The GIST: We can’t believe we’re saying this, but the Bears actually gave us something to smile about on this fine Monday morning.

After seeing last season’s 28th place defense in action, the ’Boys decided it was time for a change, drafting eight defensive players with their 11 picks.

The Pats selected Jones with the 15th pick and continued to roll with the Tide in the second round, taking defensive tackle Christian Barmore with the 38th pick.

Despite Russell Westbrook’s best efforts, the Wizards lost a 125–124 heartbreaker to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday

The Birds making a last-minute trade with the Dallas Cowboys to secure the No. 10 overall draft pick

The GIST: The good news? LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard returned to the Lakers and Clippers on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The bad news? Both LA teams welcomed them back with losses and slipped down the Western Conference standings. At least the Dodgers snapped out of their slump.

Chicago traded their No. 20 pick in tonight’s draft to the NY Jets in return for the No. 23 and No. 86 picks

Coach Belichick always keeps us on our toes

The GIST: We may be avoiding the Bulls because...it’s tough out there, but thankfully, there’s a lot of sports going on in Chicagoland right now.

Dodgers faltered yesterday, losing 8–7 in extra innings

The GIST: The Knicks are on fire, and the Mets are leading the National League East. If you're thinking that New York has entered The Upside Down...you might be right.

The Wizards are hot hot hot