The GIST: After another weekend of nail-biting, heart-pounding action on both sides of the Atlantic, it’s no wonder why stars like the NHL’s Alexander Ovechkin are investing in women’s soccer.

GOOD MORNING! And Happy Mother’s Day. Sending all our love to those having a difficult time today. To mark the occasion, we’re doing a deep dive into maternity leave and motherhood in sports. Grab a mimosa momosa (or your beverage of choice) and let’s get to it.

GOOD MORNING! And Happy Mother’s Day. Sending all our love to those having a difficult time today. To mark the occasion, we’re doing a deep dive into maternity leave and motherhood in sports. Grab a mimosa momosa (or your beverage of choice) and let’s get to it.

The GIST: Big ups to Kings’ captain Anže Kopitar for earning his 1,000th career NHL point last night. The excitement keeps building with not one, not two, but three LA-area rivalries on deck this week.

This week from LA Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani, Washington Capitals Tom Wilson, Minor League Baseball, and USMNT's Christian Pulisic

This week from the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls

The GIST: Please enjoy this Marina Mabrey to Charli Collier assist ahead of the Wings’ first preseason game this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT, while we pretend not to stress about the Mavericks and Stars’ playoff outlooks.