After All the Testimony and All the Doubt, the Show Must Go On

¿ From afar, Coach Gary Williams has had his share of big wins (six) over No. 1 teams in his career at Maryland, but yesterday's 82-80 stunner over previously undefeated (18-1) and top-ranked North Carolina in Chapel Hill might have been his best. No one gave the underdog Terrapins (12-7) an outside chance in this one, but that seems to be when Williams's teams play their best. Also impressed with the Wizards' recent sweep of the Boston Celtics and Maryland women whipping Duke before a huge crowd at Comcast Center.

Charlie in Charge

Charlie Brotman, who has been promoting, publicizing and working the P.A. for sports in Washington for 57 years, gets feted Tuesday night in celebration of his 80th birthday. Since I can't be at Brasserie Les Halles, I asked Brotman some questions about his career.

Favorite athlete? "Sugar Ray Leonard and Harmon Killebrew."

Favorite team? "Washington Senators."

Favorite moment? "Many, with Sugar Ray."

Pro soccer teams publicized no longer in business: "Darts, Whips, Dips, Team America."

Favorite tennis players in four decades of promoting pro tennis?"Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert."

Favorite presidents he'd introduced at ballgames and 11 inaugurations? "Kennedy, Reagan, Nixon."

Biggest PR disasters: "Promoting a tennis match and flag football game between former Redskins and Cowboys. Washington Federals [USFL] didn't do that well, either."

Remaining goal? "Do something at Opening Day of Nationals Park, completing a run that included Griffith Stadium and RFK Stadium."

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