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Commanders look to build on unexpected 2024 run
The Commanders took the NFL by surprise last year with an unexpected run to the NFC championship game. They won't fly under the radar this season, which begins with Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants.
Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper retires nine days after signing with Raiders
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper retired Thursday, a little more than a week after signing a one-year contract to return to the Las Vegas Raiders.
‘In that category’: Maryland LB Wingate drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Henderson
Maryland coach Mike Locksley, admittedly, doesn't like to make comparisons. But he couldn't avoid making one this week between the star currently at the center of his Terrapins defense and one of the program's legends.
Norris: McLaren’s dominance almost makes title harder to win
Lando Norris says McLaren's dominance of Formula 1 this season is proving to be a curse as well as a blessing.
Travis Kelce on what’s changed since his engagement to Taylor Swift: ‘I got one more ring’
Kansas City Chiefs tight end and three-time Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce made teammate Patrick Mahomes and reporters laugh on Thursday when asked what has changed in his life since announcing his engagement to pop superstar Taylor Swift last week.
Pass rusher Nik Bonitto signs $120 million extension with the Broncos after his breakout season
Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Denver Broncos that's worth up to $120 million.
No. 5 Miami insists that it won’t overlook FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman
Miami coach Mario Cristobal was still replying to texts in the wee hours of what had officially turned into Monday morning, clearly savoring how the Hurricanes had topped Notre Dame in a thriller of a season opener.
$80 million in NIL approved by newly launched College Sports Commission
The new College Sports Commission has cleared more than 8,300 name, image and likeness deals worth nearly $80 million, it said Thursday in its first full update on how the new system is working.
Orioles hit four homers off Cortes, beat Padres to complete sweep
Jackson Holliday hit a leadoff homer and Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo and Alex Jackson hit consecutive shots in the third inning - all off Nestor Cortes - and the Baltimore Orioles beat struggling San Diego 7-5 on Wednesday for their first three-game sweep of the Padres.
NBA to open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal
The NBA said Wednesday that it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.
NBA moves closer to a U.S. vs. world format for All-Star Game
Having the U.S. vs. the world is getting closer to an NBA All-Star reality.
LOVERRO: With a great quarterback comes great responsibility
Everyone in an NFL football operation is under pressure. But I think coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders are under even more now, with the presence of Jayden Daniels. Like Uncle Ben told Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15, "With great power comes great responsibility."
NFL returns with most ambitious broadcast slate yet, games on 10 different platforms
Professional football has been the nation's dominant television force for years, a fact that has only been exacerbated as viewing behaviors shift to asynchronous streaming options. To keep up, everybody wants a piece of the NFL pie.
Nunez homers twice as Nationals complete three-game sweep of Marlins
Nasim Nunez hit his first two career homers, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 10-5 on Wednesday to complete their first three-game sweep at home this season.
John Force’s charisma and demeanor remain undaunted despite long, tough recovery from horrific crash
John Force's flamboyant personality still shines brightly.
Eagles insist championship is behind them going into opener against Dallas
Nick Sirianni is the son of a high school football coach, using what he learned from his dad into his own successful coaching career, first in college, then eventually in the NFL.
Daniels, other NFL award winners to don gold patches for 2025 season
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest of the NFL award winners will sport a special gold patch on their jerseys this season.
McIlroy plans to follow Djokovic’s lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostility
Rory McIlroy watched Novak Djokovic handle boisterous spectators during a win at the U.S. Open and is ready to follow the tennis star's lead at the Ryder Cup held in the United States this month.
Fan who racially insulted Inaki Williams in Spanish league game reaches deal to avoid prison time
An Espanyol fan accused of racially insulting Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams during a Spanish league match five years ago accepted a deal to avoid prison time on Wednesday.
Bird, Fowles and Moore: The most dominant Hall of Fame class in women’s basketball history?
The trio of Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore will be the most dominant class of women's basketball players to ever enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame when they are enshrined this weekend.
