The GIST: Sox ace Chris Sale was (literally) immaculate on Thursday and the Pats went undefeated in preseason action. Good vibes only.

The GIST: Four teams are two wins away from international hockey glory: it’s semifinals time at the IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships.

The GIST: Rajon Rondo will likely sign with the Lakers today for his second stint with the Purple and Gold, becoming the fifth former Laker to return this offseason. What can we say; LA’s the place to be.

The GIST: Ahead of today’s visit to the White House, the defending champion Seattle Storm picked up two big wins this weekend, tightening the race for first in the WNBA standings. They did it, Joe.