Adam Zielonka

Mhlengi Gwala, South African triathlete, attacked with chainsaw to legs

A triathlete was attacked on the side of the road in Durban, South Africa, Tuesday by three people who nearly cut his legs off with a chainsaw.

March 7, 2018

Nigel Johnson bought into bench role with No. 1 Virginia

Nigel Johnson went from Rutgers' second-leading scorer last season to a role player off the bench for Virginia, the No. 1 team in the nation.

March 6, 2018

Ed Hochuli, NFL referee, to retire; son Shawn joins ranks

Ed Hochuli will retire from his career as an NFL referee, according to Al Riveron, the NFL's senior vice president of officiating.

March 6, 2018

Allen Robinson won’t receive franchise tag from Jaguars, could become free agent

The Jacksonville Jaguars will not use its franchise tag on wide receiver Allen Robinson, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

March 6, 2018

Washington Capitals game brownout caused by wind gust from nor’easter

The delay in the Washington Capitals' outdoor game was due to a wind gust causing a nearby electrical circuit to go out for just a second, enough time to knock out the voltage powering the stadium's lighting.

March 6, 2018

Stephen Ross, Miami owner: Dolphins won’t kneel for anthem next year

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross told the New York Daily News that no one on his team will kneel during the playing of the national anthem at games next season.

March 6, 2018

Ichiro Suzuki planning reunion with Mariners: report

Longtime Major League outfielder Ichiro Suzuki soon could return to the Seattle Mariners, the team with which he made his United States debut, USA Today reported.

March 5, 2018

Dallas Cowboys will use franchise tag on DeMarcus Lawrence

The Dallas Cowboys will use their 2018 franchise tag on defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, according to ESPN.

March 5, 2018

Tubby Smith, Memphis coach, says college transfer rules teach players ‘to quit’

"We had over 800 Division I players transfer last year," Smith said. "We're teaching them how to quit. That's what we're doing. Things not going well, let's quit."

March 5, 2018

Aldon Smith wanted for questioning in domestic violence report

Reports indicate Smith was in an altercation and left the scene before police arrived. The victim said Smith bit her wrists.

March 5, 2018

Virginia voted unanimous No. 1 in AP Poll at end of regular season

For the fourth consecutive week, the University of Virginia men's basketball team was ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press poll. But for the first time, there was no doubt about it.

March 5, 2018

Wizards drop third straight at home as Pacers get key win

Bradley Beal scored 13 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter but missed a game-tying buzzer-beater for the Washington Wizards.

March 4, 2018

Cincinnati outlasts Wichita State for outright AAC title

Wichita State is playing its first season in the American Athletic Conference.

March 4, 2018

Capitals look to ride ‘good vibe’ from Stadium Series to West Coast

If Saturday's Washington Capitals win over the Toronto Maple Leafs felt a little like a reprise of U.S.-versus-Canada at the just-completed Olympics in South Korea, there are a couple of good reasons.

March 4, 2018

Michelle Wie sinks 36-foot putt to win first tournament since 2014

Wie shot a 7-under 65 in the final round, capped off with a 36-foot birdie putt from off the 18th green to secure the win.

March 4, 2018

Cole Hamels disagrees with Rangers’ six-man rotation plan

Hamels, 34, said after a Texas Rangers spring training game Saturday that "you might as well be in college" if the team rotates six starters rather than five.

March 4, 2018

Charles Barkley hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ to mixed reviews

"I'm hosting SNL for the fourth time, for no reason," Barkley joked in his monologue. Alex Rodriguez also made a surprise appearance.

March 4, 2018

Capitals top Leafs in blackout-delayed outdoors game

Five different skaters scored for the Washington Capitals and Braden Holtby made 27 saves in his first win since Feb. 9.

March 3, 2018

Capitals prepare for outdoor game with indoor practice; Holtby to start Saturday

The Washington Capitals had to move Friday's team skate from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis to Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington due to wind gusts from a nor'easter. Head coach Barry Trotz announced Braden Holtby will start in goal for the Stadium Series game against Toronto Saturday.

March 2, 2018

NHL behind-the-scenes field trip reveals mechanics of outdoor hockey

Before the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, a fourth-grade field trip learned what goes into producing an outdoor hockey game.

March 1, 2018