Ohio State is Final Four-bound after 77-70 win over Syracuse

Wizards replay last game: blow big lead, lose late - this time to Hawks

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Once again, the Washington Wizards opened up a big lead on an opponent, and once again, they blew the lead late — this time, coming away with a loss after holding a 16-point advantage late in the third quarter.

Nicklas Backstrom cleared to practice fully with Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Karl Alzner didn't officially know the deal with Nicklas Backstrom on Saturday morning, but he saw the Washington Capitals star center getting dressed to go on the ice for practice. So did others.

Rodriguez, Lidge could see 9th-inning duties if Storen isn't ready by Opening Day

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

A year ago at this time, Henry Rodriguez was an unpredictable force. His pitches could zip past at triple-digit speeds, but it was anyone's guess as to where they'd end up. It was a process: a long, and sometimes trying, process to get Rodriguez to harness his powerful talent.

No. 2 Johns Hopkins lacrosse takes down No. 1 Virginia in OT

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Johns Hopkins continued its year of firsts-in-a-long-while Saturday. It will find itself as the nation's new No. 1 team as a result.

Tiger Woods has 1-shot lead heading into final round at Bay Hill

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Even with a bizarre sequence of events that cost Tiger Woods a comfortable lead Saturday, he walked off the 18th green at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as close as he has ever been to ending 30 months without a PGA Tour victory.

Louisville rallies past Florida to reach Final Four

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

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Once upon a time, Billy Donovan took Rick Pitino on an improbable ride to the Final Four.

Nationals not concerned with spring training slide

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

As the Washington Nationals packed up their belongings inside the visitors' clubhouse at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday afternoon, they had 175 miles ahead of them. A three-hour stretch of highway between them and the end of a grueling three-day spring road swing that finished off a 0-10-1 stretch in their last 11 games.

Host families give young London Knights a home away from home

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Murray and Stephanie Saunders weren't even planning on having children when whey bought a six-bedroom Victorian home in the early 2000s.

Report: Sandusky called 'likely pedophile' in '98

By Associated Press

A psychologist who looked into a 1998 allegation against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky told police at the time that his behavior fit the profile of a likely pedophile, NBC News reported Saturday.

Nats GM Mike Rizzo hopeful Michael Morse will be ready for Opening Day

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Michael Morse was bouncing around a sparse clubhouse at Space Coast Stadium on Friday morning.

Roger Federer wins opener; Serena Williams advances to 4th round at Key Biscayne

By Steven Wine - Associated Press

On the verge of victory, Roger Federer stopped playing when he thought a pivotal point had ended.