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From The Gist Team |
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The holiday season is in full swing and the PWHL is already giving out gifts: the league announced yesterday that their inaugural season will begin on January 1st. Mark your cal, then skate scroll on for more sports news.
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Quote of the Day |
 | Well, I don't always do it. |
 | — American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin, keeping it real after winning her record-setting 90th World Cup on Sunday, offering a reminder that she doesn't always perform at the highest level. An honest queen. |
The Latest |
🎓🏐 Bump, set, slay
The GIST: Move aside, Harry Styles — the real serves are coming from the NCAA volleyball court, where 64 teams will battle for the national championship beginning tomorrow and culminating with the title game on Sunday, December 17th.
How it works: The volleyball tourney selection process is quite similar to NCAA basketball's March Madness: 32 teams received an automatic bid by winning their conference, while the remaining 32 were selected by a selection committee based on metrics including record and strength of schedule.
- Competition begins with tomorrow's first round and will run for six single-elimination rounds to determine the natty champ. Digging deep.
Teams to watch: No. 1 overall seed Nebraska has been breaking records and taking names all season long and seem destined for a 2021 championship rematch with fellow No. 1 seed Wisconsin, the only team to top the Cornhuskers this year.
- Perennial powerhouse and nine-time title winners No. 1 seed Stanford are also firmly in the mix, along with the defending champs, No. 2 seed Texas. The intrigue? Consider it spiked.
Buzzer Beaters |
🏀 The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament knockout field is set after last night's frenzied group stage finale. Counting down the days (four) 'til the quarter-finals tip off.
🎓🏈 Ahead of the final regular-season weekend, Georgia sits atop the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings and No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Washington, and No. 4 Florida State round out the top four with spots in next month's CFP semifinals on the line.
🏒 The Chicago Blackhawks terminated forward Corey Perry's contract yesterday, alleging that the veteran engaged in "unacceptable conduct."
💰 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is close to selling a majority stake in the team to casino magnate Miriam Adelson. Follow the green, not the dream.
⚾ With MLB's Oakland A's all but assuredly leaving for Las Vegas in 2025, the Bay Area will welcome a new minor league team in 2024: the Oakland Ballers (or B's), who vow to "never leave The Town." The best kind of petty.
⚽ FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta was named the 2023 MLS MVP on Monday after contributing to 31 goals and leading his squad to their first Supporters Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record.
🏈 After he notched just one win in 11 games, the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich on Monday. It's brutal out here.
🎴 Go ahead, change the game
Some corners of the sports world are still seen as male-dominated, including the trading card hobby.
Topps, the OG card producer, is working overtime to change that by featuring more female athletes in their packs and bringing more women into the trading community. And they want you to be in on the fun, too.
Never collected a card before? No problem. Read our handy guide to trading and collecting sports cards, then start shaking up the male-dominated space. You'll be changing the game in no time.
Mid-Week Watching |
⛳ PGA: Hero World Challenge — Tomorrow through Sunday — Golf Channel
- Ranked at an all-time low of world No. 1328, a pain-free Tiger Woods returns to the green tomorrow for his first competition since withdrawing from the Masters with a reaggravated foot injury in April.
🏈 NFL: Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys — Tomorrow at 8:15 p.m ET — Amazon Prime
- The Cowboys will look to extend their 13-game home win-streak on Thursday Night Football, while the Seahawks cross their fingers starting quarterback Geno Smith will be healthy enough to play. Hut hut.
🎓🏀 NCAA women's basketball: No. 9 Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 LSU — Tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET — ESPN
- All eyes will be on this 2023 Final Four rematch, as the world waits to see if LSU superstar Angel Reese suits up for the first time since November 14th amid the Bayou Barbie teasing her possible return.
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The GIST's Picks |
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🛍️ What to shop
The Reimaginers United holiday collection. From the team at re—inc (champions Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath, Meghan Klingenberg, and Christen Press) the 17-piece collection includes their inaugural kit in partnership with Umbro.
📣 Who to follow
@TaylorAtChiefs, the X account solely dedicated to sharing if Miss Swift is at the Kansas City Chiefs game. Gorgeous.
📖 Where to meet
On @thegistusa's Instagram this December 6th for The GIST Book Club's discussion of November's book of the month, The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata.
💪 Where to find inspiration
Girlboss Daily, a free morning newsletter for women that's packed with tips on everything from empowerment in the workplace to prioritizing wellness.
Fun & Games |
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Seattle Seahawks | Dallas Cowboys | |
| +350 | To Win | -450 |
| Week 13 of the NFL season kicks off tomorrow with a high stakes Thursday Night Football tilt between two playoff-contending NFC teams. Cast your vote on who you think will win the big game. Popcorn at the ready. On Monday, we asked you who is the most difficult person on your holiday list to shop for. 29% said significant other, 28% said parents, 23% voted for in-laws, and 20% voted for friends. Make that list and check it twice. | ||
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