Cubs get to Scherzer, then hold on to top Nats 9-8 in Game 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Chicago Cubs win whenever they need to, with whatever it takes, even a seven-out save by Wade Davis to preserve a shrinking lead and a “Did […]
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Thomas’ 33, Celtics’ 3s too much for Wizards in 123-111 win
BOSTON (AP) Nothing it seems can stop Isaiah Thomas this postseason – be it pains big or small. The All-Star led the Celtics to a first-round win over Chicago in […]
Continue ReadingJohn Wall scores 42 points, Wizards knock out Hawks 115-99
ATLANTA (AP) John Wall had that look in his eye at morning shootaround. Bradley Beal knew it was going to be a big night for Washington’s star point guard. Wall […]
Continue ReadingCrosby scores twice, Bonino has winner as Pens beat Caps
WASHINGTON (AP) Sidney Crosby outdueled Alex Ovechkin in a vintage goal-for-goal showdown between the NHL’s top teams, and Nick Bonino and Marc-Andre Fleury put the finishing touches on a playoff […]
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Cardinals to play first road game vs. Nationals
WASHINGTON — Tanner Roark endured a rough start to the season, struggling with his command in the first two innings against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. “I was maybe thinking […]
Continue ReadingBack at Georgetown, Ewing eyes ‘new era’ as basketball coach
WASHINGTON (AP) Patrick Ewing says “it’s great to be back” at Georgetown as its basketball coach in hopes of creating a “new era,” 33 years after leading the school to […]
Continue ReadingI’m Coming Home! Top high school prospect Michael Porter Jr. picks Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Michael Porter Jr., rated as the nation’s top high school basketball prospect in his class by multiple recruiting services, says he plans to play for Missouri. Porter […]
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Blue Jackets extend streak to 16 games, within 1 of record
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Blue Jackets were winding down another dominant victory when the near-sellout crowd at Nationwide Arena began to chant. “We want 16! We want 16!” Columbus delivered, […]
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Committee picks Alabama, Washington, Ohio State and Clemson
(AP) – Alabama will play Washington and Ohio State is set to face Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The selection committee stayed with the same top four Sunday […]
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Ohio State Holds Firm to 2nd in CFP Rankings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State held firm at second in the College Football Playoff rankings, putting the Buckeyes in position to become the first team to be selected to […]
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