Adam Zielonka

Maryland will require masks at nursing homes as 60 facilities see coronavirus cases

Maryland is requiring workers in nursing homes to wear face masks after 60 facilities around the state have reported cases of the coronavirus.

April 3, 2020

Robert F. Kennedy granddaughter, great-grandson missing on Chesapeake Bay

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed reports that the two people missing after boating on the Chesapeake Bay are the daughter and grandson of the state's former lieutenant governor, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, and descendants of Robert F. Kennedy.

April 3, 2020

WNBA postpones start of training camp, regular season

The WNBA announced Friday morning that the beginning of its 2020 regular season had been postponed "in order to follow protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

April 3, 2020

Authorities warn of coronavirus scams, schemes

A so-called miracle cure in California. Predatory text messages in North Carolina. Fake stimulus checks in the mail.

April 2, 2020

Wrestlemania 36: A beginner’s guide for sports-starved fans

For sports-starved fans that are stuck inside, tired of watching reruns of classic games and voting on imaginary bracket tournaments online, it might be enticing to give Wrestlemania a try. With that in mind, here is a beginner's guide to Wrestlemania 36.

April 2, 2020

Scott Van Pelt talks ‘SportsCenter’ senior night campaign and his D.C. roots

Scott Van Pelt, the Montgomery County native and University of Maryland alumnus who's been one of ESPN's leading personalities for the better part of two decades, was in the important but unenviable position of anchoring the network's coverage of the sports world going dark.

April 2, 2020

Antonio Brown works out with MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson

Free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown worked out with league MVP Lamar Jackson and receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown on Wednesday, per their social media accounts.

April 1, 2020

University of Maryland donates respirators, masks to Walter Reed, other local hospitals

The University of Maryland said it has collected and donated thousands of N95 respirators, masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment to local hospitals, including Walter Reed Military Medical Center.

April 1, 2020

Ralph Northam encourages Virginia to vote by mail in May, June

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam did not announce any scheduling changes to upcoming elections in May and June but instead encouraged residents to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 1, 2020

Virginia narrows search to three options for alternate care sites

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday the state has narrowed down 41 options for alternate care sites down to three locations, and a decision will be announced Friday.

April 1, 2020

Nicklas Backstrom open to NHL returning in summer in order to complete season

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom said the best-case scenario for the NHL would be to finish the season, even if that means playing into the summer. "You obviously want to finish the season with a champion," he said.

April 1, 2020

Tom Brady, Peyton Manning could join Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson in charity golf match

CNBC reported that the PGA Tour and WarnerMedia are finalizing a two-on-two golf match pitting Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a special event for coronavirus relief efforts.

April 1, 2020

Ray Lewis, Katie Ledecky join call to remind Marylanders to stay home

Five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky made a video for social media reminding Maryland residents it's crucial to stay at home, and Baltimore Ravens Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis joined in Wednesday with an inspirational message.

April 1, 2020

NFL playoff expansion will start with 2020 season

After the NFL and the NFLPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement that included an expansion of the playoffs, NFL teams voted Tuesday to introduce a 14-team postseason starting with the 2020 season.

March 31, 2020

Under Armour joins coronavirus fight, produces face masks for health care workers

Baltimore-based Under Armour is the latest sports apparel company to begin producing personal protective equipment for doctors and nurses treating coronavirus patients.

March 31, 2020

Chris Cuomo, CNN anchor, tests positive for coronavirus

Chris Cuomo, the host of "Cuomo Prime Time" on CNN and brother of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, announced Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus.

March 31, 2020

ESPN moves up Michael Jordan documentary series to start in April

ESPN moved up the premiere of its 10-part Michael Jordan documentary series, "The Last Dance," to April 19 amid this spring's empty sports calendar.

March 31, 2020

Maryland, D.C. labs, university professors working to produce more masks for hospitals

Universities may be closed to students for the foreseeable future, but some professors are still in their labs and springing into action to contribute to the coronavirus response effort.

March 30, 2020

Ricky Lindo Jr., Maryland forward, enters NCAA transfer portal

The Maryland Terrapins announced that sophomore forward Ricky Lindo Jr. has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

March 30, 2020

Tom Dempsey, longtime NFL kicker, tests positive for coronavirus

Tom Dempsey, the NFL kicker who held the record for longest made field goal for 43 years, has contracted the coronavirus, longtime league executive Joe Browne said on Twitter.

March 30, 2020