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Murphy scores 24 as the Pelicans hand the Wizards their 8th straight loss, 138-118

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Murphy scores 24 as the Pelicans hand the Wizards their 8th straight loss, 138-118

Tejada scores 30 as Towson ousts No. 2 seed Charleston 81-56 in CAA quarterfinal

Tejada scores 30 as Towson ousts No. 2 seed Charleston 81-56 in CAA quarterfinal

David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

Gladden hits winner, scores 26 as Boston University stuns Navy 73-72 in Patriot League semifinal

Gladden hits winner, scores 26 as Boston University stuns Navy 73-72 in Patriot League semifinal

RHP Zack Littell agrees to 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals, AP source says

RHP Zack Littell agrees to 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals, AP source says

Today in Sports – Kevin Love sets ABA/NBA record with his 52nd consecutive double-double

Today in Sports – Kevin Love sets ABA/NBA record with his 52nd consecutive double-double

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Calgary visits Washington after Farabee’s 2-goal game

Calgary visits Washington after Farabee’s 2-goal game

Arvidsson’s breakaway winner lifts Bruins past Capitals for a 12th straight home win

Arvidsson’s breakaway winner lifts Bruins past Capitals for a 12th straight home win

Bruins beat Caps 3-1 for 12th straight home win

Bruins beat Caps 3-1 for 12th straight home win

NFL teams are becoming more willing to trade two first-round picks for elite defensive players

NFL teams are becoming more willing to trade two first-round picks for elite defensive players

Multi-team owner Michele Kang looks to raise the bar for women’s soccer on multiple fronts

Multi-team owner Michele Kang looks to raise the bar for women’s soccer on multiple fronts

‘It can affect everyone’: Capitals therapist details mental health struggles athletes face

‘It can affect everyone’: Capitals therapist details mental health struggles athletes face

Washington faces New Orleans, aims to break 7-game skid

Washington faces New Orleans, aims to break 7-game skid

Maxx Crosby heading to Ravens, who send 2 first-round draft picks to Raiders, AP sources say

Maxx Crosby heading to Ravens, who send 2 first-round draft picks to Raiders, AP sources say

A somber day for the Capitals after trading longtime defenseman John Carlson to Anaheim

A somber day for the Capitals after trading longtime defenseman John Carlson to Anaheim

Chargers bolster Justin Herbert’s protection with the signing of center Tyler Biadasz

Chargers bolster Justin Herbert’s protection with the signing of center Tyler Biadasz

Beltway Basketball Beat: March sadness for U.Md. and Georgetown, plus the 2026 cookie bracket

Beltway Basketball Beat: March sadness for U.Md. and Georgetown, plus the 2026 cookie bracket

Bruins play the Capitals, look to continue home win streak

Bruins play the Capitals, look to continue home win streak

Lafreniere sparks a long-awaited home breakthrough as the Rangers rout the Maple Leafs 6-2

Lafreniere sparks a long-awaited home breakthrough as the Rangers rout the Maple Leafs 6-2

Etute, Fiso lead second-half rally as Oregon women beat No. 14 Maryland 73-68 in Big 10 Tournament

Etute, Fiso lead second-half rally as Oregon women beat No. 14 Maryland 73-68 in Big 10 Tournament

Trae Young brings plenty of excitement to the court in limited minutes in his Wizards debut

Trae Young brings plenty of excitement to the court in limited minutes in his Wizards debut

NHL’s best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline

NHL’s best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline

Cole scores 16 as Navy knocks off Bucknell 74-69 in Patriot League Tournament

Cole scores 16 as Navy knocks off Bucknell 74-69 in Patriot League Tournament

Ace Bailey scores career-high 32 as Jazz top Wizards 122-112 in Trae Young’s Washington debut

Ace Bailey scores career-high 32 as Jazz top Wizards 122-112 in Trae Young’s Washington debut

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