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Maryland quarterback Malik Washington throws during warmups before the start of a game against Michigan State on Nov. 29, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Big Ten football: Maryland returns plenty, but coach Michael Locksley is under pressure after 2 losing seasons

August 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

If Maryland football doesn't take a step forward this season, coach Michael Locksley might not see Year Nine with the Terps.

Kyle Kirkwood (27) makes a pit stop for gas during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kyle Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington

August 23, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of downtown Washington in a dominant performance.

FILE – Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last

July 6, 2026 at 10:24 p.m.

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals. Will this be the final act of his illustrious career?

Napoleon Solo, right, with Paco Lopez up, outpaces The Hell We Did, with Luis Saez up, to win the 151st Preakness Stakes on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1¼ lengths to win the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

May 16, 2026 at 8:55 p.m.

Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.

UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) scores the winning basket during the second half against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Elite Eight: Last-second 3-pointer gives UConn 73-72 win over Duke — and a Final Four spot against Illinois

March 29, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

Braylon Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke.

Duke guard Caleb Foster (1) drives past St. John’s guard Dylan Darling during the second half in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Sweet 16: Caleb Foster steadies Duke in return as Blue Devils beat St. John’s 80-75 and advance to Elite Eight

March 27, 2026 at 10:23 p.m.

NCAA Tournament top seed Duke rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat St. John’s 80-75 on Friday night and advance to the Elite Eight.

FILE – Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Baltimore Ravens nix trade for Las Vegas Raiders’ Maxx Crosby after star pass rusher fails his physical

March 10, 2026 at 8:56 p.m.

The blockbuster trade sending star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens is off.

Illinois forward David Mirković takes a shot during the first half of against Maryland, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

David Mirković scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

March 8, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

The win gave Illinois a bye into Friday’s quarterfinals in the Big Ten Tournament.

Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey sits during a press conference introducing Tony Vitello as the new manager on Oct. 30, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Buster Posey takes center stage among the newcomers for next year’s Hall of Fame ballot

January 21, 2026 at 7:33 a.m.

These days, Buster Posey’s focus is on trying to build a winner as president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants. 11 months from now, writers will be evaluating...

Ravens coach John Harbaugh speaks during a news conference after a game against the Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)

John Harbaugh fired as Baltimore Ravens coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

January 7, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

John Harbaugh led the 2012 Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl title, and this season was only the sixth time they missed the postseason under Harbaugh.

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