The GIST: While the temps in New York keep dropping, so do our teams’ records. Today we’re bringing you the quick-and-dirty of how our NBA and NHL teams are faring a month or so into their seasons.

The GIST: ICYMI, the Bears didn’t quite make it to the Super Bowl. So instead, we’re bringing you a rundown of how the Bulls and Blackhawks are doing a month or so into their 2021 seasons.

The GIST: Whether you were rooting for Tompa Tom or laughing through the pain yesterday, let’s forget about the one that got away and turn our attention to the title-contending Celtics and Bruins.

The GIST: We're so proud that Ram Aaron Donald earned his third Defensive Player of the Year award and that Charger Justin Herbert was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. And we're still shook that pitcher Trevor Bauer signed with the Dodgers. But today, let’s talk college hoops.

The GIST: It was hyped as an epic QB battle, pitting the GOAT against the Kid, and the 43-year-old showed, once again, that age is just a number. Hey Google, play “7 rings” by Ariana Grande.

The GIST: Thanks to a half-day time difference, the Australian Open has already begun, so let’s get right to it.

This Week from the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers.

The GIST: Super Bowl, what? We multitasked while sipping on our Starbucks (hello, new OL Reign sponsor) and focused on our college women’s basketball and soccer teams, too.

The GIST: The Super Bowl is as much about the on-field action as it is about the off-field entertainment, so we're ranking our favorites from “okay” to “okayyyyyyy!”

The GIST: To no one’s surprise, Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith and defensive end Chase Young brought home Comeback Player of the Year (still crying) and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, respectively. But now, onto the Capitals and the Mystics.

The GIST: With a 31–9 win over the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs, the underdog Tampa Bay Buccaneers are your Super Bowl champions...and of course we have quarterback (QB) Tom Brady to blame/thank.

News from the Nationals, Capitals, and Wizards