noah frank
Latest
-
‘Game of Thrones’ finale review from someone who’s never watched the show
WTOP’s Noah Frank finally tuned into “Game of Thrones,” just in time for the last episode of the final season. See his review, based on only ever watching the series finale.
2 days ago -
Former Baltimore Raven John Urschel discusses new book about football, math
Former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman and current MIT math Ph.D. candidate John Urschel joins WTOP to talk about his new book, “Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football.”
2 days ago -
What happened to all the Nationals’ good relief arms?
Yes, the Nationals’ bullpen is really bad, but it hasn’t always been this way. What happened to the effective relievers who used to wear the Curly W, and where are they now?
7 days ago -
Legal sports betting’s next big challenge? Geolocation
Legal sports betting is coming to D.C., but you won’t be able to place a bet on the citywide app just anywhere. There are unique challenges created by the District’s topography and the nature of the specific law that has been passed.
2 weeks ago -
Howard introduces Blakeney as new basketball coach with expectations
A D.C. native and DeMatha grad, Kenny Blakeney returns to the District as the 10th men’s basketball coach in Howard University history, with sky high expectations.
2 weeks ago -
Baltimore Colts’ Gino Marchetti dies at 93
Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame defensive lineman Gino Marchetti died Monday at the age of 93.
3 weeks ago -
Bullis grad Dwayne Haskins is ready, whatever the NFL Draft brings
If you’re looking for human drama to play out in the first round of the NFL Draft in Memphis Thursday night, don’t look for Dwayne Haskins. He’ll be out enjoying the blessings of being an NFL player, no matter when he’s selected.
4 weeks ago -
Not just the Nats — MLB hitting tipping point for relievers
The Nationals’ bullpen has been unsightly to start the year, but relief corps everywhere are struggling on a level we haven’t seen in a half century.
4 weeks ago -
DC United looking to bring road fortunes back home
D.C. United is off to a hot start, fueled by the kind of success on the road that evaded them pretty much all of last year. Now, they need to take advantage by backing that up with wins at home.
1 month ago -
Flint Hill’s Tom Verbanic celebrated for 2-sport success
Flint Hill School’s Tom Verbanic has racked up more than 230 victories as a football coach and is closing in on 400 wins as a baseball coach.
1 month ago -
Pop-up tennis stadium to be built on roof of DC’s Union Market
Venus Williams and Francis Tiafoe will be playing tennis on the roof of Union Market in Northeast D.C. this year. A 700-seat stadium for the Washington Kastles is being built on the roof, and will be turned into a community park when it isn’t tennis season. See photos.
1 month ago -
Not just for snobs: DC club wants to bring squash to the masses
Squash has traditionally been a game confined to country clubs and the Ivy League, but a new facility in D.C. — and a couple major tournaments being hosted there — is hoping to change that.
2 months ago -
Legendary DC basketball coach Morgan Wootten to be honored for lesser-known football legacy
Morgan Wootten is synonymous with D.C. area high school basketball, but he is being honored this month for his lesser-known success in another sport.
2 months ago -
Love baseball? Unique DC exhibit shows off deep, crowdsourced history
The Library of Congress introduced a new crowdsourcing tool to help transcribe historical documents last fall. Branch Rickey’s scouting reports proved so popular, they’re already finished.
2 months ago -
2019 MLB Predictions
With the 2019 MLB season upon us, the WTOP sports staff takes its best crack at telling you what the future will hold this year.
2 months ago
