The GIST: Yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens fired general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin, as well as several other senior executives. Oof.

Hanukkah begins today at sundown, so in today’s newsletter we’re highlighting major moments in Jewish sports history and calling out antisemitism in the sports world. Let’s (Sunday) scroll.

The GIST: Although New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston is sidelined for the season with a torn ACL, you’ll still want to save room for this primetime matchup.

The GIST: Kind of like your aunt “experimenting” with her mac and cheese recipe, the Lions are a trainwreck of a Thanksgiving tradition, having played every Turkey Day since 1934, save a six-year hiatus due to World War II.

The GIST: The Cowboys will play in their 54th Thanksgiving day game today, looking to add another win to their 31-21-1 holiday record.

The GIST: It may almost be Thanksgiving break, but college sports action rolls on with a feast of playoffs and newly released polls.

The GIST: With the CFL’s regular season coming to a close last Saturday, you know what time it is: playoffs! After just three weeks of single-elimination games, the Grey Cup (featuring a halftime show from local band, The Arkells) will be hoisted in Hamilton on December 12th.