The GIST: After 17 seasons in the NFL, Indianapolis Colts quarterback (QB) Philip Rivers is retiring. Twenty-year vet and New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees isn’t far off. Meanwhile, two of their old-timey contemporaries are just days away from the NFC Championship game. Guess you really are only as old as you feel.

The GIST: Because Chicago is cold and dark right now, let our Bulls, Illini, and Wildcats keep you warm.

The GIST: The Nets, Jets, and Mets! There’s a lot going on in New York this week, so let’s dive in.

The GIST: We’ve braved the belly of the beast and welcomed new leadership to the White House. Meanwhile, the Washington Football Team (WFT) looks poised to bring in some new leadership of its own.

The GIST: While we’re still waiting on the Stars to drop the puck, the Cowboys have kept us entertained with the ongoing NFL hiring frenzy. But with that frenzy comes more uncertainty...just what we needed.

The GIST: Programs are making history and legends are being challenged as the WBB season moves toward a recently updated March Madness tournament. Change is in the air.

This week from the Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins, and Mewis Sisters.

This week in sports.

The GIST: Like Seahawk QB Russell Wilson, we were living for the Obamas’ fashionable outfits yesterday. Also like Wilson, we’re here to hype up women’s sports.

The GIST: We have Joel Embiid, Carli Lloyd, and Gritty? Damn, it’s a sunny day to be a Philadelphian.

The GIST: While the Chargers and Rams hit the offseason running with personnel changes, the Clippers and Lakers picked up where they left off last regular season: on top of the standings. We just do it better here in LA.

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.