Nationals pitcher undergoes "foreign substances" check, Mystics use Olympic talent to defeat Seattle Storm, and upcoming Washington Spirit and UVA baseball games.

Clippers fall behind in series, Sparks not represented on Team USA, and controversial run loses the game for the Angels.

The GIST: Double the Massachusetts-native Mewis sisters representation on the USWNT roster and Nia Long’s husband as the new Celtics head coach (HC)? Happy Thursday indeed, Boston.

Islanders come back to win in Game 6, Liberty have a chance to redeem themselves against Chicago Sky tonight, both the Yankees and the Mets add wins to their stats, and Gotham FC sends two players to Team USA.

Stars out with injuries may be to blame for Clippers game one loss.

The GIST: The Sky are surging but the Cubs and Sox are flailing. Clearly women are running Chicago this weekend. As per.

Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama becomes an openly trans athlete.

The GIST: Pour another cup of coffee to get yourself through this Monday morning, Philly — it’s gonna be a rough one.

Dallas Mavericks make multiple offseason changes including general manager Donnie Nelson and head Coach Rick Carlisle.

The GIST: From USWNT stars and Massachusetts-natives Sam and Kristie Mewis’ collab with Harpoon Brewery to the Celtics making a major trade, there’s big things brewing here in Beantown.

While the Mariners find success on the field, internal struggles are still apparent.