Forget the ratings, Thunder-Pacers looks like an NBA Finals for true basketball fans

It's No. 25 Indiana vs. No. 47 Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.
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Knicks fire Thibodeau after first Eastern Conference finals berth in 25 years

Tom Thibodeau just took the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals, the deepest playoff march in 25 years for a franchise that re-emerged as a contender after he became their coach. For that, he was fired.
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Forget the ratings, Thunder-Pacers looks like a series for true basketball fans

It's No. 25 Indiana vs. No. 47 Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs feared footage of him beating his girlfriend would ruin his career, witness says

Sean "Diddy" Combs told a former Los Angeles hotel guard it would ruin his career if a security video of the hip-hop mogul kicking and dragging R&B singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura in 2016 was made public, the security specialist testified Tuesday at Combs' federal sex trafficking trial.
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MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors

MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity.
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No Clark, no problem as Mystics enjoy surging TV ratings

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark didn't play in the visiting Indiana Fever's loss to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, but that didn't stop the home team from enjoying its best TV ratings on Monumental Sports Network in years.
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'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside home in reported homophobic attack

Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series "King of the Hill," was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-aide says she was 'brainwashed' when she sent loving texts years after rape

A former personal assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs who says he raped her testified Monday that she continued sending him loving text messages for years after her job ended in 2017 because she was "brainwashed."
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Washington Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez to leave for French side OL Lyonnes in July

The National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit will brave a midseason coaching change for the second consecutive year.
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OKC's Mark Daigneault knows what it takes to win championships. His wife has won a ton of them

Oklahoma City's Mark Daigneault has the best record of any coach in the NBA this season. And he has the second-best record of any coach in his house.
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Different paths, same destination for the Thunder and Pacers, who will face off in the NBA Finals

Oklahoma City spent most of the regular season alone atop the Western Conference standings and just kept adding to its lead. Indiana didn't spend a single day atop the Eastern Conference standings and was still under the .500 mark in early January.
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'Lilo & Stitch' passes 'Sinners' to become 2nd highest grossing film of 2025

"Lilo & Stich" and "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning" dominated the box office charts again after fueling a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. Theaters in the U.S. and Canada had several new films to offer this weekend as well, including Sony's family friendly "Karate Kid: Legends" and the A24 horror movie "Bring Her Back. " According to studio estimates Sunday, it added up to a robust $145 million post-holiday weekend that's up over 115% from the same timeframe last year.
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And with that, an era ends: 'Thanks for watching us. It's the NBA on TNT'

Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out.
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CBS Sports acquires the rights to air Women's Champions League matches

CBS Sports has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League through the 2029-30 season, the network announced Saturday.
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In Marseille, a shadow becomes art in Banksy's latest street mural

The lighthouse appeared overnight. Painted on a wall tucked away in a quiet Marseille street, its beam aligned perfectly with the real-life shadow of a metal post on the pavement. At its center, stenciled in crisp white, are the words: "I want to be what you saw in me."
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Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her

Zion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her.
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'The Andromeda Strain' 4K review: Classic contagion film deserves fresh look

Director Robert Wise's 1971 science fiction thriller debuts through the 4K disc format in the extras-packed "The Andromeda Strain: Limited Edition."
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Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins at forefront of next era for Seattle Storm

Shortly before the Seattle Storm broke for training camp, veteran guard Skylar Diggins exuded some bravado when assessing the franchise's roster ahead of the 2025 WNBA season.
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Mystics beat shorthanded Fever with injured Clark watching from bench

Brittney Sykes had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 16 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the shorthanded Indiana Fever 83-77 on Wednesday night at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
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ESPN's Ogwumike apologizes after WNBA finds no evidence of racist harassment

The WNBA said it could not verify claims of racist harassment targeting star player Angel Reese during a season opener between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. One ESPN commentator, Chiney Ogwumike, felt obligated to retract her concerns.
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WNBA cannot substantiate claims that racist remarks were made by fans at Sky-Fever game

The WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist fan behavior took place during a game in Indianapolis between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever earlier this month.
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Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted

The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and the local blackout will be lifted so fans in the area unable to attend can watch it live.
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Kid Rock blames low U.S. birth rate on 'ugly, broke, crazy' liberal women

Country rocker and rapper Kid Rock claimed Thursday that liberal women are to blame for America's declining birth rate because, in his words, "no guy wants to sleep" with them.
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Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia

Police in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of U.S. first lady Melania Trump that was sawed off and carried away from her hometown.
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Celtics look to force Game 7 without Tatum

