Adam Zielonka

Ottawa Senators player first in NHL to contract new coronavirus

An unidentified player for the Ottawa Senators tested positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in the NHL.

March 18, 2020

Tom Brady expected to sign with Tampa Bay Buccaneers: reports

Quarterback Tom Brady is expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reports from ESPN and NFL Network indicated late Tuesday.

March 17, 2020

T.J. Oshie, Nick Jensen of Capitals each welcome new baby boys

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen and wife Jenner Jensen announced the birth of their first child Tuesday, and just an hour later, T.J. Oshie and wife Lauren Oshie revealed that their third child was born Monday.

March 17, 2020

Kevin Durant among four Brooklyn Nets players with coronavirus

NBA superstar Kevin Durant tested positive for coronavirus, Durant told The Athletic's Shams Charania. The Brooklyn Nets announced Tuesday that four of their players tested positive for COVID-19.

March 17, 2020

Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Philip Rivers shape NFL quarterback carousel on historic day

After 20 years, Tom Brady is moving on from the Patriots and will sign elsewhere in free agency. Brady's decision kicked off a historic day for NFL quarterbacks in which Teddy Bridgewater and Philip Rivers ended up with new teams and the Carolina Panthers made it clear former MVP Cam Newton would not be on the team next season.

March 17, 2020

Philip Rivers to sign with Colts for one year, $25 million

The Indianapolis Colts reached an agreement to sign quarterback Philip Rivers to a one-year contract when the NFL's new league year begins Wednesday, ESPN and NFL Network reported.

March 17, 2020

MLB teams each pledge $1 million to assist ballpark workers out of work

Every team in Major League Baseball will commit $1 million to help cover the lost wages of their respective ballpark staff after the suspension of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 17, 2020

Andrew Yang in contact with White House in support of stimulus check proposal

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he is eager to offer resources to President Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin who signaled support Tuesday for the idea of a stimulus check to Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

March 17, 2020

Preakness Stakes postponed until September due to coronavirus

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the state is looking into postponing the Preakness Stakes until September due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 17, 2020

St. James, local gyms close while other sports clubs adapt to cope with virus

The St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment Complex in Springfield, Virginia, did not open Tuesday and will remain closed through at least March 31. The decision followed orders in Maryland and the District that gyms and health clubs must close to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

March 17, 2020

Tom Brady says he’ll continue his NFL career ‘elsewhere,’ leaving Patriots

Tom Brady is leaving the New England Patriots. The quarterback who won six Super Bowls with coach Bill Belichick and New England wrote a thank-you message to New England fans and indicated he will not return to the Patriots.

March 17, 2020

Amari Cooper re-signs with Cowboys despite Redskins’ reported ‘over-the-top’ offer

Wide receiver Amari Cooper agreed to a five-year, $100 million deal to remain with the Dallas Cowboys late Monday night after the Washington Redskins offered him "significantly" more money, reports said.

March 17, 2020

NFL memo says OTAs delayed indefinitely due to COVID-19

A memo from the NFL to its teams, first obtained by ESPN, said offseason team activities (OTAs) will be suspended "indefinitely" and teams may not bring any free agent player to their facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 16, 2020

Tom Wilson sends message to Capitals fans while NHL self-quarantine continues

Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson encouraged hockey fans to stay safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

March 16, 2020

Kirk Cousins agrees to two-year extension with Vikings

Quarterback Kirk Cousins agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, his agent announced.

March 16, 2020

Yankees minor leaguers told to quarantine after one contracts COVID-19

The New York Yankees have told their minor-league players to quarantine for two weeks after one unidentified player tested positive for coronavirus.

March 15, 2020

NCAA will not release brackets for canceled basketball tournaments

This Sunday was supposed to be Selection Sunday, but we won't be getting any brackets, not even hypothetical ones. The NCAA said it would not release brackets for the shuttered men's and women's basketball tournaments.

March 15, 2020

Larry Hogan orders Maryland casinos, racetracks to close ‘indefinitely’

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the state's casinos, racetracks and simulcast betting facilities to close to the public "indefinitely" Sunday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 15, 2020

NHL asks all players to self-quarantine in team cities amid virus

All NHL players have been asked to self-quarantine in their teams' cities "for now" due to the coronavirus outbreak, reports said Friday.

March 13, 2020

NCAA plans for extra eligibility for spring sport athletes after canceled season

An NCAA committee announced Friday all Division I spring-sport athletes will be given an extra year of eligibility after the coronavirus pandemic caused the governing body to cancel its winter and spring championship events.

March 13, 2020