Adam Zielonka

Trump, Barack Obama share condolences after Kobe Bryant’s death

President Trump and former President Barack Obama were among the many sports fans who shared their reactions Sunday after NBA great Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in California.

January 26, 2020

John Wall, Wizards react to Kobe Bryant’s death

The Washington Wizards had to play the Atlanta Hawks on the road Sunday evening. For the players and coaches involved, it wasn't going to be just another game, as the basketball world continues to process the tragic death of Kobe Bryant.

January 26, 2020

Spurs, Raptors honor Kobe Bryant by starting game with 24-second violations

On Sunday, hours after Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash, the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs chose to honor Bryant's legacy with deliberate 24-second violations.

January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant dies: Reaction from around the NBA, sports world

Kobe Bryant's premature death shook the sports world.

January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant, NBA great, dies in helicopter crash at age 41

Kobe Bryant, one of the all-time great players in NBA history, died in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas, California. He was 41.

January 26, 2020

Drew Brees will take ‘a month or so’ to decide on football future

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will take "a month or so" before making a decision whether to retire from the NFL or return for his 20th season.

January 26, 2020

Antonio Brown turns himself in: Timeline of his controversies and legal trouble

Antonio Brown now faces criminal charges of felony burglary with battery, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief. Here is a timeline of the most notable events in Brown's career and personal life in 2019 and 2020.

January 24, 2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James named NBA All-Star captains

If Bradley Beal is going to make his third straight NBA All-Star Game, he'll have to wait one more week to see if he makes it as a reserve. For the second straight year, Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James were named captains.

January 23, 2020

Capitals’ division chock full of playoff contenders at All-Star break

The Washington Capitals have 11 divisional games left to play. Even though they lead the NHL standings at the All-Star Break (33-11-5, 71 points), in position to win another President's Trophy, there's no guarantee they finish first or even second in their own division.

January 23, 2020

Washington Nationals featured in Budweiser’s Super Bowl commercial

"As if I needed another reason to open up a Bud... Thanks for the love!" Aaron Barrett tweeted, sharing Budweiser's newly-released Super Bowl LIV commercial that features footage of the Washington Nationals celebrating their World Series title.

January 23, 2020

Major League Baseball to try out robot umpires at spring training

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred told Fox Business that the sport will test out automated ball-strike technology -- commonly referred to as "robot umpires" or "robo umps" -- at some spring training games this year.

January 23, 2020

Eli Manning, Giants quarterback, to announce retirement

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will announce his retirement from the NFL at a news conference Friday.

January 22, 2020

Dan Snyder meets with Maryland lawmakers, wants sports betting at future Redskins stadium

Three state lawmakers in Maryland said they'd recently met with Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, who asked them to allow legal sports gambling at a future stadium in the state, a report said.

January 22, 2020

Morgan Wootten, legendary DeMatha basketball coach, dies at 88

Morgan Wootten, who coached DeMatha Catholic High School's boy's basketball team for 46 years and made his mark on thousands of lives along the way, died Tuesday. He was 88.

January 22, 2020

NFL draft red carpet to be built in Bellagio fountains; stage accessible by boat

Ahead of the draft in Las Vegas. the NFL will build a stage for its "red carpet" in the middle of the Bellagio fountain, and prospects will be taken there via boat.

January 21, 2020

D.C. United trades for Julian Gressel, former MLS rookie of the year

D.C. United acquired midfielder Julian Gressel from Atlanta United for $750,000 in targeted allocation money, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.

January 21, 2020

Case Keenum doesn’t believe he’ll return to Redskins in 2020: Report

Before the Washington Redskins drafted Dwayne Haskins, their first big quarterback move of 2019 was to trade for Case Keenum. Now, Keenum's time in Washington is likely over.

January 21, 2020

Dusty Baker, former Nationals manager, to interview with Astros

Former Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker is in Houston to interview for the Astros' managerial job.

January 19, 2020

Raheem Mostert scores three touchdowns in first half: Who is the 49ers running back?

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert broke free for 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the first 30 minutes of the NFC championship game.

January 19, 2020

Tom Brady says he’s ‘open-minded’ about possibly leaving Patriots

In an interview with Westwood One radio, Tom Brady hinted that he would be comfortable considering playing for a team other than the New England Patriots in 2020.

January 19, 2020