Co-hosts Courtney Stith and Steph Rotz are back with another great episode, and today they’re breaking down the latest happenings in soccer. From World Cup qualifiers to the NCAA women’s College Cup to the MLS and NWSL playoffs, Courtney and Steph have everything you need to know about this whirlwind week of fútbol.
Tune in for the on-field updates and stick around for the bigger picture conversation about the cultural reckoning in the NWSL this year. Soccer fan or not, this one’s a must-listen.
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NCAA women’s soccer College Cup bracket
MLS playoff bracket
Timeline of 2021 NWSL season
Jenna Hellstrom article
 
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We're diving deep into why the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is taking a stand on behalf of women’s tennis star Peng Shuai. The story involves issues of censorship in China as well as allegations of sexual assault, so please take care while listening. 
After discussing the news in the tennis world, we touch briefly on our thoughts regarding sports and the environment. The UN’s summit on climate change, COP26, has just come to an end, and we’re interested in the role sports plays in this changing world. 
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Academic study on the environmental impacts of the Olympics
 
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Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know about the trouble brewing in Paris St. Germain. We have you covered on this deeply concerning story involving PSG’s Aminata Diallo and Kheira Hamraoui. 
After discussing the drama, El and Steph share their thoughts on Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and ESPN analyst Adam Schefter. The worst. 
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On today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know about the 2021-22 college basketball season before the action tips off later today. From the season schedule to the top teams and the key players to watch, we’re here to get’cha head in the game.
Come for the season preview and stick around to hear which teams El and Steph think will win it all this year. The anticipation.
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After Green Bay Packers quarterback (QB) Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday after misleading the public about his vaccine status, El and Steph are discussing lingering vaccine hesitancy amongst athletes and how it’s impacting sports.
Tune in for this critical discussion, then stick around for a preview of the upcoming NWSL playoffs, which kick off on Sunday. Happy listening!
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Inspired by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley taking a step back from football to focus on his mental health, El and Steph chat about the history of other athletes speaking out about their struggles and how the conversation has shifted since Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open back in May.
Tune in for this important conversation, and stick around for a primer about an exciting tennis event this week: the Billie Jean King Cup. Thanks for listening!
Today’s episode is brought to you by Canadian Tire in support of Jumpstart Charities. Through their Keeping Girls in Sport program, Jumpstart is committed to ensuring kids have an equal chance to be their best. Visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca to learn more and to see how you can get involved or donate.
 
Show notes: 
Everyone Is Going Through Something by Kevin Love
To Anybody Going Through It by Kevin Love
Billie Jean King Cup schedule
 
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https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
 
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On today’s episode, Ellen and Steph break down the latest WTF moment from the sports world. Despite having 22 active sexual assault allegations against him, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is on the NFL trade market, with multiple teams interested in trading for him. Ugh.
Tune in for the backstory on Watson, why a trade could happen and stick around for an update to a different WTF moment, this one from the world of hockey. 
*Content warning: this episode contains mentions of and conversations around sexual assault and harassment, so if you need to take a break from today’s episode and join us Tuesday, please do so and take care.*
 
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Independent firm’s report on Chicago
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Baseball fan or not, you’ll want in on this conversation. On today’s show, Ellen and Steph discuss why the 2021 World Series featuring the Houston cheatin’ Astros and the problematic Atlanta Braves might just be the most despised series ever. Tune in for all the details. 
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On today’s show, Ellen is joined again by special guest host Courtney Stith to talk about the opioid crisis in pro sports. After NHLer Jimmy Hayes’s cause of death was attributed to substance abuse, we’re talking about his life, death, and the noble way his family is honoring him. 
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Episode 116
Boston Globe Article
 
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On today’s show, Ellen and special guest host Courtney Stith dive deep into the context as well as their thoughts and feelings on the Phoenix Mercury not showing up for the post-game press conference after losing to the Chicago Sky in the WNBA finals on Sunday afternoon. It’s complicated. And instead of a WTF moment, the pair also give a brief NBA regular season preview. Tune in, won’t you?

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