Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with 'A Minecraft Movie'

Hollywood needed "A Minecraft Movie" to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year's box office deficit.
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Houston rallies to beat Duke in Final Four, will face Florida for NCAA title

Houston's no-room-to-breathe defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes, erased Cooper Flagg and Duke's title hopes and brought the Cougars within a win of a championship of their own Saturday night with a 70-67 stunner over the Blue Devils.
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Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in win over SEC rival Auburn

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.
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Duke's Flagg, USC's Watkins win John R. Wooden Awards as nation's top college players

Cooper Flagg of Duke and USC's JuJu Watkins are adding more hardware to their trophy cases.
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Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge

Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou's famous autobiography, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy's library this week after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office ordered the school to get rid of ones that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Towns scores 30 points as hot-shooting Knicks overwhelm Hawks 121-105 and await Brunson's return

Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the hot-shooting New York Knicks took command with 40 points in the second period and beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-105 on Saturday.
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Anthony, Howard, Bird, Redeem Team highlight Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice. And LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that's headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end.
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Strong, Fudd help UConn blow out UCLA in Final Four as Bueckers moves 1 win from elusive title

Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd didn't even need much help from superstar Paige Bueckers to propel UConn into the national title game, leading the Huskies to a remarkably easy 85-51 victory over UCLA on Friday night in the Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament.
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Celtics set NBA record for 3-pointers in a season, passing Warriors' mark from 2022-23

The Boston Celtics broke the NBA record for 3-pointers in a season Friday night against the Phoenix Suns.
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'Split Fiction' delivers magical co-op adventure for gaming duos

Hazelight Studios' latest co-op adventure Split Fiction delivers a colorful palette of hyperrealistic graphics and a genuinely heartwarming story perfect for a pair of players.
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Longtime Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving. He cited Bezos' new editorial policy

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving the newspaper, the second such veteran to exit in the wake of owner Jeff Bezos' directive that the Post narrow the topics covered by its opinion section to personal liberties and the free market.
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NBA fines Grizzlies' Ja Morant $75,000 for continued finger-gun gestures, after warning him to stop

Ja Morant showed off an imaginary gun. The NBA hit back with a real fine.
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Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons, 2019 WNBA title with Mystics

Seven-time WNBA All-Star Elena Delle Donne, a two-time league MVP and a key part of Washington's 2019 championship, is retiring after 11 seasons.
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U.K. police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault

British police on Friday charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault after an investigation sparked by complaints from several women.
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Banchero has 33 points, career-best 18 rebounds as Magic beat Wizards

Paolo Banchero had 33 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Thursday night.
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The NBA's playoff chase enters its final days. Here's a look at what's happening

It's playoff-positioning time in the NBA.
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Bruce Springsteen to release 7 albums of unreleased songs, 'Tracks ll: The Lost Albums'

Bruce Springsteen knows what Bruce Springsteen fans want. And that's more Bruce Springsteen.
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Joe Rogan slams Trump deportations: 'Innocent gay hairdressers get lumped up with the gangs'

Joe Rogan is calling foul on President Trump's mass deportation push.
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How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

A young actor's suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship. They are part of a growing drama in the Asian entertainment world that raises questions about society's treatment of celebrities in crisis, with harsh media and online commentary amplifying their lowest moments.
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Poole, Wizards pull off rare win with victory over Kings

Jordan Poole scored 23 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-111 Wednesday night to split the season series between the teams.
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Who me? Willard downplays criticism by unhappy Maryland as he takes Villanova job

Yes, Kevin Willard confessed, he was generally aware of the consensus sentiment that he used Maryland as just a pawn to get whatever it was he wanted at a traditional power such as Villanova.
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Maryland introduces Williams as coach after Willard's messy departure

With uncertainty still lingering about what the program will look like moving forward, the first piece of Maryland's puzzle was placed Wednesday with the formal introduction of Buzz Williams as its new men's basketball coach.
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'The Long Kiss Goodnight: Limited Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Renny Harlin and actress Geena Davis' cult classic, action thriller "The Long Kiss Goodnight" debuts in a rejuvenated 4K disc format.
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Maryland introduces Williams as coach after Kevin Willard's messy departure

With uncertainty still lingering about what the program will look like moving forward, the first piece of Maryland's puzzle was placed Wednesday with the formal introduction of Buzz Williams as its new men's basketball coach.
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Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him

An iconic pet reindeer beloved by many in Alaska's largest city has been euthanized, just weeks after someone tampered with his cage and possibly poisoned him, his caretaker said Wednesday.
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There's no one-and-done path in women's college basketball. And NIL money makes that a good thing

Paige Bueckers is widely expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years ago. Both became can't-miss stars in college, both are UConn icons, both went to four Final Fours.
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Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.
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Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death

Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those paying tribute to Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday at age 65. Here's a look at some of the reactions.
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Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in "Top Gun," donned a voluminous cape as Batman in "Batman Forever" and portrayed Jim Morrison in "The Doors," has died. He was 65.
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Secrets, spy tools and a 110-year-old lemon are on show in an exhibition from Britain's MI5

A desiccated 110-year-old lemon that played a key role in espionage history is one of the star attractions of a London exhibition drawn from the files of MI5, Britain's domestic intelligence agency.
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The Masters goes on without Tiger Woods. No joke

Tiger Woods can't get back to golf soon enough. Anything to keep him off social media.
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Maryland announces Buzz Williams as new men's basketball coach, replacing Kevin Willard

Maryland has moved quickly to fill its men's basketball coaching vacancy following days of turmoil, hiring Texas A&M's Buzz Williams as the next coach of the Terrapins.
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Trump's meeting with Bill Maher at White House goes pleasantly, says Kid Rock

President Trump dined with an old nemesis, comedian Bill Maher, on Monday as a favor to musician Kid Rock.
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As the Celtics near NBA record for 3s in a season, a look inside the numbers from beyond the arc

The Boston Celtics almost certainly will connect on a history-making 3-pointer sometime this week. It's likely to happen Wednesday against the Miami Heat. If not, then it'll be Friday against the Phoenix Suns.
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WATCH: Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers

