A rare Tuesday morning newsletter from us, but for a very special occasion: the NBA Finals start tonight. Before Game 1 tips off at 9 p.m. ET, we have all the goods on the championship matchup.

The GIST: We can’t deal with this record-breaking heat. Stay cool and catch up on all the Seattle sports news.

The GIST: It was a jam-packed weekend of basketball, but let’s start with the good stuff from the WNBA: Diana Taurasi is back.

The GIST: Clippers skating on thin ice, wins for both LA baseball teams, and some notable UCLA gymnastic stars.

The GIST: The Rangers swept the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, but it’s tough to celebrate knowing the Mavericks just hired a head coach (HC) with a history of domestic abuse.

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.

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: While we’re on pins and needles waiting to see who gets hired as the NBA’s first-ever female head coach, we guess we should tune in to the conference finals.