The GIST: Grab all your favorite snacks and get cozy because it’s time for Championship Saturday (and Friday!) action. And true to this wild 2020 college football season, this weekend won’t be without controversy.

The GIST: First place in the NFC East, baby! The Washington Football Team (WFT) held on for a 23–15 victory over the San Francisco 49ers yesterday.

The GIST: It was a busy sports weekend in New York: NFL, NBA, and MLB? Oh my!

The GIST: An emerging star made her college basketball debut, an all-time wins record is about to be broken and a top-ranked team might’ve literally thrown away their shot at the College Football Playoff (CFP)…what a weekend in college sports.

Bits & Bites: USA

The GIST: Breaking news: the Chargers won a game! On the college front, USC and UCLA split this weekend’s crosstown rivalry games on the gridiron and the court.

The GIST: The Bears snapped their six-game losing streak with a 36–7 beatdown of the Houston Texans, and the Northwestern Wildcats took on the U of I Fighting Illini in college rivalry week. Finally, a great weekend to be a Chicago football fan!

The GIST: With the unseasonably warm weather yesterday, it’s weird to think that college ice hockey is underway with several of our Boston-area teams holding their season openers. Drop the puck!

The GIST: While it’s getting chilly in Philly, our teams are just starting to heat up. This weekend, the Eagles upset the New Orleans Saints 24–21, Penn State recorded their third-straight win and the Sixers kick off the NBA preseason on Tuesday. Let’s go!

The GIST: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With just three weeks left in the regular season, it’s playoff-clinching time in the NFL.

This Week in Tennis, Soccer, and Hockey

The GIST: ICYMI, the Eagles benched their franchise quarterback (QB) Carson Wentz mid-game last week. After days of non-answers, head coach Doug Pederson finally announced that Jalen Hurts will start on Sunday. And you thought season four of The Crown was dramatic.