President Donald Trump invited Kid Rock into the Oval Office on Monday and signed an executive order that he says will help curb ticket scalping and bring "commonsense" changes to the way live events are priced.
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April Fools' gold: Chess deceit and deception in the spirit of the day

With all the pieces visible to both players and all the rules much pretty set in concrete, it's hard to think of a good April Fools' Day joke to play over the board in tournament play that doesn't run the risk of getting you forfeited.
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Heat get 55 points from Herro, Adebayo to roll past Wizards for fifth straight win

Bam Adebayo had 28 points and 12 rebounds, Tyler Herro added 27 points and the Miami Heat rolled past the Washington Wizards 120-94 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
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Without a coach, Queen unsure about his future at Maryland

Maryland star Derik Queen was noncommittal about his future after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles' home opener Monday.
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Queen says without a coach, he's unsure about his future at Maryland

Maryland star Derik Queen was noncommittal about his future after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles' home opener Monday.
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Trump gives his blessing to Tiger Woods' romance with Vanessa Trump

President Trump on Monday gave his blessing to Tiger Woods' romantic relationship with his former daughter-in-law Vanessa Trump.
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Bueckers, Flagg look like franchise saviors for WNBA, NBA fans during March Madness runs

Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers are dominating the NCAA tournaments for the Duke men and Connecticut women, respectively. But they're more than college superstars -- they represent a glimmer of hope for fans of rebuilding professional teams like the Washington Wizards and Mystics.
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Judge weighs request to withhold investigation records in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife

A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at the request of the couple's estate.
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Trump says TikTok sees a lot of potential buyers

President Trump said the Chinese app TikTok has "a lot of potential buyers" in the U.S. as the deadline looms to find a new owner or be banned here.
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Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents' event after angering Trump team

The White House Correspondents Association says it canceled comedian Amber Ruffin from performing at its annual dinner because it wants to refocus the event on journalistic excellence.
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Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March Madness

Chloe Kitts scored 14 points and defending champion South Carolina reached the national semifinals for a fifth straight year, beating Duke 54-50 on Sunday.
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Houston's lock-down defense too much for Tennessee

INDIANAPOLIS | Houston's relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with L.J. Cryer scoring 17 points in a 69-50 victory on Sunday.
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Richard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in 'Dr. Kildare,' dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series "Dr. Kildare" who found a second career as an award-winning "king of the miniseries," has died. He was 90.
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Willard leaves Maryland after three seasons to coach Villanova

Villanova hired Maryland's Kevin Willard as its new coach Sunday to replace the fired Kyle Neptune.
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Timme scores go-ahead basket in the Nets' win over NBA-worst Wizards

Drew Timme scored the go-ahead basket on a cutting layup with 7.7 seconds left and the Brooklyn Nets beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 115-112 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak.
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Rapper Sean Kingston, his mother found guilty of wire fraud

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty in their federal trial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on four counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Steph Curry scores 3-book deal, beginning with a "personal reflection" on his life and career

Steph Curry has a deal with a Random House Publishing Group imprint that you could call a 3-point play.
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There's less March Madness chaos this year in Spokane, with fewer teams and lessons learned

With fewer teams, games and fans in town, there's a lot less chaos in Spokane for the NCAA Tournament.
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Stephen Curry returns from 2-game absence to the Warriors' lineup against the Pelicans

Stephen Curry is back in Golden State's lineup for the Warriors' road game Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson

President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson, a White House official said Friday, just before Watson was due to report to prison for a nearly 10-year sentence in a financial conspiracy case.
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FCC Commissioner Carr opens investigation into Disney, ABC for diversity policies

President Donald Trump's FCC commissioner said Friday he's opening an investigation into the Walt Disney Co. and its ABC television network to see whether they are "promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination."
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Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools

Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature.
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Maryland falls in Sweet 16 to Florida, setting off uncertainty surrounding coach Kevin Willard

Maryland center Derik Queen scored a game-high 27 points, but No. 1 seed Florida dominated the rebounding battle and pulled away in the second half to beat the No. 4 seed Terrapins 87-71 Thursday in their West Region semifinal.
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South Carolina set to meet Maryland, Duke-North Carolina to face off in Birmingham

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows how hard it is to repeat as champion. Her team has won three national championships in the past seven years, but the Gamecocks haven't been able to defend their title either time, losing in the Elite Eight and the Final Four the next year.
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ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind "Spirited Away" and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.
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WATCH: Washington D.C.'s iconic cherry blossoms are back

This year, the peak bloom for the iconic pinkish white flowers is predicted to come between March 28 and 31, according to the National Park Service, which cares for the city's 3,500 trees.
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What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

Prince Harry's surprising resignation from an African charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, came this week amid allegations of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism made by the organization's chairperson against unnamed board members.
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NBA teams set to hear more about league's plans for future European involvement

NBA teams will be briefed Thursday on the league's ongoing quest to further align with FIBA and expand its role in European basketball.
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Kirk Cameron counters woke kids' shows with 'Iggy and Mr. Kirk' on Brave+

Parents alarmed about the woke direction of children's television programming, never fear: Kirk Cameron is here.
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Wizards use a big opening quarter to never trail in victory over 76ers

Alex Sarr scored 24 points and had seven rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 119-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night that snapped a five-game skid.
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'Documentary Now!: The Complete Collection' Blu-ray TV review

The acclaimed series of mockumentaries gets a well-deserved high definition release celebrating its entire four-season run on IFC in "Documentary Now!: The Complete Collection."
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University of Maryland announces Kermit the Frog as 2025 commencement speaker

Kermit the Frog will be the University of Maryland's 2025 commencement speaker, campus officials announced Wednesday.
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Derik Queen, No. 4 Maryland still riding high on West Coast into Sweet 16 matchup with No. 1 Florida

Derik Queen's buzzer-beating fadeaway jumper has propelled the Terrapins to their first NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in nearly a decade. To continue their magical March, the No. 4 Terrapins now must find a way to overcome one of the nation's most dominant teams.
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LeBron James takes aim at Stephen A. Smith, defends son during ESPN interview

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James defended his son as he fired back at ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith on Wednesday, weeks after an on-court argument at a New York Knicks game became social media fodder.
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Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised

