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.

The GIST: There’s a lot of drama in the NFL these days. So before hopping into the on-field action, let’s talk about what’s happening off the field.

The GIST: Needless to say, the 3-6-1 Eagles are desperate to add a win to their tragic record as they take on the 7-3 Seattle Seahawks tonight on Monday Night Football. Hopefully they can follow the Penn State (PSU) Nittany Lions’ lead and turn their losing streak around.

The GIST: We’re not the only ones still in a holiday food coma. Given the Rams’ and Chargers’ sloppy losses yesterday, we’re convinced the boys stocked up on seconds.

The GIST: With that kind of a lead-up to Sunday football, there was no doubt the on-field action would be just as wild.

For the first time since 2018, there’s a unanimous No. 1 in the college football rankings

This weekend was a flurry of activity in Beantown: the Patriots lost (sigh), the Celtics made a ton of personnel moves and the Revolution squeaked into the first round of MLS playoffs. Dig in!

The Washington Football Team (WFT) brought the holiday cheer yesterday with a key win, while the Wizards rang in NBA free agency with all the theatrics.

We’re looking for anything (babies, basketball and even the MLS) to take our minds off the Eagles after their 22–17 loss to the Cleveland Browns yesterday.

The Jets are still winless and both MLS teams lost in play-in games. Maybe Jersey’s the problem?

The Bulls are putting together the pieces for a stronger season, and the Northwestern Wildcats proved the critics wrong by upsetting the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday.

The Lakers and Clippers wasted no time kicking off NBA free agency, moving players left, right, down the hall and center.