The GIST: The long-awaited, highly anticipated 2020 Tokyo Olympics are days away, and — surprise, surprise — COVID-19 is already stealing the show.

The GIST: This week, the Phils’ homer hat was passed around like hand sanitizer at your first post-vaccination hangout. But last night, only Andrew McCutchen had the honor.

The GIST: As soon as we saw Jason Varitek pushing Dustin Pedroia in the home run cart, we knew it was going to be a good sports weekend. Hey Google, play our favorite video of all time.

The GIST: Though Serena Williams won’t be competing in the Olympics, an epidemiologist and the GOAT punched their tickets to the Tokyo Games. Just 25 days to go...

The GIST: As if the haters needed any more evidence, there are millions of new data points that prove investing in women’s sports is a great business decision. Meanwhile, college athletes will soon be able to invest in themselves. Bet.

The GIST: Sorry to the Mariners and the still-undefeated Sounders, but we have the Olympics on our mind.

The GIST: The Tokyo Olympics hit a(nother) hurdle this weekend: the first positive COVID-19 test among arriving athletes. But there were literal hurdles to clear here at home, with the start of the track and field trials and conclusion of the swimming trials.

Updates from the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, WNBA, the U.S. Open, and Arizona Diamondbacks.

The GIST: With 57 days until the Olympics and 89 until the Paralympics in Tokyo, it’s time for a status update. Spoiler alert: it’s not great.

Quick updates from WNBA, Olympics and MLB.