ESPN had 13.3 million bracket entries in their annual Tournament Challenge as of Wednesday night. It’s unlikely any of those entries will survive the first round without at least one wrong prediction.
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Does low salary spending limit D.C. United’s success?
D.C. United has struggled to maintain their reputation as one of the MLS’ most storied franchises over the past several seasons, bringing in no hardware and only one top-four appearance since 2010.
Cousins, Davis poised to be best big man duo in NBA history
DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis will take the court Thursday for their first game as teammates, bringing together two young, high-scoring big men in the prime of their careers.
Sagging NHL power play opportunities hurting Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin is quickly climbing the NHL’s all-time scoring lists, but a league-wide lack of power play opportunities may be hampering his ascent.
Baseball writers: digital media, more press restrictions have changed coverage
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – The first time Tim Kurkjian met legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver, he got cussed at. It was 1980, and Kurkjian — whose decades-long career in sports journalism has included time at The Baltimore Sun, Sports Illustrated…
State lawmakers put passing bills aside for an annual game of roundball
COLLEGE PARK–Maryland state lawmakers are sometimes known for playing hardball but for one night during the 90-day session they face off against each other in a game of roundball.
UMD Spring Sports Media Day
COLLEGE PARK– The University of Maryland spring sports teams, along with men’s basketball’s Mark Turgeon and Melo Trimble, sat down with the media to discuss their teams’ current status and preparation for competition down the road.
Washington’s two pro soccer teams face different challenges
WASHINGTON — With their new seasons quickly approaching, Washington’s two professional soccer teams hope to build on last year’s successes with the help of some promising new signings. But while D.C. United have a good chance to best last year’s…
Patriots’ late rally over Falcons powers Super Bowl’s first overtime thriller
“I’m so proud of our guys, our coaches, our team,” Brady said over the crowd’s roar. “It’s unbelievable what these guys have accomplished all season.”