The GIST: With Clipper Kawhi Leonard missing Tuesday’s game due to back spasms and Laker LeBron James sitting out yesterday, our NBA teams really need some R&R. Good thing the Sparks and our college hoopers are here to pick up the slack.

The GIST: While our governor prematurely queues up some Future, we’re sticking with former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. Our masks can’t hide our smiles though, thanks to a Mavs’ win and some promising Cowboys news.

Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph is reportedly interested in signing with New England.

The GIST: There have been big milestones on the ice and exciting news on the pitch in Chicago this week, but instead, we’re focusing on all the college basketball. March, baby!

This Week from the NBA and UCLA Gymnastics

The GIST: The age-old debate of “do politics belong in sports?” is raging once again, and here’s why.

This Week from the Seahawks and College Basketball

The GIST: Although the Red Sox lost their first spring training game, we couldn’t even watch it, so there’s no Sunday scaries here thanks to big wins from the Celtics and Bruins.

The GIST: While the inaugural Athletes Unlimited volleyball season got started this weekend in the big D, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys continued to serve up the off-field drama.

This Week in Golf, Softball, Basketball, Gymnastics, PWHPA

The GIST: Coming off strong conference wins and heading into another tough week of Big Ten opponents, the U of I’s men’s basketball team is prepping for the postseason, with or without their star, Ayo Donusonu (pronounced EYE-O DO-SOO-MOO).

This Week from the Wizards and Capitals