sports and games Andy Murray goes from Centre Court to the stage for a 4-stop tour to talk about his tennis career By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:03:54 -0500 Retired tennis star Andy Murray will talk about his pro career during a four-show theater tour in Scotland and England in June 2025, his management group announced Tuesday. Full Article
sports and games Sinner beats Fritz again in U.S. Open rematch at ATP Finals in native Italy By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:16:40 -0500 Late in the second set of his victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, Jannik Sinner used all the adulation in his home country to his advantage. Full Article
sports and games Maryland to join UCLA, Baylor, Texas in inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:02:01 -0400 UCLA will play Baylor and Texas will face Maryland in a women's basketball doubleheader in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic in January. Full Article
sports and games Undefeated and new look Indiana provides Maryland's biggest challenge to date By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:43:47 -0400 Last season, Maryland beat Indiana so bad that the Hoosiers fired their offensive coordinator less than 24 hours later. How much things can change in just one year, as Indiana is at 4-0 in 2024 as they await the Terrapins on Saturday. Full Article
sports and games 'It's concerning': Penalties racking up quickly again for Maryland By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:26:29 -0400 Penalties have been a reoccurring problem for Maryland during the Mike Locksley era, and though the Terrapins tamped them down last season, they are racking up quick again in 2024. Full Article
sports and games LOVERRO: Brown, Bailey and Branch head new D.C. Hall of Fame class By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:39:00 -0400 The Washington metro area is a hotbed for basketball talent. You can find all the proof you need of the area's hoops legacy at the Washington D.C. Basketball Hall of Fame. Full Article
sports and games Maryland picked to finish 10th in Big Ten men's basketball preseason poll By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:02:53 -0400 Maryland has been selected to finish in the middle of the new 18-team pack in this year's unofficial Big Ten men's basketball preseason poll. Full Article
sports and games After bye, Maryland faces needed win against Northwestern on path to another bowl By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:54:53 -0400 With thinner margins in a strengthened and expanded conference along with Maryland's struggle to limit penalties, Friday night's home game with Northwestern is now a keystone to get to bowl eligibility. Full Article
sports and games Maryland finds balance between rest and football on bye week before Northwestern game By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:01:43 -0400 There's no such thing as an off week during football season, even when there's not a game on the schedule. For Maryland players and coaches, the goal is to strike a balance between getting away from football and still being connected to football. Full Article
sports and games Maryland embarrassed by Northwestern in rout By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:20:55 -0400 Another moribund post-bye week performance under Mike Locksley reared its ugly head for Maryland Friday night against Northwestern in an embarrassing 37-10 loss. Full Article
sports and games Locksley vows the state of Terrapins is still strong By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:13:42 -0400 Offering some political speak in a year of election, Maryland coach Mike Locksley laid out a "state of the union" of his program Tuesday, saying internal-yet-unspecified changes have been made after one of the worst losses of his term. Full Article
sports and games Maryland remains confident, even valiant ahead of daunting final half of season: By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:57:45 -0400 The Maryland Terrapins are used to hoeing a difficult road during the football season. In 2024, however, the difference is a team that has not only failed to reach rather mild expectations, but one that is severely underperforming. Full Article
sports and games Maryland mounts 14-point fourth quarter comeback to beat USC in thriller By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 21:15:33 -0400 Southern California and Maryland met Saturday for the first time in football and as Big Ten members, but if you didn't know any better, it was as if an old Pac-12 after dark game broke out. Maryland mounted a two touchdown comeback in the fourth quarter, capped by Billy Edwards Jr.'s 3-yard rushing score as the Terrapins beat the Trojans 29-28. Full Article
sports and games Maryland eager to boost shooting prowess after too many misses last season By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:10:12 -0400 The Terrapins' struggles last season were rooted in the most basic of problems: They couldn't shoot, finishing 320th nationally in field goal percentage (41.3%) and 340th in 3-point percentage (28.9%). Full Article
sports and games Maryland riding new wave of momentum into clash with Minnesota By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:18:52 -0400 Buoyed by a season-shifting comeback win over Southern California, Maryland now has a pep in its step as it hits the road again in the Big Ten this week. Full Article
sports and games Octavian Smith Jr. developing into Maryland's next star receiver By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:14 -0400 Maryland is a 'developmental' program, as coach Mike Locksley likes to frequently remind, and it is in the midst of producing the next offensive player with star potential -- Octavian Smith Jr. Full Article
