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Search ArticlesAx-throwing world championships to include Virginia’s Suzie Bassett, Russ Murphy
Russ Murphy was skeptical when a friend invited him to throw sharp metal objects for fun with a group of regulars at Axes and Os in Sterling on a random weeknight three years ago, but Murphy, with no other plans, showed up. He wouldn’t regret it. Like most newcomers to the increasingly mainstream sport of ax throwing, Murphy struggled at first to get his ax to stick in the wooden target 12 feet away. One lane over, another member of the group, Suzie Bassett, caught his eye.
Nats to mark five-year anniversary of World Series win with Astros in town
Four years after the coronavirus pandemic denied the Nationals and their fans a proper, season-long victory lap following the franchise’s first World Series title, the team is leaning into its celebration of its 2019 championship with the Houston Astros in town for a three-game series beginning Friday.
Boston Marathon live updates: 30,000 to compete in 128th edition of race
A field of 30,000 athletes will participate in that annual rite of spring known as the Boston Marathon. The 128th edition of the race, an annual event on the Patriots Day holiday, will begin shortly after 9 a.m. in Hopkinton, winding its way through towns to the finish line on Boylston Street. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
John Calipari announces he’s leaving Kentucky after 15 seasons
After multiple outlets reported Sunday night that Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was in talks with Arkansas about its coaching vacancy, Calipari announced he was stepping away from the Wildcats’ program on Tuesday. In a video posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, the 65-year-old Calipari said he and his wife, Ellen, had spent a lot of time over the past few weeks reflecting on their 15 seasons in Lexington. “This is a dream job, it was my dream job,” Calipari said.
John Calipari announces he’s leaving Kentucky after 15 seasons
After multiple outlets reported Sunday night that Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was in talks with Arkansas about their coaching vacancy, Calipari announced he was stepping away from the Wildcats’ program on Tuesday. In a video posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, the 65-year-old Calipari said he and his wife, Ellen, had spent a lot of time over the last few weeks reflecting on their 15 seasons in Lexington. “This is a dream job, it was my dream job,” Calipari said.
The D.C.-Pittsburgh sports doubleheader did not go well for Washington
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The D.C.-Pittsburgh sports doubleheader did not go well for Washington
The schedule was set up perfectly for a glorious D.C. sports doubleheader on Thursday, and I planned to take full advantage of the opportunity.
Monumental’s alternate Capitals, Wizards broadcasts to include Steve Buckhantz
Five years after he was replaced as the TV voice of the Wizards, beloved play-by-play man Steve Buckhantz is returning to Monumental Sports Network to offer commentary as a guest on the network’s new alternate game broadcasts. Monumental Sports Network will feature three alternate Wizards broadcasts and five alternate Capitals broadcasts over the remainder of the teams’ regular seasons, starting with the Capitals’ home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
Nationals predictions for 2024: Lots of losses as young prospects arrive
The Nationals won 71 games last season, a 16-win improvement over 2022, when they lost a team record 107 games and finished with the worst record in baseball. With most of the players who contributed to last year’s gains back and a bevy of prospects on the cusp of the big leagues, it would be natural to expect Dave Martinez’s squad to creep even closer to .500 in 2024.
Harry Kane will return to Tottenham in pre-season clash
A friendly game between the German giants and Tottenham will take place as part of the Visit Malta Cup on Saturday, August 10. The match marks a return to north London for Spurs’ all-time leading goal-scorer, who joined Bayern for £100million last summer. Team-mate Eric Dier will also face his former club after the defender left for Bayern in January.
2024 MLB top 10 players to watch
SportsBy Scott Allen | Mar 27, 2024From established stars to rookies with breakout potential, here are 10 players to watch this MLB season. Phelan M. Ebenhack/APCharlie Neibergall/AP1. Juan Soto, YankeesCharlie Neibergall/APAs a teenage rookie in 2018, Soto became the youngest player since Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to homer in a regular season game in the Bronx — and he went deep twice.
10 MLB players to watch in 2024
SportsBy Scott Allen | Mar 27, 2024From established stars to rookies with breakout potential, here are 10 players to watch this MLB season. Phelan M. Ebenhack/APCharlie Neibergall/AP1. Juan Soto, YankeesCharlie Neibergall/APAs a teenage rookie in 2018, Soto became the youngest player since Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to homer in a regular season game in the Bronx — and he went deep twice.
12 bold predictions for the 2024 MLB season
Mar 26, 2024
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With Opening Day around the corner, it’s time to make some bold predictions about the MLB season. While rooted in analysis and based, in part, on last year’s performances, these are supposed to be more fun than serious. Here are 12 things that probably won’t (but maybe will!) happen this season: The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits one of his 37 home runs last season. Associated Press American League East Aaron Judge will hit 70 home runs.
