The NY Liberty staves off elimination in the WNBA finals
The NY Liberty staves off elimination in the WNBA finals
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Put those brooms away because the No. 2 NY Liberty staved off a WNBA Finals sweep yesterday, taking Game 3 87–73 over the No. 1 Las Vegas Aces.
October 16, 2023
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, so today we’re digging into the origins of this commemorative month, the athletes who’ve broken cis-heteronormative barriers, and the work still to do.
October 15, 2023
Chaos incoming for NWSL Decision Day
Chaos incoming for NWSL Decision Day
This Sunday, eight teams will battle for four remaining playoff spots in the NWSL’s first-ever Decision Day, featuring six simultaneous games, all of which come with postseason implications.
October 13, 2023
Who has the upper hand in Game 2 of the WNBA finals?
Who has the upper hand in Game 2 of the WNBA finals?
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After Sunday’s come-from-behind Game 1 win, the No. 1 Las Vegas Aces are in the driver’s seat as they contend for their second consecutive WNBA championship.
October 11, 2023
The Texas Rangers advance to their first ALCS since 2011
The Texas Rangers advance to their first ALCS since 2011
The American League (AL) and National League (NL) Division Series keep on swinging with one team already punching their Championship Series ticket and another potential upset sweep around the corner.
October 11, 2023
Happy International Day of the Girl
Happy International Day of the Girl
While The GIST celebrates every day, today we’re diving into what this holiday is all about, along with the benefits (and the barriers) to sports access for girls around the world.
October 11, 2023
The Las Vegas Aces are dominating the WNBA finals
The Las Vegas Aces are dominating the WNBA finals
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The supposed “battle of the superteams” has gone from smoldering to SMDH with the No. 1 Las Vegas Aces dominating their way to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA Finals meeting with the No. 2 NY Liberty.
October 11, 2023
The Philadelphia Phillies upset the Atlanta Braves en route to their second straight NLCS
The Philadelphia Phillies upset the Atlanta Braves en route to their second straight NLCS
Both the American League (AL) and National League (NL) Championship Series (CS) are set, featuring one rowdy intrastate showdown and one clash of scrappy underdogs fresh off massive upsets.
October 11, 2023
The WNBA is growing in The Bay
The WNBA is growing in The Bay
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The league announced yesterday that a Bay Area expansion team will officially hit the courts in 2025, with rumors swirling that another new squad is also in the works.
October 06, 2023
2023 MLB Division Series preview
2023 MLB Division Series preview
Next up, tomorrow’s best-of-five Division Series Game 1s, where the top two teams in each league — American League (AL) and National League (NL) — will make their postseason debuts after enjoying a WC bye.
October 06, 2023
Angel City FC is the most valuable team in the NWSL
Angel City FC is the most valuable team in the NWSL
Angel City FC tops the list at $180M, likely making it the highest-valued professional women’s sports team in the world, while the Chicago Red Stars fall last at $40M.
October 06, 2023