sports and games Maryland resets in Kevin Willard's third season with portal additions and Derik Queen By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:05:47 -0400 Year 1 for Kevin Willard was a supernova streaking through the sky, but year two brought high expectations that quickly crashed back to earth. For year three, the Maryland coach believes he has found the answer to the Terrapins offensive woes via both the transfer portal and one dynamic freshman: Derik Queen. Full Article
sports and games November gauntlet begins again for Maryland with trip to No. 1 Oregon By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:43:04 -0500 Last season marked the first time Maryland posted a .500 or better mark in the month of November under Mike Locksley. College football's final month has always been a gauntlet for Locksley's teams, a trend that continues Saturday at No. 1 Oregon. Full Article
sports and games Going west: Maryland's Big Ten trip to No. 1 Oregon features unique wrinkles By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:14:17 -0500 The new Big Ten truly comes to full bore for Maryland this weekend with its first-ever West Coast conference trip to No. 1 Oregon, bringing with it a host of logistical tweaks and challenges. Full Article
sports and games Sainz wins Mexico City Grand Prix as Norris tightens championship fight By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:20:49 -0400 Carlos Sainz Jr. won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday and Lando Norris closed the gap in the Formula 1 championship race after another contentious battle with Max Verstappen. Full Article
sports and games Reddick's win at Homestead gives Jordan a chance at the NASCAR title By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:24:36 -0400 Tyler Reddick went high and overtook Ryan Blaney on the final turn to win at Homestead-Miami on Sunday to secure a spot in NASCAR's winner-take-all finale in Arizona in two weeks. Reddick led 98 of the 267 laps, the last of them the one that mattered most. Full Article
sports and games Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off with 23XI team's shot at NASCAR title By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:04:56 -0400 The hardest hit that Tyler Reddick took at Homestead-Miami Speedway wasn't from a bounce into the wall or from another driver crashing into him. Full Article
sports and games F1 braces for more Verstappen-Norris drama and Hamilton to drive revered Senna's car By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:14:25 -0400 Max Verstappen suggests he won't change his aggressive driving this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix as he bids for a fourth successive Formula 1 title. Full Article
sports and games Verstappen handed 5-place grid penalty in Brazil after another engine change By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:17:59 -0400 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has received a five-place grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix after he again decided to change his engine. Full Article
sports and games McLaren's Lando Norris wins sprint race at Brazilian Grand Prix By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:30:15 -0400 McLaren driver Lando Norris won Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix to cut his deficit to championship leader Max Verstappen. Full Article
sports and games Blaney lost sleep after last week's loss, needs a big showing at Martinsville to defend NASCAR title By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:34:53 -0400 Ryan Blaney had the checkered flag in sight and a spot in NASCAR's title-deciding race within his grasp last week on the last lap of a contentious battle. Full Article
sports and games Ivanna Richards racing against men, dreaming of reaching Formula 1 By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:15:32 -0500 Ivanna Richards hopes to one day crack the Formula 1 boys club. Full Article
sports and games Norris will start Brazilian Grand Prix from pole with Verstappen 16th after rain-affected qualifying By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:50:30 -0500 McLaren driver Lando Norris will start Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix from pole with Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen in 16th after struggling in his Red Bull during a rain-affected qualifying session that was marred by five crashes. Full Article
sports and games Emotional Hamilton drives Senna's car before Brazilian Grand Prix, regrets he can't race with it By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:57:00 -0500 British driver Lewis Hamilton has won seven Formula One titles, holds multiple records and has clocked some of the fastest laps in history. But the greatest honor of his career, according to the 39-year-old, came on Sunday as he drove the late Ayrton Senna's title-winning car around Interlagos ahead of this afternoon's Brazilian Grand Prix. Full Article
sports and games Ryan Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish in Martinsville By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:24:56 -0500 Ryan Blaney celebrated his victory at Martinsville Speedway, a win that launched NASCAR's defending champion into the title-deciding season finale. Full Article
sports and games NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup title By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:04:20 -0500 Roger Penske already won two sports car championships this season and heads to Phoenix Raceway with two chances to win a third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series title with both Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney in the winner-take-all season finale. Full Article
sports and games NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines, suspends nine team members for race manipulation By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:07:14 -0500 Drama continued to encompass NASCAR ahead of its championship-deciding season finale as the sanctioning body issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway. Full Article
