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With only four weeks left, college football teams battle for spots in the 12-team playoff

The third of six College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings was released yesterday, bringing with it some serious shakeups for the SEC despite the top five teams holding steady. With the new expanded 12-team playoff format and only four weeks left, it’s crunch time for resume-building wins.

November 20, 2024

Two major upsets shake up the college football landscape

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Saturday was rock chalk-full of upsets that will have major implications on the playoff picture. And as if that wasn’t enough drama, the No. 1 team in the country nearly went down, too.

November 18, 2024

Semifinals set for NCAA field hockey tournament

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The stage is officially set: No. 1 North Carolina, No. 2 Northwestern, No. 4 Saint Joseph’s, and UMass are the final four teams in contention for the NCAA Field Hockey Championship following yesterday’s electric quarter-finals.

November 18, 2024

The race for the College Football Playoff is heating up, especially in the SEC

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We’ve reached Week 12 of the football season, with less than a month to go until the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) field is set.

November 15, 2024

Women’s college soccer playoffs are underway, with Florida State pursuing another title

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Ready your confetti, because the 2024 women’s soccer championship tournament kicks off tonight, with No. 1 seeds Duke, USC, Mississippi State, and defending champion Florida State leading the charge.

November 15, 2024

The College Football Playoff (CFP) chase continues with four weeks left in the regular season

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After a weekend slate that included four upsets, it’s no surprise that the playoff picture’s all shaken up. The second College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the year were released last night, with some familiar faces holding onto their top spots, while others were left on the outside looking in.

November 13, 2024

The 16-team college field hockey tournament bracket is set, featuring UNC contending for their third straight title

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With a major conference tournament upset behind us, the postseason field is officially set. Eighteen teams will compete in the NCAA Field Hockey Championship, with four battling in today’s play-in games before the first round begins on Friday.

November 13, 2024

College

Freshman phenoms are taking over women’s and men’s college basketball

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November 13, 2024

In an era of fifth-year seniors, the youngsters are still making their mark on the college basketball landscape just over a week into the new season. Here are four freshmen to watch who are proving that age is just a number.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #413

Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

November 19, 2024

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Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

Hoop, there it is!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set.

Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waiting for, as the brand-new women’s hoops league prepares to draft its 36 inaugural players into teams, plus a couple updates from Athletes Unlimited Basketball, who are making roster moves themselves.

And finally, there’s so much to discuss from the NBA, from LA Laker LeBron James’ continued dominance to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic season start. All hoops, all the time.

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