Sports

Obama Further Stirs Up BCS Controversy

President-elect Barack Obama reignited the debate surrounding the college football postseason when he touched on the issue in a recent “60 Minutes” interview. College presidents' response to his proposal? Thanks but no thanks.

Get to Know Assistant Coach Kieran Donohue

In his ninth season with the Eagles as assistant coach, Kieran Donohue talks about his dream career with the men's basketball team.

Fate of Eagles Lies on Wings of Seniors

Tip off for the new season: High on wins, AU Eagles are looking to continue their winning streak.

Wizards Lose Opener (and So Does McCain)

There were two losers at Wednesday's basketball game: the Wizards and presidential candidate John McCain who lost a game-long Jumbotron poll.

A Night Out With the Capitals

In January, the White House will be home to either John McCain or Barack Obama. But right now, there is no doubt who occupies the Verizon Center - Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.

'America's Team' Finds a Home in the Nation's Capital

At first glance, the Web site for Dupont Circle restaurant Mezza Luna doesn’t scream "Dallas Cowboys sports bar." The site boasts of Mezza Luna’s extensive tapas menu, of its “elegant dining room,” and of its “modern bar and lounge.” But if you look a little closer in the right-hand corner of the screen, you see a familiar blue star. On Sundays, Mezza Luna is much more than just tapas and elegance – it’s the Washington, D.C. home of "America’s Team."

Upside Down and Spinning in Adams Morgan

Several dozen break-dancers converged in Adams Morgan on Sunday for the 5th annual Crafty Bastards B-boy competition. Over the course of two hours, b-boys and b-girls, as they call themselves, entertained hundreds of on-lookers with windmill kicks, jumps and handstands to the sounds of hip-hop, funk and soul music.

Sunday Night at the Shrine of Ditka

The District celebrates historic, American figures and Mike Ditka is no exception.

Tennis is Aces for District Youth

The Washington Tennis Foundation serves up academic support and tennis skills to at-risk children in Washington, D.C.