The Celtics return to New York on Friday night for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, believing they can extend the series and the Knicks' 25-year wait to get back to the conference finals.
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Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway's industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as "Annie," "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Applause," died Thursday. He was 96.
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Rebuilding Mystics open WNBA season with eyes on rookies, new leadership

The WNBA's Washington Mystics won't host their most popular games -- the annual Camp Day and visits from superstars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark -- at the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena this summer. It will be under construction.
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Nuggets confident about winning, forcing Game 7

Jamal Murray didn't quite guarantee a Game 7. He alluded to it, though, in between sips of his blueberry-colored postgame recovery smoothie. "Very confident," the Denver Nuggets guard said of a return to Oklahoma City.
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Cassie testifies that Sean 'Diddy' Combs blackmailed her with sex videos

The R&B singer Cassie testified Wednesday that her ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs kept her in a cycle of abuse and exploitation by threatening to release videos of her encounters with male sex workers that he orchestrated.
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Musk plans for billions of humanoid robots, personal R2-D2s and C-3POs

Tech mogul Elon Musk told an audience in Saudi Arabia that the world is headed for a "Star Wars"-like future, where everyone will want their own personal robot.
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As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

Breanna Stewart will start her ninth WNBA season in a few days. The New York Liberty All-Star and WNBA champ has been around the league long enough to watch her peers fight for visibility. She's seen only a small uptick in player salaries over the years amid the WNBA's meteoric rise in popularity.
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What to know about Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

Witnesses are testifying this week in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the biggest music moguls and cultural figures of the past four decades.
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Mabel, Maude and Eloise: Grandparent names are making a comeback

New parents are increasingly ditching trendy baby names in favor of vintage ones that haven't been chic in a century.
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Tom Cruise returns to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning'

Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise returned to the Croisette on Wednesday with "Mission: Impossible -- Final Reckoning."
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ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September

ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take on a familiar name - ESPN - and launch in September at an initial price of $29.99 per month.
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ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month

ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take on a familiar name - ESPN - and launch in September at an initial price of $29.99 per month.
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LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

It was quite a journey for Washington sports fans Monday night -- almost too rewarding.
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Animosity and attention grow in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni dispute, dragging in Taylor Swift

The ever-growing exchange of accusations in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal skirmish is threatening to rope in a cast of Hollywood stars, with pop star Taylor Swift its latest casualty.
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Kardashian testifies that she feared rape and murder during 2016 heist

Kim Kardashian said a silent prayer -- for her sister, her best friend, her family -- as a masked man pulled her toward him in a Paris hotel room in the 2016 jewelry heist that changed her life. She was wearing only a bathrobe. She was bound with zip ties. She thought she wouldn't survive.
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French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault and given 18-month suspended sentence

French movie star Gerard Depardieu 's fall from grace is now complete.
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New woes for Yoo after Sardinia win

The troubling saga of young U.S. GM Christopher Woojin Yoo has taken another dark turn -- right on the heels of the promising American junior's most impressive achievement to date over the chessboard.
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Unlucky Wizards will pick sixth in NBA draft, Mavericks in line to add Flagg

The basketball gods did not smile upon the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Despite sharing the best odds to land the top pick, the Wizards landed the sixth pick in the NBA's draft lottery.
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As Biden-era 'junk fee' rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly

As a Biden administration ban on so-called "junk fees" took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it would start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping.
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Michael Jordan to join NBC broadcasts for NBA's return to network next season

He's back. Michael Jordan will once again grace NBA broadcasts next season as the league returns to NBC. The Hall of Famer will serve as a "special contributor," NBC announced Monday.
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The Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian changed how celebrities think about exposure

The ring gleamed in Instagram posts. So did the diamond necklace and the luxury Paris address. For Kim Kardashian, sharing online was second nature, an extension of her fame. But in the early hours of Oct. 3, 2016, that openness was turned against her.
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Taylor Swift fires back after being dragged into Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal feud

Pop star Taylor Swift is pushing back after being subpoenaed Friday in the high-profile legal battle between her close friend Blake Lively and her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Divine intervention? College basketball bets pour in for Villanova, new pope's alma mater

Many college basketball fans are feeling a divine spirit after Catholic cardinals elected the first American pope last week. As a result, bets on Pope Leo XIV's alma mater -- Villanova -- have increased twentyfold in the past week.
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Opening statements are expected Monday in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

Federal prosecutors will begin trying to prove Monday that Sean "Diddy" Combs turned his hip-hop conglomerate into a racketeering enterprise that forced women to satisfy his sexual desires for two decades.
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Clank! Nuggets, Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in first quarter of NBA playoff game

