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US women's flag football team receives youthful infusion ahead of world championships
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (757+ words) June 15, 2026, 2: 34 PM The flyer arrived home from school courtesy of her brother: Local league looking for flag football players. Intrigued, Akemi Higa asked if she could play. She was just 5 at the time and could already throw the ball some…...
NCAA, Big 12 go to court against Texas Tech, seeking to ensure ability to handle Sorsby eligibility
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (595+ words) June 15, 2026, 2: 06 PM The NCAA asked a Texas appeals court Monday to stay a temporary injunction that cleared the way for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play this fall despite being declared ineligible for gambling while the Big 12 Conference filed…...
49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (490+ words) June 13, 2026, 9: 48 PM The San Francisco 49ers announced Smith's death on Saturday night. The team did not disclose a cause of death. Smith was drafted by the 49ers with the seventh overall pick out of Missouri in 2011 and made an immediate impact on…...
NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (248+ words) WEATHER ALERT: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of DC area WATCH LIVE: Scaffolding goes up as crews set to remove President Trump's name from Kennedy Center June 12, 2026, 3: 53 PM Stefon Diggs won't be facing any discipline from the NFL after…...
Ex-NFL linebacker Darron Lee indicted on murder charge in death of partner
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (240+ words) June 11, 2026, 4: 34 PM A grand jury in Hamilton County returned an indictment Tuesday. Prosecutors dismissed a tampering with evidence charge to focus solely on the more serious allegation, Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp said. The state is pursuing a first-degree…...
Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code WTOPDYW: Claim Double Winnings for MLB, World Cup Games Thursday
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (457+ words) WTOP Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code WTOPDYW: Claim Double Winnings for MLB, World Cup Games Thursday Today marks the start of the 2026 World Cup, with a bunch of MLB games on the slate as well, and all new users can use…...
Tyler Loop remains confident after his miss cost the 2025 Ravens a playoff berth
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (452+ words) UPDATE: A false alarm apparently triggered a hazmat response at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia June 11, 2026, 1: 26 PM Five months later, he insists that failure is behind him " and it didn't take nearly that long. "I would say the biggest thing…...
Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (455+ words) June 10, 2026, 12: 15 AM The court officials overseeing the NFL's $1 billion settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them…...
Joel Bitonio announces retirement after 12 seasons, all with the Cleveland Browns
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (605+ words) MEET THE ASTRONAUTS: NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts, including one with ties to DC-area June 9, 2026, 1: 26 PM On Tuesday, it was time for the offensive lineman to make it official. "This place is so special that it was hard to truly…...
George Pickens isn't with Cowboys for voluntary work as Schottenheimer says communication is good
1+ week, 4+ day ago (488+ words) June 4, 2026, 4: 40 PM Pickens signed his $27. 3 million franchise tag a little more than a month ago but has stayed away from the team. The Pro Bowler isn't required to show up until mandatory minicamp June 16-18. "Communicated with (Pickens) yesterday," Schottenheimer said…...