The GIST: While the Eagles’ season nears its disheartening end, the 76ers’ regular season is about to begin. Our New Year's resolution? For the Sixers to have a better winning percentage than the Birds.

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The GIST: On the Chicago teams’ never-ending emotional rollercoaster, yesterday QB Mitch Trubisky brought us to a serious high. This week, it will be the Bulls’ turn to make us feel that type of way.

The GIST: What better way to tuck into the winter break (because let’s face it, we’re all mentally checking out for the next two weeks, right?) than with some NBA action.

The GIST: After a nail-biting weekend of football, the NFL’s playoff field is narrowing.

The GIST: Thank goodness the NBA is back in action, because the Celtics season opener on Wednesday is the perfect distraction from the Patriots missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. *whispers* We miss you, Tom.

The GIST: The Jets actually won a game: it’s a holiday miracle! The Giants, however, are still writing letters to Santa asking for a playoff spot after yesterday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns.

The GIST: The College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket is officially set, with semifinal action scheduled for New Year’s Day. 2021, we knew you wouldn’t disappoint.

The GIST: With USC and UCLA football both concluding their seasons in disappointing fashion, and the Rams somehow giving the NY Jets their first win of the season, we’re so ready for NBA basketball.

The GIST: Remember when Kate Hudson did everything she could to get Matthew McConaughey to dump her in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days? Looks like NBA superstar James Harden has been taking notes.

The GIST: The Washington Football Team (WFT) are in the driver’s seat atop the NFC East but face a tough test ahead. On the college front, an incredible streak comes to an end.

The GIST: While we’re pumped for Bulls rookie Patrick Williams’ debut on Tuesday and to watch the Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, today, we’re honoring the late Chicagoland legend Jeannie Morris.