In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, now there's a street called Will Smith Way.
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Bucks say Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard likely will be sidelined indefinitely, with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is taking blood-thinning medication.
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Iowa law banning school library books that depict sex acts on hold again after a new federal ruling

Iowa cannot, for now, continue to enforce part of its book ban law, a federal judge said Tuesday, giving major publishers that sued the state the second temporary reprieve they requested.
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Survey finds that 40% of D.C.-area eateries likely to close this year

About 40% of casual dining restaurants in the D.C. area expect to close this year due to higher food costs, tipped wage increases and federal layoffs, according to a survey by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.
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Perfect bracket counts plunge just 7 games into tournament

Fewer than a million perfect brackets remained on ESPN and just over a million were left on the NCAA's platform midway through the first day of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
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Maryland women bring spark plug 16-year-old to NCAA tournament run

The Maryland Terrapins have a secret weapon. Her name is Sophie Rupolo. She's 16 years old and -- despite a rare genetic disorder -- has become the squad's inspiration as the team enters the NCAA Tournament fray on Saturday.
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Norfolk State coach angry over being 28 1/2-point underdog to No. 1 seed Florida

Norfolk State coach Robert Jones has a monster chip on his shoulder entering his team's first-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 seed Florida on Friday. He clearly feels his team has something to prove.
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Celtics sell for $6.1 billion, passing Commanders' record price

The Boston Celtics sold for a record-setting $6.1 billion to private equity billionaire William Chisholm, the team announced Thursday.
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Mount St. Mary's makes Cinderella case after beating American in First Four

Mount St. Mary's is still dancing. After defeating American 83-72 in a First Four matchup on Wednesday night, the Mountaineers are making a case to be this year's NCAA Tournament Cinderella darling.
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Sia files for divorce from husband Daniel Bernard nearly 2 years after marriage

Sia filed for divorce Wednesday from second husband Daniel Bernard after two years of marriage.
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CBS' '60 Minutes' is unflinching in its White House coverage in the shadow of Trump's $20B lawsuit

As CBS corporate leaders ponder settling President Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against the network's "60 Minutes," America's storied newsmagazine has produced some fast and hard-hitting stories critical of the new administration in every episode since Trump was inaugurated.
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Penny Hardaway growing as a head coach in his Memphis Tigers' latest March Madness trip

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway thrilled fans as an NBA player and showed his chops as a college recruiter in the early days of the transfer portal and name, image and likeness compensation for players.
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Knox's last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis in First Four

Amarr Knox's layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win Tuesday night, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four.
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Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'

The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song "Closing Time" over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee.
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Omaha Mavericks' trash (can) turns into treasure with program earning its first March Madness bid

The Omaha Mavericks knew it was just a matter of time until they broke through to earn their first NCAA Tournament bid.
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Wizards to donate basketballs, shirts to 29,000 students at D.C. schools

The Washington Wizards aren't among the leaders in any key statistical categories in the NBA, but they're going to be No. 1 in assists in the District after handing out 29,000 basketballs.
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The greatest match that never was -- when Fischer and Karpov didn't meet

The history of chess is riddled with missed opportunities.
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Trump sees 'tremendous potential' in Kennedy Center remake

The Kennedy Center is wasting money and is in disrepair, President Trump said Monday, promising to make it great again in a rare visit to the 54-year-old performing arts complex.
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4K Ultra HD movie reviews: 'Daylight' and 'Red One'

A look at a pair of extreme action films -- "Daylight" and "Red One" -- now available in the ultra-high definition format.
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NCAA agrees to lift name, image and likeness recruitment ban

The NCAA will abandon a rule that stopped athletes from negotiating potentially lucrative name, image and likeness deals before enrolling in a specific college, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said Monday as he announced a settlement in a lawsuit over the policy.
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March Madness: Bracketology a settled national pastime as the 2025 NCAA Tournament arrives

When Bryce Yoder needs a study break this time of year, the college student flips on a TV and attends his favorite March Madness class - bracket science.
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Journalists break 140-year tradition of toasting the current president at Gridiron Club Dinner

Journalists attending Saturday night's annual Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington snubbed a toast for President Trump, breaking a 140-year-old tradition of toasting the sitting president.
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UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Texas selected as No. 1 seeds in women's NCAA Tournament

UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA Tournament. The Bruins were joined by South Carolina, Southern California and Texas as the No. 1 seeds that the NCAA revealed Sunday night.
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Poole's 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left gives Wizards a victory over Nuggets

Jordan Poole hit a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left to give the Washington Wizards a 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
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No. 2 Maryland stunned again on buzzer-beater, this time by No. 3 Michigan in Big Ten semifinals

Wolverines guard Tre Donaldson made a coast-to-coast layup with less than a second to go, and Maryland lost for the fourth time this season on a buzzer-beater, losing 81-80 to Michigan Saturday in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
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'Constantine: 20th Anniversary Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

DC Comics' famed exorcising paranormal detective returns to home theater realms through a 4K disc in "Constantine: 20th Anniversary Edition."
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Miami Beach mayor threatens to oust movie theater from city building over showing of 'No Other Land'

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has threatened to kick O Cinema out of a building the city leased to it over its showing of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land."
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Rice's 26 points power Maryland to Big Ten quarterfinal rout of Illinois

Guard Rodney Rice scored a season-high 26 points , including an unconscious 11 in a row during an 18-point first half, as No. 2 seed Maryland opened the floodgates early and poured it on, trouncing No. 7 seed Illinois 88-65 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
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Estate of Gene Hackman asks court to block release of death investigation records

A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports, especially photographs and police body-camera video, related to the recent deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa after their partially mummified bodies were discovered at their New Mexico home in February.
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The Thunder swept Boston in the season series. Their next meeting would be in the NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the playoffs, and they did it against the team they could face when the NBA postseason reaches its peak.
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Hawks, butterflies and a song for her murdered son help Georgia mom reclaim joy after killings

A hawk swooped in and landed on a tree, then watched as Michele and Jeremy Davis mourned their murdered son at a vigil outside his high school.
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Reese's 14th double-double leads No. 13 Maryland to win over Northwestern

