The GIST: Yesterday — on the first day of Black History Month — recently (and unexpectedly) fired Miami Dolphins head coach (HC) Brian Flores sued the NFL and three teams for alleged racism in their hiring practices. An absolute bombshell.

The GIST: After yesterday’s conference championships, February 13th’s Super Bowl matchup is set, but we’re still recovering from whiplash after Saturday’s news about the GOAT.

The GIST: Four teams, two Super Bowl spots, one epic Sunday doubleheader to decide it all. Get excited, it’s Conference Championship weekend.

The GIST: Four elimination games, four walk-off wins. Our jaws are still on the floor after an incredible weekend of NFL Divisional Round playoff action.

The GIST: After last week’s thrilling Super Wild Card slate, it’s been a long four days without football. Pause the Super Bowl halftime show trailer, and get ready for this weekend’s Divisional Round games, starting with the AFC matchups.

And happy NFL Wild Card Weekend. With the league’s first-ever 18-week season in the books, 14 squads now begin their quest for the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy. Before the games begin today, we’ll get you up to speed on the playoff structure, the contending teams and the key players to keep an eye on. Prep that dip, find your comfiest spot on the couch, and dive in.

The GIST: The NFL’s first 18-week season did not disappoint, with a handful of records broken and the final three playoff berths clinched during yesterday’s regular-season finale. Jim Mora, it’s your time to shine.

HAPPY SUNDAY! There’s only one more college football game until August, and it’s tomorrow night’s National Championship. Prep your jalapeño poppers and place your bets…this one’s for all the marbles.

The GIST: After Sunday’s dramatic mid-game departure, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially released wide receiver Antonio Brown (AB) yesterday. But there’s much more to this story than meets the eye.

The GIST: Unfortunately, you’ll probably be seeing this section for the foreseeable future. March 2020, is that you?

The GIST: Move over, “unprecedented” times. In sadly very precedented news, leagues, games and players continue to be impacted by COVID-19.