f Painter Frank Auerbach, who became a major artist after fleeing the Nazis, dies at 93 By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:15:09 -0500 Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany for Britain as a child and became one of the major artists of the 20th century, has died aged 93. Full Article
f Art Garfunkel recounts recent emotional reunion with musical partner Paul Simon By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:41:16 -0500 Musician Art Garfunkel recently reunited with on-again/off-again musical partner Paul Simon, looking to reconcile their differences and make amends. Full Article
f Ethan Slater's role as Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:47:47 -0500 You could say that Ethan Slater's yellow brick road to getting cast in the big screen adaptation of "Wicked" had an element of magic to it. Full Article
f 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
f '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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Money talks: Parents have the power to fix higher education By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:26:00 -0500 Parents of high schoolers are now the most powerful force in higher education. Full Article
f Security for Trump, Vance should be placed at the forefront By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:04:01 -0500 The president-elect and vice president-elect undoubtedly understand that until they are inaugurated an existential threat shadows both of them. Full Article
f Trump's contenders to be attorney general include ally of Justice Clarence Thomas By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:20:48 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump is looking to fill hundreds of top positions in his incoming administration during the next two months -- but one of the most coveted, flash point slots is that of attorney general. Full Article
f '$1 billion disaster': What went wrong for Harris' campaign By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:08:33 -0500 Vice President Kamala Harris' luring of celebrities out of their mansions to perform songs for middle-class voters struggling to afford groceries and rent was symbolic of an attitude that ultimately doomed her presidential campaign. Full Article
f Trump, GOP plan to usher through tax-cut legislation that could also fund border wall By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:47:32 -0500 Call it the "Tax Cuts and Wall Act." Republicans, on the verge of a full sweep of government, are plotting immediate legislation that would extend and expand tax cuts, bolster U.S. energy production and perhaps provide money to finish building the southern border wall. Full Article
f Trump picks Tom Homan, former acting ICE director, as 'border czar' for incoming administration By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:44:21 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as "border czar" in his incoming administration. Full Article
f Trump's new border czar puts sanctuary cities on notice: 'Get the hell out of the way' By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:51:13 -0500 Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's new border czar, delivered a stern warning to sanctuary cities on Monday by telling them to "get the hell out of the way" as the next administration comes for illegal immigrants. Full Article
f Some in Southeast Asia see a definite upside to Trump's return to power By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:44:57 -0500 Donald Trump's victory may bring some relief for the leaders of three authoritarian Southeast Asian nations caught in the influence struggle between the U.S. and China -- Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. Full Article
f Trump world adds pressure to Senate leadership election by favoring Scott By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:25:52 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump's top allies are working to thwart either Sen. John Thune or Sen. John Cornyn from becoming the next majority leader and are pushing for Trump stalwart Rick Scott of Florida to win the post. Full Article
f GOP trifecta could face obstacles in fulfilling agenda, similar to first Trump term By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:27:01 -0500 Republicans are touting big plans for the early days of the incoming Trump administration, saying their expected trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House will allow them to fulfill a lengthy list of campaign promises. Full Article
f U.S. launches strikes against Iran-backed militant forces in Syria By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:30:22 -0500 U.S. forces launched strikes against nine Iran-linked targets in Syria, a response to several attacks on American troops in the region over the last 24 hours, U.S. Central Command officials said Monday. Full Article
f Say a prayer for Big Pharma By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:46:06 -0500 An underreported aspect of President-elect Donald Trump's victory last Tuesday night was how his historic alliance with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will shift our health care landscape. Full Article
f Democrats self-examine, but not the mainstream news media By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:46:16 -0500 It's been a week since President-elect Donald Trump's landslide reelection, and some Democrats are using words such as "realignment," "self-reflection" and "regret." Full Article
f Uprooting the kudzu: Let's relocate the federal government By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:50:47 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump is to return to Washington with the distinct advantage of having previously served in the Oval Office. He is wiser. Full Article
f There's light on the horizon for American energy and our allies in Europe By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:53:39 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump's resounding victory may spell doom for the anti-freedom, anti-prosperity international movement that is the push for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article
f America more united by MAGA than leftists like to admit By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:40:07 -0500 The numbers are trickling in, and between the presidential elections of 2020 and 2024, President-elect Donald Trump saw dramatic increases in support at the ballot boxes from Hispanics, youth and Black people -- traditionally all voters who stick with Democrats. This has the Democrat Party trembling in its big black boots. Full Article