In his final time taking the Xfinity Center court, Julian Reese registered his Big Ten-leading 14th double-double to keep Maryland afloat during a sluggish first half and eventually help it pull away from Northwestern, 74-61, on Senior Day on Saturday afternoon.
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Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double in Nuggets' OT win over Suns

Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history.
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'Nosferatu' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director Robert Eggers' macabre masterpiece creeps from silver screens to home theaters in the 4K disc format in "Nosferatu."
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Three Wolverines combine for 65 points in romp over Terrapins in Big Ten women's quarterfinals

Jordan Hobbs scored 23 points and Michigan used a 25-0 first-half run and a dominating second half to crush No. 15 Maryland 98-71 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday.
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Bueckers wins Big East Player of the Year for third time as UConn sweeps major awards

Paige Bueckers won Big East Player of the Year for the third time, leading a sweep of the conference's major awards Thursday by UConn.
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Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84

Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as Mary J. Blige, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Mos Def and Ice Cube, has died. He was 84.
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Paige Bueckers wins Big East Player of the Year for third time as UConn sweeps major awards

Paige Bueckers won Big East Player of the Year for the third time, leading a sweep of the conference's major awards Thursday by UConn.
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Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers as Los Angeles beats Pistons 123-115

James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, as Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115 on Wednesday night.
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George, Sarr help Wizards hand Jazz their 10th straight road loss with win

Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 21 and the Washington Wizards edged the Utah Jazz 125-122 on Wednesday night.
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Tom Llamas to succeed Lester Holt as NBC 'Nightly News' anchor

NBC News appointed Tom Llamas on Wednesday to replace Lester Holt as anchor of "Nightly News" starting this summer, but he's not abandoning his streaming newscast.
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College hoops is full of versatile big men who could bust brackets in March Madness

Danny Wolf moves with the freedom of a guard in a 7-footer's body, bursting off screens for catch-and-shoot 3-pointers, beating defenders off the dribble, using his vision to find open teammates over smaller players.
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7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director

The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer's Paris Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court.
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The Oscars get their biggest audience in 5 years despite dominance of 'Anora' and other small films

Smaller movies didn't mean smaller viewer numbers for the Oscars.
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Coldplay working with FIFA to produce first-ever World Cup final halftime show for 2026

Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin is working with FIFA to curate the first Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final next year.
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A record $100 million donation will give next gen of U.S. Olympians $100K to spend after they retire

The U.S. Olympic team received its biggest donation ever -- $100 million -- to fund $100,000 payments and matching life insurance benefits for anyone who earns a spot on Team USA starting next year.
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James becomes first to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season, playoffs

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason Tuesday night.
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Mavericks star Kyrie Irving out for the season with torn ACL

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season, the biggest setback in a season full of them for a team that traded superstar Luka Doncic.
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Mavs star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL and is out for the season, AP source says

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten Tournament

With their first regular season conference championship in 31 years in hand, Southern California will turn its attention to the Big Ten Tournament.
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Adebayo becomes Heat franchise double-double leader in win over Wizards

Bam Adebayo had 19 points and 15 rebounds to break Miami's franchise record for double-doubles, and the Heat cruised to a 106-90 victory over the NBA-worst Washington Wizards on Monday night.
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Jimmy Johnson retiring after being part of Fox's NFL coverage for 31 years

Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports after being a part of its NFL coverage for 31 years.
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Te-Biasu's last-second 3-pointer lifts Maryland to OT win over Ohio State

Sarah Te-Biasu drilled a running 3-pointer with a second left in overtime to give No. 19 Maryland a 93-90 win over No. 12 Ohio State in a regular season Big Ten Conference finale on Sunday.
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Tributes pour in for R&B singer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a highway crash

Fans are remembering the voice and songs of trailblazer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a weekend crash on an Alabama highway as she traveled from a performance.
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R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song "Wish I Didn't Miss You," was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
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Maryland beats Penn State to inch closer to double bye in Big Ten Tournament

Derik Queen had 23 points, Ja'kobi Gillespie scored 19 and No. 16 Maryland beat Penn State 68-64 on Saturday.
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Musk defends DOGE, blasts Social Security in marathon Rogan appearance

Elon Musk sat down with podcaster Joe Rogan for his first interview since taking the helm of President Trump's efficiency apparatus for a marathon back-and-forth where he defended taking a chainsaw to the federal government.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs out indefinitely with left knee injury

Jalen Suggs has a left knee injury that will sideline him indefinitely, the latest ailment to stall what had been the Orlando guard's promising season.
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David Johansen, singer from punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75

David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75.
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Jokic has a triple-double to help Denver snap Detroit's 8-game winning streak, 134-119

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons' eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 win on Friday night.
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Japan's PM admits to being 'extremely nervous' as he swaps functionality for style at fashion show

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is usually known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion show audience on Saturday during a surprise appearance in which he ditched his usual suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of his support for "cool" Japan.
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Luka Doncic scores 31 on his birthday, and the Lakers beat the Clippers 106-102 for 5 straight wins

Luka Doncic scored 31 points on his 26th birthday and LeBron James had 28 points and 13 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth straight victory, 106-102 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.
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Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says

Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, but what caused their deaths remains unknown, the sheriff leading the investigation said Friday.
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Reese, Clark to meet in bigger arena when Sky host Fever, with games moved to United Center

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will meet in a bigger venue when the Chicago Sky host the Indiana Fever this season, with the games being moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
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Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'

Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," according to court records.
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Kingda Ka, once the world's tallest roller coaster, imploded at Six Flags park in N.J.

