 | Powered by  Edition #1232 Apr 02, 2025 |
| From The GIST Team |
Hello, April!Still recovering from yesterday's flurry of April Fools' jokes? Same. Thankfully, there are no tricks here, just a stellar lineup of sports news. Let's scroll. |
| Quote of The Day |
 | Right now, my heart is with my teammates — I wish I could have been out there battling, but I couldn't be prouder of the fight we've fought together. |
 | — Injured USC women's basketball superstar JuJu Watkins, who sent love to her Trojans teammates after their 78–64 Elite Eight loss to No. 2 seed UConn on Monday. The comeback will be greater than the setback. |
| The Latest |
🏀 The calm between the storms Source: Yahoo Sports The GIST: There's a mid-week lull in the on-court action ahead of this weekend's Final Four, but that doesn't mean there isn't any hoops news to catch up on. Consider this a chance to catch your breath and prepare for one last weekend of Madness. The women's Final Four is set: As you read, fans sadly missed out on a Monday Elite Eight rematch between Player of the Year finalists USC's Watkins and No. 2 UConn's Paige Bueckers. Without Watkins on the floor, Bueckers shined in the spotlight, leading the Huskies past the Trojans and sealing the school's 24th Final Four appearance under head coach (HC) Geno Auriemma.
Notre Dame's Olivia Miles hits transfer portal: There was debate as to whether Miles would enter the W's draft (she was the expected No. 2 overall pick behind Bueckers) or use her last remaining year of NCAA eligibility to rack up more NIL money and compete for a title with the Irish. But yesterday, she blindsided everyone by opting to seek a change of scenery with a new program.
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| Buzzer Beaters |
| ⚽ The No. 1 USWNT will play the No. 7 CanWNT in an international friendly on July 2nd, marking the 67th showdown between the two women's footy powerhouses. LFG. 🎁 The NFL will gift football fans three Christmas Day games in 2025, the league's latest, ahem, blitz on the sports-watching holiday that's traditionally been reserved for the NBA. 🏈 And that's not the only gridiron update: The league passed a new rule yesterday that will allow both teams to possess the ball in overtime (OT) during the regular season, aligning more closely with how postseason OT has been handled since 2022. ❌ Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar, who just joined the team this offseason, will serve an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, a decision that will cost him more than $5.8M and his postseason eligibility should the Braves reach the playoffs.
🚨 Ovi alert: Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is now just four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal scoring record after lighting the lamp in last night's 4–3 win over the Boston Bruins. ⚕️ The NY Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will start the upcoming season on the sidelines after undergoing offseason meniscus surgery on her left knee that will require a five- to six-month recovery. Wishing her a smooth recovery. 🏀 Rutgers freshman and anticipated No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper declared for the NBA draft on Monday. The dynamic 6'6" point guard was expected to challenge Duke's Cooper Flagg as a No. 1 pick candidate before missing time in January with an ankle injury and the flu. |
| Together With MILK 👭 How a women-focused race is making running more approachable Source: Team Milk Getting into long-distance running can be intimidating. Thankfully, some legendary female runners are leveling the 🐣 Marathon novices. Forty-two percent of runners laced up for their first marathon at last year's race. Inspiring. 💪 Seasoned vets. This is a Boston Marathon qualifying event, and the environment will have you fired up to chase that personal best. 🌎 Everyone in between. When they say Every Woman, they mean it. Marathon running shouldn't be scary — it should be fun. Find your home in the running world with a supportive community by your side.
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| Mid-Week Watching |
 Source: USA Today ⚾ MLB: Atlanta Braves vs. LA Dodgers— Tonight at 8:38 p.m. ET — MLB.TV
🏐 LOVB: Atlanta vs. Omaha — Tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET — DAZN
🏀 NBA: Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers — Tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET — TNT
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| Together With Ford Maverick  Source: Ford Planning a road trip to see your favorite basketball team this season? Then you need a vehicle that can go coast-to-coast. Enter: the new 2025 Ford Maverick® truck. 🍃 The Maverick hybrid engine and available AWD helps you take on stop-and-go traffic or leave it all behind. ✅ Check a major moment off your bucket list and see the basketball game of your dreams with the new 2025 Ford Maverick truck. |
| The GIST's Picks |
Peep our squad's MVPs (Most Valuable Picks):
✍️ How to help level the playing fieldBy applying to our regional writer opening. We're looking for a witty, sports-obsessed writer to join The GIST team. Shoot your shot and apply today. 🎧 What to listen toNot Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce. The one and only Michelle Obama recently joined the hit podcast for a convo about parenting, girl dads, school lunches, and so much more. 🌭 Where to eatThe ballpark. MLB stadiums are rolling out some intriguing new menu items for the 2025 season. Grab a hot dog and see what's cooking. |
| Together With Knix  Source: Kt by Knix Did you know that one in two teens skip sports because of their period? Knix didn't like those odds — that's why they created Kt. The teen-centered, period-proof activewear line is designed for performance and comfort, for every sport and every period. ⭐ The best part? It really works: Their leakproof period underwear has nearly 9K five-star reviews, meaning teens who wear Kt are bleeding confidence. Period. |
| Fun & Games |
Question of the DayWelcome to April, with a whole new slate of sporting events on deck. Which are you most excited to watch? Choose from the list below or reply to this email with your top pick. |
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