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Untouchable Djokovic downs Dimitrov in straight sets for record-extending 7th title at Paris Masters 11/05/2023 11:43am • PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic will head to the ATP Finals oozing with confidence. The top-ranked Serb will take on his rivals at the year-end event starting next weekend on an 18-match winning streak, fresh from a 40th Masters 1000 tournament win. Djokovic, who has not lost a match since his defeat 'We're not complicit in this war': Thousands march in DC in support of Palestinians, demand cease-fire 11/04/2023 11:40pm • On Saturday afternoon, thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of the District in support of Palestinians. The "National March on Washington: Free Palestine!" rally organized by the ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) Coalition brought together protesters calling for a cease-fire i Big Weekend: Rich Eisen reflects on NFL Network turning 20 and calling Chiefs-Dolphins on Sunday 11/04/2023 05:23pm • Rich Eisen has had many memorable moments during his long tenure at NFL Network. This weekend though might end up being tough to beat. Saturday marks 20 years since NFL Network went on the air with Eisen anchoring “Total Access.” On Sunday, Eisen will call one of the biggest games of the first n Christopher Bell and Joe Gibbs Racing reflect on tragedy as team tries to win NASCAR championship 11/04/2023 03:32pm • AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The sun was barely up on championship morning a year ago when word began to spread that something was terribly wrong at Joe Gibbs Racing. The Cup Series title-deciding finale at Phoenix Raceway was hours away from starting and a flurry of activity around the Gibbs cars seeme Her daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now she's running for mayor of Uvalde 11/04/2023 01:23pm • UVALDE, Texas (AP) — On a sticky Texas morning, Kimberly Mata-Rubio is lacing up her running shoes ahead of two races she is running in Uvalde in tribute to her daughter Lexi, who was killed in the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. First up is a charity run honoring Lexi's life. Then it's back Camilo Villegas finishes strong to take 36-hole lead in Mexico 11/03/2023 09:48pm • LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Camilo Villegas birdied his last three holes Friday and an 8-under 64 that allowed him to emerge from the pack on another low day of scoring and build a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the World Wide Technology Championship. Villegas was among a half-dozen players NASCAR defends drama-free final four and vows to do a better job promoting its young stars 11/03/2023 04:38pm • AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR on Friday dismissed the sentiment that this weekend's championship finale lacks the pizzazz and star power of a major event. The final four — Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney and William Byron — is the youngest since the winner-take-all format began in GW University cancels public inauguration events as tensions build over Israel-Hamas war 11/03/2023 11:44am • George Washington University canceled many in-person events to celebrate the inauguration of President Ellen Granberg on Thursday and Friday, citing "global tensions" — a move that comes amid mounting campus tension stemming from demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas War. The inauguration Democrats fear that Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan 11/02/2023 05:18pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan have warned the White House that President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict could cost him enough support within the Arab American community to sway the outcome of the 2024 election in a state he almost certainly can't afford to lose i No. 17 Air Force focuses on defending Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, staying unbeaten against Army 11/02/2023 04:24pm • DENVER (AP) — Air Force coach Troy Calhoun has the 17th-ranked Falcons off to an 8-0 start for the first time since he was part of the 1985 squad as a freshman quarterback. He sees distinct similarities between his team then and his team now. “Both wore blue,” Calhoun cracked. “Both had ligh The spate of racehorse deaths this year has Breeders' Cup under intense scrutiny 11/02/2023 11:16am • ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — After horse deaths marred this year’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness, and two more occurred days ahead of the world championships, safety at the Breeders’ Cup is under intense scrutiny. For the first time, all 14 Cup races this weekend at Santa Anita will be run under the Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion 11/02/2023 01:05am • HONG KONG (AP) — Football enthusiast Gina Benjamin is not just training for victory in the upcoming Gay Games in Hong Kong, but she's also on a mission to help push for legal reform for same-sex marriage. After moving to Hong Kong from Britain in 2016, Benjamin, 33, met her true love in the semi-a Free screenings, professional advice offered for National Diabetes Month in Prince George's Co. 11/01/2023 09:00pm • November is "National Diabetes Month," and medical professionals in Prince George's County, Maryland, are bringing attention to the illness this weekend by offering free advice and tests. "We are bringing diabetes education to the community," said Dr. Ogechi Anyaoku, a primary care physician with The NHL is trying to follow Taylor Swift's lead by selling out MetLife Stadium multiple times 11/01/2023 07:48pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Months after Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Beyoncé played to sellout crowds at MetLife Stadium, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hopes his league can do the same with back-to-back outdoor games this winter. Bettman hopes the Meadowlands (Gary's Version) is its next DC group invites everyone to grieve and celebrate Dia de los Muertos together 11/01/2023 06:32pm • People around the world are celebrating Día de los Muertos on Wednesday and Thursday, honoring family, friends and loved ones that have died. While traditionally a Latino holiday, one D.C. group hopes everyone feels welcome to come and celebrate the holiday with them this weekend. Día de los Mu