Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Education|Sports

NCAA approves Gallaudet's use of a helmet for deaf and hard of hearing players this season

The NCAA has given full approval for Gallaudet's football team to use a helmet designed for players who are deaf or hard of hearing this season

NCAA approves Gallaudet's use of a helmet for deaf and hard of hearing players this season
Sports

The Gaudreau brothers left a legacy at Boston College and beyond

Grief over the deaths of John and Matthew Gaudreau filled the hockey community around the world from their hometown in New Jersey to Columbus and Calgary

The Gaudreau brothers left a legacy at Boston College and beyond
Celebrity|Crime|News|Sports

Women file amended complaint against NFL kicker Brandon McManus alleging sexual assault

Two women who sued NFL kicker Brandon McManus alleging he sexually assaulted them last year when they were serving as flight attendants on the Jacksonville Jaguars' flight to London have filed an amended complaint that includes their names

Sports

Olympian Brianna Decker headlines the US Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024

Hockey star Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen, late Chicago Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin and the 2002 Olympic gold medal-winning paralympic sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Olympian Brianna Decker headlines the US Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024
News|Sports

Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fans

The Washington Commanders say they have fired an employee after he was shown making derogatory comments about players and fans in undercover video posted on social media

Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fans
News|Sports

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million
Sports

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns

More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns
Sports

Remembering Johnny Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice

Johnny Gaudreau was known as “Johnny Hockey” for his lifelong journey in the sport he loved along with his family

Remembering Johnny Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice
Crime|News|Sports

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets has been killed after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle in his home state of New Jersey

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding
Sports

Washington Commanders reach a deal to rename their home field Northwest Stadium

The Washington Commanders' home field now will be known as Northwest Stadium

Washington Commanders reach a deal to rename their home field Northwest Stadium
Entertainment|Sports

Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal

Simone Biles dazzled once again to win the gold medal in the women's all-around gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

The horse welfare scandal that has been the talk of equestrian events at the Paris Olympics is being noticed and highlighted by prominent voices in a related sport

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport
Sports

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is the focus of Washington Commanders training camp

All eyes are on Jayden Daniels as the Washington Commanders open their first training camp of a new era

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is the focus of Washington Commanders training camp
Sports

Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year extension worth $70 million

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed All-Star forward Travis Konecny to an eight-year extension worth $70 million

Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year extension worth $70 million
Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired Dean Evason as coach

Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach
Sports

Jason Wright is out as Washington Commanders president and will leave the team after the '24 season

Jason Wright is no longer president of the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after the 2024 season

Jason Wright is out as Washington Commanders president and will leave the team after the '24 season
Sports

Workouts at Nationals Park give members of the military a chance to train in a unique setting

A half-dozen times during the baseball season, Nationals Park is home to a different kind of sport activity: high intensity interval training for members of the military on the field, in bullpens and on stadium stairs

Sports

Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate his NHL contract

The Carolina Hurricanes have put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract

Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate his NHL contract
Sports

No time for a Stanley Cup hangover as the NHL offseason is already here

The NHL playoffs running until late June and reaching Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final means there is no chance for a breather before the offseason

Sports

Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations

The Washington Capitals have named Chris Patrick as their general manager with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining as president of hockey operations

Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
Sports

Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0

Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation’s capital

Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0
Political|Sports

Biden honors Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in the return of an NHL tradition

President Joe Biden has honored the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in a ceremony at the White House

Biden honors Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in the return of an NHL tradition
Business|Economy|Sports

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

Four of the past five Stanley Cup champions are based in a place with no state income tax, and the flood of talent to those locales continued in NHL free agency

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
Sports

Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy

The Nashville Predators made a big splash on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei

Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy
Sports

'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

The outlook for NHL free agency

'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

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