Without a coach, Queen unsure about his future at Maryland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Luka Doncic scored 31 points on his 26th birthday and LeBron James had 28 points and 13 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth straight victory, 106-102 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.
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