The Washington Post1 hour agoParis Olympics security fears are clashing with ‘Games wide open’ pledgeverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Rick NoackPARIS — With just over four months until the Olympics, France’s bold promise of hosting the most open Games in history is being tested by mounting security concerns. Organizers have scaled back a grand plan to make the Opening Ceremonies on the Seine river widely accessible and “free to most.” And …
The Washington Post6 hours agoCapitals close trip with win over Flames, move back into playoff spotverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Bailey JohnsonCALGARY — The Washington Capitals headed into Monday’s game at Scotiabank Saddledome knowing exactly what was at stake. Washington Coach Spencer Carbery said he didn’t talk about the significance of the matchup against the Calgary Flames with his team; he didn’t have to. The Capitals’ mantra as they …
The Washington Post7 hours agoLong-awaited trip to NCAA tournament will be final chapter for Duquesne coachverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Des BielerDuquesne men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot is ready to end his career, but preferably not this week. Ideally, he’ll head into retirement some time in April, following a deep run by his Dukes in their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1977. “I’m glad I made the decision to come [to Duquesne], …
The Washington Post20 hours agoSports Illustrated’s owner announces new publisher amid turmoilverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Ben StraussSports Illustrated has found a new publisher, the company’s owner announced Monday, ending months of uncertainty over who would operate the storied sports publication. The new publisher is Minute Media, a London-based digital media company that publishes a number of websites, including the Players’ …
The Washington Post10 hours agoWizards lose Bilal Coulibaly (fractured wrist) for the rest of seasonverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Ava WallaceThe injury-riddled Washington Wizards received more bad news Monday when the team announced Bilal Coulibaly will miss the remaining 14 games of the season with a fractured right wrist. The injury ends a bright rookie year for the 19-year-old, who was averaging 8.4 points and 4.1 rebounds while …
The Washington Post11 hours agoThe captain is back: Two surgeries later, Tyler Adams rejoins USMNTverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Steven GoffTyler Adams was a centerpiece of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, starting in midfield in the long buildup to the 2022 World Cup and serving as the young captain of a young squad in Qatar. He was not just the on-field leader but the eloquent spokesman for a program in the bright lights after …