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Iga Świątek, of Poland, returns to Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)

Iga Swiatek has hired Wim Fissette as her new coach

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett speaks during a ACC men's NCAA college basketball media day, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett to announce immediate retirement on Friday

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Connecticut Sun head coach Stephanie White reacts after a foul called on the Sun during the first half of Game 5 of a WNBA basketball semifinals against the Minnesota Lynx, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Sun coach Stephanie White is focused on family emergency and not coaching future

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 30-23. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Commanders look to rebound, avoid trap game against Panthers

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) defends the goal during the second period of an an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Stars sign goalie Jake Oettinger to an 8-year, $66 million extension

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Liberty hope last-second game-winner is springboard to WNBA title

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Former Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green stands next to his bronze bust at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2008. The Washington Commanders are retiring Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green’s No. 28 next season, the latest step in the organization's efforts to honor players of the past since new ownership took over last summer. The team announced Thursday, April 25, 2024, that Green will be the fifth player in franchise history to receive that honor. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Washington NFL legend Darrell Green to be honored with key to city, jersey retirement

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

RB driver Liam Lawson, of New Zealand, responds to a question during a news conference for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Liam Lawson returns to the F1 grid at the US Grand Prix with a chance to impress for 2025

By Jim Vertuno - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan argues a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Titans release 3-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus (10) kicks off the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Packers sign kicker Brandon McManus to replace struggling rookie Brayden Narveson

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

In this Oct. 14, 2012, file photo, New York Jets fan Ed Anzalone cheers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, N.J. Anzalone never wanted to hang up his helmet. Fireman Ed, one of the most recognizable superfans in the NFL, said Tuesday that the New York Jets are trying to phase him out of games at MetLife Stadium. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

‘They’re phasing us out’: Jets superfan Fireman Ed feels neglected at MetLife Stadium

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

San Jose State players warm up before facing Colorado State in an NCAA college volleyball match Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Mountain West commissioner says she’s heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning in Game 4 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Michigan State defensive back Nikai Martinez (1) tackles Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton (10) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Maryland remains confident, even valiant ahead of daunting final half of season:

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

Cleveland Guardians' David Fry celebrates after hitting a game-winning two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the 10th inning in Game 3 of the baseball AL Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. The Guardians won 7-5. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Fry’s 2-run homer in 10th sends Guardians to stunning 7-5 win over Yankees, close to 2-1 in ALCS

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Galatasaray's Ebru Topcu, center, fights for the ball with Roma's Saki Kumagai, left, and Verena Hanshaw during the women's Champions League group A soccer match between Galatasaray and Roma at Ataturk Olympic stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (Huseyin Yavuz/Dia Photo via AP)

Roma and Real Madrid cruise to victories in Women’s Champions League

By Karel Janicek - Associated Press

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a news conference after NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Feb. 6, 2012.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Mike Shanahan, Tom Coughlin and George Seifert picked as coaching candidates for Hall of Fame

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Taylor Raddysh celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals snap the Stars’ season-opening winning streak at 4 with a 3-2 victory

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

The newly appointed England men's soccer team manager Thomas Tuchel speaks during a press conference held at Wembley Stadium in London, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Thomas Tuchel’s hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Richie Palacios catches a flyout by Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Sox say OF Masataka Yoshida had successful shoulder surgery and targets opening day for return

Associated Press