The shuttered roller coaster Kingda Ka, which held the title of world's tallest from its opening in 2005 until its closure last November, was imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey Friday.
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Sellers scores 21 of her 25 points in fourth quarter to help Maryland women beat Indiana

Shyanne Sellers scored 21 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 19 Maryland pull away and beat Indiana 74-60 on Thursday night.
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Figure skating community to perform at Capital One Arena in honor of D.C. crash victims

The Legacy on Ice event at Capital One Arena on Sunday will recognize the skaters, coaches and parents who died in the January crash while raising money for first responders and the affected families.
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'Panic Room: SteelBook Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director David Fincher's claustrophobic thriller "Panic Room." reemerges after nearly a quarter century of home theater DVD hibernation through a definitive ultra-high definition disc format.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively are among those paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, who died Wednesday. Trachtenberg was found in her New York apartment "unconscious and unresponsive," according to an NYPD statement. She was 39.
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Mystics move 4 home games to bigger arenas in Baltimore, Fairfax

The Washington Mystics will play four home games in Baltimore and Fairfax, Virginia, this year after selling out every home game in 2024.
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Monica Lewinsky: President Clinton should have 'resigned'

Monica Lewinsky says in a new interview that former President Bill Clinton should have resigned over their affair, criticizing both his actions and the media's treatment of her as a young White House intern.
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As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the main routes as some revelers get fancied up for formal balls while others dress in costume to poke fun and make merry.
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Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, and his wife found dead in their New Mexico home

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry's most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95.
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday.
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Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes eager to grow thanks to attention from her record-setting play

Vanderbilt freshman Mikayla Blakes knows each time she drops the ball in the basket it will bring more attention. That's what happens when someone scores 53 points, then sets the NCAA freshman single-game scoring record with 55 just 17 days later.
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'Dumbest statement of the year': White House mocks Michael Moore over defense of illegal immigrants

The White House mocked filmmaker Michael Moore on Wednesday for his suggestion that the U.S. might be missing out on a future cure for cancer because it's deporting illegal immigrants.
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Maryland's 'Crab Five' has the No. 16 Terps on a roll heading into matchup with No. 8 Michigan State

Maryland coach Kevin Willard needed some time before he understood the new nickname his starting five has earned.
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Lara Trump delivers ratings smash with debut of Fox News Channel show

President Trump isn't the only member of the family who knows how to deliver when it comes to television ratings.
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Mercury's Taurasi retires after 20 WNBA seasons, three titles, six Olympic golds

Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women's basketball history.
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Want to be prescribed a new hospital drama? These TV doctors are ready to treat you

No matter your ailment, there are plenty of TV doctors waiting to treat you right now on a selection of channels and streamers.
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Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade

Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks 23 days after they shocked the NBA by sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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British musicians release a silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

A new album called "Is This What We Want?" features a stellar list of more than 1,000 musicians - and the sound of silence.
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Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake

The regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
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Poole scores 26 as Wizards snap six-game losing streak with a win over Nets

Jordan Poole scored 26 points, including a couple of crucial jumpers late as the Washington Wizards snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
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Champ's blue jean blues latest move in the long clash between chess and fashion

Modern chessplayers -- to put it mildly -- are not exactly known for their sartorial sophistication. Now comes news that the most famous pair of blue jeans in chess history is up for sale -- the pair worn by former world champion Magnus Carlsen that earned him a rebuke from organizers at the World Rapid Championships in New York late last year for violating the event's dress code.
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Mystics' front office banks on draft capital to fuel rebuild after blockbuster trade

The WNBA offseason has been in full swing for about a month, with blockbuster trades and free-agent signings dominating headlines in the flourishing league. But until Sunday night, the Washington Mystics were on the sidelines.
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'Conclave' triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothee Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictions

The papal thriller "Conclave" won best ensemble and Timothee Chalamet took best actor at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, a pair of twists that added a few final wrinkles to an unusually unpredictable awards season.
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Wojnarowski auctions iPhones used for 'Woj bombs' to raise NIL money at St. Bonaventure

Adrian Wojnarowski is cleaning out his office of cell phones and press passes, and even offering dinner dates in a bid to raise name, image and likeness funds for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program.
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88.
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Mystics trade two-time All-Star Atkins to Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draft

The Washington Mystics accelerated their rebuild, trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft on Sunday.
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Arizona officials apologize after fans lead anti-Mormon chant following basketball loss to BYU

Arizona basketball fans weren't pleased when the visiting BYU Cougars upset the 19th-ranked Wildcats 96-95 on Saturday night. Disgruntled Arizona supporters reacted by leading an anti-Mormon chant as BYU players left the court.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially divorced

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially became divorced and single Friday.
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Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028

Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it's through expansion or being a destination for a current team that wants to move.
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Freestyling in style, Keymer captures Chess960 inaugural event

German GM Martin Keymer was Freestyling in style, successively defeating the world's two highest-rated players to capture the inaugural event of the new Freestyle Grand Slam in Wangels, Germany, last week.
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Te-Biasu, Sellers fuel No. 21 Maryland women over Michigan

Sarah Te-Biasu had 21 points, Shyanne Sellers scored 18 on a milestone night before limping off the court in the closing seconds and Maryland held off Michigan 85-77 on Monday.
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'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people

The "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary celebration is NBC's most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers.
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U.S. vs. the world? NBA stars recommend new All-Star format

Another year, another NBA All-Star bust. After this year's reinvention of the event -- a three-game mini-tournament -- flopped, the league's players and fans are calling for more changes. One idea seems to be rising to the top: Team USA vs. everybody.
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Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77.
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Indiana Fever continue signing spree by adding shot-blocking forward Brianna Turner

The Indiana Fever continued their offseason overhaul Tuesday by signing free agent forward Brianna Turner, a two-time WNBA all-defensive selection.
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Defying wars and trade fights, baseball still forges bonds between U.S., Japan

In the wake of history's bloodiest war, U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, de facto ruler of a war-devastated Japan, witnessed what he considered "the greatest act of diplomacy, ever."
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'Saturday Night Live' celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show's many, many famous friends

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon's "Homeward Bound" to open the show, five-decade "Saturday Night Live" luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests.
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Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter open the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary celebration

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the 50th anniversary special celebrating "Saturday Night Live" with a duet of his song "Homeward Bound."
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No. 25 Maryland scores 101 points against Iowa, its most in a Big Ten game since joining the league

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 26 points, and No. 25 Maryland scored its most points in a Big Ten game since entering the league a decade ago, routing Iowa 101-75 on Sunday.
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Love says White player's dunk dominance 'during Black History Month' should inspire competition

Kevin Love hasn't made many highlights this season for the Miami Heat, but his commentary during NBA All-Star festivities on Saturday night went viral.
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White player's dunk dominance 'during Black History Month' should inspire competition, Love says

Kevin Love hasn't made many highlights this season for the Miami Heat, but his commentary during NBA All-Star festivities on Saturday night went viral.
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'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary celebration is here. Here's how to watch

