University of Maryland Claims Responsibility for Football Player McNair’s Death
University of Maryland President Wallace Loh admitted the football team’s training staff was responsible for Jordan McNair’s death after misdiagnosing and improper treatment.
University of Maryland Claims Responsibility for Football Player McNair’s Death
University of Maryland President Wallace Loh admitted the football team’s training staff was responsible for Jordan McNair’s death after misdiagnosing and improper treatment.
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At its 50th edition, Citi Open keeps changing to serve the unchanged philosophy
Citi Open remains an innovative and inclusive tournament for 50 years to attract top tennis players and inspire the local underserved community.
At its 50th edition, Citi Open keeps changing to serve the unchanged philosophy
Citi Open remains an innovative and inclusive tournament for 50 years to attract top tennis players and inspire the local underserved community.
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Jennifer Brady: improving her grass game is goal
Three years after turning professional, tennis player Jennifer Brady still takes every match as a way to improve herself, regardless of the results.
Jennifer Brady: improving her grass game is goal
Three years after turning professional, tennis player Jennifer Brady still takes every match as a way to improve herself, regardless of the results.
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How ready is Venus Williams heading into the hard-court season?
Venus Williams will have to work on getting back her powerful serves before the hard-court season for sake of the U.S. Open.
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Helsinki Commission calls for U.S. to pass international anti-doping law
The U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Wednesday reviewed a proposal in Congress to protect American athletes from being affected by other athletes’ use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Doubles tennis great Bob Bryan returns to court in Washington
Former doubles world No. 1 Bob Bryan returned to professional tennis Thursday with the Washington Kastles after a hip injury in May.
read moreState Spending on Higher Education Has Dropped. Hispanic and Black Families are Bearing the Costs
In-state tuition amounts to more than 20 percent of black and Hispanic median household incomes in almost half of the country.
Bipartisan “running mates” talk economic agendas for the middle class
WASHINGTON – Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican and Colorado’s Democratic governor, John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., said Wednesday the labor and education systems are broken and can’t be fixed until politicians stop vicious partisanship to help the middle class. Speaking...
The National Law Enforcement Museum hopes to reconcile history of brutality
Across the country, police are trying to gain back public trust. Many officers are hoping the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum will advance their goal.
Young literacy advocate raises awareness in Washington
Through fundraisers and story hours, Havana Chapman-Edwards hopes to make a change in youth literacy rates in the country.
Iconic son of fallen Marine, others awarded $7.7 million in scholarships
WASHINGTON – The son of a fallen Marine, whose grief-stricken face became an iconic image of the war in Iraq in 2007, was presented with a scholarship Wednesday, along with more than 2,330 other young people whose parents served in the Marine Corps or Navy. In...
Two San Diego spellers debut at the National Bee, get to third round
Two 13-year-olds represented San Diego at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, and both Kevin Luo and Karen Sun made it through the third round on Wednesday morning, but didn’t get to the finals.
Chicago area student seeks S-U-C-C-E-S-S in National Spelling Bee
Sixth grader Atman Balakrishnan made it to the third round of the National Spelling Bee. Spelling talent runs in the family — his father is the 1985 national spelling bee champion.
North Dakota Speller Make It Through 3rd Round Of National Spelling Bee, But Journey Ends
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — It was smooth sailing through round three of the spelling bee for Ben Franklin 8th grader Tobi Shorunke of Fargo. Shorunke easily spelled the word “deliverable” in round 3 and moved on successfully to the 4th round. He is the only speller from...
Illinois boasts the fifth highest number of students competing in the national spelling bee
Illinois ranks fifth in the number of spellers competing this year with 26 spellers representing their state. But only 22 spellers will continue to round 3.
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