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Examining Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs

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There is a growing trend in which fantasy football managers are leaning towards a wide-receiver-heavy draft strategy. But nothing turns heads back to the running back position like a shiny, new rookie. The rise of tandem backfields and hold-outs by Jonathan Taylor and Josh Jacobs have frustrated us to no end, but once you start discussing the possibilities surrounding Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, everyone wants in. But given their current ADP numbers, you have to decide whether the juice is worth the squeeze. Read More...

Gary Oelze, who made the Birchmere a local music staple, dies at 80

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correction An earlier version of this article incorrectly said that Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour performed at the Birchmere. The Birchmere presented N’Dour at the Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University. Gary Oelze, who helped transform the Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, Va. — once a quiet neighborhood venue for folk and bluegrass musicians — into a major stop for world-renowned acts including soul and country performers, died Jan. 23 at his home in Alexandria. Read More...

Georgetown hoping Nate Lubick becomes a punishing front-court presence

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Georgetown Coach John Thompson III hasn't offered a detailed explanation for inserting freshman Nate Lubick into the starting lineup this week. The reason, though, appears evident: Lubick brings a measure of toughness and tenacity to a team in need of exactly those elements as it aims to climb back into contention in the rugged Big East. "I want to come in and be somebody who doesn't back down from anyone, who's going to get after it on both ends of the floor, who's going to bring a sense of toughness and pride to the program," Read More...

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