Fifty seasons of "Saturday Night Live" sketches, songs and special guests will be celebrated Sunday as the variety show celebrates its landmark anniversary.
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Auburn, Alabama, Florida lead SEC's haul in NCAA selection committee's early top-16 seeds

Auburn was the top overall seed in the committee's preliminary rankings unveiled Saturday, while Alabama and Florida joined as No. 1 regional seeds. They were the headliners for a league that had five of the top six seeds and six spots in the 16-seed unveiling with a month left until Selection Sunday.
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Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing seeks to delay trial as defense identifies new witnesses

Attorneys for the man suspected of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur want to delay next month's trial, saying more time is needed for investigative work to ensure that Duane "Keffe D" Davis gets a fair trial.
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Man charged with trying to sell scrap of stolen F. Scott Fitzgerald statue

A man was accused of attempting to sell the scrap bronze of a statue of author F. Scott Fitzgerald that was stolen in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and he was arrested.
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AP reporter and photographer barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' terminology dispute

The White House barred a credentialed Associated Press reporter and photographer from boarding the presidential airplane Friday for a weekend trip with Donald Trump, saying the news agency's stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to blame for the exclusion. It represented a significant escalation by the White House in a four-day dispute with the AP over access to the presidency.
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Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition.
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Cher, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg: 'Saturday Night Live' is feted with a concert for the ages

By the time Cher sang "If I Could Turn Back Time," it seemed as if time had indeed been turned back, and every single "Saturday Night Live" musical guest of 50 years had magically found their way to Radio City Music Hall.
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Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs alleging she was raped at age 13

An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 withdrew her civil lawsuit against both men on Friday, according to court filings.
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Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids

Damian Lillard pulled into Oakland High School and all the memories began flooding back. There was the pool, where he took swimming for his final period of the day as a senior. The theater, where he'd go whenever an event was happening just to get out of class. The path he'd take to go to lunch.
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Female protagonists reach parity with men in top-grossing films of 2024

For the first time in recent history, the percentage of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists equaled the percentage of films with male protagonists, according to a pair of annual studies released Tuesday.
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'Wicked: Part 1' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director John M. Chu adaptation of a famed Broadway musical moves to ultra-high definition home theaters in "Wicked: Part 1."
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Derik Queen scores 24 points to fuel No. 25 Maryland to win at Nebraska

Derik Queen had 24 points to lead five Maryland players in double figures and the 25th-ranked Terrapins ended Nebraska's four-game winning streak with an 83-75 victory Thursday night.
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FCC chairman orders DEI investigation into Comcast, NBCUniversal

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating whether NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast are violating federal law with their diversity policies, the latest news broadcasting company to face scrutiny under the Trump administration.
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Optimistic Wizards enter NBA All-Star break feeling like they've 'turned a corner'

The Washington Wizards are no longer eligible for the worst season in NBA history -- a three-game winning streak this month kept that specter from lurking over the young locker room.
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Content warnings on Disney+ before some older movies to be altered

Disney is changing the way it warns modern viewers about potentially offensive content in its older films streamed on Disney+. The move comes amid a rethink of diversity efforts at the company.
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Steph vs. Sabrina, the big hit of All-Star weekend last year, won't happen this year

There will be no Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu rematch at All-Star weekend.
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New national tour of 'Beauty and the Beast' features Fergie L. Philippe and Kyra Belle Johnson

Fergie L. Philippe first saw the stage musical "Beauty and the Beast" pretty late, as a freshman in college. Kyra Belle Johnson got to know it much earlier - in sixth grade she played a sugar cube in a middle school production.
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The Kings sign former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz

The Sacramento Kings signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the season.
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Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label

The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before.
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Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards in overtime

Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime on Wednesday night.
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Eager Nationals open spring training with several players reporting early

The groundhog saw his shadow and a blanket of snow covered the District region this week. But the "pop" of catchers' mitts and "sizzle" of fastballs returned to Florida ballparks on Wednesday, marking the start of MLB spring training and a step toward warmer seasons.
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Mystics put focus on building a player-friendly culture

With a new general manager and coach, the Washington Mystics are just beginning the process of trying a build a contender again.
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Scarlett Johansson urges Congress to take action on AI after viral deepfake video

Scarlett Johansson is calling on lawmakers to do something about realistic generative artificial intelligence after a deepfake video featuring the actress went viral.
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Education Department rescinds Biden memo that threatened to upend college NIL payments

The U.S. Education Department is scrapping last-minute guidance issued by the Biden administration that threatened to upend colleges' plans to pay athletes for their name, image and likeness by making those payments subject to federal Title IX rules.
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Misty Copeland's new picture story, 'Bunheads, Act 2,' will be out in September

Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet.
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Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish get Rock Hall nominations

Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes two sets of musical brothers who have had public feuds and recent reunions - the Black Crowes and Oasis.
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Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery with a surprise NYC concert

Paul McCartney's previous New York-area performance took place three years ago at MetLife Stadium, capacity 82,500. His surprise show Tuesday night at the Bowery Ballroom fit, at most, 575.
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PBS shuts down its diversity office

PBS says it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity and inclusion to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order, firing the two executives brought on when the effort was begun in 2021.
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Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

There was no on-field celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after this Super Bowl. Only consolation far away from the prying TV cameras.
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Fox projects the Super Bowl averaged a record 126 million U.S. viewers

Fox Sports is projecting a Super Bowl record average audience of 126 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms for Philadelphia's 40-22 victory over Kansas City on Sunday night.
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A$AP Rocky may take the risk of taking the stand at his felony assault trial

A$AP Rocky may take the risk of taking the stand in his own defense on Tuesday at his trial over two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
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Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah

Luka Doncic was the last starter introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers, an honor normally reserved for LeBron James. When Doncic jogged into the spotlight on a darkened court through a cordon of his new teammates, his new fans stood and roared while wearing thousands of gold T-shirts with his name and number.
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Google axes DEI, progressive-backed markers from its calendar

Google Calendar will no longer tells users about Black History Month or Women's History Month.
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Wembanyama's double-double of 31 points, 15 rebounds helps Spurs beat Wizards

