The GIST: Starting to let the winter chill get to you? Benny’s staying warm with some mittens, and we’re staying warm watching the Blackhawks and the Red Stars heat up.

This week from the Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins, and Mewis Sisters.

This week in sports.

The GIST: We have Joel Embiid, Carli Lloyd, and Gritty? Damn, it’s a sunny day to be a Philadelphian.

The GIST: Saturday’s Divisional Round showdown against the No. 1-seeded Green Bay Packers presents a tough test for the Rams. Let’s get ready to rumble.

The GIST: There’s a lot going in Chicago this week, and we aren’t even getting into the Bears retaining head coach Matt Nagy. We have the Blackhawks, the Bulls, and the Red Stars, so let’s dive in!

This Week from the Wizards, Spirit, and Capitals.

News from the NWSL Expansion Draft, Women's College Basketball, and Michaela Schiffrin.

The GIST: The Seahawks’ playoff run starts Saturday, Megan Rapinoe returns to action and there’s sun on the forecast? Blessed.

The GIST: With the scary scene at the Capitol leading to last night’s curfew, we echo Wizards’ head coach Scott Brooks’ sentiments. Please, stay safe D.C.

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.

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