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

The GIST: The Nets are Kevin Durant-less and the Jets are head coach-less. Crossing our fingers because both teams could use some luck.

The GIST: With the scary scene at the Capitol leading to last night’s curfew, we echo Wizards’ head coach Scott Brooks’ sentiments. Please, stay safe D.C.

The GIST: It’s the best when LA teams support each other, and we expect them all to be cheering on the Rams (well, maybe not the Chargers) in their quest to bring home another championship.

This week in college sports

The GIST: Now that we have the off-field antics straight, it’s time to look ahead to Wild Card weekend in the NFL. Our first-ever pop-up newsletter on Saturday morning will give you all the must-know details, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peek.

The GIST: With a win over the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams are playoff bound, baby! On the other hand, the Chargers and Clippers hope to turn over a new leaf in this new year.

The GIST: The Giants missed the playoffs despite winning yesterday, and the Jets are set to make some crucial decisions about the future. It may be a new year, but we’re opting to leave this season in 2020.

The GIST: The Washington Football Team (WFT) can check “make the postseason” off their new year’s resolutions, because for the first time in five seasons, they’re playoff bound, baby!

The GIST: College football rang in the new year in style, with two high-powered College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal games. With the National Championship matchup now set, the dramatic season that almost never happened is in for a thrilling finale.

The GIST: The Seahawks landed the NFC’s No. 3 seed and will host their division rival, the LA Rams, in the wild card round on Saturday. Bring on the playoffs!

The GIST: We were believers heading into Sunday, and the Cowboys fought until the very end, but were ultimately eliminated from playoff contention. Let the offseason rebuilding begin.