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WNBA players demand league clamp down on fans hurling insults

The Connecticut Sun eliminated Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever from the WNBA playoffs on Wednesday, and her fans weren't happy. They were so harsh, the Sun's coach and one of her players called for the league to get a handle on what they said was abuse.

September 26, 2024

Ex-wrestler ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin dismisses CTE: ‘I just don’t believe in it’

Former pro wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin said he isn't worried about the dangers of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder that jars people with head injuries, because he doesn't believe in it.

September 26, 2024

Daniels, Commanders buck passing woes plaguing NFL offenses

NFL quarterbacks overall are struggling this season, but Monday night's games featured three signal-callers who are bucking the trend -- including, amazingly, the Washington Commanders' unexpectedly poised rookie, Jayden Daniels.

September 24, 2024

Harrison Butker’s merchandise outsells Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce’s

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made headlines this offseason for a commencement speech where he emphasized traditional conservative values. The move is paying off, as the 29-year-old ranked No. 11 on last week's NFL player sales list.

September 24, 2024

Trump supporter sues Mets for $2 million after forced to remove MAGA hat

Aura Moody says the New York Mets caused her "emotional distress" by making her take off her Make American Great Again hat before an Aug. 14 game at Citi Field. On Friday, she filed a lawsuit seeking $2 million in damages.

September 24, 2024

Bengals’ Taylor-Britt stands by offensive ripping of Commanders after big loss

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt caused a stir last week when he said the Washington Commanders had a "college offense."

September 24, 2024

Georgia-Alabama showdown drawing big name: Trump

Count former President Donald Trump among the famous faces expected at Saturday's highly anticipated matchup between No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama.

September 24, 2024

Nationals hope to play spoiler as regular season winds down

The Washington Nationals will not make the playoffs. But the franchise's young core will look to cap a promising season by playing spoiler over its final homestand, starting with a three-game series that begins Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals.

September 23, 2024

Several Tufts University lacrosse players hospitalized after Navy SEAL-inspired workout

A dozen lacrosse players from Division III Tufts University were hospitalized last week after a voluntary, supervised 45-minute workout at the school's campus in Medford, Massachusetts.

September 23, 2024

Commanders look to hand Bengals third-straight loss in Monday night matchup

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is no stranger to bright lights and big stages. When he takes the field in Cincinnati to face the Bengals in a prime-time Monday night matchup, it will just be the latest box for the No. 2 pick to check off his rookie-year list.

September 22, 2024

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy questions Vice President Kamala Harris’ faith over abortion platform

Former NFL coach Tony Dungy isn't shy about his Christian faith. The Hall of Famer, a pro-life advocate, took to social media last week to question Vice President Kamala Harris' faith in light of her platform on abortion.

September 22, 2024

Clark basketball card sells for a WNBA record $840,000

The Caitlin Clark effect has hit the collectibles market. A trading card autographed by the Indiana Fever's Rookie of the Year sold for $84,000 on Thursday, a record for any WNBA card.

September 22, 2024

Ovechkin, Capitals open training camp with eyes on all-time goals record

Scoring goals isn't getting any easier, according to Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin. The 39-year-old started his 20th NHL training camp on Thursday with his eyes set on Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record.

September 19, 2024

The wrong guy: From Young to Watson to Manziel, NFL teams often botch QB pick

There is no bigger decision for an NFL franchise than picking the quarterback to lead your team into the future.

September 19, 2024

Capitals winger T.J. Oshie to start season on long-term injured list

The Washington Capitals will be without longtime alternate captain T.J. Oshie when they take the ice for the first training camp practice on Thursday. The organization announced that the right winger would likely start the 2024-25 season on the long-term injury reserve.

September 18, 2024

Mystics host Clark, Fever with potential postseason berth at play in regular-season finale

The Washington Mystics enter Thursday's season finale against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever with the playoffs on their mind -- coach Eric Thibault's squad needs a win and some outside help to eek into the postseason.

September 18, 2024

Commanders look to clean up penalties, red-zone mistakes after gritty win over Giants

The Washington Commanders marched into the red zone six times during Sunday's 21-18 victory against the New York Giants. And six times, coach Dan Quinn's squad had to settle for a field goal.

September 16, 2024

Wake Forest pays $1 million to opt out of 2025 game against No. 5 Ole Miss after 40-6 blowout

Wake Forest officials had already canceled a planned 2025 game against No. 5 Ole Miss before the Rebels delivered a 40-6 beatdown to the Demon Deacons on Saturday.

September 16, 2024

Newton calls out Hill for traffic stop behavior: ‘It puts you in danger’

It's been more than a week since Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was thrown to the ground and detained by police during a traffic stop. The NFL star garnered widespread support from many players, but not from former quarterback Cam Newton.

September 16, 2024

Commanders kick winless Giants into East cellar with record seven field goals

Graham Gano injured his right hamstring chasing down the Commanders' Austin Ekeler on the opening kickoff, and it ended up costing the New York Giants dearly.

September 15, 2024