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ESPN says it obtained notebook documenting Pete Rose 1986 bets

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United States goalkeeper Hope Solo warms up prior to a FIFA Women's World Cup soccer match against Sweden in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Friday, June 12, 2015. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

U.S. soccer defends Hope Solo decisions in letter to senator

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Dez Wells and Melo Trimble (2) led Maryland to a second-place regular season finish and Big Ten Tournament semifinals. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Maryland Terrapins’ first year in Big Ten a resounding success

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) passes the ball to center Marcin Gortat (4), from Poland, past Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17), from Lithuania, in the first half of Game 4 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 125-94 to complete the first sweep of a seven-game series in club history, and advancing them to the second-round. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards Eastern Conference semifinals possible schedule

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Paul Pierce's (left) intangible contributions have led to an apparent sense of greater confidence by the Wizards in this first-round series. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

SNYDER: Wizards’ confidence, attitude more apparent on court

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Parking lot rant illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

R. EMMETT TYRRELL JR.: Journalists America’s real aristocracy

By R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.

FILE - This undated photo shows Chuck Bednarik, of the Philadelphia Eagles. Bednarik, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the last great two-way NFL players, has died. He was 89. (AP Photo)

LOVERRO: Chuck Bednarik’s tough-guy image provides a contrast to today’s NFL

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Georgia State players celebrate as they surround R.J. Hunter (22 after he made the game-winning shot against Baylor late in the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia State won 57-56. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

LOVERRO: The luster of March Madness salvages an unwatchable season

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) runs from San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Chris Borland (50) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers announced late Monday, March 16, 2015, that Borland is retiring after one season, without offering specifics. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

LOVERRO: Greater the injury risk, greater the fear for parents after Chris Borland retires

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Tim Tebow arrives at the ESPN Super Bowl XLIX Party on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

Tim Tebow receives workout with Philadelphia Eagles, per report

By Staff - The Washington Times

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao strike their poses after a news conference Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. Mayweather and Pacquiao are scheduled to fight in a boxing bout May 2 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Ed Crisostomo)

LOVERRO: Though locals bristle, megafight has boxing back in headlines

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

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Former Redskins coach Mike Shanahan

LOVERRO: Mike Shanahan confirmed fears of Robert Griffin III coddling

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Ryan Clark walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Redskins free safety Ryan Clark retiring after 13 seasons, joining ESPN

The Washington Times

AT LEFT: Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) shoots over Davidson forward Nathan Ekwu (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Davidson 83-72. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff). AT RIGHT: Maryland guard/forward Dez Wells reacts after making the go-ahead shot in the final moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 68-67. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia, Maryland, VCU, Georgetown and George Washington make push for NCAA Tournament

By Tom Schad and Todd Dybas - The Washington Times