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Wednesday’s big reveal will put an and to an 18-month quest to find a replacement for the team’s controversial former name. Team president Jason Wright announced at the beginning of the month, when the new name would be unveiled, and addressed some of the rumored names in the running. Wright confirmed that the Washington Football Team would not be rebranding to one of the fan-favorite options of Wolves or RedWolves due to trademark conflicts with other existing organizations and teams....

Ever since Washington was roped in, a lot of buzz was going around his name and his jersey number rather than his potential as a cricketer. The reason behind his name was revealed just before the end of the tournament, but the reason behind his kit number (555) was not known. Extra cover: The story behind Washington Sundar’s name In an exclusive chat with Sportskeeda, Washington revealed the reason behind having 555 on his back....

An MRI exam revealed the break. Head coach Jay Gruden updated Paul’s status after the game, which was Washington’s preseason opener. MORE: Washington’s worst first-round draft picks | Manziel does Johnny Football things vs. Skins The injury occurred in the first quarter when Paul was rolled up on by Browns linebacker Craig Robertson (WARNING: Graphic images). Cleveland trainers immediately placed an air cast on Paul’s lower leg and he was carted off the field....

Four fires are burning near Badger and Williams Lakes near Cheney in Spokane County, Washington, and the fires have burned more than 200 acres combined. The fires sparked around 5:04 p.m. PDT and grew to a collective 200 acres by 9.30 p.m. on Sunday. The Old Trails Fire and Hayford Road Fire are burning west of Spokane City, while Badger Lake Fire and the Williams Lake Fire have burned around 100 acres south of Cheney....

The Miami Heat has been battered with injuries as per the NBA’s health and safety protocol in the 2020-21 season. Their 7-14 record is shocking for a team that is the reigning Eastern Conference champion. On the other hand, though Bradley Beal is leading the NBA in scoring, the Washington Wizards are 28th in Defensive Rating and have the second-worst record in the East. Both teams have struggled with Covid-19 in the current campaign, and availability from their main pieces has been a concern....

Washington winger Alex Ovechkin found the back of the net three times in the third period Thursday night in the Capitals’ season opener against Ottawa, recording his 18th career hat trick. Ovechkin scored his first 4:15 into the third period, bringing the Capitals back within one. He struck again just 83 seconds later off a beautiful set up from Evgeny Kuznetsov to tie the game. Ottawa forward Mark Stone scored about a minute later to give the Senators the lead once again....

MORE: Damian Lillard primed for scoring title run The Hawks have been on the cutting edge of this technology for the past couple of years, introducing their first projection for the 2014-15 season, and updating the projections several times since. The new projections will be on display Wednesday in a home matchup against the Bulls. 

Warhammer Underworlds: Online may be one to keep an eye on, especially as deck-building card games seem to be gaining a foothold in crossing various genres and game types, seen recently with games such as Slay the Spire. Warhammer Underworlds is no ordinary strategy or card game, though, and has established itself to be one of the most competitive miniatures games in its tabletop gaming communities for good reason....

The speculation began on the forum site Resetera, where a member named Reverse-Flash2024 started a thread on March 5 talking about a job posting from Warner Bros.-owned Avalanche Software. They invoke Kotaku News Editor Jason Schreier when lamenting the possibility that a Harry Potter reveal would decrease the likelihood of a Batman announcement, but Schreier responded saying, “If only there were a venue in which multiple games could be announced at the same time!...

The top most bracket - Platinum, consisted of a host of experienced international stars. Brendon McCullum, Rashid Khan, Thisara Perera, Colin Munro etc. are few of these T20 globetrotters, plying their trade around the world, who have been named in this category. Interestingly, AB De Villiers, who retired from international in the immediate aftermath of IPL 2018, also was named in the draft. In his video through which he conveyed his retirement, the former South Africa batsman had suggested that his retirement had nothing to do with ’earning more somewhere else’, even committing to continue playing for his domestic team the Titans....

Cricket Australia (CA) has suspended David Warner from the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, and have also imposed a fine of $11,500 on him. Warner will also miss the two warm-up games prior to the Ashes. The Australian cricketer had a brawl with English cricketer, Joe Root, in a bar at Birmingham over the weekend. CA released a statement saying: “At a hearing tonight, Warner pleaded guilty to breaching Rule 6: Unbecoming Behaviour....

Cardiff trailed early to Lewis Dunk’s goal but got themselves back in the game through a Callum Paterson header before visiting midfielder Dale Stephens was sent off before half-time. Yet the Bluebirds struggled to break down Brighton and looked set to come up short until Sol Bamba’s late winner, leaving Warnock a relieved man. “It was just one of those days again. The fans kept us going and it didn’t look as though we could break them down,” Warnock told Sky Sports....

The Warriors said two-time MVP Curry will be assessed again in 10 days’ time. Curry suffered a groin strain in the Warriors’ 134-111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on November 8. He played 26 minutes in that game but has not seen the court since. Golden State are 2-1 in the three games without Curry, with wins over the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks and an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday....

During the third quarter with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the free throw line, a fan sitting courtside heckled Green, who then responded before running to the other end of the floor. Just over a minute later, at the next stoppage, Green pointed out the fan to a referee who notified security. The fan was then ejected and escorted out. According to Green, the fan said “some threatening things to my life....

On Sunday, Kerr spoke with media after the team’s practice and was asked if Curry will be asked to do more this season in the wake of Durant’s departure and Thompson’s injury. “Just the usual,” Kerr said, (via ESPN). “I’m not looking for anything different than what he’s done for five years, but what he’s done is pretty special: two MVPs and a perennial top-five player.” Kerr went on to say Curry’s had an “incredible camp” so far and thinks he’s in position for a special season....

“Tell the Warrior fans they shouldn’t worry,” Bob Myers told the San Jose Mercury News when asked if he would be bringing Green back. MORE: Don’t sign a max contract, Draymond! | Must-see NBA Finals photos Green will be a restricted free agent this summer, which means he can field offers and sign with another team, but Golden State has the right to match that offer. “I can’t comment, per league rules, on that specific question," Myers said....

The Warriors were in ruthless form as they nudged ahead in the third period in Houston and showed no signs of letting their lead slip in a 119-106 victory, with Kevin Durant totalling 37 points. Harden, with 41 points, led the way for the hosts, but he was frustrated with the number of turnovers as the Rockets opened the door for Golden State to move ahead in the series....

Golden State is one win away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating Boston 104-94 in Game 5 on Monday night. Stephen Curry struggled offensively for the Warriors, but it didn’t matter thanks to the inspired play of Andrew Wiggins and some timely buckets from Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who played well in spurts but were ultimately inconsistent in Game 5, will now return home in a must-win spot to keep their title dreams alive....