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Nikola Dzepina provides scoring punch as Washington defeats ColgateNikola Dzepina scored 20 of his career-high 27 points in the second half as Washington defeated Colgate 90-76 in the season opener for both teams Monday night in Seattle.,LeJuan Watts had 22 points, making 14 of 16 free throws, Lathan Somerville added 11 points and five rebounds before fouling out w...

Stars aim to continue road success as Capitals try to avoid consecutive lossesOn the heels of a strong extended home stretch, the Dallas Stars now look to continue the success they've enjoyed on the road to open the season.,Amid a four-game away point streak, the Stars try to hand the Washington Capitals back-to-back home defeats for the first time this season Tuesday night.,...

Washington scores late, rallies past NebraskaDemond Williams Jr. came off the bench in the fourth quarter and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Chris Lawson with 1:30 remaining as Washington rallied to beat Nebraska 17-10 in a Big Ten Conference game Saturday night in Lincoln, Neb.,The Huskies' Alex McLaughlin intercepted a pass and returned i...

President Trump insists D.C. muni to shut down Nov. 15 despite judge’s order

After a federal judge pushed back against President Donald Trump's plans for East Potomac Golf Links earlier this week, the administration is moving forward with a project to renovate one of Washington, D.C.'s few public golf courses.,U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a 70-page opinion on Monday ...

Wizards F Justin Champagnie undergoes foot surgery

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, the team announced Wednesday.,Champagnie sustained the injury during the first quarter of Monday's 110-103 loss to the host Charlotte Hornets.,While the Wizards did not provide a timeline for Champ...

Washington undecided at QB for visit to Nebraska

Washington and Nebraska enter a Big Ten Conference matchup in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday after a week off.,Yet the Cornhuskers (5-2 overall, 2-2 Big Ten) won't be able to use that to their full advantage because the Huskies (4-3, 1-3) haven't yet announced who they'll use at quarterback.,The Huskies...

Trump stumped? Judge halts tree removal at DC course

A federal judge extended an order that blocks President Donald Trump's administration from cutting down any more trees at a Washington, D.C., municipal golf course he seeks to renovate.,U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a 70-page opinion on Monday preventing further work at the century-old East P...

Transfer-heavy Washington starting over, with Colgate up first

When Washington plays host to Colgate in its season opener next Monday in Seattle, the Huskies will have almost an entirely new look.,Of the 11 players to start a game for Washington (16-17) last season, only guard Wesley Yates III and center Lathan Sommerville return.,Forward Hannes Steinbach was s...