Adam Zielonka

Lightning edge out Capitals in Game 4 to even series

In the first reasonably close game of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Washington Capitals made one mistake too many. The Tampa Bay Lightning evened the series 2-2.

May 17, 2018

Yankees stayed at Dulles overnight after Nationals rainout, flight delay

The New York Yankees couldn't get in their two-game series against the Washington Nationals this week due to constant rain, and to make matters worse, their flight from the D.C. area to Kansas City was delayed more than 12 hours due to weather.

May 17, 2018

Elena Delle Donne, Mystics among title contenders

With Mike Thibault at the helm, Elena Delle Donne leading the charge, and a mix of veterans and rookies that promise to bolster, but not alter, the roster, the Washington Mystics have their sights set on the franchise's first WNBA title.

May 17, 2018

Metro service after Capitals’ Game 4 extended at last minute

WMATA announced Thursday afternoon that after the Washington Capitals' Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Finals, fans who wish to use public transit after 11:30 p.m. will be able to leave from one of three stations: Gallery Place-Chinatown, Metro Center or Judiciary Square.

May 17, 2018

Washington Valor fire head coach Dean Cokinos

The Arena Football League's Washington Valor announced Wednesday that head coach Dean Cokinos has been "relieved of his head coaching duties."

May 16, 2018

Metro won’t stay open late Thursday for Capitals’ Game 4

A deal with the nation of Qatar to extend Metro service by one hour Thursday night, in conjunction with the late start to the Washington Capitals' playoff game, has fallen through.

May 16, 2018

Quin Blanding, undrafted Virginia safety, wants to last with Redskins

An undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins, Quin Blanding, a Virginia Beach native, is only interested in proving himself as he competes for an NFL roster spot.

May 16, 2018

Male and female Sherpa guides break records for Everest climbs

Kami Rita and Lhakpa Sherpa, a male and a female Sherpa guide respectively, each set new records for climbing Mount Everest on Wednesday.

May 16, 2018

Capitals’ special teams failures changed tone of series

An uncharacteristically poor night for the Washington Capitals' special teams led to their 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday night.

May 16, 2018

Capitals outdoor viewing party ‘more likely’ for Game 4

D.C. Council member Jack Evans told The Washington Times that an outdoor viewing party for the Washington Capitals' upcoming playoff games would "less likely" be ready for Tuesday's Game 3 and "more likely" ready for Thursday's Game 4.

May 14, 2018

Michal Kempny, Capitals defenseman, fined max amount for Game 2 cross-check

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday that the Washington Capitals' Michal Kempny will be fined $2,419.35 for cross-checking the Tampa Bay Lightning's Cedric Paquette in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday.

May 14, 2018

DeAngelo Hall, longtime Redskins defensive back, retires

DeAngelo Hall, who spent 10 seasons of his 15-year NFL career with the Washington Redskins as a cornerback and safety, said Monday he is retiring from football.

May 14, 2018

Ted Leonsis, Wizards and Capitals owner, praises sports betting ruling

Ted Leonsis, owner and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which operates the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, released a lengthy statement in support of the Supreme Court's decision to repeal a federal ban on sports betting.

May 14, 2018