Instead of swishes, there were far more clanks by the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter of Game 4. Their slumbering offenses combined for 25 points to open the game, matching the record for the fewest in the opening quarter of an NBA playoff game in the shot clock era.
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Feeling lucky? Wizards hope for fortunate draw at Monday's NBA draft lottery

The fate of the Washington Wizards and a handful of other NBA teams will be decided by ping pong balls on Monday night. The league's lottery will determine the order of picks for next month's draft.
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Fox notches top 1,000 post-election telecasts even as stars jump to Trump team

The Fox News Channel keeps losing its on-air personalities to the Trump administration, but that hasn't stopped the network from crushing the cable-news competition.
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Amber Heard reveals names of twin babies in Mother's Day post

Amber Heard is now a mother of three. The actor on Sunday wrote on Instagram that she has welcomed twins into the family, a son named Ocean and a daughter named Agnes. She shared the news along with a photo of their tiny feet.
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How AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles

Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they're solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence.
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'Sonic the Hedgehog 3: SteelBook Edition' 4K ultra HD movie review

The fastest creature in video game realms returned for the third time in another blockbuster, live-action movie crackling with chaos, comedy and color, and now ready to appreciate in home entertainment centers in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3."
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Mexican-American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73

Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican-American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s, including "I Just Can't Get Her Out of My Mind," "Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico" and "That's the Way Love Goes," has died. He was 73.
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Virginia Tech fans reach seismic scale while rocking to Metallica's 'Enter Sandman'

Fans seeing a Metallica concert at Virginia Tech this week were so hyped for the band's "Enter Sandman," they were picked up by the college's Seismological Observatory.
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Judge rejects claim that Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated differently because of his race

Sean "Diddy" Combs was not treated differently because of his race by prosecutors who brought racketeering and sex trafficking charges against him, a judge ruled Friday as he rejected a request to dismiss some charges three days before opening statements in the hip-hop mogul's trial.
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Angel Reese ready to begin winning in the WNBA after injuries, record-setting season

Angel Reese's rookie year surpassed nearly all expectations.
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Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored

It was her night once again. Lainey Wilson took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards - the title of entertainer of the year --for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year.
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Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.
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Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'

Smokey Robinson's lawyer said allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are "vile" and "false."
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Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation

A judge on Thursday ordered that a man who authorities say crashed his car through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston's home must go through mental-health court to determine whether he is competent to face felony stalking and vandalism charges.
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Ex-model tearfully tells jury that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16

A former model tearfully testified Thursday that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old, calling it the most "horrifying thing I ever experienced" to that point.
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Paul Pierce says he's walking 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing Celtics win

Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he would walk to work barefoot "in my robe" if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series.
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Trump chooses Mary Anne Carter again as NEA chair amid budget cuts

President Trump has nominated Mary Anne Carter as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, tapping the same woman who led the independent agency during his first administration as he seeks to gut its budget.
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Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux

The Golden State Warriors are planning to play without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games of their second-round series against Minnesota, after an MRI exam on Wednesday confirmed a mild strain of the star guard's left hamstring.
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Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987

A woman is suing former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a team event at her high school in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15.
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Trump administration will provide programming from conservative network OAN for Voice of America

The Trump administration, which has fought to dismantle or hollow out government-run outlets that provide news to other countries, has agreed to use the conservative media network OAN's feed on Voice of America and other services.
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Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend in New York

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on "Boardwalk Empire" and "Dawson's Creek," is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment.
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The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are Thursday. Here's who's performing and presenting

Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country music acts clean up at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Disney will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi; company adds 1.4M new streaming subscribers

Disney posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service.
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Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game draws average ESPN viewership of 1.3 million

Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and Brazilian national team averaged 1.3 million viewers on ESPN, the network announced Tuesday.
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Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Motown music luminary repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.
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Teen basketball players were among those who died in a Kansas highway crash that killed 8

Two teenage basketball players, a coach and a trainer from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area who were on their way back from a tournament were among eight people killed in a fiery head-on highway crash in eastern Kansas.
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Associated Press finds 'no definitive evidence' to change credit for famous Vietnam War photo

Months after the release of a film that questions who took an iconic Vietnam War image of a naked girl running from a napalm attack, The Associated Press said Tuesday it had found "no definitive evidence" to warrant changing a nearly 52-year-old photo credit.
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Man arrested after ramming car into front gate of Jennifer Aniston's Los Angeles home

A man was arrested after crashing a car into the front gate at Jennifer Aniston's home in Los Angeles, authorities said Tuesday.
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WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers calls out 'White privilege' in media coverage

The WNBA season hasn't started yet, but Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is already making headlines. The top pick in this year's draft raised concerns this week about "White privilege" in media coverage.
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Met Gala pays tribute to Black fashion and designers and includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise

