4 Navy seniors honored, privileged to captain Midshipmen in 2023

Jacob Busic and Jayden Umbarger joined fellow seniors Will Harbour and Lirion Murtezi on Saturday as captains of the 2023 Navy football team.

The rich history of baseball’s Negro Leagues arrives in theaters

The rise, fall and enduring legacy of the Negro Leagues, none of which would have been possible without the entrepreneurial Rube Foster, is the focus of a new documentary titled “The League” by acclaimed director Sam Pollard.

Brian Newberry, Navy’s new coach and renaissance man, aims to revive Midshipmen

Defensive coordinator Brian Newberry’s successes over four years led to the simple decision to hire from within, avoiding any turmoil as a new chapter of Navy football begins.

Washington Nationals pay tribute to soldiers with US Army Day

The Washington Nationals celebrated U.S. Army Day on Friday at Nationals Park, featuring pregame ceremonies with a multitude of Army performers.

US Open to start in LA under shadow of golf’s shocking merger

Just a few miles from Hollywood, an exclusive club makes its big premiere this week. The Los Angeles Country Club is hosting the U.S. Open, one of golf’s most prestigious events, for the first time.

Navy javelin thrower places sixth at NCAA Championships, earns All-America honors

Navy javelin thrower Braden Presser earned All-America honors Wednesday by placing sixth at the NCAA Championships.

Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Finals

Carter Verhaeghe snapped a wrister from the slot high into the back of the net 4:27 into overtime and the Panthers rallied to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 3. Vegas still leads the title series 2-1, but Florida has life.

PGA Tour agrees to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The PGA Tour announced Tuesday that it was merging operations with LIV Golf, the Saudi-funded breakaway league that roiled professional golf.

Golden Knights pull away from Panthers, grab 1-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

Defenseman Zach Whitecloud scored a go-ahead goal 6:59 into the third period, and the Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers, 5-2, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.

Soldier killed in Alaska collision remembered as ‘self-starter’ mechanic

Pfc. Arath Esau Martinez-Arguelles, 20, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., was a passenger thrown out of the vehicle upon impact, the service announced in a news release Wednesday.

Navy slotback unit lost 2 starters to transfer, added a new position coach in Tommy Laurendine

Sophomore Maquel Haywood, Navy's second-leading rusher with 473 yards in 2022, transferred to Appalachian State, and junior Vincent Terrell, who had 238 rushing yards and 221 receiving yards, was suspended from the team in February and later announced he also was transferring

What is a sweeper? A look at the pitch taking over the majors

To be truthful, it’s not really a new pitch, but a new term to describe a certain type of breaking ball that’s been around a long time.

Navy football pass defense looking for improvement under new assistant Eric Lewis

Navy football's defense was outstanding last season except in one area. The Midshipmen gave up way too many long passes, many becoming touchdowns.

98-year-old Navy veteran, who pitched for the Yankees, is oldest surviving MLB player

Two weeks after his high school graduation, Arthur Schallock was drafted by the Navy during World War II and shipped off to the Pacific Theater. “I didn’t see a baseball for three years,” he recalls.

Navy football officially announces hiring of Grant Chesnut as offensive coordinator, other staff moves

The program also announced in a release that three offensive assistants — Ivin Jasper, Ashley Ingram and Mick Yokitis — would be retained.

University of Central Florida prepares for cold weather at Military Bowl: ‘I’m hoping it snows’

The Knights are staying in Washington, D.C., where they’ll arrive days ahead of the matchup with the Blue Devils to take part in the Military Bowl.

Veterans are hitting fairways and greens to ease trauma

Congressional Country Club hosts a PGA Hope event to support veterans with physical and cognitive disorders.

FB Roberts scores 3 TDs, Air Force routs Colorado 41-10

Air Force (2-0) and Colorado (0-2) combined for six turnovers in the rainy conditions, including each team fumbling at the goal line while going in for a score.

Memphis thumps Navy 37-13 on arm of Henigan

Tai Lavatai threw for 99 yards and Maquel Haywood had eight carries for 54 yards for the Midshipmen (0-2, 0-1).