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As Marine gears up for Olympic match, the Corps is disbanding its standing wrestling team

Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz Jr. will be the last man standing for the current All-Marine Wrestling team.

10 months ago

Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot

Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.

12 months ago

Military Sports

Bobby Brown, 96, a life of Yankees, military, medicine, dies

Five-time champion with the New York Yankees. Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Prominent cardiologist. American League president.

This undated photo provided by United States Coast Guard shows Emlen Tunnell, the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell

Before he became the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Emlen Tunnell served in the Coast Guard during and after World War II, where he was credited with saving the lives of two shipmates in separate incidents.

16 months ago

Chiefs quarterback Mahomes builds tiny homes for veterans

Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes helps build tiny home for veterans.

2 years ago

49ers star to bring family of fallen service member to Super Bowl 54

“As I hit the field to play in the Super Bowl, I find comfort in the fact that 49ers fans Josie and Nicolas LaMar will be cheering our team on.”

2 years ago

Military Bowl’s gift to wounded troops and families: an Eastern Shore getaway

Bowl game played in Annapolis funds a retreat for veterans as well as other charitable causes.

2 years ago

Army-Navy game

West Point and Annapolis officials probe possible ‘white power’ hand signs at Army-Navy game

The Army and Navy academies are looking into hand signs flashed by students that can be associated with “white power” and were televised during the Army-Navy football game on Saturday, school officials said.

2 years ago

Navy crushes Army to snap three-game skid against rival

Army was no match for a Midshipmen team that entered the game ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25.

2 years ago

Countdown to Army-Navy 2019: Black Knights want 4th straight over red-hot Mids

The service academies will meet for the 120th time on Saturday.

2 years ago

West Point removes motto from Army football spirit flag

The United States Military Academy at West Point removed a motto from a spirit flag used by the school’s football team because of its connection to hate groups.

2 years ago

The Navy named a destroyer after Army’s football coach?

Fake news!

2 years ago

Navy's Reynolds sets two NCAA records

Military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has opened the door for athletes at the nation’s military academies to play professional sports after they graduate, and delay their active-duty service.

3 years ago

Decorated Invader: Two West Point graduates’ quest to champion the horse racing business

“I wanted it to scare every other horse that it raced against, and I thought it was the perfect name."

3 years ago

Coast Guard Capt. Daryl Schaffer, center, celebrates with Team Navy after being awarded the Heart of the Team award on June 30 during the closing ceremony of the 2019 DoD Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla.

The 2019 Warrior Games drew record number of athletes and crowds

The 10-day long event came to a close June 30 and featured the most athletes, sports and biggest public turnout.

3 years ago

Army’s Jeff Monken selected George Munger coach of the year

Army coach Jeff Monken simply shrugged at the good news.

3 years ago

No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl

Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. ran for 170 yards and an Armed Forces Bowl-record five touchdowns and the No. 22 Black Knights overwhelmed Houston 70-14 on Saturday to reach 11 wins for the first time in program history.

3 years ago

Army stifles Navy’s offense to win 3rd straight in historic rivalry

The Black Knights beat Navy to retain the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

3 years ago

The Army-Navy rivalry — why it’s one-of-a-kind

In an age of specialized athletes gunning for professional contracts, the Army-Navy game standout out among college rivalries.

3 years ago

Countdown to Army-Navy 2018: Black Knights look for 3rd straight over slumping Mids

The Mids will be out for revenge Dec. 8 after two straight losses to their rivals from West Point.

3 years ago

President Trump to attend Army-Navy game

The visit will make Trump the 10th sitting president to attend the historic rivalry between the two service academies, a tradition started by Theodore Roosevelt in 1901.

3 years ago

Navy uniform puts Bill the Goat center stage, honors history for battle with rival Army

Unlike Army’s modern-looking ensemble, Under Armor went for a clean, classic look — and they nailed it.

3 years ago

Army Football unveils uniform for clash against Navy, and it’s outstanding

The sleek uniform pays homage to World War I soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division.

3 years ago

No. 23 Army ranked for 1st time since 1996

Army is ranked for the first time since 1996, moving into The Associated Press college football poll at No. 23 on Sunday as it begins preparations to face rival Navy on Dec. 8.

4 years ago

Woolfolk scores 3 times, Army holds off Colgate 28-14

Army coach Jeff Monken breathed a sigh of relief after the Black Knights finished their second straight unbeaten season at home. Now, he has three weeks to prepare for archrival Navy.

4 years ago

Woolfolk scores twice, Army beats Lafayette, 31-13

Still perfect at home, not so perfect on the field. Army coach Jeff Monken will take it — grudgingly.

4 years ago

Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot improving after injury at West Point

An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank Saturday before the annual rivalry football game between the service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.

4 years ago

Prognosis unclear for Air Force falcon mascot hurt in West Point prank

An Air Force Academy falcon mascot that was injured during a prank before the annual rivalry football game against Army is recovering back in Colorado, but her long-term prognosis is unclear.

4 years ago