Today is Independence Day in the United States, and last Thursday marked Canada Day. But this year, after the remains of more than 1,000 residential school victims were discovered, we have little to celebrate. We're using our platform today to highlight some of the many incredible Indigenous athletes who broke barriers and excelled in sports, while also dealing with racism, generational trauma and a long list of injustices.

We’re doing a deep dive into maternity leave and motherhood in sports. Grab a mimosa momosa (or your beverage of choice) and let’s get to it.

HAPPY PRIDE! To celebrate Pride Month, we’re taking a closer look at the relationship between the sports world and the LGBTQ2S+ community, at barrier-breakers who helped end stigma and inspire change and at the progress still needed for sports to be a safe space for everyone.

The GIST: The Mavs begin their playoff run on Saturday, the Wings’ coaching staff is working harder than anyone and the Cowboys have some early bulletin board material thanks to a broadcasting legend. Everyone’s fired up in the Big D!

GOOD MORNING! And Happy Mother’s Day. Sending all our love to those having a difficult time today. To mark the occasion, we’re doing a deep dive into maternity leave and motherhood in sports. Grab a mimosa momosa (or your beverage of choice) and let’s get to it.

GOOD MORNING! And Happy Mother’s Day. Sending all our love to those having a difficult time today. To mark the occasion, we’re doing a deep dive into maternity leave and motherhood in sports. Grab a mimosa momosa (or your beverage of choice) and let’s get to it.

Did you know that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States and Asian Heritage Month in Canada? To celebrate, we’ve put together an extra special Sunday Scroll to highlight the awe-inspiring accomplishments of some of the greatest Asian American and Asian Canadian athletes of all time.

The GIST: From Pats wide receiver Julian Edelman announcing his retirement (miss him already!) to the Red Sox winning nine straight, there’s a lot happening here in the Hub. But today also marks the eight-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, so we’re taking a moment to remember and reflect on how the sports world responded. This is our [bleeping] city!

It has been one year since COVID-19 was officially categorized as a “global pandemic,” so today we’re bringing you a special pop-up newsletter to look back at how the sports world responded in the early days of this ongoing challenge.

The GIST: While we’re pumped for Bulls rookie Patrick Williams’ debut on Tuesday and to watch the Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, today, we’re honoring the late Chicagoland legend Jeannie Morris.

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