DETROIT — Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington beat Detroit, 45-31, on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since … [Read more...] about Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions, 45-31, to reach NFC title game
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Maryland men’s basketball vs. Nebraska preview
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps look to bounce back at home. Maryland men’s basketball is coming off a heartbreaking loss to Northwestern, as Nick Martinelli drained a buzzer-beater for the win at the end of overtime. Point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie twice tied the contest — with six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and in overtime — but it wasn’t … [Read more...] about Maryland men’s basketball vs. Nebraska preview
Maryland women’s basketball’s season is off to a great start, powered by a special coaching staff
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. Head coach Brenda Frese called her 2024-25 staff “the best unified staff I’ve had” in her 33-year coaching career. Head coach Brenda Frese’s 24th season in charge of Maryland women’s basketball is off to a great start. Her team is 16-1 and ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press poll, with four victories over ranked opponents on its … [Read more...] about Maryland women’s basketball’s season is off to a great start, powered by a special coaching staff
Allegations of manipulated evidence fuel day care worker’s clemency push
Melissa Calusinski was convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of a 16-month-old in her care, but her attorneys argue that critical evidence that might have cleared her was manipulated. … [Read more...] about Allegations of manipulated evidence fuel day care worker’s clemency push
LINKS: Georgetown Needs to Handle Business with DePaul Tonight
Brad Mills-Imagn Images Your Georgetown Hoyas will return to the court tonight, Friday, January 17th, when they host the DePaul Blue Demons at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM, and the game will be televised on CBS Sports Network. The Hoyas enter Friday’s matchup with a 12-5 overall record and a 3-3 mark in conference play, following a 63-58 overtime loss … [Read more...] about LINKS: Georgetown Needs to Handle Business with DePaul Tonight