The GIST: Once again, the Celtics leveraged their platform to call attention to social injustice and stand up for what’s right. And they secured a 107–105 nail-biter win over the Miami Heat. Wicked proud.

The GIST: Now that we have the off-field antics straight, it’s time to look ahead to Wild Card weekend in the NFL. Our first-ever pop-up newsletter on Saturday morning will give you all the must-know details, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peek.

The GIST: The Bears will take on the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs this weekend. Remember that Week 8 overtime thriller? Fuel to the fire.

The GIST: With the scary scene at the Capitol leading to last night’s curfew, we echo Wizards’ head coach Scott Brooks’ sentiments. Please, stay safe D.C.

The GIST: It’s the best when LA teams support each other, and we expect them all to be cheering on the Rams (well, maybe not the Chargers) in their quest to bring home another championship.

The GIST: The Seahawks’ playoff run starts Saturday, Megan Rapinoe returns to action and there’s sun on the forecast? Blessed.

The GIST: The Giants missed the playoffs despite winning yesterday, and the Jets are set to make some crucial decisions about the future. It may be a new year, but we’re opting to leave this season in 2020.

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The GIST: The Seahawks landed the NFC’s No. 3 seed and will host their division rival, the LA Rams, in the wild card round on Saturday. Bring on the playoffs!

The GIST: We were believers heading into Sunday, and the Cowboys fought until the very end, but were ultimately eliminated from playoff contention. Let the offseason rebuilding begin.

The GIST: We hope you didn’t burn through all of your quarantine activities, because, for the first time since 2008, we won’t be spending our January weekends watching the Patriots in the playoffs. Hey, at least we have the NFL offseason rumor mill to keep us busy.

The GIST: The Eagles have hung up their helmets after an embarrassing 20–14 loss to the Washington Football Team yesterday. It may be January, but we’re leaving this season in 2020.