The NFL season begins in less than a week. Here’s a look at intriguing storylines and how to watch

WTOP News 8/29 10:29A WTOP Staff

The NFL regular season opens on Thursday night when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys. It s the beginning of a 272-game slate — 17 contests for all 32 teams — including seven games that will be played...

Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will beat the Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch

WTOP News 8/29 8:34A WTOP Staff

The Eagles are going for a repeat. The Chiefs aren’t ready for the end of their dynasty. Will they meet again in the Super Bowl for the third time in four years? The Lions, Bills and Ravens feel they have unfinished business. The Commanders came...

Happy homecomings for QB Cooper Rush, rookie K Tyler Loop in Ravens’ 31-13 win over Cowboys

WTOP News 8/16 10:59P WTOP Staff

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and a pick-6 in his return to AT&T Stadium, and rookie Tyler Loop kicked five field goals as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-13 in a preseason game on Saturday night....

Sports betting roundup: NFL betting returns with preseason football game

WTOP News 8/11 5:11A WTOP Staff

NFL betting returned over the weekend with preseason football games. In the first full week of action, some teams opted to rest their starters, while others played a few series and in some instances even more than that. Besides the NFL, there was...

Colts QB Anthony Richardson is day-to-day after injuring finger, AP source says

WTOP News 8/8 10:01A WTOP Staff

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is considered day-to-day with a dislocated pinkie, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of...

NFL longevity demands wisdom as much as determination and talent. These seasoned guys can explain

WTOP News 8/5 12:00A WTOP Staff

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Harrison Smith, just like anyone approaching middle age, has learned to accept the realities of getting older. The joints, for one, don t quite move as effortlessly as they once did. So that s where the 14th-year free safety...

Ravens players seek swimming lessons from Baltimore native Michael Phelps

WTOP News 7/31 6:43A WTOP Staff

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have reached out to a local expert for help — not with blocking or tackling but with swimming. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey posted a video on social media asking 23-time Olympic swimming champion...

Today in Sports – American Greg Louganis becomes 1st diver to score 700 (752.67) in 11 dives

WTOP News 7/31 4:15A WTOP Staff

Aug. 1 1936 — The Berlin Olympics begin. 1945 — New York’s Mel Ott hits his 500th home run in a 9-2 victory over the Boston Braves at the Polo Grounds. Only Babe Ruth with 714 and Jimmie Foxx with 527 have more. 1963 — Arthur Ashe becomes first...

Sports betting roundup: Scottie Scheffler’s odds at British Open got better and better

WTOP News 7/21 6:31A WTOP Staff

Scottie Scheffler s odds of winning the British Open got better and better until he finally secured the claret jug at Royal Portrush. Scheffler, the world s No. 1 golfer , won his second major of the year on Sunday. He finished the event in...

Today in Sports – Week Ahead, July 18 – July 24

WTOP News 7/17 4:05A WTOP Staff

July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod. 1962 — Gary Player of South Africa becomes the first non-resident of the United States to win the PGA...

Sports betting roundup: Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals each at 1-1 headed into Game 3s

WTOP News 6/9 5:12A WTOP Staff

The Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals have each played two games, and both series are knotted at a game apiece. In the NHL, the Panthers won a double-overtime game Friday night against the Edmonton Oilers to tie that series at 1-1 heading into...

Action! Derrick Henry can parlay a 2,000-yard rushing season into a movie cameo with Adam Sandler

WTOP News 6/7 1:19A WTOP Staff

BALTIMORE (AP) — “King Henry” finally has the attention of “The Waterboy.” Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry has an offer from Adam Sandler, his favorite actor, to be cast in a movie if the five-time Pro Bowl selection rushes for...