Ep #169: What’s up with Wimbledon?: The sports world’s continued response to the War in Ukraine

If nobody got us, we know Ellen and Steph got us. In today’s episode, co-hosts Ellen and Steph prep you for the weekend with some major sports news. First up, they break down Wimbledon’s Wednesday announcement that players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete at the June tourney because of the war in Ukraine, making it the first tournament to impose such a ban on individual players. Then, after the break, El and Steph discuss a WTF moment from the NHL Players Association. Content warning: there will be mentions of and conversations around sexual assault, so if you need to take a break from today’s episode and join us next week, please do so and take care. Show notes:Info on Brittney Griner’s Heart and Sole Shoe DriveHow to support UkraineNHLPA statement (with Cozen O’Connor report linked in tweet)Ep #81: Abuse and inaction in the NBA and the NHLEp #122: The latest WTF updates: Deshaun Watson and the Chicago Blackhawks More on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: @thegistpodEmail: [email protected] IG: @thegistca @thegistusa