NCAA tournament: Cinderella teams, perfect bracket and upset picks
Selection Sunday is behind us. Time to get down to the business of filling out brackets and picking the champion.
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No timetable for Anthony Rendon’s return
The third baseman rests and waits for sprained medial collateral ligament to heal.
Football’s future comes under scrutiny
COLUMN | With young pros walking away because of health concerns, will sport hold its appeal for kids and parents?
Aggressive Beal surfaces to propel Wizards
Bradley Beal had 23 points and seven assists in Washington’s win over the Trail Blazers.
Redskins, ESPN 980, Jason Reid: Vindictiveness or incompetence?
COLUMN | The saga is not a badge of honor for the Dan Snyder-owned station or the Redskins leadership.
NCAA Tournament: Josh Hart, Jerian Grant lead D.C. area players into the Big Dance
More than 20 players with D.C. area ties are featured on the rosters of the 68 teams in this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament field.
Germany invites Arsenal’s Gedion Zelalem to U-18 squad, but …
Although the teenage midfielder with D.C. ties is not yet eligible for the U.S. national team, he probably will decline a German call-up.
Jimmy Graham invites his biggest (and most heartbroken) little fan to first Seahawks game
Wherever Jimmy Graham goes, Lexia Woods will go, too.
Why these pro players are willing to play basketball in Iraq for $20K a month
There are a total of 29 Americans playing basketball professionally in Iraq
What they’re writing: Redskins free agency grades
Washington took a cautious dip into the free agency waters, but has added five new players since the end of Feb. Here’s how 12 national observers rated those moves.
Roger Goodell and the NFL turned down Funny or Die’s ‘Between Two Ferns’ in the best way possible
The “F” in NFL doesn’t stand for funny.
Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan on Chris Borland’s retirement
Kerrigan says a lot of players don’t think extensively about the long-term injury risks.
How Maryland won a celebrity alumni NCAA bracket
Maryland, which boasts Muppets creator Jim Henson, trumps Georgetown and its famous alumni in the final.
Pakistan’s Mohammad Irfan out of cricket World Cup with fractured pelvis
Irfan, who is also the world’s tallest international cricketer, won’t be replaced before Friday’s quarterfinal against Australia.
No timetable for Anthony Rendon’s return
The third baseman rests and waits for sprained medial collateral ligament to heal.
Chris Cooley says former first-round pick Brian Orakpo played more like a third-round pick with Redskins
Orakpo may have played the run well, but he didn’t justify being picked No. 13 overall.
Football’s future comes under scrutiny
COLUMN | With young pros walking away because of health concerns, will sport hold its appeal for kids and parents?
Redskins, ESPN 980, Jason Reid: Vindictiveness or incompetence?
COLUMN | The saga is not a badge of honor for the Dan Snyder-owned station or the Redskins leadership.
NCAA to experiment with 30-second shot clock during NIT
Hey, that’s one reason to watch the NIT.
Is Eddie Johnson’s career in jeopardy?
A heart condition has sidelined D.C. United’s veteran forward for months.
Heat’s victory over Cavs is their most important win of the season
The Heat swept its two-game regular season series against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Roger Federer’s favorite pizza topping is ‘cheese’
The world No. 2 also reveals that his favorite TV show is “Prison Break.“
NCAA cheat sheet: Upset picks, title favorites and the perfect bracket
All the top tips to dominate your NCAA tournament pool.
2015 NCAA Tournament: Three teams that can topple Kentucky
Who can beat Kentucky? Here are three teams that have a shot.
After injuries, Evan Smotrycz is finding his form heading into 2015 NCAA tournament
Coming off a productive two-game stretch in Chicago, the Maryland forward looks to keep his rhythm Friday against Valparaiso.
Little League World Series star Mo’ne Davis unveils new sneaker line
All proceeds from the shoes will go to help girls living in poverty in developing countries.
Redskins re-sign quarterback Colt McCoy
All three of the quarterbacks who started games for Washington last season are back on the roster, for now.
Jeb Bush picks Virginia to win NCAA tournament
Former Florida governor has three teams from Iowa in his Sweet 16.
