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Man picks perfect NCAA tourney bracket heading into Sweet 16

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Duke's bench reacts to a play during the second half of the team's second-round men's college basketball game against Central Florida in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C. Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Upset Special? NCAA favorites lead the way into Sweet 16

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Central Florida center Tacko Fall (24) is fouled by VCU guard Mike'L Simms, right, during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Central Florida won 73-58. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Bryce Harper speaks during a news conference at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training baseball facility in Clearwater, Fla. For years, the NL East has been soft as a bunt single. Not anymore.. Even before Bryce Harper decided to stay in the division, four of the five teams spent this offseason swinging for the fences. In addition to defending champion Atlanta, the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals all have enough firepower to potentially contend for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Schmidt: I’ve been in Harper’s shoes, he can walk the walk

By MIKE SCHMIDT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither team announced the deal. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) ** FILE **

Joe Flacco trade helps shape up quarterback market

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 31, 2014, photo, David Pecker, Chairman and CEO of American Media, addresses those attending the Shape &amp; Men's Fitness Super Bowl Party in New York. An attorney for the head of the National Enquirer’s parent company says the tabloid didn’t commit extortion or blackmail by threatening to publish Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ explicit photos. Elkan Abramowitz represents American Media Inc. CEO David Pecker. He defended the tabloid’s practice as a “negotiation” in an interview Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, with ABC News. (Marion Curtis via AP) **FILE**

National Enquirer publisher asked DOJ if it should register as a foreign agent: Report

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady catches a ball during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta, as the team prepares for Super Bowl 53 against the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Pittsburgh TV station calls Tom Brady cheater in graphic; employee fired

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018 file photo, model Danielle Herrington, from left, Sports Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Stone, S.I. Swimsuit editor MJ Day, and model Tyra Banks attend the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party in New York. The upcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is moving its publication date, pushing it from the chill of February to warmer May, closer to bikini-weather. Editor of the issue MJ Day says the shift makes more sense for greater impact. She says; “It’s always hard to think about buying a swimsuit when its 18 degrees out.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue moves to May publication

By Mark Kennedy - Associated Press

Christine Blasey Ford claimed that Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh sexually groped her 36 years ago when he was 17. (Associated Press/File)

Christine Blasey Ford introduces Sports Illustrated award to Larry Nassar’s accuser

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Friday, June 8, 2018, file photo, the Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals to win the NBA championship, in Cleveland. The three-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors are the fourth team to be honored as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year, the magazine announced Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Warriors named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of Year

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

The NFL's Cathy Lanier speaks during a security news conference with law enforcement in advance of the Super Bowl 52 football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Cathy Lanier, NFL once again let down female fanbase

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this July 20, 2018, file photo, John Cena attends the &quot;Bumblebee&quot; panel on day two of Comic-Con International in San Diego. WWE Superstar John Cena is the recipient of this year’s Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. The award, which was announced on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, is given each year to an athlete or sports figure who embodies the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership and philanthropy while using sports as a platform.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

John Cena to receive SI’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Meredith to sell Fortune brand for $150 million

Associated Press

Ex-NFL owner gives $5 million to African-American Museum

Associated Press

Thursday’s Sports Briefs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Paul Zimmerman, longtime NFL writer, dies at 86

Associated Press

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper strikes out looking during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Tom Verducci, MLB writer: Nats should have traded Harper at deadline

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball as he's hit by Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Alex Smith graces Sports Illustrated cover

By Matthew Paras and Owen Dunn - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) prepares to bat during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park, Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Washington. The Giants won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Bryce Harper’s New York showcase, David Murphy’s return top storylines for Nationals-Yankees series

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) kneels in front of teammates during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Santa Clara, Calif. Reid says his Christian faith is the reason why he joined former teammate Colin Kaepernick in kneeling for the anthem. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

NFL teams could be penalized 15 yards for kneeling

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times