A rare Tuesday morning newsletter from us, but for a very special occasion: the NBA Finals start tonight. Before Game 1 tips off at 9 p.m. ET, we have all the goods on the championship matchup.

Today is Independence Day in the United States, and last Thursday marked Canada Day. But this year, after the remains of more than 1,000 residential school victims were discovered, we have little to celebrate. We're using our platform today to highlight some of the many incredible Indigenous athletes who broke barriers and excelled in sports, while also dealing with racism, generational trauma and a long list of injustices.

The GIST: The Rangers swept the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, but it’s tough to celebrate knowing the Mavericks just hired a head coach (HC) with a history of domestic abuse.

Updates from Women's PGA Championship, the W Series, and MLB's foreign "sticky" substance policy.

The GIST: We can’t deal with this record-breaking heat. Stay cool and catch up on all the Seattle sports news.

The GIST: It was a jam-packed weekend of basketball, but let’s start with the good stuff from the WNBA: Diana Taurasi is back.

The GIST: The Euros’ knockout Round of 16 is underway, and when every match is a battle of the best, there are bound to be some upsets. This is what Drake songs are made of.

We’re popping into your inbox for the second time today with an extra Special Edition newsletter on everything you need to know before the Stanley Cup Final begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET. It’s literally hockey night tonight.

The GIST: Clippers skating on thin ice, wins for both LA baseball teams, and some notable UCLA gymnastic stars.

The GIST: A former Blackhawk filed a lawsuit against the club last month, alleging that he and another teammate were sexually assaulted by former video coach Brad Aldrich, and the ’Hawks ignored it. Today we’re bringing you “the gist” on the developing story.

The GIST: As soon as we saw Jason Varitek pushing Dustin Pedroia in the home run cart, we knew it was going to be a good sports weekend. Hey Google, play our favorite video of all time.