Adam Zielonka

Anthony McFarland, Maryland running back, picked in fourth round by Steelers

A pair of Maryland Terrapins teammates will stay together as they embark on their NFL careers.

April 25, 2020

Redskins draft tackle Saahdiq Charles in fourth round after dealing Trent Williams

Mere moments after the Washington Redskins finalized a deal to trade offensive tackle Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers, they restocked at the position, taking LSU tackle Saahdiq Charles in the fourth round.

April 25, 2020

Trent Williams: A timeline from Redskins holdout to 49ers trade

Trent Williams failed to report to the Washington Redskins on the first day of mandatory minicamp in 2019. Believe it or not, that was almost 11 months ago. Here's how we got to this point.

April 25, 2020

Bill Belichick trolls NFL draft broadcast by placing dog on screen for Patriots’ pick

Instead of a shot of Patriots coach Bill Belichick sitting in front of a few laptops and notebooks, NFL draft viewers were treated to the family dog sitting in the seat above a "Bill Belichick" chyron on screen.

April 24, 2020

Redskins’ options for Trent Williams trade partner dwindle in first round of draft

Where will disgruntled Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams play in 2020? Halfway through the first round of the 2020 NFL draft, it seems the possibilities are thinning out after the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted tackles.

April 23, 2020

Joe Burrow goes first overall to Bengals to kick off ‘virtual’ NFL draft

The Cincinnati Bengals selected LSU quarterback Joe Burrow first overall to kick off the three-day NFL draft that sports fans have longed for like an oasis in the Sahara.

April 23, 2020

Nationals to pay baseball operations employees through end of May: Report

The Washington Nationals will pay their baseball operations employees at least through May 31, becoming one of the final Major League Baseball teams to commit to doing so, ESPN reported Thursday.

April 23, 2020

Elizabeth Warren says her oldest brother, Don Reed Herring, died of the coronavirus

Former presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, announced Thursday that her oldest brother, Don Reed Herring, died of the coronavirus on Tuesday. He was 86.

April 23, 2020

Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky raise $40,000 with ‘NHL 20’ competition

Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky livestreamed two games of "NHL 20" on Wednesday night and raised more than $40,000 to split between two charities for coronavirus relief efforts.

April 23, 2020

Derrius Guice, Redskins teammates work out in Ashburn despite social distancing rules

Several Washington Redskins players worked out Wednesday at the team's headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, despite a stay-at-home order in that state. A team spokesperson said that no rules were broken.

April 22, 2020

Bradley Beal donates grocery money to local kids, teams up with ‘No Kid Hungry’ campaign

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal donated 100 Giant grocery gift cards along with 50 computers to Ron Brown High School students in Northeast Washington. He also announced a partnership with PepsiCo and its "No Kid Hungry" campaign.

April 22, 2020

Rob Gronkowski to come out of retirement, join Buccaneers via trade

Rob Gronkowski decided he wanted to return to the NFL and play with Tom Brady. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots have made it happen.

April 21, 2020

Lamar Jackson says Trump tweet wasn’t political, laughs off ‘Madden’ curse

Since being named the unanimous 2019 NFL MVP back on Feb. 1, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has worked out with Antonio Brown, earned Twitter praise from President Trump and agreed to be the cover athlete for "Madden 21."

April 21, 2020

Lamar Jackson says he will be ‘Madden 21’ cover athlete

Baltimore Ravens quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson said he has agreed to be the cover athlete for EA Sports' "Madden 21" later this year.

April 21, 2020

Oliver Luck, former XFL commissioner, sues Vince McMahon for wrongful termination

Mere weeks after the second iteration of the XFL canceled the remainder of its debut season and later filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its commissioner, Oliver Luck, sued league founder Vince McMahon for wrongful termination, The Athletic reported.

April 21, 2020

Tom Brady caught working out at closed park in Tampa, but not ‘cited’

Tampa mayor Jane Castor said a city employee encountered Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady working out in a park that was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures.

April 21, 2020

Wayne Gretzky: I ‘pull for’ Alex Ovechkin to score goals, chase record

Alex Ovechkin admired Wayne Gretzky as he was growing up playing hockey in Russia while Gretzky dominated the NHL. It's clearer than ever that that admiration is mutual.

April 20, 2020

T.J. Oshie wants NHL season to resume, but to make it happen, ‘Safety needs to be No. 1’

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie, like most pro athletes staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic, is itching to get back to competition. But in order to resume and complete the 2019-20 NHL season, Oshie said the safety of everyone involved must be atop the list of considerations.

April 20, 2020

Sabrina Ionescu to bring star power to WNBA, while Mystics content with Tina Charles trade

The Washington Mystics were happy to take a back seat on draft night. It was a day for other teams -- mainly, the New York Liberty -- to have the spotlight. The Liberty selected Oregon sensation Sabrina Ionescu with the No. 1 overall pick in Friday's WNBA draft.

April 19, 2020

Nationals celebrate banner year: Top 10 moments from their World Series run

Everyone needs some good vibes these days, so think back to the good old days of baseball by reflecting on the top 10 Washington Nationals moments from the past year.

April 19, 2020