Paul Newberry

Léon Marchand won the 200-meter butterfly and 200 breaststroke Wednesday, while Katie Ledecky earned her seventh individual Olympic gold and 12th medal overall with a victory in the 1,500 freestyle.

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France’s Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history, and Katie Ledecky wins record gold

July 31, 2024 at 10:46 p.m.

Léon Marchand won the 200-meter butterfly and 200 breaststroke Wednesday, while Katie Ledecky earned her seventh individual Olympic gold and 12th medal overall with a victory in the 1,500 freestyle.

Jose Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory over the United States at Copa America on Thursday.

Soccer |
Playing a man down after an early red card, USMNT allows a late goal and falls to Panama 2-1 in Copa America

June 28, 2024 at 12:54 a.m.

Jose Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory over the United States at Copa America on Thursday.

Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris. And, of course, Katie Ledecky will be swimming a whole bunch of events.

Sports |
Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too

June 23, 2024 at 12:37 a.m.

Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris. And, of course, Katie Ledecky will be swimming a whole bunch of events.

Chevy Chase native Phoebe Bacon native chased down reigning world champion Claire Curzan for a spot in the Olympics in the 200 backstroke.

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U.S. Olympic swimming trials: Maryland native Phoebe Bacon qualifies in 200 backstroke

June 21, 2024 at 10:36 p.m.

Chevy Chase native Phoebe Bacon native chased down reigning world champion Claire Curzan for a spot in the Olympics in the 200 backstroke.

Ryan Murphy, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and King all claimed a second individual event at the Paris Games with their performances Thursday, but the most dramatic moment came just off the pool deck.

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U.S. Olympic swimming trials: On a night for doubling up, Lilly King adds engagement ring

June 21, 2024 at 12:44 a.m.

Ryan Murphy, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and King all claimed a second individual event at the Paris Games with their performances Thursday, but the most dramatic moment came just off...

Katie Ledecky claimed her third victory at the U.S. swimming trials with another dominating performance in the 1,500 freestyle.

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U.S. swimming trials: Katie Ledecky dominates; Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel settle for relay spots

June 19, 2024 at 11:34 p.m.

Katie Ledecky claimed her third victory at the U.S. swimming trials with another dominating performance in the 1,500 freestyle.

Maryland's Katie Ledecky won her second race at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, and her best two events are still to come.

Olympics |
Maryland swimmer Katie Ledecky wins 200 freestyle at US Olympic trials

June 17, 2024 at 10:33 p.m.

Maryland's Katie Ledecky won her second race at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, and her best two events are still to come.

Carson Foster knocked off Tokyo gold medalist Chase Kalisz of Bel Air in the final of the 400-meter individual medley.

Sports |
Bel Air swimmer Chase Kalisz edged in 400 IM at U.S. Olympic Trials but should get a chance to defend gold in Paris

June 17, 2024 at 10:58 p.m.

Carson Foster knocked off Tokyo gold medalist Chase Kalisz of Bel Air in the final of the 400-meter individual medley.

Some of 2019’s most memorable games decided by blown calls

December 31, 2019 at 5:29 p.m.

Some of the year's most memorable games were decided by controversial calls — or, perhaps it would be more appropriate to say, the calls that didn't get made. Let's take...

Burrow throws 7 TDs, No. 1 LSU routs No. Oklahoma, 63-28, in CFP semifinal

December 29, 2019 at 1:52 a.m.

Joe Burrow turned in the greatest performance yet in his Heisman Trophy season, throwing for seven touchdowns and 493 yards as No. 1 LSU romped to a breathtaking 63-28 victory...

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