Rihanna shut down a rainy Met Gala on Monday in a pinstripe look and a huge hat, her newly announced baby bump on display after announcing her pregnancy with baby No. 3 earlier in the day.
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Geller at 100: A sterling career but never the brass ring

It seems every chess era produces at least one star-crossed player whose path to the top is blocked by an even greater talent.
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Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

Witnessing the Islanders win the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vault nine other teams in the order for the right to have the No. 1 pick represented yet another memorable moment for the four-time Stanley Cup champion and member of the 1980 gold-medal-winning "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic team.
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Kawhi Leonard, James Harden still key to Clippers' plans for building their future

Kawhi Leonard is healthy going into the offseason for the first time since 2020, having played just 37 games before the Los Angeles Clippers lost in the first round of the playoffs. The team with the oldest roster in the league is staking its future on the two-time Finals MVP and All-Star James Harden.
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Ann Telnaes, who quit Washington Post in protest, wins Pulitzer for 'fearlessness' in commentary

A longtime editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post who quit in protest early this year after editors killed her sketch criticizing the Post owner and other media chief executives working to curry favor with Trump has won the Pulitzer Prize for illustrated reporting and commentary.
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Met Gala: Fashion's biggest night of the year is here. Here's how to watch and follow along

Pharrell Williams has high hopes for the Met Gala, the first to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme.
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Wall Street slumps over Trump's latest tariff threat on films

President Trump's proposal to slap a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S. reverberated across Wall Street markets Monday.
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Nationals add Chafin, designate Poche to improve bullpen

The Washington Nationals tried to improve what's been a terrible bullpen by agreeing to terms on a $1 million contract for 2025 with Andrew Chafin on Thursday and designating Colin Poche for assignment.
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Capitals set sights on rival Hurricanes for second-round series

The Washington Capitals are moving on in the NHL playoffs. But the chippiness of the first round will likely pale in comparison to the upcoming series against the rival Carolina Hurricanes.
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Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn's Hitchcockian thriller 'Foul Play' gets a polished 4K revival

Chevy Chase's 1978 breakout blockbuster gave audiences a comedic thriller that now finally debuts in the 4K disc format in "Foul Play."
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'60 Minutes' report that prompted Trump lawsuit is nominated for an Emmy Award

It got "60 Minutes" sued by the man who became president of the United States. Now it's up for a major award - for precisely the same aspect of it that so enraged Donald Trump.
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Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

Ronan the sea lion can still keep a beat after all these years.
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Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up

The injuries are piling up for the Washington Mystics ahead of the WNBA season. Forward Aaliyah Edwards, last year's first-round pick, will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a lower-back bruise, the franchise said Thursday.
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Caitlin Clark's Iowa return for Indiana Fever preseason game calls for average ticket price of $440

Caitlin Clark fans will have to pay a premium on the secondary market if they want to be at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Sunday's matchup between the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the Brazilian national team.
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Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore injures ACL in preseason practice

The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced.
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Martin Scorsese to produce documentary with Pope Francis, 'Aldeas -- A New Story'

Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff's work with cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death.
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A look at dandyism, the Black fashion style powering the Met Gala

Fashion icons like Dapper Dan, Janelle Monae and the late Andre Leon Talley are known for their distinctive approaches to sartorial style - bold splashes of color, luxurious fabrics, playful construction, capes - but fashion savants and historians agree that a common thread weaves their tailored looks together: dandyism.
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Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore blows out knee in preseason practice

The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced.
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Gen Z wants to smell like a cupcake -- and perfume brands are cashing in

Gen Z's fragrance obsession with smelling like desserts -- from vanilla frosting to pistachio cream -- is driving a booming market for so-called gourmand perfumes, fueled by TikTok trends and sweet-toothed influencers.
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Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals

Bryson Stott scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth to cap a zany final inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Tuesday night.
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Castle wins NBA rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back Spurs winners

The San Antonio Spurs now have back-to-back winners of the award, with Victor Wembanyama last year and Stephon Castle this season. Castle was the fifth rookie in Spurs history to score more than 1,000 points.
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First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial

A woman who says Harvey Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her testified Tuesday at his #MeToo retrial that she never had any romantic or sexual interest in the one-time Hollywood heavyweight.
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Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first time.
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Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms

Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to an autopsy report released Tuesday that said that her lungs were heavy and congested.
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TikTok users gamble on the next pope as Vatican sets May 7 conclave

TikTokers are drafting Catholic cardinals like NFL quarterbacks in a new Fantasy Pope League, turning the May 7 conclave to elect a new pope into a social media spectacle.
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April shower of chess wins puts Ivanchuk back in the game's top ranks

