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MLB Mar 31

Braves Lose Max Fried on Opening Day, Beat Nationals 7-2

The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg with the help of four hits by Travis d’Arnaud and beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on a ...

University of Maryland (UMD) Mar 28

March Madness: Boston, South Carolina Women Reach Final Four
University of Maryland (UMD) Mar 25

Maryland Madness: Miller Leads Terps to Elite Eight

Georgetown University Mar 22

Ed Cooley Takes Over at Georgetown With Lofty Aspirations

Ed Cooley is taking over as Georgetown’s coach with lofty aspirations about bringing the once-storied program back to the top of college basketball. Cooley joins the Hoyas after 12 years at Prov...
Washington Commanders Mar 22

AP Source: Steve Apostolopoulos Joins Bidding for Commanders

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has joined the bidding for the NFL’s Washington Commanders. Apostolopoulos join...
NFL Mar 21

Magic Johnson Joins Harris' Bid for Commanders: AP Source

Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris’ bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders. Johnson is already involved in sports ownership with stakes in Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, Majo...
Maryland Mar 20

Maryland Into Women's Sweet 16 After 77-64 Win Over Arizona

Diamond Miller scored 13 of her 24 points in the third quarter to help second-seeded Maryland to a 77-64 victory over seventh-seeded Arizona in the second around of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Te...

football Mar 15

AP Source: Commanders Signing Veteran QB Jacoby Brissett

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with quarterback Jacoby Brissett on a one-year contract worth $10 million with $8 million guaranteed. Brissett becomes the experienced veteran the team wanted to bring in to push and compete with projected starter Sam Howell. Brissett threw...
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...

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