Charles "Lefty" Driesell was a larger-than-life figure, and so his passing should be large as well -- perhaps more than just one column of tribute to the Hall of Fame coach who turned Maryland basketball into a Broadway show and college basketball into a passion in the Washington region. … [Read more...] about LOVERRO: Lefty Driesell had a courtside view of basketball history as it happened
Barrels dumped off Los Angeles coast could contain radioactive waste
A new study on the effects of waste dumping in the ocean between Los Angeles and Catalina Island found that barrels dumped decades ago could contain radioactive material. … [Read more...] about Barrels dumped off Los Angeles coast could contain radioactive waste
New Commanders assistant coaches bring championship experience, D.C. ties
Wednesday was a new day for the Washington Commanders, assistant coaches said when they met the media. The 2024 coaching staff features an array of familiar faces for Commanders fans, including former Washington linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and Darryl Tapp. … [Read more...] about New Commanders assistant coaches bring championship experience, D.C. ties
College football players to receive $600, free video game from EA Sports
EA Sports will pay college football players $600 to use their name, image and likeness in its upcoming video game. Participating athletes will also receive a free copy of the game when it releases this summer. … [Read more...] about College football players to receive $600, free video game from EA Sports
Reigniting panda diplomacy: China to send a pair of pandas to San Diego Zoo
hina plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos were returned as relations began to sour between the two nations. … [Read more...] about Reigniting panda diplomacy: China to send a pair of pandas to San Diego Zoo