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.

This week in Tennis, the NFL, and the NBA

The GIST: The Patriots are heading off to warmer climates, while the Celtics and Red Sox hope that minor setbacks lead to major comebacks.

Caster Semenya is not giving up. The 29-year-old middle-distance runner from South Africa is taking her long-suffering legal battle to the European Court of Human Rights.

In light of the recent American elections, this week co-hosts Ellen and Steph talk about the major role that female athletes played in securing women’s voting rights and how female athletes today are leaders in encouraging civic engagement. Talk about girl power. Tune in, won’t you?

FBI will charge six Russian military hackers for cyberattack in response to doping-related ban from Tokyo Olympics

Union are fighting for MLS Cup berth after Phillies, 76ers, Flyers disappoint.

After postponing fall sports due to COVID-19, the NCAA now has a plan for championships to take place in the spring.