Adam Zielonka

Julian Reese commits to Maryland basketball, following top-rated sister Angel Reese

Four-star Class of 2021 power forward Julian Reese announced Sunday he committed to the University of Maryland, where he will join his sister Angel Reese, a top-rated recruit for the women's program.

May 10, 2020

EagleHawk creates disinfectant-spraying drones to kill coronavirus in stadiums

EagleHawk, a tech company in Syracuse, New York, created a drone that sprays disinfectant across large indoor spaces like sports arenas to kill the coronavirus.

May 10, 2020

Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland won’t return to ‘Monday Night Football’ for ESPN

Play-by-play man Joe Tessitore and color commentator Booger McFarland won't return to call ESPN's NFL games after two seasons on the broadcast team.

May 10, 2020

Ocean City beach and boardwalk reopen with physical distancing guidelines

As soon as they heard the news, father and daughter John and Christy Lemon knew how they would spend their Saturday. They made the short trek from the neighboring hamlet of Ocean Pines for some fresh air, some french fries from Thrasher's and a dose of hope for the future.

May 9, 2020

Brendan Leipsic waived by Washington Capitals in light of sexist social media messages

The Washington Capitals announced Friday they have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

May 8, 2020

Cardboard fans, empty stands: Leagues lurch back to life

In Denmark, soccer fans will be invited to park outside the venue and watch games on video screens or listen on the radio, cheering their team on the field inside by honking car horns. Is it a glimpse of the future of American stadium sports?

May 7, 2020

5 takeaways from the 2020 NFL schedule release

Forget the pandemic and the sports shutdown -- the 2020 NFL schedule is out, baby. Without getting too excited over a list of dates, times and opponents, let's look at five quick takeaways from the schedule release.

May 7, 2020

Virginia, Villanova basketball schedule meeting at Madison Square Garden

The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team will take on Villanova on Dec. 19 at Madison Square Garden, the programs announced Thursday, in a matchup of the 2018 and 2019 NCAA champions.

May 7, 2020

Bryce Harper says he wanted to return to Nationals, but offer with deferred money ‘hurt’

In an interview on Barstool Sports' "Starting 9" YouTube channel, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper insisted he wanted to return to the Washington Nationals after his contract was up in 2018, but the deferred money in Washington's offer was the sticking point and he was "hurt" by the offer.

May 7, 2020

Brendan Leipsic apologizes as Capitals, NHL condemn sexist social media posts

The Washington Capitals and the NHL have responded after misogynistic social media messages attributed to Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic caused a stir online Wednesday.

May 6, 2020

Capitals hockey: The top 10 playoff performers in franchise history

Thinking back on the Washington Capitals' 2018 run and considering their otherwise spotty record in the Stanley Cup Playoffs begs the question: Who are the best playoff performers in franchise history?

May 6, 2020

Maryland allows golf to resume, heading off one course’s plan for defiance

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that golf, tennis, boating, fishing and camping are once again considered safe outdoor activities, effective Thursday at 7 a.m., paving the way for shuttered courses to reopen across the state.

May 6, 2020

Justice Department opens investigation after Maryland claims company failed to provide masks

Several days after Maryland officials canceled a $12.5 million contract with Blue Flame Medical LLC claiming that personal protective equipment was never delivered to the state, the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into the company.

May 6, 2020

Patrick Ewing says Georgetown championship ring, Olympic medals were stolen

Georgetown coach and Hall of Fame NBA center Patrick Ewing told "The Dan Patrick Show" that the 1984 national championship ring he won with the Hoyas and his two Olympic medals were stolen in a break-in years ago.

May 6, 2020

Frank Gore signs one-year deal with Jets

The New York Jets are signing veteran running back Frank Gore to a one-year deal, where he will join Le'Veon Bell in the backfield, Gore's agent told reporters Tuesday.

May 5, 2020

Brett Favre received $1.1 million in welfare checks for no-show speeches: auditor

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre received $1.1 million in federal welfare funds from a nonprofit group for speeches he never gave, according a Mississippi state auditor.

May 5, 2020

Ocean City, Maryland, to reopen beach and boardwalk to locals only Saturday

The resort town of Ocean City, Maryland, will reopen its beach and boardwalk for locals Saturday in what a city council member called a "baby step" toward an eventual full reopening.

May 5, 2020

Braden Holtby taking it easy in quarantine, even with uncertain contract situation

"I'm not doing much right now," Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, 30, said on an NHL conference call Monday.

May 4, 2020

Caleb Williams, No. 1 quarterback prospect in 2021, lists Maryland in top three schools

Caleb Williams, a 5-star quarterback at Gonzaga College High School and a native of Bowie, Maryland, announced Maryland is on his list of top three schools Monday, along with Oklahoma and LSU.

May 4, 2020

Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler to play live skins match for COVID-19 relief

The PGA Tour announced that World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and former U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson will headline a charity skins match for COVID-19 relief efforts on May 17 called TaylorMade Driving Relief.

May 4, 2020