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: This wind chill may be making for some bitter temps, but there were no cold shoulders around Boston sports this weekend, as the Red Sox welcomed in some new faces and the Patriots re-hired a familiar one.

The GIST: The Eagles hired a new coach, and the Penn State women’s volleyball team paused the start to their season due to positive COVID-19 tests. It’s a waiting game now, and we’re on the edge of our seats.

The GIST: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs — along with 22,000 fans — are going to the Super Bowl.

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: After 17 seasons in the NFL, Indianapolis Colts quarterback (QB) Philip Rivers is retiring. Twenty-year vet and New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees isn’t far off. Meanwhile, two of their old-timey contemporaries are just days away from the NFC Championship game. Guess you really are only as old as you feel.

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

The GIST: We’ve braved the belly of the beast and welcomed new leadership to the White House. Meanwhile, the Washington Football Team (WFT) looks poised to bring in some new leadership of its own.

The GIST: While we’re still waiting on the Stars to drop the puck, the Cowboys have kept us entertained with the ongoing NFL hiring frenzy. But with that frenzy comes more uncertainty...just what we needed.

The GIST: While the Chargers and Rams hit the offseason running with personnel changes, the Clippers and Lakers picked up where they left off last regular season: on top of the standings. We just do it better here in LA.

The GIST: And then there were four. Following the NFL’s Divisional Playoff round this weekend, four teams are moving on to next weekend’s Conference Championships, bringing them just one win away from playing in the Super Bowl.

The GIST: Is there anything better than football in January? Now that we’ve finished celebrating Alabama’s College Football Playoff National Championship, it’s time to look ahead to the weekend’s Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.