This week in sports.

2021 NFL playoffs begin this week

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.

This week in college sports

The GIST: Now that we have the off-field antics straight, it’s time to look ahead to Wild Card weekend in the NFL. Our first-ever pop-up newsletter on Saturday morning will give you all the must-know details, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peek.

The GIST: Time flies when you’re having fun. It feels like just yesterday that we were anxiously anticipating the start of the 2021 World Juniors, and now there are only four teams (including Canada, of course) and four games remaining in the tournament.

Erin Mielzynski, Toronto Raptors, NHL, World Juniors

The GIST: Yesterday was a wild day of football. And now, with the NFL regular season over, the postseason stage is set and teams like the usually pitiful Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills are moving on. 2021, we dig you already.

The GIST: Looking for something to watch while you recover from your Christmas dinner turkey coma or your Christmas hangover...or both? The NFL has you covered.

The GIST: The NBA regular season started on Tuesday, just in time for Santa to make some last minute changes to his naughty or nice list.

The GIST: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...or as we call it here in Canada, World Juniors Day.

The GIST: What better way to tuck into the winter break (because let’s face it, we’re all mentally checking out for the next two weeks, right?) than with some NBA action.