News from the NWSL Expansion Draft, Women's College Basketball, and Michaela Schiffrin.

The GIST: New year, same sad storyline. The Stars delayed their season opener due to COVID-19 and the Mavericks are experiencing positive tests of their own. When it snows rains, it pours.

This week in sports.

The GIST: From celebrating a four-game win streak to seeing their Sunday night game postponed due to COVID-19, the Celtics have had quite the rollercoaster of a weekend. Talk about whiplash.

The GIST: This week, the Sixers are fighting both COVID-19 and the opposing teams, while the Eagles look to make decisions about the future of head coach Doug Pederson.

The GIST: It’s still heartbreaking to think back to the Seahawks’ unceremonious season-ending loss on Saturday. College basketball, please come through.

The GIST: With no New York football in the playoffs, we’re turning to the Nets and the Knicks to fill the void.

The GIST: What a weekend! The injury-plagued Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Saturday’s wild-card playoff game and the Lakers rolled to another win. Casual.

The GIST: The Mavericks have struggled to find their footing, posting a 3-4 record through the first two weeks of play. But they might be in for some fairy tale magic soon thanks to Kristaps “The Unicorn” Porzingis’ imminent return.

The GIST: The Seahawks’ playoff run starts Saturday, Megan Rapinoe returns to action and there’s sun on the forecast? Blessed.

The GIST: The Nets are Kevin Durant-less and the Jets are head coach-less. Crossing our fingers because both teams could use some luck.

The GIST: It’s been a rollercoaster of a week in American politics, and, of course, sports had an important role to play in all the ups and downs. Let us take you on a journey through the start of 2021.