If the Redskins want to get a long term deal finalized with quarterback Kirk Cousins, they now have some extra time.  The NFL has extended the franchise tag deadline from July 15 to July 17.  It was mainly a result of the calendar.  July 15th falls on a Saturday.  The 17th is a Monday. Dan […]

Washington, D.C. – Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder says he’s “thrilled” about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the disparagement clause in trademark law. The unanimous opinion the court gave Monday to a case involving the rock band “The Slants” is expected to set a positive precedent for the Redskins. The court has ruled […]

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo announced today that the team has acquired the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft from the Boston Celtics. In exchange, the team sends the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and a future first-round pick to Boston. University of Washington […]

LYNCHBURG, Va.- The Oakland Athletics on Wednesday selected Liberty Flames pitcher and Smith Island, Maryland native Caleb Evans during the 32nd round on the final day of the 2017 MLB first-year player draft. With the selection of the right-hander’s selection, Liberty said it has now had 64 players taken in the MLB draft during the 44-year […]

The Redskins announced they are promoting Doug Williams to Senior Vice President of Player Personnel. It is a move that places the former Super Bowl winning quarterback as the third highest ranking official in the organization behind owner Dan Snyder and team president Bruce Allen. The Redskins did not name a general manager to replace […]

CAMBRIDGE, Md.- More than 2,000 athletes from around the world are expected to compete in the 20th annual Ironman 70.3 Eagleman triathlon that will be held this Sunday, June 11 in Cambridge, Maryland. The event gets underway shortly before 7 a.m. with a 1.2-mile swim on the Choptank River from Great Marsh Park, which also is where the […]

Former Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin continues to be available for NFL teams.  On Thursday, Maclin met with the Ravens but left without a deal.  Earlier this week, Maclin had discussions with the Bills, again ending talks without a contract. Last week, Maclin was released by the Chiefs and a return to the Eagles does […]

Charlotte, N.C. (AP) – Darrell Wallace Jr. will become the first black driver to race at NASCAR’s top level since 2006 when he replaces an injured Aric Almirola this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Richard Petty Motorsports says Wallace will be the replacement until Almirola returns. Almirola and Wallace both drive Fords, but Wallace races in […]

Owings Mills, MD. (AP) – The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran cornerbacks Brandon Boykin and Al-Hajj Shabazz on Monday and terminated the contract of cornerback Kyle Arrington because he failed a physical. Boykin, 26, has played four NFL seasons. He appeared in 64 games with seven starts for the Philadelphia Eagles (2012-14) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2015). […]

A day after winning his 11th NASCAR Cup race at the Dover International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson underwent skin cancer surgery. Johnson informed the public via twitter that he was having “a Basal Cell Carcinoma cut out of my shoulder.” http:// Wear sunblock kids. I've spent the morning on a table having Basal Cell Carcinoma cut […]