The GIST: And then there were four. Following the NFL’s Divisional Playoff round this weekend, four teams are moving on to next weekend’s Conference Championships, bringing them just one win away from playing in the Super Bowl.

The GIST: The Mavericks welcomed the return of star center Kristaps Porziņģis, while the Stars are just hoping to see the return of hockey, after 17 (!!!) players tested positive for COVID-19.

The GIST: Is there anything better than football in January? Now that we’ve finished celebrating Alabama’s College Football Playoff National Championship, it’s time to look ahead to the weekend’s Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.

The GIST: More sensational than an episode of Sunrise Bay, the NBA is all kinds of drama these days.

The GIST: Even though the Knicks and Nets played each other last night, the game was the last thing on New York basketball fans’ minds.

The GIST: While the Seahawks are bidding farewell to their offensive coordinator, the Washington State women’s basketball team is saying hello to national rankings.

News from the Bruins, Celtics, and Red Sox

The GIST: Saturday’s Divisional Round showdown against the No. 1-seeded Green Bay Packers presents a tough test for the Rams. Let’s get ready to rumble.

The GIST: Between power forward Joel Embiid’s 45-point game and the Flyers’ beatdown of the Pittsburgh Penguins, we’re proud to be Philly fans this week (but none for you, Eagles).

The GIST: There’s a lot going in Chicago this week, and we aren’t even getting into the Bears retaining head coach Matt Nagy. We have the Blackhawks, the Bulls, and the Red Stars, so let’s dive in!

This Week from the Wizards, Spirit, and Capitals.

News from the NWSL Expansion Draft, Women's College Basketball, and Michaela Schiffrin.