COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan believes University of Maryland head coach DJ Durkin, athletic director Damon Evans and president Wallace Loh will be fired for mishandling an abusive culture that resulted in Jordan McNair’s death…
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In wake of player’s death, area high schools remain vigilant against heatstroke
WASHINGTON – University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair’s death in June brought plenty of public attention to heatstroke, and it’s making local high school athletics officials and coaches strengthen their efforts to keep student athletes safe in the heat.…
Analysis: NFL teams win more after moving
Modern NFL franchises have relocated 16 times since 1921, and in the vast majority of cases, the teams improve their record following the move, a Capital News Service analysis found.
Friendship Games: Student-run Irish team enjoys ride
The Ireland team has looked like a familiar guest at the 13th annual Friendship Games.
Diplomacy meets basketball at 2018 Friendship Games
In 2005, after seeing generations of children from neighboring countries and cultures grow up amid conflict, Ed Peskowitz and Arie Rosenzweig tried a novel approach to diplomacy – a basketball tournament.
Eagles win first ever Super Bowl
The Philadelphia fans, who made up the majority of the 67,612 spectators at U.S. Bank Stadium for Super Bowl LII on Sunday night, knew their cheers could’ve been short-lived after the Eagles took the lead with just under two and a half minutes remaining.
Before the Eagles, speedy Ronald Darby dominated in Maryland
Darby’s speed, which carried him to Florida State University and the NFL, was the main reason he stood out at the Oxon Hill, Maryland school.
Experience at Maryland high school propelled Rodney McLeod to Super Bowl
Rodney McLeod, the Philadelphia Eagles starting safety, never came off the field at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, starring as a cornerback, wide receiver and kick returner.
At FedEx Field, does Washington have home field advantage?
A generation ago, Washington’s was one of the NFL’s best teams. Even for diehard fans of the team, tickets for home games at FedEx Field and RFK Stadium were hard to find. Now, on fall Sundays, it’s not unusual to see thousands of fans wearing colors other than burgundy and gold at FedEx field, cheering on the visiting team.
“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 12: Season finale, NFL recap, Ohtani and more
This is the 12th episode and season finale of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka.