The GIST: Sports won't be the only focus at these Olympics, as they’ll be taking place at the nexus of a global pandemic and global politics. Here are the hot button issues surrounding the Winter Games.

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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: Two days out from the official start of the 2022 Winter Olympics, and COVID-19 is once again the main character. It is Groundhog Day after all…

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: The Aussie Open wrapped up with not one, but two history-making moments over the weekend. Oi oi oi, we’re feeling the joy.

The GIST: A wild vaccine saga, nearly three weeks of play and some, erm, colorful gestures later, it’s almost time to crown the first Grand Slam winners of the year. Time flies when you have no idea what time it is.

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: Canada’s eh-xellent 24-athlete freestyle ski team is set for Beijing, and we think it’s time you meet some of them.

The GIST: And then there were four. The women’s and men’s Aussie Open semifinals are set, with some can’t-miss matchups on deck.