The GIST: With the college football regular season nearing its conclusion, a handful of conference championship matchups were determined over the weekend. Queue up some Taylor Swift to prepare for these title game showdowns.

The GIST: The Bears’ 34–30 loss to the Detroit Lions yesterday marked their sixth straight. All we want for Christmas is a new head coach, general manager and, well, team.

The GIST: In the 13th week of the NFL, the league gave to us: one winless team (the 0-12 New York Jets), two new records for QB Aaron Rodgers and the playoff bound 10-2 New Orleans Saints. Now, for our fave plays of the week:

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The GIST: The U.S. women’s national soccer team (USWNT) is used to winning on the field, so it only makes sense that they win off the field, too. The team settled part of their ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) this week.

The GIST: With a handful of quarantines and postponements after just one week of play, college hoops is shaking off the rust in an unsettling way. But it’s not all bad news...get your tissues ready.

The GIST: Since we’re once again living in the Trubisky-experience, let’s talk college. Notre Dame football secured their spot in the ACC Championship, and the No. 5 U of I men’s basketball team suffered their first loss of the season to the No. 2 Baylor Bears last night.

The GIST: Although the Washington Football Team’s game against the Steelers was postponed from Sunday to Monday — with trades for the Wizards and the Spirit and a much-deserved accolade for a Mystics athlete — the District’s still popping.

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The GIST: The Patriots are heading off to warmer climates, while the Celtics and Red Sox hope that minor setbacks lead to major comebacks.

The GIST: The Eagles take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and Villanova basketball has kicked off what looks to be an exciting new season.

The GIST: The Giants are hoping to survive without quarterback (QB) Daniel Jones this week as they take on the Seattle Seahawks. On the court, the Nets gear up to start the season with lots of new faces while the WNBA's Liberty hope to add even more young talent.