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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won’t testify before Congress about league’s TV and streaming deals

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week about the league’s broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.

 

Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league’s embrace of streaming services

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.

 

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Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker. Shrey is a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California.

 

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Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it’s more about memorization

Many kids who’ve won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation.

 

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.

 

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The Scripps National Spelling Bee will crown a champion in Thursday night’s finals. The bee began in 1925, with this year marking its 98th edition.

 

Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he’s worth it

Scott Remer is the country’s only full-time, professional coach for kids competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

 

Jon Rahm resolves his dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding

Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future.

 

Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast

Mina Kimes is taking over as television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the ESPN NFL analyst hopes to use her outsider’s perspective to capture the excitement of the 101-year-old competition.

 

2026 NFL draft first round highlights: Mendoza goes No. 1, Rams draft Ty Simpson

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Duke makes its case as top seed by knocking off top-ranked Michigan in March Madness preview

No. 3 Duke has made a statement by outhustling and outplaying top-ranked Michigan. The Blue Devils ended the Wolverines’ 11-game losing streak with a 68-63 win on Saturday night before a riveted crowd at Capital One Arena in Washington.

 

Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same day

Cameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 3 Duke handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation’s capital.

 

2026 NFL Honors: Matthew Stafford wins AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

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The Associated Press’ eight NFL awards were among those given out at the 2026 NFL Honors Thursday.

 

Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots answer questions from the media at Super Bowl Opening Night

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Super Bowl Opening Night saw Drake Maye, Sam Darnold and other Super Bowl participants meeting with thousands of reporters from across the globe in a zany spectacle that kicks off the week’s festivities on Monday night.

 

Azzi Fudd plays in front of hometown fans for last time in UConn uniform: ‘I feel very loved’

Azzi Fudd was swarmed by fans seeking selfies and autographs as she walked off the court at the Washington Mystics’ home arena.

 

Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd and top-ranked UConn roll past Georgetown 83-42

Sarah Strong scored 25 points, Azzi Fudd had 19 in her final collegiate appearance before a hometown crowd, and top-ranked UConn overwhelmed Georgetown 83-42.

 

CJ McCollum steadies Wizards in 4th quarter of 120-112 win over Magic

CJ McCollum scored 27 points and steadied the Wizards after they nearly blew a 26-point lead as Washington held on for a 120-112 victory over the Orlando Magic.

 

James Wood hits a 3-run homer and the Nationals beat the banged-up Mets 9-3 to win series

James Wood broke out of a slump with a three-run homer, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 9-3.

 

Juan Soto says the struggling Mets are still a playoff team: ‘We believe in each other’

Juan Soto believes the Mets are “100 percent” a playoff team, but a postseason run looks iffy at best for the most expensive roster in the major leagues.

 

Josh Bell’s homer, rookie Cole Henry’s clutch relief help Nationals beat Mets 5-4

Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s three-game winning streak.

 

Mets’ Brandon Nimmo removed from game at Washington after latest flare-up of chronic neck issue

New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo says he had to leave Wednesday night’s game at Washington because his stiff neck made him a “detriment.”

 

David Peterson dominates the Nationals and Mark Vientos homers again as the Mets win 8-1

David Peterson dominated the Nationals again, Mark Vientos homered for the second consecutive game and the New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 for their third straight victory.

 

Nats’ Cairo and Mets’ Mendoza become first Venezuelans to manage against each other in MLB

Miguel Cairo of the Washington Nationals and Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets are the first Venezuelans to manage against each other in the major leagues.

 

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for thumb injury but will try to play through pain

Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. But New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there’s a chance the slugging catcher can play through the pain and help the team in the final weeks of the regular season.

 

Kyle Schwarber’s 43rd homer sends Phillies to 6-2 win over Nats. Closer Duran injured in 9th

Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 to snap a three-game skid.

 

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran takes comebacker off his right ankle. Team says X-rays negative

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran was driven off the field after he took a comebacker off the outer part of his right ankle in the ninth inning of a 6-2 victory at Washington.

 

Cubs add pitching depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline by adding right-handers Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals and Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles.

 

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is ‘pretty sure’ the 2025 season will be his last in the NFL

Aaron Rodgers is “pretty sure” the 2025 season will be his last in the NFL. The 41-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh earlier this month after two injury-marred seasons with the New York Jets.

 

Democrats criticize latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes

The latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports is generating predictable partisan outrage.

 

Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law

Eight female athletes have filed an appeal of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement. They argue that women would not receive their fair share of $2.7 billion in back pay for athletes who were barred from making money off their name, image and likeness.

 

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