University of Maryland (UMD) Mar 28

March Madness: Boston, South Carolina Women Reach Final Four

Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Fi...

  • Washington Commanders Mar 14

    AP Source: QB Heinicke Returning Home to Sign With Falcons

    A person with a knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that quarterback Taylor Heinicke has agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million. The deal cannot be signed until the official start of free agency on Wednesday. It’s a homecoming for Heinicke, who grew up in the Atlanta suburbs. Now, after starting 24 games......
  • Feb 27

    How to Watch Washington Capitals Vs. Buffalo Sabres

    The Capitals return home for a pivotal matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, as the playoffs draw closer and closer.

  • Georgetown University Mar 9

    Patrick Ewing Fired by Georgetown After Latest Losing Season

    Patrick Ewing has been fired as men’s basketball coach at Georgetown after the latest in a series of rough seasons for the school he led to a national championship as a player in the 1980s. The school announced Thursday it would begin searching for a successor. Ewing’s last game was an 80-48 loss to Villanova in the Big East Tournament...
  • Alex Ovechkin Feb 15

    Alex Ovechkin Away From Capitals Due to Death of His Father

    Alex Ovechkin says his father, Mikhail, has died at age 71. The Washington Capitals captain delivered the news in Russian on his Instagram account along with family photos and video. Ovechkin left the team yesterday to tend to a family health matter regarding a loved one. Coach Peter Laviolette said he expected Ovechkin to be gone for at least the....
  • Washington Commanders Feb 8

    Rivera: Howell Goes Into Spring as Commanders' Starting QB

    Ron Rivera says Sam Howell will go into preparations for the 2023 season as the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback. Rivera said on AP’s Pro Football Podcast that Howell will have to earn the job to keep it. Washington drafted Howell in the fifth round last year out of North Carolina. He made his NFL debut in the regular-season ...
  • Washington Commanders Feb 1

    Former Washington GM and NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard Dies at 86

    Four-time Super Bowl-winning executive Bobby Beathard has died. He was 86. Beathard was director of player personnel for two of the NFL championships by Miami in the 1970s and served as general manager for two more by Washington in the ’80s. He also scouted for Kansas City when the Chiefs won the AFL and made the Super Bowl in the...

  • Washington Commanders Jan 4

    Commanders to Start Rookie Sam Howell at QB Vs. Cowboys

    Coach Ron Rivera says rookie Sam Howell is expected start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. Howell is set to make his NFL debut with the Commanders eliminated from playoff contention. Rivera said the decision was made to give Howell a look in case the fifth-round pick out of the Universi...
  • Washington Commanders Dec 29, 2022

    Carson Wentz, Commanders Continue Playoff Chase Vs. Browns

    The Washington Commanders can make the playoffs if they win their final two regular-season games. That task starts Sunday at home against the Cleveland Browns. Carson Wentz is back as Washington’s starting quarterback in part because coach Ron Rivera feels the veteran gives his team a better chance of getting in than Taylor Heinicke. The Comm...
  • Alex Ovechkin Dec 23, 2022

    Ovechkin Moves to 2nd in NHL Goals With 802, Passing Howe

    Alex Ovechkin has passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list. Ovechkin scored his 802nd goal into an empty net with a minute left in the third period of the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Ovechkin scored his 801st goal earlier to end a four-game drought and match Howe. He’s now 92 away from......
  • Washington Commanders Dec 15, 2022

    Commanders, Giants Meet Again After Tie With Much at Stake

    The New York Giants visit the Washington Commanders for a crucial showdown in the playoff race Sunday night. The game comes two weeks after the NFC East rivals played to a 20-all tie. A tie won’t do either much good this time around with each team 7-5-1 and so much at stake in the final quarter of the regular season....

  • Alex Ovechkin Dec 14, 2022

    Ovechkin Reaches 800 Goals as Capitals Beat Blackhawks 7-3

    Alex Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 career goals, and the streaking Washington Capitals beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 7-3. Nic Dowd, Anthony Mantha, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dmitry Orlov also scored as Washington earned its fifth straight win. Conor Sheary had two assists, and Charlie Lindgren made 26 stops. ...
  • Taylor Heinicke Nov 24, 2022

    Heinicke Builds Air Jordan Collection Win by Washington Win

    Taylor Heinicke has a tradition of getting himself new pair of sneakers in the colors of every team he and the Washington Commanders beat. The Air Jordans have come to symbolize Heinicke’s tenure as Washington’s starting quarterback. He’s even started buying sneakers for teammates to thank them for their contributions. The Command...
  • Nov 20, 2022

    Heinicke Wins Starting Job After Commanders Top Texans 23-10

    Taylor Heinicke threw for 191 yards, Kendall Fuller returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Washington Commanders rolled to a 23-10 win over the hapless Houston Texans. Heinicke had another solid performance to help the Commanders build on last week’s victory over Philadelphia and win their fifth of six. Washington coach Ron Rivera said a...
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