The GIST: With the scary scene at the Capitol leading to last night’s curfew, we echo Wizards’ head coach Scott Brooks’ sentiments. Please, stay safe D.C.

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.

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The GIST: Thank goodness the NBA is back in action, because the Celtics season opener on Wednesday is the perfect distraction from the Patriots missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. *whispers* We miss you, Tom.

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The GIST: The Revolution might have lost yesterday, but with the Patriots grabbing a commanding win and clawing back to a .500 record, we’re all smiles in Beantown.

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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: 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.

The GIST: The Hub’s football and fútbol teams are helping us kick off Monday on a high note. The Patriots escaped with a close win over the Arizona Cardinals and the Revolution marched onward in the MLS playoffs.

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