Leagues and Athletes Across North America Boycott Games in Protest of Racial Injustice
Leagues and Athletes Across North America Boycott Games in Protest of Racial Injustice
Yesterday, in protest of racial injustice, the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their NBA playoff game. And, in one of the strongest collective actions weโ€™ve seen in sports, the rest of the league and athletes from across North America are following suit.
August 27, 2020
The NFL Releases Various Protocols On Returning to Play With Fans in the Stands
The NFL Releases Various Protocols On Returning to Play With Fans in the Stands
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Sports fans in North America will soon have primetime games with real crowd noise. But the juryโ€™s still out if hosting fans during the COVID-19 pandemic is the best call.
August 27, 2020
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
Flyers and Islanders Face Tied Series After Game 2, Lightning Score Seven Goals to Beat Bruins
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Thanks to the NHLโ€™s lack of genuine support last night, there were still a few playoff games to watch. Here are a few highlights from the night.
August 27, 2020
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
Podcast Episode 32: Sexism and homophobia in sports? No way!
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist on the sports worldโ€™s reaction to the shooting of unarmed Black man Jacob Blake and discuss the horrible sexist and homophobic remarks coming from NHL and MLB commentators. If only we could be done with this sh!t.
August 26, 2020
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Results from the First Games of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Time moves quickly inside the bubble. Without the need for travel and the distraction of women (cue eye roll here), the NHL moved from the first to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in less than 24 hours. Hereโ€™s #thegist on the four conference semifinals.
August 24, 2020
Raptors Advance to Second Round of Conference Semifinals, Trailblazing Davies wins UEFA Champions League Title
Raptors Advance to Second Round of Conference Semifinals, Trailblazing Davies wins UEFA Champions League Title
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While 2020 is still wreaking havoc, at least we can find solace in our Canadian athletes and teams kicking ass.
August 24, 2020
SEC Football and the NFL to Have Fans in the Stands this Fall
SEC Football and the NFL to Have Fans in the Stands this Fall
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Despite being in the middle of a global pandemic, the still-competing college football conferences and the NFL insist on playing in front of fans this season. Wish we were kidding.
August 20, 2020
NBA Scores, Standings and Highlights for this Week
NBA Scores, Standings and Highlights for this Week
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We heard you love highlights, so weโ€™re bringing you more! Here are a few of our favorite NBA highlights โ€” and lowlights โ€” from the past few days.
August 20, 2020
Vegas Golden Knights Advance to Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Vegas Golden Knights Advance to Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
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After the Vegas Golden Knights became the first team to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Tuesday, four teams had the chance to follow their lead yesterday. Only three did.
August 20, 2020