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Edition #1269 Jun 06, 2025

From The GIST Team

Finally Friday!

And just when you thought you survived a week without Aaron Rodgers news, Sabrina Carpenter's muse the longtime NFL quarterback and Green Bay Packers legend announced yesterday that he plans to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a tumultuous two-year stint with the NY Jets. Hut, hut, hustling right along and into today's news. Sign Up

Quote of The Day

Signing Hilary Knight was an absolute no-brainer — she's the heartbeat of any team she joins.

— PWHL Seattle general manager Meghan Turner, who signed former Boston Fleet captain Hilary Knight as the franchise's first-ever player after the hockey legend shockingly went unprotected by Boston. ICYMI, as of Wednesday, expansion squads Seattle and Vancouver could start signing unprotected players from the league's Original Six teams ahead of Monday's official expansion draft. Watching, waiting.

The Latest

NBA & NHL Playoffs 🏆 This sh!t is bananas Source: Getty Images The GIST: With a pair of Game 1s done and dusted, the postseason push to hoist the NBA's Larry O'Brien Trophy and the NHL's Stanley Cup continues. Let's dive in on the glorious, championship-defining deets. 🏀 Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City: The Pacers picked the perfect time to snag their first lead of last night's series-opening game — with 0.3 seconds left on the clock. That's right, Indy's finest did it again, forging a stunning fourth-quarter comeback behind who else but Tyrese Haliburton and beating the OKC Thunder 111–110. Basketball is fun, indeed. Buoyed by 38 points from MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder led by 12 points at the half and as many as 15 in the fourth quarter, and forced the Pacers into an NBA record 19 first-half turnovers…but can they play a full 48 minutes in Sunday's 8 p.m. ET Game 2? 🏒 Edmonton Oilers complete comeback in Game 1 win: No déjà vu here — the Oil took a 1-0 series lead in their Stanley Cup Final revenge tour, rallying from two goals down in Wednesday's 4–3 overtime win over the defending champ Florida Panthers. The blown lead is out of character for the Cats, who were 31-0 in the playoffs when leading after the first two periods. Another departure from the 2024 script? A vintage performance from Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl, who tallied zero goals in last year's final but already has two (including the game-winner) this time around. See if the magic continues in Game 2 tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

Softball 🥎 More where that came from Source: Texas Tech Softball The GIST: Not done yet. No. 12 seed Texas Tech softball beat No. 6 seed Texas 4–3 in last night's Women's College World Series (WCWS) final Game 2, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 tonight at 8 p.m. ET. And while the collegiate softball season is coming to an end, the pro campaign is just beginning — Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins its highly anticipated debut season tomorrow. How lucky are we? 🎓 NiJaree Canady, Red Raiders keep their title hopes alive: After losing Wednesday's viewership record-setting Game 1 in stunning fashion, Canady & Co. bounced back in a big way last night, posting a three-run sixth inning before surviving a valiant Texas comeback attempt in the seventh. The star pitcher will almost certainly be in the circle for tonight's do-or-die Game 3 as the Longhorns likely counter with their ace, Teagan Kavan. We will be seated for this one. 🚨 AUSL action begins after historic leadup: But wait, there's even more softball on deck. Fresh off inking the first-ever pro softball partnership with MLB, the landmark AUSL season begins with tomorrow's two-game opening day slate, beginning at 3 p.m. ET and airing on MLB.TV. In a move away from the initial AU individual format, AUSL will follow a more traditional team-based model, with the league's four teams — the Bandits, the Blaze, the Talons, and the Volts — competing around the country throughout the season. Not only will the AUSL feature the game's best on the diamond — including just-graduated NCAA stars like the No. 1 draft pick, Oklahoma's Sam Landry — it also boasts a superstar front office, including former MLB general manager Kim Ng as commissioner.

