It took a trip to the front lines for Russian pop star Filipp Kirkorov to get back in the good graces of President Vladimir Putin after Kremlin conservatives were outraged by his appearance at a "nearly naked" party at a Moscow nightclub. … [Read more...] about Banned singer back on TV after performing for Russian troops in occupied Ukraine
Archives for February 2024
Jakia Brown-Turner takes over as the Terps deny Penn State and Ashley Owusu
The graduate transfer racked up a career-high 32 points as Maryland notched its third straight win to get back to .500 in Big Ten play. … [Read more...] about Jakia Brown-Turner takes over as the Terps deny Penn State and Ashley Owusu
D.C. United fan groups plan protest of preseason Saudi Arabia trip
Five D.C. United fan groups said Monday they'll remain quiet for the first four matches this season to protest the Major League Soccer team's partnership with Saudi Arabia. … [Read more...] about D.C. United fan groups plan protest of preseason Saudi Arabia trip
Delon Wright agrees on a buyout, will sign for Miami
Adrian Wojnarowski: Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright has agreed on a contract buyout, clearing the way for him to sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers, his agent Greg Lawrence tells ESPN. Another dependable veteran for the Heat’s rotation. … [Read more...] about Delon Wright agrees on a buyout, will sign for Miami
Lerner Family No Longer Pursuing Sale Of Nationals
The Lerner family is no longer pursuing a sale of the Nationals, Mark Lerner tells Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. “We have determined, our family has determined, that we are not going to sell the team,” Lerner said, adding that the decision was made “a while ago.” It was almost two years ago, in April of 2022, that Lerner first revealed that the club would be exploring … [Read more...] about Lerner Family No Longer Pursuing Sale Of Nationals