Williams sets a career mark in Melbourne
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Five-time champion Serena Williams has now won more matches at the Australian Open than any other woman, notching career win No. 61 on Friday as she advanced to the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Daniela Hantuchova.
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Floyd’s late points push Stonewall Jackson past rival Battlefield
The senior’s 22-point performance leads Lady Raiders as they remain undefeated in the conference.
No. 5 seed Juan Martin del Potro upset in second round
The Argentine is the highest seed to lose in the Australian Open so far. Some matches were suspended due to extreme heat.
Wagner’s falls won’t keep her from Sochi
Ashley Wagner finishes fourth at the U.S. championships, but makes the 2014 Olympic team anyway.
No. 15 Good Counsel beats No. 14 Georgetown Visitation, 62-57
The Falcons trail by two heading into the fourth quarter but rally to pull off the upset in Northwest Washington.
No. 5 Potomac tops Freedom-Woodbridge, 74-64
Panthers stay undefeated with 10-point victory over Eagles
Witman blows past Blair, 65-38, in conference matchup
Vikings continue their winning streak with road win over Blazers.
U.S. Figure Skating Championships
At the event in Boston, an eye is on next month’s Olympic Games in Sochi.
No. 9 O’Connell stuns No. 1 Paul VI, 63-58, in overtime thriller
Missed free throws doom Panthers as Knights win in overtime.
Jay Gruden hired as Redskins coach
Jay Gruden, most recently the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, agreed to become the coach of the Redskins on Jan. 9, 2014.
Old Mill holds off Severna Park, 51-44
Patriots get it done by forcing turnovers in an Anne Arundel County matchup.
Seniors lead No. 8 Damascus to win over
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Kauffman, Green and Prange combine for 44 points to beat Falcons.
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North Point Ousts Conference Rival Great Mills, 53-36
North Point Takes full control of the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) with win over Great Mills.
North Point Ousts Conference Rival Great Mills, 53-36
North Point Takes full control of the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) with win over Great Mills.
Massive security for this year’s Super Bowl
Police officials say security for the Super Bowl will include about 4,000 government and private officers assigned to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on game day next month.
Peyton Manning explains ‘Omaha’ call
Peyton Manning can't stop shouting about Nebraska's largest city. The Denver Broncos quarterback used the word "Omaha" loudly and often during a playoff victory over the San Diego Chargers.
No.15 Edison rattles off 11th straight victory
Cross-town opponents square off with the Eagles topping the Warriors and improving to 11-1 on the season.
Potomac (Va.) beats Osbourn, 75-63
The Panthers beat the Eagles by a score of 75-63 behind Randall Haynes 23 points.
Atholton dominates Long Reach, 10-2
The Lightning never stood a chance against the top-ranked Raiders as they lost, 10-2
NBA champions Miami Heat visit White House
President Obama welcomed the Miami Heat to the White House on Tuesday for the second year in a row.
Judge rejects $765 million NFL concussion settlement
A federal judge denied preliminary approval of a $765 million settlement of NFL concussion claims, fearing it may not be enough to cover 20,000 retired players.
Potomac's Dion Wiley is Terps' star recruit
One of the top recruits of Maryland’s heralded 2014 class, Potomac's Dion Wiley has been promoting the Terps to teammate Randall Broddie, a budding star.
