Podcast Episode 31: Playoffs, COVID-19 and the USWNT walk into a bar
Podcast Episode 31: Playoffs, COVID-19 and the USWNT walk into a bar
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give their review on the first round of the NHL and NBA playoffs, talk about the havoc COVID-19 is still wreaking across the sports world and why some U.S. women’s national soccer team players are ditching the NWSL to play overseas. The drama.
August 19, 2020
NBA Playoffs Begin Today, August 17th
NBA Playoffs Begin Today, August 17th
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The NBA gave us two weeks of seeding games that literally no one asked for, but now that the snoozefest is over, it’s time for the good part: playoffs!
August 17, 2020
Five NHL Highlights from August 15-16
Five NHL Highlights from August 15-16
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We’re trying something new today. Instead of giving you the ol’ boxscores, we’re giving #thegist on our five favorite NHL highlights from the weekend. Let us know what you think by replying to this email.
August 17, 2020
Players Working Overtime in First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Players Working Overtime in First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
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The first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs is barely three days old, and yet we’ve already seen about a million hours of hockey, thanks to a few games going the distance. Oh playoff overtime, how we’ve missed you.
August 13, 2020
Bubbles Work in Creating a Safe Environment for Sports
Bubbles Work in Creating a Safe Environment for Sports
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The bubbles are working. The WNBA, NBA and NHL, three leagues playing inside bubble environments, have collectively gone another week without a positive COVID-19 test. So why the heck isn’t everyone sticking to the bubble plan?
August 13, 2020
Ep #30: Everything you need to know about the NHL & NBA playoffs, baby!
Ep #30: Everything you need to know about the NHL & NBA playoffs, baby!
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This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give #thegist of the first round of the NHL playoffs, (including their hot picks), and deep dive into what the NBA’s play-in tournament will look like. It’s the playoffs, baby...you never know what’s going to happen. Tune in.
August 12, 2020
First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs to Begin Tuesday After Multiple Upsets in the Qualifying Rounds
First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs to Begin Tuesday After Multiple Upsets in the Qualifying Rounds
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It’s Stanley Cup playoff time...but for real now. The qualifiers and round-robin are over, and after a few wild upsets, the first round of playoffs is set to begin. Bring it on!
August 10, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers Set to Battle for Eighth Spot in NBA Playoffs
Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers Set to Battle for Eighth Spot in NBA Playoffs
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It’s the final week of seeding games in the NBA, and with the top spots all set, our attention is on the battle for eighth place in the Western Conference.
August 10, 2020
13 Grand Slam Winners to Compete at U.S. Open, Nadal and Federer Sit Out
13 Grand Slam Winners to Compete at U.S. Open, Nadal and Federer Sit Out
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When the U.S. Open begins on August 31st (with a smaller paycheck than normal), only one of last year’s champs will be there to defend their title: Bianca Andreescu is in, Rafael Nadal is out.
August 06, 2020