Jake Lourim
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How Realignment Is Changing College Football, In 20 Maps
We visualized how realignment has changed the geography of college football. → Read More
Magnus Carlsen Is Giving Up The World Title. But The Carlsen Era Lives On.
The chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen announced last week that he will not defend his world championship next year. There are two ways to look at this news: One … → Read More
Shohei Ohtani pitches, hits his way into history again
The Angels star became the first player to strike out 10 batters, drive in two runs and steal a base in the same game in the modern baseball era. → Read More
Zambian soccer star Barbra Banda ineligible because of high testosterone
Zambia's captain, who scored two hat tricks at last summer's Olympics, won't be allowed to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations. → Read More
Shorthanded Spirit falls behind early and loses at Gotham FC
Playing without almost a dozen players, the Spirit finished with only two shots on goal in a 1-0 loss. → Read More
Ashley Hatch nets equalizer as shorthanded Spirit salvages draw in Portland
With Andi Sullivan (calf) and Kelley O’Hara (hamstring) sidelined by injury, Washington falls behind but rallies behind Ashley Hatch's second-half goal to earn a 1-1 draw with the Thorns. → Read More
Spirit rallies with pair of second-half goals for draw against Courage
Trinity Rodman and Ashley Hatch scored in the second half as the Spirit earned a draw in the Challenge Cup. → Read More
Late Injuries Usually Doom Final Four Teams. Can Villanova Be The Exception?
Just before Villanova sealed its third trip to the men’s Final Four in the last six NCAA Tournaments, an injury threw a wrench into its season. As the Wildcats … → Read More
Ashley Hatch scores off bench as Spirit rallies to draw home opener
The Spirit earned a 1-1 draw with Gotham FC at Segra Field after facing an early deficit and a second-half red card. → Read More
Where Did The Big Ten’s March Magic Go?
The Big Ten is underperforming in the men's NCAA Tournament. → Read More
NCAA March Madness 2022: Live Updates
Providence is Providence-ing. South Dakota State’s 8-0 run has the Jackrabbits back within 6. → Read More
The Men’s NCAA Tournament Will Feature Plenty Of Fresh Faces On The Sidelines
After 11 seasons as a player and 22 as a coach in the NBA, Mike Woodson is finally returning to March Madness, for the first time since his playing career under… → Read More
It Really Is Harder To Beat A Team The Third Time In Men’s College Basketball
The third time often is the charm for some teams. → Read More
Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe Is Making Rebounding Cool Again
The Kentucky big man is thriving as a throwback. → Read More
It’s Not A Great Year To Be A Freshman In Men’s College Basketball
This season, freshmen are playing a smaller role in men's college basketball than in recent years. → Read More
Would Gonzaga’s Playbook Work In A Major Conference? Just Ask Arizona.
Is Arizona the new Gonzaga? → Read More
College Football’s Coaching Carousel Has Been Dizzier Than Usual
College football's coaching carousel is out of control. → Read More
Broad Run got its 15 weeks but fell a touchdown short of a Class 4 state title
Quarterback Brett Griffis and Spartans fell to Varina, 28-21, in the championship game Saturday in Lynchburg. → Read More
St. John’s completes perfect season with WCAC championship victory over Good Counsel
The Cadets channeled their days training during the pandemic and went to the air to win their first WCAC title since 2017. → Read More
Good Counsel and St. John’s football are ready for a WCAC title game of inches
The teams played a close game in the last fall WCAC championship, and they could play another one Sunday. → Read More