The GIST: There’s a lot going in Chicago this week, and we aren’t even getting into the Bears retaining head coach Matt Nagy. We have the Blackhawks, the Bulls, and the Red Stars, so let’s dive in!

This Week from the Wizards, Spirit, and Capitals.

News from the NWSL Expansion Draft, Women's College Basketball, and Michaela Schiffrin.

The GIST: New year, same sad storyline. The Stars delayed their season opener due to COVID-19 and the Mavericks are experiencing positive tests of their own. When it snows rains, it pours.

This week in sports.

The GIST: From celebrating a four-game win streak to seeing their Sunday night game postponed due to COVID-19, the Celtics have had quite the rollercoaster of a weekend. Talk about whiplash.

The GIST: This week, the Sixers are fighting both COVID-19 and the opposing teams, while the Eagles look to make decisions about the future of head coach Doug Pederson.

The GIST: It’s still heartbreaking to think back to the Seahawks’ unceremonious season-ending loss on Saturday. College basketball, please come through.

The GIST: With no New York football in the playoffs, we’re turning to the Nets and the Knicks to fill the void.

The GIST: What a weekend! The injury-plagued Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Saturday’s wild-card playoff game and the Lakers rolled to another win. Casual.

The GIST: The Mavericks have struggled to find their footing, posting a 3-4 record through the first two weeks of play. But they might be in for some fairy tale magic soon thanks to Kristaps “The Unicorn” Porzingis’ imminent return.

The GIST: The Seahawks’ playoff run starts Saturday, Megan Rapinoe returns to action and there’s sun on the forecast? Blessed.