The GIST: Boston swore in its first woman and first Black mayor yesterday, Patriots offensive tackle (OT) Justin Herron is a literal hero and the Bruins are back? Happy almost weekend indeed, Beantown.

The GIST: After seven straight days of college hoops madness, we’ll have two days to restock our snacks and fluff the couch cushions before Sweet Sixteen action begins on Saturday. Getcha popcorn ready.

This week from the Bears and College Hoops

The GIST: It’s a big day in the NBA: Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry’s birthday! And because it’s also NBA trade deadline day, he might get a new team as a b-day present.

This week from the Cowboys and Texas College Hoops

This week from the Eagles and College Hoops

The GIST: We’re not fans of owner Dan Snyder receiving almost complete control of the WFT. But what are we fans of? The Maryland women’s basketball team.

This week from the Nets and College Hoops

Referee Tim Peel must’ve missed last week’s newsletter

The GIST: After seven straight days of college hoops madness, we’ll have two days to restock our snacks and fluff the couch cushions before Sweet Sixteen action begins on Saturday. Getcha popcorn ready.

Though you may not be able to physically travel to Europe these days, we want to mentally take you there. The UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals start tomorrow, so today we’re giving you the scoop on all you need to know. We don’t always talk about European soccer, but this is a BFD, so stay with us.

This week in March Madness and the NBA.