The GIST: The Boston Pride are hoisting trophies (again!), while the Celtics refreshed their lineup with some new starpower. Get those duck boats ready.

The GIST: Art: Sue Bird’s new CarMax commercial. Also art: the Gonzaga men’s basketball team. Elite Eight, here we come!

HAPPY SUNDAY! Have you ever thought to yourself, “race car drivers aren’t athletes; they just drive a car. I could do that.” Well, then today’s newsletter is for you. Seriously, stay with us. We’re about to give you all the goods on the new season of Formula One (which starts today): the drivers, the danger, the drama (!!!) and the super weird training regimens that make these guys the best.

The GIST: Keep your eyes peeled if the injury-laden Lakers and Clippers make major moves before today’s NBA trade deadline. But let’s be real, it’s all college ball ’round here, baby.

The GIST: Although the Seahawks are making moves that quarterback Russell Wilson approves of, it’s the college squads we’re paying the most attention to these days.

The GIST: Boston swore in its first woman and first Black mayor yesterday, Patriots offensive tackle (OT) Justin Herron is a literal hero and the Bruins are back? Happy almost weekend indeed, Beantown.

The GIST: After seven straight days of college hoops madness, we’ll have two days to restock our snacks and fluff the couch cushions before Sweet Sixteen action begins on Saturday. Getcha popcorn ready.

This week from the Bears and College Hoops

The GIST: It’s a big day in the NBA: Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry’s birthday! And because it’s also NBA trade deadline day, he might get a new team as a b-day present.

This week from the Cowboys and Texas College Hoops

This week from the Eagles and College Hoops

The GIST: We’re not fans of owner Dan Snyder receiving almost complete control of the WFT. But what are we fans of? The Maryland women’s basketball team.