HAPPY FRIDAY! While we wait for the WNBA season to tip-off tonight (more on that in yesterday’s WNBA pop-up), we’re here to give you “the gist” on the NWSL regular season, which kicks off tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET. How lucky are we?

Two newsletters in one day because we’re just too excited for the WNBA regular season to start tomorrow. It’s time to getcha head in the game.

The GIST: The NBA is bringing back the fan-favorite, but not player-favorite play-in tournament, so here’s “the gist” on it as we head into the final weekend of the NBA’s regular season.

The GIST: The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA postseason for the first time in eight years. Guess that means we’re exclusively a hockey country again.

The GIST: The Toronto Maple Leafs are planning the parade. No, they haven’t won the Stanley Cup (yet), but they have won the North Division...and the love and admiration of Canadians everywhere (kidding!).

The GIST: After another weekend of nail-biting, heart-pounding action on both sides of the Atlantic, it’s no wonder why stars like the NHL’s Alexander Ovechkin are investing in women’s soccer.

GOOD MORNING! And Happy Mother’s Day. Sending all our love to those having a difficult time today. To mark the occasion, we’re doing a deep dive into maternity leave and motherhood in sports. Grab a mimosa momosa (or your beverage of choice) and let’s get to it.

GOOD MORNING! And Happy Mother’s Day. Sending all our love to those having a difficult time today. To mark the occasion, we’re doing a deep dive into maternity leave and motherhood in sports. Grab a mimosa momosa (or your beverage of choice) and let’s get to it.

The GIST: A series of outrageous events led to the firing of New York Rangers (NYR) president John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton.

The GIST: Before we get into the drama of men’s sports again, it’s time to talk about this weekend’s main event: the NWSL Challenge Cup final.