The GIST: To celebrate our expansion to Dallas, the Cowboys are one win out of first place in the NFC East and the Mavericks begin their season on Wednesday. A welcome present, indeed!

The GIST: Hey, what’s up, hello Seattle! Grab a cup of joe and catch up on a thrilling weekend for our teams.

The GIST: On the Chicago teams’ never-ending emotional rollercoaster, yesterday QB Mitch Trubisky brought us to a serious high. This week, it will be the Bulls’ turn to make us feel that type of way.

The GIST: The WFT couldn’t complete the comeback against the Seattle Seahawks yesterday, but the Wizards and Mystics can put the pep back in your step.

The GIST: While the Eagles’ season nears its disheartening end, the 76ers’ regular season is about to begin. Our New Year's resolution? For the Sixers to have a better winning percentage than the Birds.

The GIST: Thank goodness the NBA is back in action, because the Celtics season opener on Wednesday is the perfect distraction from the Patriots missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. *whispers* We miss you, Tom.

The GIST: The Jets actually won a game: it’s a holiday miracle! The Giants, however, are still writing letters to Santa asking for a playoff spot after yesterday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns.

The GIST: After a nail-biting weekend of football, the NFL’s playoff field is narrowing.

The GIST: As the NFL races towards the playoffs, the Giants wish they could slow time to give QB Daniel Jones a chance to heal. Meanwhile, the Jets are nearing a winless season, and fans are putting all their hope in an off-season glow-up as dramatic as the Rockefeller Center’s tree.

The GIST: The Washington Football Team (WFT) are in the driver’s seat atop the NFC East but face a tough test ahead. On the college front, an incredible streak comes to an end.

The GIST: College football is coming to a close, with both USC and UCLA in action. Don’t miss it!

The GIST: The Celtics players aren’t messing around. Presenting a unified front, the players released an op-ed in the Boston Globe yesterday asking Governor Baker to reconsider his stance on the police accountability bill.