The GIST: Tennis’ second major (and only one on clay), the French Open, began yesterday, and somehow just two days in, there’s a lot to talk about.

HELLO! Or should we say, bonjour! After a week of qualifying rounds, the French Open (aka Roland-Garros) officially begins today, so we’re here to serve up “the gist” on tennis’ second Grand Slam of the year.

The modern game of tennis originated in England in the 1890s, but the history of the game dates all the way back to 12th century France when players used the palm of their hand instead of a racket! Oh tennis, you’ve come so far.

Highlights from PGA Championship, Monaco Grand Prix, and Italian Open.

Achievements from Sharon Fichman, Chris Bosh, and Christine Sinclair.

The sports world is making money moves. Here’s “the gist” on the latest sports biz news.

Queen B announced yesterday that she tested positive for COVID-19 and had to pull out of the Madrid Open

Team Canada will face host nation Japan, newcomers Chile and the amalgamated Britain

The GIST: It’s a busy time for most of Canada’s teams, so here’s “the gist” on what some of our favorites are up to these days.

Miami Open final, Team Canada’s rugby women’s 7s team, Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 list

Bianca Andreescu is back; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson now faces 21(!!!) separate lawsuits; Toronto Raptors can be glad March is over