Adam Zielonka

No. 13 Marshall upsets No. 4 Wichita State in slow-moving nailbiter

Wichita State used to be known as a small-conference powerhouse that would upset teams in the NCAA Tournament. Now, the Shockers are the upset victim. No. 13 Marshall secured its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory in an 81-75 upset of No. 4 Wichita State Friday afternoon.

March 16, 2018

Arena Football League and players union reach new agreement, avoid folding

The Arena Football League announced Friday it reached an agreement with the Arena Football League Players Union on a new, four-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding the possibility that the league would cancel the 2018 season or fold altogether.

March 16, 2018

Colin Kaepernick sits in on deposition of Bob McNair, Texans owner, in NFL collusion case

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair was deposed Friday in the collusion case set forth by quarterback Colin Kaepernick against the NFL -- and Kaepernick attended in person.

March 16, 2018

Donte Ingram buzzer-beater gives No. 11 Loyola-Chicago win over No. 6 Miami, first upset of week

The first upset of the 2018 NCAA Tournament came on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, like a cherry on top of a sundae.

March 15, 2018

Zach Brown returns to Washington Redskins on three-year deal: Reports

The Washington Redskins have re-signed leading tackler Zach Brown to a three-year contract worth a maximum of $24 million, according to reports.

March 15, 2018

John McCain and Larry Hogan need some March Madness bracket help

McCain picked a team to reach the Final Four that was already eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. Hogan picked Maryland's only participant to win the tournament despite its low seed.

March 15, 2018

Jason McCourty reunites with twin Devin after Twitter fun and trade to New England

The Cleveland Browns traded cornerback Jason McCourty and a seventh-round pick to the New England Patriots for their sixth-round pick, reuniting the Rutgers product with his twin brother, Devin. Before the trade, news of Jason's impending release prompted two separate messages from the Twitter account the brothers share.

March 15, 2018

Trae Young, No. 10 Oklahoma eliminated by Fatts Russell, No. 7 Rhode Island

No. 7 Rhode Island advanced in the Midwest Region by defeating No. 10 Oklahoma 83-78 in overtime in Thursday's first game of the tournament, despite Sooners guard Trae Young leading all scorers with 28 points.

March 15, 2018

John Skipper says he resigned from ESPN after cocaine extortion attempt

Former ESPN President John Skipper shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he resigned from his position in December after someone he bought cocaine from tried to extort him.

March 15, 2018

Jim Caviezel stands in for Kansas City Royals’ bench coach in team photo

Jim Caviezel stood in for Kansas City Royals bench coach Dale Sveum when players and coaches posed for their 2018 team photo Wednesday. Royals manager Ned Yost said the club plans to photoshop his face onto Caviezel's spot in the picture later.

March 15, 2018

Josh McCown signs new contract with New York Jets in Chick-fil-A drive-thru

The New York Jets retained free agent quarterback Josh McCown on a one-year contract worth $10 million. He spent the first few dollars of that deal at Chick-fil-A.

March 15, 2018

De’Andre Hunter, Virginia freshman, out for NCAA Tournament with broken wrist

De'Andre Hunter, a redshirt freshman guard who was named ACC Sixth Man of the Year, will miss the NCAA Tournament with a broken left wrist, Virginia coach Tony Bennett announced Tuesday.

March 13, 2018

AAU basketball coach in Iowa arrested on child pornography charge

A youth basketball coach from Iowa was arrested and charged with knowingly transporting child pornography, the Associated Press reports. Greg Stephen confessed to recording three adolescent boys naked in a hotel room in Illinois without their knowledge.

March 13, 2018

Alex Smith, soon-to-be Redskins QB, writes farewell letter to Chiefs fans

New Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith published a letter on The Players' Tribune Tuesday titled "Thank you, Kansas City," addressing Chiefs fans in a style becoming more common by the day among pro athletes who change teams.

March 13, 2018

Virginia Tech and Navy women get rematch in WNIT

Virginia Tech and Navy will face off in the first round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament Friday in a rematch of their second-round meeting in 2017.

March 13, 2018

Kirk Cousins hires film crew to chronicle his free agency

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins will sign with a new team soon, probably for the richest contract in NFL history. The behind-the-scenes of Cousins' process will be filmed by a camera crew, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

March 13, 2018

Case Keenum to Broncos, WRs Robinson and Watkins on the move in NFL free agency

The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with former Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Case Keenum. The Broncos were reportedly very interested in former Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins, but Cousins may not have felt the same in return.

March 13, 2018

Tom Brady chugs beer, eats first-ever strawberry on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

Brady appeared as a guest on "The Late Show," where Stephen Colbert offered him something he "rarely" indulges in on his diet: a beer, which he finished in one quick chug.

March 13, 2018

Maryland earns No. 5 seed in NCAA women’s tournament

Maryland, George Washington, American, Virginia and Liberty learned their fortunes Monday night on the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Selection Show.

March 12, 2018

Virginia uses ‘tip drill’ rebounds to win matchups on the glass

When it comes to rebounding, what No. 1 Virginia may lack in size, it makes up for in strategy and scrappiness. The Cavaliers' forwards frequently bat rebounds out from under the basket for a guard to collect.

March 12, 2018