sports and games Sauber has signed Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto to partner Nico Hulkenberg in F1 for 2025 By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:57:47 -0500 Sauber has signed 20-year-old Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto to make his debut in Formula 1 next year as Nico Hulkenberg's teammate. Full Article
sports and games F1 drivers criticize FIA and ask to be treated like adults over fines for swearing By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:59:41 -0500 Formula 1 drivers have criticized the president of the sport's governing body, the FIA, and asked to be treated like adults in an escalating row over swearing in news conferences. Full Article
sports and games NASCAR Xfinity championship down to 4 drivers in season finale at Phoenix By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:45:07 -0500 All four NASCAR Xfinity championship drivers said the right things heading into the season finale. Full Article
sports and games Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86 By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:38:32 -0500 Bobby Allison, founder of racing's "Alabama Gang" and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. Full Article
sports and games Roger Penske closes nearly perfect motorsports season with 3rd consecutive NASCAR championship By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:55:09 -0500 There is no such a thing as a perfect season. At least that is what Roger Penske told The Associated Press hours after winning his third consecutive NASCAR championship. Full Article
sports and games Alpine to use Mercedes power units in F1 from 2026 By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:43:28 -0500 The struggling Alpine Formula 1 team will use engines and gearboxes from Mercedes starting in 2026 after parent company Renault cuts its in-house F1 engine program. Full Article
sports and games F1 race director Wittich to be replaced in a surprise move with 3 races to go By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:42:20 -0500 Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich will be replaced in a surprise move with three races to go and the title yet to be decided. Full Article
sports and games Jets' Spencer Shrader expected to kick against Cardinals after another shakeup at the position By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:31:46 -0500 Spencer Shrader is next up in the New York Jets' kicking shuffle. Full Article
sports and games Miami's Cam Ward sets school record with his 30th TD pass of the season By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:34:16 -0500 Miami quarterback and Heisman Trophy contender Cam Ward has another milestone on his resume. Full Article
sports and games Roger Goodell says the NFL is working 'very hard' to hold a game in Berlin By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:06:20 -0500 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has an answer for German fans wondering about rumors the league could be heading to their capital city of Berlin: "Believe it." Full Article
sports and games Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the Utes By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:31:57 -0500 Utah athletic director Mark Harlan blasted the Big 12 officiating crew following BYU's 22-21 win over the Utes on Saturday night for controversial calls on the Cougars' winning drive. Full Article
sports and games Special teams, defensive mistakes doom Commanders in loss to Steelers By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:46:44 -0500 Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't engineer another game-winning drive on Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 28-27 victory at Northwest Stadium. Full Article
sports and games LOVERRO: In a yardstick game, Commanders need a few more inches By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:08:48 -0500 As Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was trying to lead his team in a comeback in the final minutes against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, the scene inside Northwest Stadium was a sea of towels. Gold "Terrible Towels." Full Article
sports and games Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grilled for failing to place hand over heart during national anthem By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:57:54 -0500 NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grew up in a military family, but that didn't save him from an onslaught of criticism on Sunday when he failed to place his hand over his heart during the national anthem. Full Article
sports and games Ex-NFL coach Jack Del Rio to resign from Wisconsin role after drunk driving arrest By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:46:54 -0500 Former NFL coach Jack Del Rio will part ways with the University of Wisconsin's football team after he was arrested last week on a drunk driving charge. Full Article
sports and games No time to mope: Commanders prepare for Thursday night matchup with division-rival Eagles By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:28:07 -0500 The Washington Commanders woke up in second place in the NFC East on Monday morning. Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Commanders' third of the season, allowed the rival Philadelphia Eagles to slip into the top spot in the division. Full Article
sports and games City of Berlin launches official bid to host NFL games from next year By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:23:29 -0500 Berlin's city government launched an official bid campaign on Tuesday to host NFL games over a five-year period from next year. Full Article
sports and games Jones: Prescott will have season-ending surgery on torn hamstring By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:31:18 -0500 Dak Prescott has decided on surgery for his torn hamstring, ending the season for the franchise quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys when their playoff hopes were already fading fast. Full Article