Penn State, Phillies, Columbus Crew FC

Jayson Tatum continues to dazzle

The South Siders went on to beat the Boston Red Sox in both games of their doubleheader

With the NWSL Challenge Cup and 26th MLS season underway, we’re in your inbox on this fine Sunday to compare football soccer in North America to soccer football elsewhere.

The GIST: The Mystics currently have no picks in tonight’s WNBA Draft. But a hooper with NBA dreams did recently get signed by a team...the Washington Football Team. Not kidding. Let’s talk other sports news around the District.

Union. Sixers, Nittany Lions

The GIST: So much soccer, so little time! With the NWSL Challenge Cup officially underway, it’s time for the men to lace up their cleats and return to the pitch with the 26th MLS season starting tomorrow.

The GIST: From Pats wide receiver Julian Edelman announcing his retirement (miss him already!) to the Red Sox winning nine straight, there’s a lot happening here in the Hub. But today also marks the eight-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, so we’re taking a moment to remember and reflect on how the sports world responded. This is our [bleeping] city!

The GIST: Grab a cup of joe and see who the Storm select with the 11th overall pick in tonight’s WNBA Draft. On second thought, with both our pro soccer squads, the Mariners and college volleyball in action, maybe snag two cups.

UCLA Gymnastics, Lakers, Sparks, Rams

Wings, Stars, Rangers, FC Dallas

Sox, Cubs, Notre Dame, Sky