March Madness 2025: When are the first games?

Over the course of three weeks, it’ll all come down to a men’s and women’s national champion. WASHINGTON — It’s that time of year once again. March Madness is almost here and 68 men’s and women’s college basketball teams will soon have their sights set on becoming national champions.  The 68-team field for both tournaments … Read more

‘My hands were shaking’ | Shams Charania tells story about breaking news of Luka Doncic trade

Charania shared a behind-the-scenes story of breaking the Luka Doncic trade news on The Young Man and The Three podcast. DALLAS — A little before midnight on Feb. 1, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania pressed the “post” button and sent shockwaves around the sports world.  His post on X: “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are … Read more

Cowboys ‘not a likely landing spot’ for Cooper Kupp despite Dallas ‘making a push’ to sign him, reports say

Kupp won the “triple crown” in 2021, leading the NFL in receptions, reception yards and reception touchdowns. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are “not considered the likely landing spot” to land former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp after the team reportedly “made a push” for him, according to reports. Schefter later reported “while … Read more

‘I’m still in shock’: Sports writer John Feinstein suddenly dies

Feinstein covered a variety of sports over his decades-long career and became a familiar commentator on NPR, ESPN and other radio programs. MCLEAN, Va. — John Feinstein, a best-selling author and sports columnist at the Washington Post, died Thursday, according to the publication. He was 69.  His brother, Robert Feinstein, confirmed the death to the … Read more