Victor Wembanyama had 31 points and 15 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Washington Wizards 131-121 on Monday night.
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Member of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show won't face charges for flag protest

The cast member who displayed the Palestinian flag with the word "GAZA" in protest during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show will not face charges, New Orleans police said Monday.
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No. 2 Notre Dame women have best ranking in 6 years behind UCLA, South Carolina drops to 4th

Notre Dame moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday for the Irish's best ranking since 2019.
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76ers' Embiid says he's 'looking into every option' if his knee is bothering him at end of season

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid acknowledged Sunday he may have to undergo another surgery on the left knee that has bothered him the last year if it isn't feeling any better by the end of the season.
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'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500

Captain America is landing at The Great American Race.
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No. 4 Texas knocks off No. 2 South Carolina to forge 3-way tie atop SEC standings

Texas assistant coach Elana Lovato made a bold statement to head coach Vic Schaefer last month after the Longhorns were overwhelmed in a 17-point loss to South Carolina.
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Jalen Hurts quiets any doubters with a Super Bowl MVP

Jalen Hurts has often been judged by his failings more than his successes over the course of his career.
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Eagles spoil Chiefs' three-peat bid, win Super Bowl rout

The Philadelphia Eagles have spoiled the Kansas City Chiefs' bid for a three-peat, winning Super Bowl 40-22.
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'No wardrobe malfunctions,' FCC head begs of Super Bowl halftime show

Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar's been put on notice: no repeat of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl.
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Derik Queen's career-high 29 points elevates No. 18 Maryland to win over Rutgers

Center Derik Queen dominated with a career-high 29 points and 15 rebounds as he and the No. 18 Terrapins out-dueled Rutgers' talented guard duo of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey in a 90-81 win Sunday.
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Heat officially welcome Wiggins, Mitchell and Anderson to the team after last week's Butler trade

Things rarely happen in the NBA at 8:57 a.m. on a Sunday. But that was the moment when Miami's newest acquisitions - Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson - walked into the Heat interview room for the first time.
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'Anora' wins at Producers and Directors Guild Awards

Did a wide-open Oscar race just get a frontrunner?
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Eagles and Chiefs share advice to younger selves about playing in Super Bowl

With the Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for their third Super Bowl in as many seasons and the Philadelphia Eagles returning for their second in three years, Sunday will showcase a myriad of players who have big game experience.
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Call it the Dog Bowl. Westminster show's canine athletes get their piece of Super Bowl weekend

They're at the top of their sport. They run, weave and go airborne. And they're going all out to win the championship this weekend.
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No. 21 Wisconsin runs winning streak to 3 games with a 74-63 victory over Iowa

John Tonje scored 22 points and John Blackwell added 19 to lead No. 21 Wisconsin to a 74-63 victory over Iowa on Saturday.
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311-year-old Stradivarius violin sells for $11 million, almost world record

A Stradivarius violin made in 1714 was sold for $11.25 million by the Sotheby's auction house Friday, establishing a scholarship fund at the New England Conservatory of Music.
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UMass will pay student who made half-court shot $10,000 even though his foot was on line

UMass said it would pay a student the $10,000 prize for a halftime promotion at a women's basketball game after a dispute with an insurance company over whether he stepped over the line when he made a half-court shot.
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Super Bowl prices are down this year. StubHub explains why

If you're still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last year.
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Nikola Jokic has 24th triple-double of the season, Nuggets rout Magic 112-90

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his 24th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. added 30 points and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth in a row by beating the Orlando Magic 112-90 on Thursday night.
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LeBron James becomes oldest player to score 40 points in NBA history, dropping 42 in Lakers' victory

Age is more than just a number to LeBron James.
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Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle's Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz's Deli in an ad for Hellmann's.
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Thornton hits late game-winner as Ohio State rallies to beat No. 18 Maryland

Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-pointer from the right wing with 7.4 seconds left and Ohio State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70 on Thursday night.
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'Smile 2: Collector's SteelBook Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Filmmaker Parker Finn's grinning supernatural entity returned for another round of gruesome encounters within the psychological horror film sequel "Smile 2: Collector's SteelBook Edition."
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Kendrick Lamar vows to keep his passion for storytelling at the Super Bowl halftime show

Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime performance.
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Wizards overhaul roster, load up on draft picks in trade deadline frenzy

The Washington Wizards weren't shy ahead of Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline. General manager Will Dawkins was wheeling and dealing, shipping out veterans on expiring contracts in exchange for promising young prospects and future draft picks. After two days of trades, the roster has been overhauled.
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Wizards land Marcus Smart, first-round pick in multi-team trade before deadline

The Wizards made one final move before Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline, acquiring guard Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in a multi-team trade.
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Wizards ship Jared Butler, second-round picks to 76ers for Reggie Jackson and a first-rounder

The Washington Wizards' hectic week continued Thursday morning, just hours before the NBA's trade deadline.
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Tom Brady addresses rookie season in Fox booth, calling 1st Super Bowl and role with Raiders

Even though the scoreboard won't measure Tom Brady's performance in the Fox Sports booth during Sunday's Super Bowl, he is trying to take the same approach that he did in his previous 10 appearances in the big game as a player.
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Wizards trade Jonas Valanciunas to Kings

The Washington Wizards continued an active week on Wednesday afternoon, trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings.
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'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo headlines parade for Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Screaming fans lined the streets in frigid conditions Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Cynthia Erivo, the "Wicked" star who is being celebrated as Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.
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Oscar presenters will include Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy. Here's what to know about the show

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward.
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Mavericks refund season ticket holders after trading Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks seem to know that fans aren't happy with Sunday's trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Several season ticket holders have said the team is offering them refunds for the remainder of the NBA season.
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Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

If you tune into the "Puppy Bowl" on Sunday, you'll likely see a key person's influence - even if you don't actually see her.
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First quarter Disney profit driven by 'Moana 2'

Disney easily topped first-quarter expectations thanks in part to the box office smash " Moana 2."
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Wizards ship Kyle Kuzma to Bucks for Khris Middleton

The Washington Wizards on Wednesday traded forward Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks for a package that includes three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, according to multiple reports.
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Marcus Jordan arrested in Florida on drug charge after SUV was stopped on railroad tracks

