The GIST: Even without their stars, the Capitals keep finding ways to pick up points. Meanwhile, Jennifer King and Ariel Atkins have accomplishments of their own to celebrate.

This week in sports.

The GIST: While the Stars and Mavericks continue the grind on their respective playing surfaces, the Cowboys’ rumor mill grinds on, fueled by lingering questions about quarterback (QB) Dak Prescott’s future with the squad.

The GIST: The WNBA free agency signing period begins on Monday, and with so many big names on the block, a big shake-up is definitely in store for the upcoming season. Just what the doctor ordered.

This Week for the Blackhawks, Fighting Illini, Bulls

The GIST: The Clippers are without their biggest stars, and the Sparks might lose some of their own. Not, not panicking.

This week in sports.

The GIST: Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna (Gigi) Bryant and seven others.

The GIST: Spirit defender Emily Sonnet is brightening our day with her skilled moves. The Wizards and Capitals? Not so much.

The GIST: This wind chill may be making for some bitter temps, but there were no cold shoulders around Boston sports this weekend, as the Red Sox welcomed in some new faces and the Patriots re-hired a familiar one.

The GIST: Thanks to the UCLA gymnastics team, we’re ready to dance into Monday. Work it.

The GIST: With a handful of upsets and thrilling near upsets over the weekend, women’s college basketball is out to prove that rankings are just a number.