Adam Zielonka

Nationals’ spring training facility closes to become virus testing site

The Washington Nationals have closed their spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the players and staff remaining in town as Palm Beach County converts it into a coronavirus testing site, general manager Mike Rizzo said.

March 30, 2020

FedEx Field drive-thru coronavirus testing site opens Monday

The drive-thru coronavirus screening and testing site at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, opened Monday, but residents first must obtain a referral from their doctors, Gov. Larry Hogan announced.

March 30, 2020

Maryland institutes stay-at-home order amid coronavirus pandemic

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced he has signed an executive order to institute a stay-at-home order for the state, making Maryland at least the 28th state in the U.S. to do so as the coronavirus pandemic spreads.

March 30, 2020

Mac McClung, Georgetown guard, to enter 2020 NBA draft

Georgetown sophomore guard Mac McClung announced Sunday he will enter the 2020 NBA draft.

March 29, 2020

Terrance Burke, Northwestern High basketball coach, dies from virus complications

Terrance Burke, a basketball coach and guidance counselor at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, died due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 54.

March 29, 2020

Maryland nursing home has coronavirus outbreak with 66 cases

A nursing home in Mt. Airy, Md., had 66 residents test positive for coronavirus and 11 have been hospitalized in what officials called the state's first major outbreak.

March 28, 2020

Baltimore Ravens fail to sign Michael Brockers amid moratorium on physicals during virus

The Baltimore Ravens thought they were bolstering their defensive line by signing Michael Brockers of the Los Angeles Rams. Instead, Brockers won't make it to the East Coast and the defensive tackle inked a new deal with the Rams after Baltimore couldn't check out an issue with Brockers' ankle.

March 27, 2020

Svetlana Khorkina says Olympics postponement is ‘God’s punishment’ for Russia’s doping ban

In an interview with the Russian outlet Sport Express, Svetlana Khorkina called the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics "God's punishment" for the International Olympic Committee after her native Russia was hit with a four-year ban from global sports for widespread doping.

March 27, 2020

Maryland virus cases double since Tuesday; Larry Hogan stresses ‘stay in place’

Maryland's number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached 774 on Friday, the state reported, marking an increase of 425 cases in the past three days as more people are tested.

March 27, 2020

Antonio Brown not a fit for Tom Brady-led Buccaneers, says Bruce Arians

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown won't be joining his team following the signing of Tom Brady.

March 27, 2020

Local high school athletes cope with uncertain futures amid hiatus

For seniors and underclassmen at public and private schools alike, there are still more questions than answers about what's around the corner amid the pandemic -- mainly, if and when they'll get to play again.

March 26, 2020

Alex Ovechkin: Staying safe more important right now than chasing milestones

"Of course, you want to score 50. But right now, like everyone is saying, the most important thing is stay safe and to get this thing done," Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said.

March 26, 2020

Drew Brees to donate $5 million to Louisiana for coronavirus fight

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany are donating a whopping $5 million to Louisiana to help the state during the coronavirus pandemic.

March 26, 2020

WNBA says draft will be held on schedule, but with virtual format

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the WNBA draft will be "virtual only." Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce each pick live on ESPN2, and the network will conduct its studio coverage with top prospects joining remotely.

March 26, 2020

Rob Manfred hopes baseball can ‘gear back up’ in May

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said "nothing's off the table" as the sport figures out when it can begin its 2020 season, delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he has an aspirational target in mind.

March 26, 2020

Maryland COVID-19 cases shoot up to 580 after record one-day spike

There are 580 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maryland as of Thursday morning after a one-day increase of 157 -- the largest such spike the state has seen so far.

March 26, 2020

NHL draft postponed due to pandemic, first such delay by a major league

The NHL announced Wednesday it has postponed its 2020 scouting combine, awards night and draft indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 25, 2020

Khari Lee, DC Defenders tight end, signs with Falcons

Tight end Khari Lee became the first DC Defenders player to sign with an NFL club this offseason when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday.

March 25, 2020

Larry Hogan says FEMA has not sent Maryland enough ventilators, test kits

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that his state has not received enough ventilators or coronavirus test kits from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

March 25, 2020

Obi Toppin, college player of the year, declares for NBA draft

Dayton sophomore forward Obi Toppin, who was recently named the Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year, declared for the 2020 NBA draft.

March 25, 2020