by Benji Cohen | Apr 28, 2016 | Sports
Findings by the Cleveland Clinic about brain trauma have influenced the Nevada Athletic Commission to require functional brain testing for all fighters every time they square off or on a yearly basis. Sen. John McCain joined Dr. Charles Bernick, associate director of...
by Benji Cohen | Apr 20, 2016 | Sports
On this edition of the Medill Sports Report, we talk about the two most compelling series so far in the NBA Playoffs.
by Benji Cohen | Apr 20, 2016 | Sports, Topics
On this edition of the Medill Sports Report, we talk about the two most intriguing first-round matchups of the NHL playoffs.
by Benjamin Cohen and Nicholas Zazulia | Apr 18, 2016 | Sports
WASHINGTON — Fans were optimistic ahead of the Washington Capitals Thursday night playoff opener against the Philadelphia Flyers, and the team vindicated them with a 2-0 shutout on the back of a stellar penalty kill and 19 saves by goalie Braden Holtby. The Capitals...
by Nick Zazulia | Apr 15, 2016 | Sports
WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals fans sacrificed their stubble Tuesday with the hope that they’ll be fully bearded again when the Stanley Cup is earned. Only five teams in NHL history have won more games than the 56 tallied by the Washington Capitals this...
by Benji Cohen | Apr 11, 2016 | Sports, Topics
WASHINGTON — The Bullpen at Half Street Fairgrounds will have its seventh and last opening day on Thursday when the Nationals play the Florida Marlins. The venue is a pre-, during- and post-game outdoor area with bars, food trucks, games, live bands and picnic...