Together With Events Ticket Center 🥊 One night only — grab your tickets to this summer's biggest blockbuster Source: Getty Images Whether it's a movie, book, or a boxing match, there's nothing like the final piece of a highly-anticipated trilogy. And on July 11th, you can catch women's boxing's two GOATs, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, face off for a third and final time at Madison Square Garden, headlining a historic all-women's card. HYFR. ❓ Ahead of the match, we have a few questions: 👀 Taylor won the first two bouts between these foes. Will she make it a clean sweep? 👊 Or will Serrano finally get her revenge? 🫵 Most importantly, will you be there? Grab tickets to history's biggest women's boxing match now and use promo code HERSTORY10 for 10% off your order when you spend at least $150. Fight night, done right. DISCOUNTED WOMEN'S SPORTS TICKETS? YES, PLEASE.

French Open 🎾 Like we were in Paris Source: Getty Images The GIST: One fortnight and several allegations of sexism later, the final weekend of Roland-Garros is here. The women's championship is set and the men's semis are underway now, but unlike the tournament schedulers, we're giving the gals the prime spot. Allez. 👏 World No. 2 Coco Gauff to face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in final: For the first time since 2013, the top two women's players will compete for the French Open title. Gauff booked her spot by overpowering French phenom Loïs Boisson in yesterday's semi, while Sabalenka defeated three-time reigning champ Iga Świątek in three sets hours later. These fierce competitors have split their 10 pro faceoffs — including their last major final, Gauff's 2023 US Open win — though Sabalenka took their most recent battle, the Madrid Open final last month. How will Sabalenka's serve hold up against the American icon, a formidable returner? Brew that coffee, grab a croissant, and tune in tomorrow at 9 a.m. ET. 📖 History on the line in men's semis: There are two matches today: defending Roland-Garros champ and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz vs. No. 8 Lorenzo Musetti, happening now, and No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs. No. 6 Novak Djokovic at 1 p.m. ET. Both matchups are showstoppers ahead of Sunday's finale, but our eyes are on The Joker, who is once again searching for his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam. Tick tock.

Fun & Games

Take Your Pick
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka	vs	No. 2 Coco Gauff
As you read, the French Open women's singles championship will feature the top two players in the world: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Coco Gauff. Before they serve it up, who do you think will be crowned this year's champ? Bonne chance.
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka No. 2 Coco Gauff

Weekend Watching: WNBA Edition

Supported by Source: LA Sparks 💜 LA Sparks vs. 🪽 Dallas Wings — Tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET — WNBA League Pass With just three wins between them, it's no secret these two squads are a work in progress, but that doesn't mean this late-night tilt lacks starpower (even without Wings rookie Paige Bueckers). Buckle up for a savvy guard battle between Dallas' Arike Ogunbowale and LA's Kelsey Plum. ♠️ Las Vegas Aces vs. ⚔️ Golden State Valkyries — Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET — ABC/ESPN+ Sometimes breakups happen because of bad timing — just ask former Aces rookie Kate Martin, who was snagged by the Valkyries in last year's expansion draft. Now with a new crew, Martin knows firsthand how tough it is to top reigning MVP A'ja Wilson and Vegas. 🥵 Indiana Fever vs. 🌤️ Chicago Sky — Tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET — WNBA League Pass The Sky and Fever (who are still sans Caitlin Clark) lead the league in pace, meaning they play — and usually score — fast. Blink and you'll miss them at the nearly 21K-seat United Center in Chicago, the backdrop for this spicy showdown.

Together With Gainbridge Source: Gainbridge 📈 We don't need to tell you that the business of women's sports is booming, but in a world where only 15% of sports media coverage is focused on women, there's still some work to do. Enter: Gainbridge® Assists. For the third straight year, Gainbridge® is partnering with Parity and the Women's Sports Foundation® to award $5K grants to organizations that support women and girls through sport. Know a women's sports cause that could use a financial bump? Then send them this link to apply today. Changing lives with just one click. GAINBRIDGE ASSISTS GAMECHANGERS

The GIST's Picks

Here's what has GIST HQ buzzing:

🥎 Who to know Michaela Edenfield, Florida State softball star and glam queen. With RuPaul–inspired makeup and a monster swing, she's rewriting the rulebook on the diamond.

🏀 Who to follow LeagueFits, for all the WNBA tunnel looks. Hoops meets high fashion every single game day.

🧠 What to train Your brain. No surprise here: movement gives you a better dopamine hit than doomscrolling. Try swapping a screen break out for a walk — your brain (and body) will thank you.

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