Don't look now, but one of the hottest players on the international circuit is a grizzled veteran who first earned his grandmaster spurs in the second Reagan administration.
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Cavaliers win by 55 points to sweep Heat, finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 -- and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.
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Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden.
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The style that launched a backlash: Media sounds alarm on MAGA women's looks

How some Republican women look is now facing backlash, as media outlets seize on the rise of the "GOP aesthetic" as a symbol of deeper political tensions.
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Commanders, D.C. mayor announce $3.4 billion stadium deal to bring NFL franchise back to RFK site

The Washington Commanders could be coming back to the District. The franchise announced a $3.4 billion deal with Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday to build a glitzy, 65,000-capacity, roofed arena on the site of the old RFK Stadium.
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Commanders, D.C. mayor announce stadium deal to bring NFL franchise back to RFK site

The NFL could be coming back to the District. The Washington Commanders announced a deal with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday to build a glitzy new arena on the site of the old RFK Stadium.
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A secret note hidden in Dachau-built 'Violin of Hope' tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

During World War II, within the walls of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, a Jewish prisoner secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had crafted under harrowing circumstances - a message to the future that would remain undiscovered for more than 80 years.
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Knicks' Brunson, Towns push Pistons closer to the edge

Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and finished with 27 points, Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 11 assists and the Knicks beat the Pistons 94-93 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization

Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on "RuPaul's Drag Race," died Sunday at age 44, days after her family reported hospitalization for a serious infection.
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Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft

Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA.
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Spielberg, De Niro, Freeman praise Francis Ford Coppola as he accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award

Steven Spielberg proclaimed "The Godfather" the "greatest American film ever made," Robert De Niro teasingly bemoaned being cast in the sequel and not the original and Harrison Ford fought back tears reflecting on his role in the 1974 film, "The Conversation."
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Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

Stephen Curry closed his eyes and rested his tired head on Jimmy Butler's right shoulder as the superstars shared another postgame moment.
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Commanders add LB Medrano, HB Croskey-Merritt in NFL draft's final rounds

The Washington Commanders wrapped up the NFL draft on Sunday by adding UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano in the sixth round and Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round.
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Wrexham seals third straight promotion and will play in English soccer's second tier

Wrexham fans ignored the warnings. They were always going to.
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Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the assets to repeat or even surpass their run last year to the Western Conference finals, with a go-to player who's one of the biggest stars in the game, a couple of shutdown defenders, and a productive and versatile bench, to name a few.
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Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets

Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin.
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Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world's most famous jazz, funk and rock acts. Yet it's also become a showcase for lesser-known talent: local schoolchildren.
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Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say

Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week's worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation's premier cultural institutions.
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Stunt, aerobatics pilot Rob Holland dies in crash at Virginia's Langley Air Force Base

Stunt and aerobatics pilot Rob Holland died in a crash at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, Thursday.
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Cheech and Chong ride once more

The irony tickles Cheech and Chong: The Palisades fire smoked them out of their homes.
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WNBA training camps ready to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2

A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier will be back on the court Sunday to renew their chase of a coveted WNBA championship when training camps open and last year's rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.
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So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right - and wrong - about real-life conclaves

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood.
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Sharpe stepping away temporarily from ESPN amid sexual assault lawsuit

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe said Thursday he is stepping away temporarily from his ESPN duties while he deals with what he called false allegations in a $50 million civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he raped and threatened her.
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Nationals activate All-Star shortstop C.J. Abrams from 10-day injured list by Nationals

All-Star shortstop C.J. Abrams rejoined the Washington Nationals from the 10-day injured list before their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
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Fyre Fest 2 canceled; brand on sale by organizers

Fyre Festival 2, the planned follow-up to 2017's infamously failed Fyre Festival, has been canceled. Its organizers are now shopping the brand and its assets to interested buyers.
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Bob Costas wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award

Bob Costas has won the fifth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
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Can 'Etoile' make ballet cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' creators pirouette to ballet-themed show

Ballet is beautiful. Ballet is ethereal. Ballet is mysterious.
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NBA playoff guide, Day 6: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Jayson Tatum was hurt. Jimmy Butler got hurt. Kristaps Porzingis gushed blood.
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Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 first-round series lead.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Grizzlies' Morant over fight during pickup game

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a teenager who accused two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies guard's parents in 2022.
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Shannon Sharpe offers accuser $10 million to settle sexual assault lawsuit, attorney says

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe denied allegations against him after an ex-girlfriend accused him of sexual assault and sought $50 million in a lawsuit filed on Sunday.
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Wizards' Keefe voted NBA's worst coach in player poll

Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe didn't strike fear in the hearts of opponents during his first year on the job, and that feeling surfaced in an anonymous poll released Tuesday. Players voted him the worst coach in the NBA.
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Ryan Fleur is promoted to president of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Ryan Fleur was promoted Wednesday to president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, leading an institution that he has worked for since 2012.
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A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction

A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare's collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month.
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Mavericks GM says fans' love for Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he miscalculated the depth of love his club's fans had for Luka Doncic before the trade that sent the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
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Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it. The board's action leaves the final decision on a pardon up to Gov. Bill Lee.
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'Bigotry rots the wit': Harry Potter actor Sean Biggerstaff blasts J.K. Rowling over trans stance

Actor Sean Biggerstaff, known for his role as Oliver Wood in the "Harry Potter" films, has denounced author J.K. Rowling as "bigoted" and an "obsessed billionaire" for her continued comments on transgender rights.
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Ju retains women's world crown with convincing win over chess rival

She doesn't always get the accolades of her great predecessors, such as Xie Jun and Hou Yifan, but the tenacious Chinese GM Ju Wenjun is carving out her own impressive chess legacy at the top of the women's game.
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Maryland forward Allie Kubek enters transfer portal after averaging 9.1 points per game in 2024-25

Maryland forward Allie Kubek has entered the transfer portal, an athletic department spokesperson confirmed Monday night.
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MASN finally unveils streaming option for Nationals, Orioles games

Wire-cutting baseball fans in the District have been plagued by MASN for years as the cable network remained the exclusive home for Nationals and Orioles broadcasts. The company finally unveiled a streaming option on Monday.
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Pacers look to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort

After seeing Indiana's defense stifle the Milwaukee Bucks' shooters, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made it clear to his team that it needs to be even better in Game 2.
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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick

Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick.
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Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in postseason history

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history.
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Zimbabwe's stone carvers seek a revival as an Oxford exhibition confronts a British colonial legacy

A pair of white hands blinding a Black face. A smiling colonizer with a Bible, crushing the skull of a screaming native with his boot. Chained men in gold mines, and a pregnant woman.
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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Make a statement, Minnesota.
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Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein's monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida.
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Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body as the streaking Los Angeles Clippers open the playoffs

Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body this year, no longer relegated to watching from the sideline when the Los Angeles Clippers begin the postseason.
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Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public

Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession after his arrest earlier this month at a Northern California ski resort.
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Last chance time: Hawks-Heat, Grizzlies-Mavericks to decide final NBA playoff spots on Friday

Klay Thompson has played in 33 NBA Finals games. Been to the playoffs nine times. Has four championship rings in his collection. He knows how the big stage feels.
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Trump anti-DEI policies could block Latino and women's history museums from National Mall

The Trump administration's anti-diversity policies are threatening to upend a bipartisan push to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to build museums dedicated to women and Latinos on the National Mall -- additions President Trump approved in his first term.
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Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City's medical examiner said Wednesday.
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Cruz slugs his first career grand slam as Pirates beat Nationals

Oneil Cruz hit his first career grand slam to help Bailey Falter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday night.
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Thunder, Cavaliers play waiting game to see who they'll face in Round 1 of playoffs

Oklahoma City and Cleveland are the top seeds in the NBA playoffs, which comes with some perks. They'll have home-court advantage for at least three rounds and, presumably, an easier path than others to advancing. It also comes with a challenge: They'll have just one full day to really prepare for Game 1.
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Rob Gronkowski taking on entertainment role in 'Snake Pit' during first Indianapolis 500 next month

Rob Gronkowski will have an entertainment role for his first Indianapolis 500 next month, serving as the grand marshal for the "Snake Pit," the infield party that takes place during "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Kennedy Center lighting up nightly in red, white and blue

The Kennedy Center in the District of Columbia will be cloaked in red, white and blue lights each night as a patriotic tribute to the nation, the performing arts institution announced Tuesday.
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Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffs

Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 Tuesday night in the Play-In Tournament.
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Mascots stake claim as team staples: 'Players come and go, mascots remain'

The players on your favorite sports team will leave one day. Trades, retirements and injuries are an inevitability. But the humble mascot -- that oversized animal or caricature that's a staple at every sporting event -- isn't going anywhere.
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Paolo Banchero comes up big for the Magic despite small numbers in a play-in win over Hawks

Orlando's Paolo Banchero did not have a good game statistically in his first Play-In Tournament. Yet in the first quarter Tuesday night, the Magic's 22-year-old power forward showed he can dominate a game without making a shot.
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Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death: Report

Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman's wife in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques.
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4K Ultra HD movie reviews: 'Companion' and 'Wolf Man'