The 34-year-old son of NBA great Michael Jordan was arrested early Tuesday in central Florida on a misdemeanor drug charge after police officers found his car stuck on railroad tracks minutes before a commuter train was scheduled to pass, authorities said.
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Oaxacan tlayudas: These quesadillas are perfect for a Super Bowl crowd

Handheld and infinitely customizable, it's perfect Super Bowl party fare
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Despite Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall

Ratings for the Grammy Awards dipped from last year, despite the nail-biting tension of whether Beyonce would win album of the year and a surprise appearance by The Weeknd.
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Luka Doncic joins the Lakers after his trade from the Mavericks

Luka Doncic has officially joined the Lakers after the Dallas Mavericks sent the superstar scorer to Los Angeles in a seismic trade.
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FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far

The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets - the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million.
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Pragg nips Gukesh in tournament debut as champ

It seems the only way to beat a superstar Indian teenage chess phenom these days is with another superstar Indian teenage chess phenom.
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A$AP Rocky accuser ends a long slog on the witness stand and lashes out at 'annoying' defense lawyer

A former friend who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a gun at him in 2021 testified Monday that no one involved in the incident gave him any indication the firearm might have been fake - as the defense contends - until the day this trial started.
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Canadians continue trend of booing U.S. national anthem

Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued an emerging trend Sunday of booing the American national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada.
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Maryland cracks Top 25 men's basketball poll at No. 18

After knocking on the door for the better part of the last month, Maryland has finally earned its first Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball ranking of the season and first in nearly two years.
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'Venom: The Last Dance -- SteelBook Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

The conclusion of screenwriter Kelly Marcel's trilogy paying cinematic homage to one of Spider-Man's most popular archenemies moves to ultra-high definition home theaters in "Venom: The Last Dance -- Collector's SteelBook Edition."
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Maryland finally cracks AP Top 25 men's basketball poll at No. 18

After knocking on the door for the better part of the last month, Maryland has finally earned its first Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball ranking of the season and first in nearly two years.
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The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaos

The list of NBA players that might get traded before the 3 p.m. Eastern deadline on Thursday is a long one, according to Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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A naked grab for attention: Bianca Censori, wife of Kanye West, sparks backlash over sheer dress

A wave of criticism broke over Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, who appeared at the Grammy Awards Sunday night in a see-through minidress that left nothing to the imagination.
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Beyonce wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyonce has won album of the year for "Cowboy Carter" at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her - at last - the show's elusive top award.
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Fox to join Wembanyama on Spurs as part of three-team trade

Victor Wembanyama has a new point guard: De'Aaron Fox is on his way out of Sacramento and headed to San Antonio.
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2025 Grammy Awards live updates: Doechii takes first win of the show with best rap album

The 2025 Grammy Awards are recognizing some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in music. Beyoncé enters as the leading nominee for her acclaimed album, "Cowboy Carter."
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Late President Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy

Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award.
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Iowa honors Caitlin Clark by retiring her number and hanging it in the rafters

Caitlin Clark wasn't back in her home arena to play a game.
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Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86

Fay Vincent, who became an unexpected baseball commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died. He was 86.
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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a raucus, record-sized crowd at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania.
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Doncic shipped to Lakers with Davis going to Mavericks in blockbuster trade

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. They have switched teams now -- in an absolute blockbuster.
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Breakout Sundance films and key takeaways from this year's festival

Film wasn't the only thing on people's minds at this year's Sundance Film Festival, which comes to a close Sunday in Park City, Utah ( and online ).
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Inside A$AP Rocky's trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn't capture

The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky is progressing according to standard legal procedure, but there have been no lack of unusual moments, from visits from Rihanna to a tough-but-quirky judge and lawyers nearly coming to blows.
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The NBA trade deadline is coming

Jimmy Butler remains part of the Miami Heat, for now. De'Aaron Fox is still with the Sacramento Kings, for now. And Golden State coach Steve Kerr seemed to indicate that the Warriors are seriously weighing their options.
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Six more tennis players banned for links to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium

Six more current or former tennis players linked to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium were given suspensions of varying lengths - one was barred for 15 years - and fined, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Friday.
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Taylor Swift will present at the Grammys. Here's more to know about Sunday's show

The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.
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FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit

The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music's best performers to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
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Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade reveals 2023 kidney surgery to remove tumor later found to be cancerous

Hall of Fame player Dwyane Wade said doctors performed a December 2023 surgery on his kidney to remove a tumor later determined to be cancerous.
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FCC opens probe into whether NPR, PBS stations are breaking law by 'airing commercials'

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service over concerns about promoting sponsors, a probe that may influence the debate over taxpayer funding of public media.
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'Seinfeld: The Complete Series' review (4K Ultra HD)

Easily one of the greatest situation comedies in the history of the medium is now respectfully available in the ultra-high definition format in "Seinfeld: The Complete Series."
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Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting

The man who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him in 2021 balked and bristled under cross-examination Wednesday and at one point shouted at the defendant, whose partner Rihanna watched in the audience.
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Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated

Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed Thursday.
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With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisons

Incarcerated men in the Alabama prison system risked their safety to feed shocking footage of their horrifying living conditions to a pair of documentary filmmakers. The result is "The Alabama Solution," which premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
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Raptors rout NBA-worst Wizards for their fifth straight win

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards' 15th loss in a row.
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Valentino's new designer showcases history and drama at couture debut in Paris

Alessandro Michele's Valentino couture debut was the most anticipated ticket of Paris Couture Week, and the designer didn't disappoint with a lavish spectacle at the Palais Brongniart, a fittingly historic backdrop for his past-meets-present storytelling.
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Caitlin Clark's foundation awards grants to 4 Iowa charities days before Hawkeyes retire her No. 22

Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.
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St. John's builds huge early lead to beat Georgetown for its seventh straight win

Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor had 13 points apiece as No. 15 St. John's rolled to a 66-41 victory at Georgetown on Tuesday night, extending its winning streak to seven games.
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Youth movement: Three Wizards named to NBA Rising Stars teams

Three Washington Wizards are headed to New Orleans next month for the Rising Stars game at the NBA's All-Star weekend.
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