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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