The GIST: Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but more college football and basketball games have been canceled due to COVID-19...and it’s having a major impact on the playoff picture.

The GIST: There’s lots of young Illinois talent to cheer for in the NCAA this weekend, with a Northwestern vs. Illinois football matchup and two top-25-ranked basketball teams on the schedule.

The GIST: The Giants are trying to hold onto their playoff slot, and the Jets just want to win one game. Send a virtual hug to Jets fans today.

The GIST: Thursday Night Football? We’re here for it. The surging Patriots hope to wrap up their stint in LA with another win and keep their slim playoff chances alive.

The GIST: From college football rivalry games to the Washington Football Team’s (WFT) strong playoff push, the enthusiasm around the DMV is real. Dig in!

The GIST: It’s a big week for LA football. Let’s dive in (before we become too hopeful at the slightest possibility of Pau Gasol returning to the Lakers.)

The GIST: The Rams and Chargers are heading in completely opposite directions: one team grabbing a key division victory and the other taking an embarrassing loss.

The GIST: The Washington Football Team (WFT) is back in action tonight against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here we go.

The GIST: With the college football regular season nearing its conclusion, a handful of conference championship matchups were determined over the weekend. Queue up some Taylor Swift to prepare for these title game showdowns.

The GIST: The Bears’ 34–30 loss to the Detroit Lions yesterday marked their sixth straight. All we want for Christmas is a new head coach, general manager and, well, team.

The GIST: The Eagles extended their losing streak to four after falling 30–16 to the Green Bay Packers yesterday. We’re officially putting the Birds on our naughty list.

The GIST: The Jets lost and the Giants won. But somehow...we’re still surprised? Let’s dive in.