The GIST - An attitude of gratitude
From The GIST Team |
Happy Thanksgiving Eve!We’ll be off on Friday recovering from tomorrow’s feast, but we won’t be out of your inbox for long — look out for an NFL Thanksgiving Day preview tomorrow and a PWHL season primer on Saturday. The holiday slate is already looking, ahem, stuffed heading into today’s news. |
Quote of The Day |
[This was for] all the girls who see themselves in me. I am strong and powerful, but I can also be graceful. | |
— American Olympian rugby icon and Dancing with the Stars runner-up, Ilona Maher, who finished in second (!!!) following her Femininomenon freestyle last night. We’re not worthy. |
The Latest |
🏎️ Changed for good
Source: Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The GIST: This weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix is the second-to-last race on the cal, but the biggest news out of the paddock is the arrival of a brand new team preparing to join the grid in 2026. Lights out, and away we go. Cadillac F1 to start racing in 2026: As discussed on yesterday’s episode of The GIST of It, F1 will add a team to the track for the first time since 2016 after a bid from American automaker General Motors was approved on Monday. And while making it to the checkered flag is no easy feat, the fact that the 11th team is American underscores the sport’s recent popularity boom in the U.S.
World Constructors’ Championship (WCC) on the line in penultimate race: As for the ongoing action, Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull are still vying for the F1 team title with not one but two opportunities to snag points in Qatar: Saturday’s 9 a.m. ET sprint race (19 laps) and Sunday’s 11 a.m. ET main event (57 laps).
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⚽ Smile because it happened
Source: Stephen Spillman/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF
The GIST: The No. 1 USWNT is back in the spotlight this week, gearing up for Saturday’s friendly against No. 2 England. But ahead of the first leg of the Americans’ Euro tour, veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announced her upcoming retirement from the international game. *sobs* Naeher leaves the USWNT on top: Her club days aren’t over just yet, but the red, white, and blue’s next two friendlies will be Naeher’s last in a 15-year tenure. The penalty kick (PK) queen will hang up her global boots as a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) winner and Olympic gold medalist.
Anticipate a fresh lineup Saturday at 12:20 p.m. ET at Wembley Stadium: While Naeher will likely make at least one more USWNT appearance, either during Saturday’s friendly or in next Tuesday’s game against the No. 11 Netherlands, fans can expect to see many new faces in Europe.
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Together With e.l.f.
✨ Lock in your holiday glow
Source: e.l.f.
The holiday season isn’t only about mistletoe and snowy nighttime strolls — it’s also about stamina. From company shindigs to White Elephants to every Hanukkah party in between, your once-fresh face of makeup is being put through the ringer: that’s why you need e.l.f.’s Power Grip Primer.
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Quick Hits |
🎓🏀 Upsets reign supreme in college basketballThe defending champ UConn men dropped two straight games to unranked opponents in the last two days, with their most recent defeat coming in yesterday’s 73–72 L to Colorado. Meanwhile, No. 1 Kansas narrowly avoided their first loss of the season, leaning on their defense in the closing seconds to beat No. 11 Duke 75–72. It’s not easy being
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🎓🏈 Oregon, Ohio State keep top spots in latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankingsThe Ducks maintained their billing as the country’s top football team for the fourth straight week, followed by the Buckeyes, who crushed then–No. 5 Indiana last weekend to cement the No. 2 spot.
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⚾ Five teams submit offers amid free agent Juan Soto sweepstakesThe NY Yankees (who he most recently played with), NY Mets, LA Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays have all reportedly submitted contract offers to the four-time All-Star outfielder, who’s weighing his options as the most highly coveted free agent on the market.
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⚽ Northern Super League’s (NSL’s) AFC Toronto signs first international playerCanada’s new pro women’s soccer league has locked in their first American — former Houston Dash center back Croix Soto will trade Texas sun for Toronto when the brand new league kicks off in April 2025. Soto is now the third player to commit to AFC Toronto, joining Canadian forwards Jade Kovacevic and Leah Pais. Three’s company. |
Holiday Week Watching |
Source: Pittsburgh Athletics
🎓🏐 NCAA volleyball: No. 1 Pittsburgh vs. No. 3 Louisville — Tonight at 7 p.m. ET — ACCN
🎓⚽ NCAA women’s soccer: Quarter-finals — Starting Friday at 5 p.m. ET — ESPN+
🏉 World Rugby: Dubai Sevens — Friday through Sunday — Peacock
⚽ MLS Cup: Conference Finals — Saturday at 7:30 and 10 p.m. ET — MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+
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The GIST's Picks |
Peep our squad’s MVPs (Most Valuable Picks):
🎧 What to listen toOur podcast, The GIST of It, sponsored by Aflac. Thanks to Aflac’s support, we’re serving up hot takes and sports updates every Tuesday and Thursday. Join us, won’t you?* 🍓 What to eatPop-Tarts. Edible mascots are back for the upcoming Pop-Tarts Bowl, and this year’s MVP will get to pick which flavor gets devoured. Delicious. 🏒 What to readIce Warriors Magazine. The new publication highlights PWHL players, mixing hockey coverage with lifestyle content. Puck yeah. *P.S. This is a sponsored post. Straight fire. |
Fun & Games |
Question of the DayOn Wednesdays, we think about Fridays, specifically Black Friday because we’re running a special promotion on The GIST’s capsule merch collection. With that in mind, we want to know: What type of clothing do you find yourself purchasing most often? |
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