Here's a look at a pair of unusual monster movies -- "Companion" and "Wolf Man" -- now available in the ultra-high definition disc format.
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Dude Perfect has grown from trick shots to trusted sports and entertainment brand

The five buddies who now comprise Dude Perfect had no intention of creating a brand or even a business 16 years ago when they started making a video of basketball trick shots while they were attending Texas A&M.
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Records show Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death

Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman's wife in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques.
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LOVERRO: Rooting for the Wizards boils down to cheering for a ping-pong ball

They had a Washington Wizards Fan Appreciation Night on Wednesday -- the last home game of the season -- at Capital One Arena. They had the Ying Yang Twins, a pregame block party, free T-shirts and other prizes and promotions.
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Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in Paris

Kim Kardashian will testify in person at an upcoming trial over a 2016 heist in Paris in which armed robbers allegedly tied her up and locked her in a bathroom while they stole millions of dollars' worth of jewelry, her lawyer said Tuesday.
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Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA with her basketball future now murky

Sedona Prince has gotten a lot of attention for her social media posts, drawing attention to gender equity questions at the NCAA Tournament in 2021, and her status as a lead plaintiff in a landmark antitrust lawsuit standing up for college athletes.
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Jury selection to begin in Harvey Weinstein's retrial

The last time a New York City jury sat in judgment of Harvey Weinstein, the ex-movie studio boss was convicted of rape and sentenced to 23 years in prison.
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Ju's winning streak leaves rival reeling in women's world chess title clash

Chinese women's world champion GM Ju Wenjun is just a draw away from retaining the title she has held since 2018, using a four-game midmatch winning streak to pull away from compatriot and longtime rival GM Tan Zhongyi in their scheduled 12-game clash in Shanghai and Chongqing.
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Bueckers selected No. 1 overall in WNBA draft, going to Wings

Paige Bueckers is headed to Dallas as the first pick Monday night in the WNBA draft.
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'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend

After just two weeks in theaters, "A Minecraft Movie" is already the highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025.
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Mystics trade guard Karlie Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick

The Washington Mystics made another trade ahead of Monday's WNBA draft. The rebuilding franchise sent guard Karlie Samuelson to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick.
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Jury selected for Sarah Palin's libel suit against The New York Times

A jury was selected Monday to hear a retrial of Sarah Palin's claims that The New York Times libeled her in an editorial eight years ago.
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Washington Wizards look to promising future after another disappointing season

How does a team define success when nobody -- including the bosses -- expects them to compete for a championship?
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Songs are getting shorter, thanks in part to Spotify and TikTok algorithms

Songs in 2025 are getting shorter as artists tailor their tracks to fit the algorithms of TikTok and Spotify.
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Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched his fiancee Lauren Sanchez to space Monday with an all-female celebrity crew that included Katy Perry and Gayle King.
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Trump says CBS and '60 Minutes' should 'pay a big price' for going after him

President Trump bitterly attacked "60 Minutes" shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, saying the network was out of control and should "pay a big price" for going after him.
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Carrington hits game-winner as time expires to lift Wizards past play-in bound Heat

Tristan Vukcevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Justin Champagnie added 27 points and Bub Carrington banked in a game-winner as time expired to put the Washington Wizards over the Miami Heat 119-118 on Sunday in both teams' regular-season finale.
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Antetokounmpo and most other top Bucks resting for regular-season finale with Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo and most of the Milwaukee Bucks' other top players will sit out Sunday afternoon's regular-season finale with Detroit as both teams already are locked into their respective playoff positions.
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No booze, no cover, no judging: Inside Mexico City's free dance parties

It's 4 p.m. on a recent Sunday afternoon, and a pavilion of towering windows in a Mexico City urban park is nearly packed. The public is diverse, but everyone here wants the same thing: to dance freely, at no cost, without harassment or prejudice.
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Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters

Ken Griffey Jr.'s wife, Melissa, asked if he could do some chores around the house this weekend.
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The NBA's playoff chase will end Sunday. Here's a look at what's happening

With one day left, the NBA playoff picture is still not in complete focus.
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Paige Bueckers is projected to go No. 1 in WNBA draft to Dallas Wings

The WNBA is set to welcome its new rookie class, headlined by Paige Bueckers when the league holds its annual draft Monday night.
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Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey put a lot of internal work into 'The Last of Us'

Five years after the end of the first season's events, "The Last of Us" picks up in Wyoming, where Joel and Ellie -- played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey -- are settled into everyday life alongside an ensemble of returning characters and new faces protecting their fortress from the infected.
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Rebuilding Mystics prepare for WNBA draft after several stars opt out

