This Week for the Blackhawks, Fighting Illini, Bulls

The GIST: While the Stars and Mavericks continue the grind on their respective playing surfaces, the Cowboys’ rumor mill grinds on, fueled by lingering questions about quarterback (QB) Dak Prescott’s future with the squad.

The GIST: The Clippers are without their biggest stars, and the Sparks might lose some of their own. Not, not panicking.

The GIST: Thanks to the UCLA gymnastics team, we’re ready to dance into Monday. Work it.

The GIST: Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna (Gigi) Bryant and seven others.

The GIST: Spirit defender Emily Sonnet is brightening our day with her skilled moves. The Wizards and Capitals? Not so much.

The GIST: The Stars had to wait to hit the ice, but they didn’t seem hindered by the delay, earning two wins in their first two games. Meanwhile, the Mavs are patiently waiting for some of their stars to return to play.

The GIST: With a handful of upsets and thrilling near upsets over the weekend, women’s college basketball is out to prove that rankings are just a number.

The GIST: Was there football on last night? Oops, must’ve missed it. We were too locked in on our New York hockey teams.

The GIST: Our local college volleyball teams are impressing us by masking up during match play. The Seahawks are saying so long, farewell to tight end Greg Olsen. And Gonzaga basketball doesn’t know how to lose. Let’s dive in.

The GIST: Because Chicago is cold and dark right now, let our Bulls, Illini, and Wildcats keep you warm.

The GIST: The Nets, Jets, and Mets! There’s a lot going on in New York this week, so let’s dive in.