Thursday, 9 April 2026

NBA star Kevin Durant's 35V firm part of new ownership group for Six Flags America site in Bowie

An NBA star who hails from Prince George's County is buying the site of the decommissioned Six Flags America amusement park in Bowie.
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NCAA committee to discuss streamlined, age-based eligibility rules

An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, two people with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.
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Wednesday, 8 April 2026

George Clooney calls Trump's Iran threat a 'war crime'

Actor George Clooney condemned President Trump on Wednesday over his Truth Social warning that "a whole civilization" could be destroyed, calling the statement a war crime and expressing concern about the future of NATO.
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Wizards' yearslong tank nears end as NBA teams race to the bottom

The Washington Wizards' annual race to the bottom of the standings is coming down to a photo finish as the NBA's cellar dwellers bottom out in an effort to land a highly coveted top pick in this year's top-heavy draft.
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UConn's Auriemma the loser in Final Four post-game bout with South Carolina's Staley

Dan Staley, a Philadelphia native, landed a subtle body shot on rival Geno Auriemma that would be the knockout blow.
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Springsteen calls Trump admin 'reckless and treasonous' at Los Angeles concert

Bruce Springsteen used the opening night of his Los Angeles tour stop Tuesday to renew his criticism of President Trump, telling the crowd at Inglewood's Kia Forum that the country is "currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous administration."
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Aaron Roussell hired as women's basketball coach at Virginia after abrupt firing of Agugua-Hamilton

Aaron Roussell was hired as Virginia's women's basketball coach on Tuesday, three days after the Cavaliers abruptly fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton coming off the team's run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
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