Nationals vs. Tigers spring training lineups and discussion thread
Lineups and discussion for a heavyweight spring training matchup of Stephen Strasburg and Justin Verlander
Mailbag: After going defense in free agency, will Redskins go offense in the draft?
Mike Jones answers readers’ questions about what Washington plans for the draft following the early foray into free agency, plus whether Robert Griffin III will be traded and whether David Amerson will become a safety.
NHL changes puck drop for Caps-Rangers
The April 11 game at Verizon Center will start at 12:30 p.m. instead of 3.
Free agent DE Greg Hardy visits Dallas Cowboys
Although he remains on the commissioner’s exempt list, he is free to sign with a team.
Why bad offensive plays can ruin defense in the NBA
Many of the stickiest challenges in increasing the quantitative understanding of basketball come back to one simple factor: everything is connected to everything else.
Capitals reassign Grubauer, Conner to Hershey
RW Chris Conner and G Philipp Grubauer are re-assigned to Hershey.
NCAA tournament gambling: Read this before making your first-round ATS picks
Brackets aren’t the only way to gamble on the NCAA tournament.
Australian medical officials call for boxing ban after fighter dies from blows to the head
Braydon Smith was just 23 when he died Monday after collapsing 90 minutes after his Saturday night fight.
Hampton coach on possibly facing Kentucky: ‘I’d probably have Jesus on speed dial’
Yes, Edward Joyner Jr. has thought about facing the Wildcats if the Pirates beat Manhattan.
2015 NCAA Tournament: With Duke, Georgetown, South region is ripe for upsets
Underperforming coaches could give low-seeds hope for a deep run.
Is Borland’s retirement the beginning of the end?
49ers linebacker is the fourth player under the age of 30 to retire from the NFL in the last week, showing there might be a bigger trend afoot.
Anthony Rendon still resting sore left knee, has no timetable for return
The Nationals’ Silver Slugger-winning third baseman is still experiencing left knee soreness after spraining the medial collateral ligament last week.
2015 NCAA tournament: Four Cinderellas that can make or break your bracket
Here are the four Cinderellas poised to make at least a Sweet Sixteen run this March.
In familiar building, shoot-first Kuznetsov plays starring role
Returning to First Niagara Center, where he won the 2011 world junior championship, Kuznetsov scored on a power play and notched the game-winning shootout strike.
‘Who are the Wizards?’ Gilbert Arenas’ locker room gun incident featured on Jeopardy!
Arenas’s feud with Javaris Crittenton mentioned on popular quiz show.
UMBC suspends 5 women’s lacrosse players who threatened teammates on social media
Four of the suspended players have apologized through a public-relations firm they hired.
Paul VI’s Jasmine Whitney commits to Pittsburgh basketball
Paul VI point guard Jasmine Whitney recently committed to play in college for the Pittsburgh women’s basketball team.
Aggressive Beal surfaces to propel Wizards
Bradley Beal had 23 points and seven assists in Washington’s win over the Trail Blazers.
Second power play unit success ‘a big plus’ for Capitals
Over the past eight games, the Capitals have gone nine for 17 in man advantage situations, with their second group outscoring the first, 5-4.
Cavaliers face a familiar face in Belmont guard Taylor Barnette
Sophomore who transferred from Virginia after his freshman year has shined for Bruins in the postseason.
Eastern Washington and Tyler Harvey could give Hoyas fans an eerie feeling
In past four tournament appearances, Georgetown has lost to double-digit seeds that look a lot like Eagles.
Lucas Giolito hoping for hot start to 2015
Now seasoned by the seasons, the Nationals top pitching prospect is ready to start 2015 on a hot streak.
Floyd Mayweather training video draws millions of clicks on Facebook
People really want to see Mayweather sweat a bit.
What channel is truTV? How do I watch NCAA tournament games?
Every spring, college basketball fans go in search of truTV to watch NCAA tournament games. We’re here to help you find that network.
Two-plus years after weird meeting with Manny Pacquiao, Mitt Romney will fight Evander Holyfield
Thirty-two days after he lost the election, Romney showed up in Pacquiao’s locker room before a fight.
Eastern Washington’s high-scoring Tyler Harvey poses problems for Georgetown
After a winding path led to Harvey becoming the nation’s leading scorer, he may be the Hoyas’ most improbable opponent of all.
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