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.

As if the haters needed any more evidence, there are millions of new data points that prove investing in women’s sports is a great business decision. Meanwhile, college athletes will soon be able to invest in themselves. Bet.

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.

The GIST: As if the haters needed any more evidence, there are millions of new data points that prove investing in women’s sports is a great business decision. Meanwhile, college athletes will soon be able to invest in themselves. Bet.

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.

The GIST: Sorry to the Mariners and the still-undefeated Sounders, but we have the Olympics on our mind.