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Daily Herald (Chicago, IL)
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New at Nationals Park: Korean hot dogs and an upgraded scoreboard
One week ahead of the regular season home opener, the Washington Nationals hosted their annual ballpark tour for media on Monday. Here’s what to expect at Nationals Park in 2024. Return to menuYou can still bring single-serving food items and a sealed water bottle into the ballpark, but if you’re willing to splurge on concessions, some of the new additions are worth a visit, starting with Ssong’s Hotdog in section 130.
Aaron Judge, Dodgers, Jung Hoo Lee included in bold predictions for MLB
With Opening Day around the corner, it’s time to make some bold predictions about the MLB season. While rooted in analysis and based, in part, on last year’s performances, these are supposed to be more fun than serious. Here are 12 things that probably won’t (but maybe will!) happen this season:Aaron Judge will hit 70 home runs.
12 bold predictions for the 2024 MLB season
Mar 26, 2024
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It’s time to make some bold predictions about the MLB season. While rooted in analysis and based, in part, on last year’s performances, these are supposed to be more fun than serious. Here are 12 things that probably won’t (but maybe will!) happen this season:American League EastAaron Judge will hit 70 home runs.
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New Hampshire Union Leader
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March Madness live updates: Caitlin Clark in action Saturday as tournaments continue
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March Madness live updates: NCAA women’s tournament tips off; men’s first round continues
March Madness intensifies Friday, with the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament tipping off and the first round of the men’s tournament concluding. There will be 32 games in all, with the first tip scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Eastern and the last games sure to end after midnight. The defending men’s and women’s champions will both be in action: The Connecticut men play Stetson at approximately 2:45, and the LSU women play Rice at approximately 4.
March Madness live updates: NCAA men’s tournament in full swing with round of 64
Mar 21, 2024
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March Madness tips off in earnest Thursday with 16 first-round games scheduled in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Mississippi State vs. Michigan State gets things started at 12:15 p.m., and then the action will be nonstop deep into the night. Other teams to watch Thursday include top-seeded North Carolina (vs. Wagner at approximately 2:45), perennial tournament staple Gonzaga (vs. McNeese State at 7:25) and a likable squad from Washington State (vs. Drake at approximately 10:05).
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The Washington Post
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Nationals will offer Spanish-language broadcasts for every game
The Washington Nationals on Wednesday announced they will add Spanish-language radio broadcasts this season, with all games airing on DC 87.7 FM, La Pantera 100.7 FM and 1220 AM and the MLB app for MLB.TV subscribers. The team’s Spanish-language broadcast, which will debut for the Nationals’ Futures Game on March 26 and continue with Opening Day coverage on March 28, will include 15-minute pregame and postgame shows, as well as player interviews.
Georgetown women’s basketball honors Tasha Butts, reaches Big East title game
Displaying a toughness that would have made its late coach proud, the Georgetown women’s basketball team advanced to the Big East tournament championship game for the first time in program history with a 55-46 upset win against No. 21 Creighton on Sunday. The semifinal victory was the Hoyas’ first over a ranked opponent since February 2014 and came on what would have been Coach Tasha Butts’s 42nd birthday.
N.C. State and Maryland’s ACC title game altered the NCAA tournament
Three teams — North Carolina, Duke and Clemson — will arrive at next week’s ACC men’s basketball tournament in D.C. as virtual locks to make the NCAA tournament. Four others — Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia and Wake Forest — still have work to do to secure an at-large bid ahead of Selection Sunday.
This Wizards losing streak is giving the 2010 skid a run for its money
Wizards fans following Kuzma’s advice might forget the details of the franchise’s record 16-game losing streak, which, unlike this season’s struggles, was sparked by an unexpected midseason teardown. The month-long skid featured a whole lot of Andray Blatche doing Andray Blatche things and preceded Washington winning the 2010 NBA draft lottery and selecting Kentucky point guard John Wall. With this year’s team on the cusp of history, here’s a brief look back.
Nationals’ District Tickets described as ‘thank you’ to team’s neighbors
The Nationals have made changes to a long-standing ticket offer, making it even easier for D.C. residents to score a discounted $5 seat at the ballpark this season. Non-city dwellers will have to spend a bit more than in past years to see free agent acquisitions Nick Senzel and Joey Gallo.
Caitlin Clark poised to pass Pistol Pete; ticket prices at record highs
Want to be in the building and don’t already have a ticket for when Iowa’s Caitlin Clark potentially breaks Pete Maravich’s NCAA Division I scoring record on Sunday? It’ll cost you. According to secondary market seller TickPick, the average purchase price for a ticket to Sunday’s game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at 15,000-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena is $546, the most expensive on record for a women’s basketball game, college or pro.
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