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 | Edition #905 October 23 |
From The Gist Team |
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Let's rev into this week just like Spain's Marta García, who won the inaugural F1 Academy championship during this weekend's U.S. Grand Prix festivities in Austin, Texas. Keep those engines running — there's even more sports news ahead.
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Quote of the Day |
 | Travis, we're glad you got your tape. |
 | — The official Pride Tape X account, applauding Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott for rocking their product on Saturday, making him the first NHL player to defy the league's boneheaded ban. Dermott has not yet been punished by the NHL for his show of allyship — here's hoping others follow in his skate tracks, stat. |
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⚾ Ain't over 'til it's over
The GIST: From late-inning heroics to lights out pitching performances to legendary first pitches, October baseball was at its best this weekend. And there's even more on deck, with two potential World Series berth–clinchers tonight.
Texas Rangers feeling grand, force Game 7 vs. Houston Astros: The reigning champ 'Stros seemed destined for a third straight World Series appearance, but the Rangers said not so fast, winning last night's road Game 6 9–2 to set up the best two words in sports: Game 7, tonight at 8:03 p.m. ET.
- A Houston win at home (something they've struggled with) sends them back to the game's biggest stage, while a Rangers' victory secures their first Fall Classic appearance since 2011. It all comes down to this.
Philadelphia Phillies one win away from World Series return: This series is giving Halloween spirit. After the Arizona Diamondbacks returned from the dead (aka a three-run deficit) to pull off a stunning Game 4 victory on Friday, the Phils did the monster mash on Saturday, blasting three home runs in their 6–1 Game 5 win.
- Now one dub away from a second straight World Series berth, the Fightins can clinch back at home — where they're undefeated this postseason — tonight at 5:07 p.m. ET. Don't miss it.
🏈 Need to know: Week 7
The GIST: Week 7 is (almost) in the books, ahead of tonight's 8:15 p.m. ET Monday Night Football matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings. With plenty of gridiron action to celebrate on this victory Monday, it's a good thing secret handshakes never go out of style.
Celebrate good times: The best pass catchers and blockers in the league brought the heat during yesterday's National Tight Ends (TEs) Day festivities, with six TEs making it to the endzone. No gimmicks here.
Stick to the status quo: Quarterback (QB) Patrick Mahomes did Patrick Mahomes things against the LA Chargers yesterday, tossing for four touchdowns (TDs) and 424 yards in his squad's 31–17 win.
A big one in the win column: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick silenced the haters, recording his 300th regular-season win with yesterday's 29–25 dub over their AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills.
Hat trick: Chicago Bears running back D'Onta Foreman tallied a trifecta of TDs — including catching rookie QB Tyson Bagent's first NFL TD — as da Bears dominated the Las Vegas Raiders 30–12 yesterday.
Iron man injury: Due to lingering rib and hip injuries, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf missed a game for the first time in his five-year NFL career yesterday, snapping his consecutive game streak at 71.
Quick Hits: Soccer edition |
🔥 NWSL Playoffs off to a thrilling start
No. 6 NJ/NY Gotham FC and No. 4 OL Reign clinched their semis spots over the weekend, defeating the No. 3 North Carolina Courage and No. 5 Angel City FC in their respective quarter-final matches. The postseason footy will take a quick break for the current international window and pick back up again with the semis on November 5th. Counting down the days.
🇯🇲 Reggae Girlz boycotting to end "cycle of mistreatment"
The Jamaican women's national soccer team has refused to play their upcoming games in response to "constant mistreatment" from the Jamaica Football Federation. The Reggae Girlz, who made it to the FIFA Women's World Cup (WWC) knockout stage for the first time this past August, claim the federation still hasn't paid them their full WWC earnings. Despicable.
🇨🇦 Christine Sinclair is hanging up her international cleats
The Canadian soccer legend will play her last game with CanWNT at the end of the year, retiring from international play as the world's all-time leading goal scorer (yep, women's and men's). Fortunately, this isn't the last we've seen of Sincy — she plans to suit up for at least one more season with the NWSL's Portland Thorns.
🆕 Vlatko Andonovski named Kansas City Current head coach (HC)
The former USWNT HC is returning to his NWSL roots and rejoining the Current. Andonvski led FC Kansas City (as the team was formerly known) to back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015, prior to his tenure with the national team.
Florida sports teams have turned into championship contenders, but that's not all the Sunshine State is known for. Florida's also one of the best vacation destinations and a three-day, two-night wellness getaway at the magical and luxurious Hotel Effie at the Sandestin Resort is calling your name.
- Enjoy spa treatments at the Spa Lilliana plus a prize pack filled with sustainable goodies from eco-friendly brands like Gogh Jewelry Design.
The GIST's Picks |
Here's what has GIST HQ buzzing:
🍁 Who's making a deep run into fall
Corona Premier. We're a full month into autumn, and the official light cerveza of MLB is still going strong, even as baseball season nears its end.*
🎃 What to check out
This list of Halloween sports movies. Get into spooky season with these scary sports films.
📧 What to subscribe to
The Pickleball Union newsletter. Calling all paddle testers and rec players: Stay updated on what's new and trending in this booming sport. Over 20K of your fellow pickleballers already read this five-minute newsletter, and you should too.
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Question of the Day
And then there were four. The NWSL semis are set, so we need to know: Who do you think will win the 'ship?
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