The GIST: Enjoy some Dallas hoops and baseball news while we wait to see if DFW’s own Emma Malabuyo can qualify for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team this weekend. Cross your fingers.

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

The White Sox hold onto top divisional spot, Chicago Sky on fire with sixth straight win, Red Stars send four players to represent on Team USA, and the Bulls make draft decisions.

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.

Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama becomes an openly trans athlete.

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

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