s how La Roja got their 24 karat on.
July 15, 2024
⚽ Messy, messy, Messi
No. 1 Argentina wins 16th Copa América title
No. 1 Argentina is officially the winningest team in Copa América history — they secured their record-setting 16th title with a 1–0 win over No. 12 Colombia last night.
July 15, 2024
🛣️ Road to UEFA Euro 2024 Final
All you need to know about the Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England
Today, the 17th UEFA Euro champ will be crowned in Berlin, Germany, with No. 8 Spain and No. 5 England battling for the first top-tier international soccer title of the summer.
July 14, 2024
🏆 Kicking and screaming
No. 1 Argentina and No. 12 Colombia will meet in Copa América Final
July 12, 2024
The 2024 Copa América final is set, pitting defending Copa and World Cup champs No. 1 Argentina against No. 12 Colombia, a squad that’s unbeaten in their last 28 matches. This one has epic written all over it. Here’s what to know before Sunday’s 8 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Ep #384

Gender parity at the Paris Olympics

July 25, 2024
Gender parity at the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are almost here!

In a very special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into gender parity at the Olympics, sponsored by our pals at Canadian Tire. Since 1900 when women first competed at the Olympics to 2024, there’s been enormous progress in terms of gender equity at the Games — and the Paris Olympics will be the most equitable ever.

In addition to discussing the history of women at the Olympics, this episode features two insightful conversations with Kim Saunders of Canadian Tire and Julia Wilkinson, a former Team Canada Olympic swimmer, who have both seen the growth of women’s sports firsthand from a business and athlete perspective. Trust us — you don’t want to miss this.

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📺 Maxed out
Warner Bros. Discovery leans into sports media trend with first-ever USWNT altcast
Following parent company Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) decision to add live men’s sports to HBO in October, revamped WBD-owned channel TruTV and Max — HBO’s streamer announced their first-ever USWNT alternative telecast (aka altcast) yesterday.
July 12, 2024
🏆 He is 16, going on 17
No. 8 Spain clinches spot in UEFA Euro 2024 final with 2–1 semis win over No. 2 France
One semi down, one to go — and boy was the first match an absolute thriller. No. 8 Spain are through to their first Euro final appearance since 2012 after yesterday’s 2–1 win over No. 2 France. Here’s how it happened and what to expect in the second semi this afternoon.
July 10, 2024
⚽ No fairy godmothers here
No. 1 Argentina knock out No. 48 Canada to advance to Copa América final
Much like the Euro, one half of the Copa América final is set after No. 1 Argentina’s 2–0 win over No. 48 Canada last night. Let’s dive into the deets before the second semi kicks off tonight.
July 10, 2024
⚽ Never doubt the debutant
No. 48 CanMNT secure semis berth in first Copa América appearance
In their first-ever Copa América appearance, the No. 48 CanMNT is just one win away from the championship match after securing a semis berth with Friday’s 4–3 penalty shootout victory following a 1–1 draw over No. 54 Venezuela. Here’s how it happened and what comes next — O’ freaking Canada.
July 08, 2024
🏆 Down to the wire
No. 8 Spain meets No. 2 France in thrilling UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal
After yet another dramatic weekend of penalty kicks, extra time, and even more own goals, the Euro semis are officially set. Up first? A true powerhouse showdown with No. 8 Spain taking on No. 2 France tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET. How’d they get here? Glad you asked.
July 08, 2024
💰 It’s a small world
Disney CEO Bob Iger and USC Dean Willow Bay to purchase Angel City FC at a record-high valuation
After putting its controlling stake up for sale in March, Angel City FC is seeing even more big-name buy-in. As mentioned on Wednesday, longtime Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife, USC journalism school dean Willow Bay, are reportedly purchasing that controlling stake in the NWSL club, which now has a reported valuation between $250M and $300M.
July 08, 2024