The GIST: With no new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in sight, the MLB appears to be heading for its ninth work stoppage in its nearly 150-year history.

The GIST: Break out the tissues, because it was a holiday weekend full of upsets in college sports.

Hanukkah begins today at sundown, so in today’s newsletter we’re highlighting major moments in Jewish sports history and calling out antisemitism in the sports world. Let’s (Sunday) scroll.

The GIST: The Cowboys will play in their 54th Thanksgiving day game today, looking to add another win to their 31-21-1 holiday record.

The GIST: Although New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston is sidelined for the season with a torn ACL, you’ll still want to save room for this primetime matchup.

The GIST: Kind of like your aunt “experimenting” with her mac and cheese recipe, the Lions are a trainwreck of a Thanksgiving tradition, having played every Turkey Day since 1934, save a six-year hiatus due to World War II.

The GIST: More championship news coming right up! First-time champs, in-season tourneys and title hopes dashed — here’s the latest from college sports.

The GIST: As mentioned, the Washington Spirit are your 2021 NWSL champions, persevering through a season of adversity to win their first-ever title.