Washington

The Atlanta Falcons were looking to bulk up in the trenches after a disappointing season. They stuck to that plan, even when one potential target after another was snatched up.

Is that a Caman or are you just trying to impress with me how you say Chimacum?

LeBron James had 23 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, and the Lakers beat the Wizards 124-106 for their first back-to-back victories since mid-January.

Washington has rewarded coach Mike Hopkins for getting the Huskies back to the NCAA Tournament by giving him a contract extension worth $17.5 million through the 2025 season.

Jaylen Nowell scored 24 points, David Crisp added 18 and Washington held off a late charge to beat Southern California 78-75 in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals.

Washington sophomore Jaylen Nowell has been voted the Pac-12 player of the year after helping lead the Huskies to the regular season conference title.

Alanna Smith had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help seventh-ranked Stanford beat Washington 72-61 in the semifinals, ending the Huskies' improbable postseason run.

Missy Peterson and her Washington teammates were thrilled to pull off the only upset of the opening day of the Pac-12 Tournament. Peterson matched her career-high with 23 points.

Dickerson scored 22 points, David Crisp added a key 3-pointer with seconds left in OT. The Huskies held off Oregon State 81-76 for its 15th conference win.

One-time NFL and Canadian Football League coach Marc Trestman will be the coach and general manager of the XFL's Tampa Bay franchise.