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A professional referee says in a lawsuit filed Thursday that disgraced doctor Richard Strauss masturbated in front of him in a shower after a wrestling match at Ohio State University, and he reported the encounter directly to Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who was then the assistant coach. NBC News reports the referee, identified in court papers as John Doe 42,...

A hard-fought Texas high school football game took a backseat to the realities of life when opponents Gage Smith and Ty Jordan came together for an emotional prayer after the final whistle last week. Smith asked Jordan if the two friends could say a prayer together for Jordan’s mother, Tiffany Jordan, 42, who has stage 4 lung and bone cancer....

The city of Dallas honored legendary Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki Wednesday when they renamed a street in front of the American Airlines Center in his honor.

The Washington Redskins have fired head coach Jay Gruden after an 0-5 start to the season, the team has confirmed.

Ralph Friedgen is one of the winningest coaches in University of Maryland football history, with seven bowl games, a national Coach of the Year award and an ACC Coach of the Year award, but after almost a decade of bringing the program into national prominence, “Fridge” was fired by a new athletic director. He’s only returned to campus a...

When the lights come on for Friday night football at Walt Whitman High School, the smile of one coach shines just as bright. Assistant Head Coach Ramon De Paula is celebrating 20 years with the team. He was born with Down syndrome but says he will never let it stop him from following his dreams.

Antonio Brown was released from the New England Patriots Friday, the team said in a statement. The wide receiver had played just one game for the team. “Thank you for the opportunity @Patriots #GoWinIt,” Brown tweeted.

A local football coach who has had to overcome some obstacles in life proves you can do anything you put your mind to. Aimee Cho reports he just celebrated his 20th anniversary with the Whitman High School football team.

Case Keenum has won the starting quarterback job for the Washington Redskins.

Pittsburgh Steelers and former Bears wide receivers coach Darryl Drake has died at the age of 62, the Steelers announced Sunday morning.

A youth baseball team from Northern Virginia has won a regional championship for its first time and will start play this week for a chance to win a national championship.

The13-to-15-year-old boys Babe Ruth All-Star team from Arlington, Virginia, has earned a spot in the national finals. Drew Wilder reports.

Jill Ellis likened her tenure in charge of the U.S. women’s national team to an amusement park ride. She also compared it to a tumultuous ride on a five-year wave.

On the first day of practice for the Redskins 2019 training camp, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks.

Alex Smith made a special appearance at the Redskins Training Camp, still wearing a cast months after breaking two leg bones.

History will be made this high school football season when T.C. Williams will become the first Virginia school to play their games inside. Cary Chow reports.

Thursday marks one year since University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair died. Players and coaches will honor the anniversary with a special sports clinic.

A well-known Maryland high school football coach accused of assaulting his wife is on leave, but his attorney denies the allegations.

A well-known high school football coach is on leave, accused of assaulting his wife, but his attorney denies the allegations. Shomari Stone reports.

The Cavaliers went back to college to get a coach. John Beilein has left Michigan following a successful 12-year run and will take his shot in the NBA, signing a five-year contract with Cleveland on Monday. The 66-year-old Beilein wasn’t thought to be on the team’s radar, but the Cavs are confident he’s the right choice to continue their rebuild...