The GIST: With the Clippers and Lakers tipping off the NBA season and a former Laker taking on a new role with the Sparks, basketball’s on the top of our minds.

The GIST: Lots happening in the District. Danita Johnson broke barriers and Nationals’ home run hero Howie Kendrick hung up his cleats. Meanwhile, the Washington Football Team’s (WFT) off-field missteps took center stage, the Wizards opened their season and the Spirit made another trade. Phew.

The GIST: What better way to ring in the new year than with a College Football Playoff (CFP) New Year’s Day doubleheader? Let’s be real, we had no plans to move from the couch that day anyway.

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: The College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket is officially set, with semifinal action scheduled for New Year’s Day. 2021, we knew you wouldn’t disappoint.

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

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.