Monday's WNBA draft will be missing some star power after a handful of top prospects opted to return to school. That's bad news for rebuilding teams like the Washington Mystics, who own the third, fourth and sixth selections.
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Betting was up in men's NCAA Tournament and during women's basketball season

In a men's NCAA Tournament in which upsets were unusual and a women's field sans Caitlin Clark, betting nevertheless was up on both sides this year at BetMGM Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook.
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Trump made a prisoner-swap deal to free ballerina after prompting by Dana White

President Trump on Thursday credited UFC CEO Dana White with alerting him to the plight of Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina, who was imprisoned by Moscow for treason.
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Influencer Andrew Tate accused of pointing gun at woman's face ahead of London civil case

One of four women suing influencer and self-styled misogynist Andrew Tate for sexual assault said he whipped her with a belt and once stuck a gun in her face, according to court documents that have been filed in London.
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Author, wife of Weezer bassist arrested after being shot by police who say she pointed a gun at them

Jillian Lauren, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at officers from her front yard, authorities said Wednesday.
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Michelle Obama brushes off divorce rumors: 'I was making a choice for myself'

Michelle Obama is brushing off whispers of marital trouble.
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Dowtin scores career-high 30 points as 76ers snap 12-game skid with win over Wizards

Jeff Dowtin Jr. scored a career-high 30 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 122-103 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
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Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and 'Minecraft' enter National Recording Registry

Albums from Elton John, Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of "Hamilton" are entering America's audio canon, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Celine Dion and the music of "Minecraft."
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Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules

An accuser will be allowed to use the word "force" in her testimony at Harvey Weinstein's retrial even though the disgraced movie mogul was acquitted of a rape charge that alleged he used physical force against her, a judge ruled Wednesday.
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Willard vows to maintain culture Wright built while trying to turn around Villanova

Kevin Willard paid homage to Villanova basketball standard-bearer Jay Wright on Wednesday and pledged to foster the Wright-built culture of attitude, hard work and toughness while he attempts to return the Wildcats to their place among the nation's elite.
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Trader Joe's $2.99 mini tote reselling for nearly $1,700

A $2.99 canvas tote from Trader Joe's is fetching nearly $1,700, as demand for the grocery chain's seasonal minibags reaches fever pitch.
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Man arrested for threatening to bomb 'Saturday Night Live' studio in New York

A man was arrested recently for saying he would bomb the New York studio of NBC's "Saturday Night Live."
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Siakam has 24 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards for fifth straight win

Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and the Indiana Pacers won their fifth straight game, 104-98 over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
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It's the last week of the NBA regular season. It's time to talk awards, and the MVP race

Denver's Nikola Jokic might end the season averaging a 30-point triple-double. His numbers, going into the final week: 30 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. That is a combination of stats never previously seen in NBA history.
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'A Complete Unknown' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director James Mangold explored the early life of Bob Dylan in a movie that earned multiple Academy Award nominations and now debuts in the ultra-high definition disc format in "A Complete Unknown."
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Tom Cruise to return to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible -- Final Reckoning'

Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise is returning to the Croisette with "Mission: Impossible -- Final Reckoning."
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Commanders eligible for 'Hard Knocks' under new NFL guidelines

The Washington Commanders could be headed to the small screen during this summer's training camp.
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Lawyer says Prince Harry was unfairly treated when stripped of U.K. security detail

Prince Harry was treated unfairly when he was stripped of his British security detail, his attorney told appeals court judges Tuesday.
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Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston

Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston's spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton's own defense stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

For 11 seasons, Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series "Finding Your Roots" and led them through secrets in their family tree. On Tuesday, it's his turn.
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Los Angeles Dodgers visit the White House to celebrate 2024 World Series win

President Trump gave a warm welcome Monday to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House as part of a tradition of greeting the team that won the World Series.
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Bob Costas will host a Brewers' pregame ceremony on Aug. 24 honoring the life of Bob Uecker

The Milwaukee Brewers will hold a public ceremony honoring the life of longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker before their Aug. 24 game with the San Francisco Giants.
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WNBA draft guide: Paige Bueckers and the Valkyries get ready for their big night in New York

The WNBA will finally be able to welcome Paige Bueckers to the league.
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Jay North, TV's mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73

Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73.
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Smart gets in shouting match with fan in his return to Boston with Wizards

Former Celtics and current Wizards guard Marcus Smart said a fan "crossed the line" when he was heckling Washington's bench during Sunday's game in Boston, leading to a bit of shouting before the fan was ushered out of the TD Garden.
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John Lithgow wins best actor at the U.K. stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side

American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children's writer Roald Dahl in "Giant."
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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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