The GIST: As if we needed more proof why Washington was named the best state in the country, again: our college teams keep on winning. We love it here.

The GIST: North Texas will be well represented at March Madness, the Mavericks have won five of their last six, the Stars finally picked up a win and we get an extra hour of sunshine? It’s going to be a good week here in the Big D.

The GIST: We usually save the biggest WTF moments for our podcast, The GIST of It, but this one couldn’t wait.

This week in Georgetown and UVA college basketball.

This week from the Sixers and College Basketball.

This week from the Clippers, Lakers, and college basketball.

This week from the Patriots and college hockey (Boston University, Northeastern, and Boston College).

We’re giving you everything you need to know about March Madness: from the odds of picking the perfect bracket to the best moments in the tournament’s storied history. Lace up your dancing shoes and let’s get to it.

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: March isn’t just the perfect month for Shamrock Shakes (our guilty pleasure) and the Erin Express (RIP) — it’s also the perfect month for college basketball.

The GIST: With both Gonzaga basketball teams dishing out nail biters en route to their WCC championship victories, the madness is already here. No pressure, no diamonds.