The GIST: Some LA athletes (see: LeBron, Chiney) are being rewarded and honored for their accomplishments. Meanwhile, some teams are rebounding from tragic losses (see: Rams, Chargers).

The GIST: While the Jets are still winless, the Giants are miraculously sitting in first place in the NFC East after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday. Stranger things.

The GIST: The Hub’s football and fútbol teams are helping us kick off Monday on a high note. The Patriots escaped with a close win over the Arizona Cardinals and the Revolution marched onward in the MLS playoffs.

The GIST: There’s a lot of drama in the NFL these days. So before hopping into the on-field action, let’s talk about what’s happening off the field.

The GIST: Needless to say, the 3-6-1 Eagles are desperate to add a win to their tragic record as they take on the 7-3 Seattle Seahawks tonight on Monday Night Football. Hopefully they can follow the Penn State (PSU) Nittany Lions’ lead and turn their losing streak around.

The GIST: The Bears extended their losing streak to five straight games after falling 41–25 against their arch rival, the Green Bay Packers, last night.

The GIST: Apart from Sarah Fuller making herstory, college football gave us a status quo weekend, as the top eight teams remained unchanged for a fourth straight week. But college hoops did not disappoint, with upsets and huge blowouts in the first week of play. Now that’s what we’ve been looking for.

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The GIST: While we’re still hyped over the Washington Football Team’s Thanksgiving Day victory, let’s talk college hoops in the DMV. Game on!

The GIST: We’re not the only ones still in a holiday food coma. Given the Rams’ and Chargers’ sloppy losses yesterday, we’re convinced the boys stocked up on seconds.

The GIST: With that kind of a lead-up to Sunday football, there was no doubt the on-field action would be just as wild.

This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph give you the gist on the quick hits you need (think: The Pope x NBA, COVID-19 in the NFL and MLS playoffs) while diving deep on some key talking points about equality and equal pay in sports. Just in time for your Thanksgiving Zoom debate, er, dinner. Tune in won’t you?