Adam Zielonka

Sean Miller, Arizona coach, doubles down: ‘I’ve never paid a recruit’

University of Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller held an impromptu press conference Thursday to read a statement that doubled down on his denial of allegedly paying a high school recruit $100,000 to come to the school. "I have never knowingly violated NCAA rules while serving as head coach of this great program," Miller said.

March 1, 2018

Maryland bows out of Big Ten tournament with loss to Wisconsin in first game

Maryland's stay in New York City for the Big Ten tournament didn't last long.

March 1, 2018

Texas college chastises baseball coach for comments on Colorado and its ‘liberal politicians’

Mike Jeffcoat wrote in an email obtained by the Houston Chronicle that "You can thank your liberal politicians" for Coloradan players failing drug tests.

March 1, 2018

Wizards can’t keep up with Warriors despite Otto Porter’s 29 points

Golden State swept the season series with Washington, led by Kevin Durant's 32 points.

February 28, 2018

Capitals look forward to Stadium Series game while recovering from tough February

"One of the big things is it gives you a little bit of a mental break from the rest of the season," forward Tom Wilson said.

February 28, 2018

Warriors talk African American museum, stay mostly mum on politics

The Golden State Warriors, in town this week to play the Washington Wizards, spent Tuesday visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture, bringing along some students from Kevin Durant's nearby hometown of Seat Pleasant, Maryland.

February 28, 2018

Dave Martinez orchestrates camels’ appearance at Nationals spring training

Washington Nationals' coaches Bob Henley and Tim Bogar made a bit of a scene Wednesday when they rode into a team meeting in spring training on camels.

February 28, 2018

Bears plan to cut QB Mike Glennon one year after big free-agent deal

The Chicago Bears signed coveted free-agent quarterback Mike Glennon last season to a three-year, $45 million deal. One year later, Glennon is out of the picture.

February 28, 2018

NFL switches to Pizza Hut after Papa John’s ends sponsorship

Papa John's announced Tuesday it was ending its sponsorship deal as the official pizza of the NFL a few years early, but by Wednesday morning, a new deal was already settled for Pizza Hut to take Papa John's place.

February 28, 2018

IOC lifts Olympic ban on Russia after doping scandal

The International Olympic Committee had days earlier voted not to lift the ban in time for the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, preventing the Russian athletes at the game from marching under their nation's flag.

February 28, 2018

Wizards to honor Black History Month with ‘Lift Every Voice’ tribute

When the Washington Wizards play the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the final day of Black History Month, Capital One Arena will play a video presentation set to the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

February 27, 2018

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores twice to help Capitals end troublesome month with win over Senators

Philipp Grubauer made 28 saves and the penalty kill went 6-for-7 as the Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 Wednesday night at Capital One Arena.

February 27, 2018

Yuta Watanabe eyes NBA as next chapter of ‘Chosen One’ career

Yuta Watanabe's parents will fly in from Japan to watch their son in Wednesday night's Senior Night game in Foggy Bottom.

February 27, 2018

Capitals recall forward Travis Boyd from AHL

The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday they have recalled forward Travis Boyd from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

February 27, 2018

Richmond votes to refinance loan on Redskins’ training facility to avoid default

Richmond City Council voted Monday to refinance a 2013 loan for the Washington Redskins' training camp facility a few months before it was set to default, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. The city will now refinance the loan over the next 15 years and pay $750,000 a year out of the taxpayer-financed general fund.

February 27, 2018

Vikings not bringing back Bridgewater or Keenum, reports say, putting Cousins in play

Two reports from NFL Media's Ian Rapoport less than 24 hours apart dealt with two different Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks. Taken together, it might signal that the Vikings are preparing to find a new quarterback.

February 27, 2018

Jon Stewart bewildered as he watches Knicks lose to Warriors

The cameras caught Stewart, a New York fan, with an exaggerated reaction after Golden State's JaVale McGee hit a fadeaway shot.

February 27, 2018

Roger Goodell to fine Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘millions,’ per report

Jones will be punished for threatening legal action against the NFL owners' compensation committee and for defending Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott when he appealed his suspension.

February 26, 2018

Dylan Donahue, Jets linebacker, arrested for wrong-way crash in Lincoln Tunnel

New York Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue was arrested early Monday morning after he reportedly caused a crash inside the Lincoln Tunnel near New York City, according to NJ.com.

February 26, 2018

Virginia maintains hold on AP poll No. 1 while Kentucky returns to rankings

Virginia remained the No. 1 team in men's college basketball in the new Associated Press poll, the Cavaliers' third straight week at No. 1. Xavier leapfrogged Big East rival Villanova to take No. 3 following Villanova's fourth conference loss of the year Saturday.

February 26, 2018