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A WNBA basketball sits on the court during a WNBA game, May 19, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)

Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league’s surge in popularity

Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley (19) throws against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) **FILE**

QB coming home: Virginia native McSorley signs with Commanders

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Zach Eflin improves to 4-0 with Orioles, pitches Baltimore past Boston, 5-1

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his shot from the 17th fairway during the first round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kirk makes ace to lead St. Jude as Matsuyama trails with new caddie, no coach

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano defends during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sept. 17, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills starting linebacker, out indefinitely with torn left bicep

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun jarred by online criticism

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick arrives for a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)

Colin Kaepernick who?

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Fastest British competitor Rose Harvey crosses the line in tenth place in the women's elite race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

British runner says she completed Olympic marathon with broken leg

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon walks onto the field during a joint NFL football practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Falcons acquire four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Judon from Patriots

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes handles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Friday, July 28, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Reenergized Mystics return to WNBA action with playoff aspirations

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian flashes the "Hook 'Em Horns" sign after speaking at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Powerful SEC welcomes Oklahoma, Texas after bidding farewell to Saban

By John Zenor - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) looks to hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to miss season after right knee surgery to repair meniscus

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

FILE - New York Jets long snapper Thomas Hennessy (42) readies the snap during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)

Oh snap! Jets’ Hennessy on NFL’s most underappreciated job

By Dennis Wasnak Jr. - Associated Press

Scottie Scheffler hits onto a practice green at the St. Jude Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. The tournament is scheduled to begin Thursday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Scheffler’s PGA Tour postseason amounts to an East Lake Super Bowl

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

FILE - Dylan Raiola chats with supporters courtside before an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Indiana, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Freshmen still can make major impact in portal era

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson (2) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Henderson’s 30th home run lifts Orioles to a win over Nationals, series split

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge hits his 300th career home run, the fastest playing in MLB history to do so, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Yankees’ Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 300 homers, reaching in 955 games to Ralph Kiner’s 1,087

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, talks with his coaches in the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Nationals manager Dave Martinez announces whole major league coaching staff is signed for 2025

Associated Press

Lydia Ko, of New Zealand, poses for the cameras with her gold medal following final round of the women's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Le Golf National, in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Olympics with a short field delivers stars on the podium and compelling golf

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 25, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Why seeding for the expanded College Football Playoff isn’t as simple as counting from 1 to 12

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press