The GIST: Despite their 35–16 loss to the Green Bay Packers last night, the Bears will still make their second playoff appearance in the last 10 seasons. Now that’s some 2021 magic.

The GIST: With a thrilling, down to the wire season-opening win, the Celtics brought us plenty of good cheer. The Patriots? Umm, not so much.

The GIST: The NBA regular season started on Tuesday, just in time for Santa to make some last minute changes to his naughty or nice list.

The GIST: With a win in Sunday’s rematch against the LA Rams, the Seahawks could wrap up the NFC West title for the first time since 2016. If the win’s not on your wishlist, there’s still time to add it!

The GIST: Looking for something to watch while you recover from your Christmas dinner turkey coma or your Christmas hangover...or both? The NFL has you covered.

The GIST: What’s that warm, fuzzy feeling? It’s the return of New York basketball.

The GIST: You lose some, you (hopefully) win some. The Mavericks might have dropped their season-opener, but the Cowboys could still turn things around in the Big D with a big win this weekend.

The GIST: With the Clippers and Lakers tipping off the NBA season and a former Laker taking on a new role with the Sparks, basketball’s on the top of our minds.

The GIST: The 76ers are so back, and the Phillies are reshuffling some cubicles in the front office with hopes of turning the team around.

The GIST: Lots happening in the District. Danita Johnson broke barriers and Nationals’ home run hero Howie Kendrick hung up his cleats. Meanwhile, the Washington Football Team’s (WFT) off-field missteps took center stage, the Wizards opened their season and the Spirit made another trade. Phew.

The GIST: What better way to ring in the new year than with a College Football Playoff (CFP) New Year’s Day doubleheader? Let’s be real, we had no plans to move from the couch that day anyway.

The GIST: Chicago’s winter weather has us ready to sit on the couch and enjoy some basketball. Thankfully, the Bulls are back and the Northwestern Wildcats are living up to the hype.