Adam Zielonka

Jermaine Whitehead, Browns safety, waived after tweeting threats, slurs after game

The Cleveland Browns waived safety Jermaine Whitehead Monday, one day after the player sent a series of tweets that included threats and a slur used to describe white people.

November 4, 2019

Dwayne Haskins makes impression on teammates in the huddle in first start

Dwayne Haskins' eyes told his teammates he was ready for this.

November 3, 2019

Redskins lose in Dwayne Haskins’ first start as touchdown drought continues

The Washington Redskins started their first-round draft pick for the first time Sunday, but only out of necessity, with Case Keenum sidelined with a concussion. They continued to keep Haskins on a short leash, and the rookie was unable to change the Redskins' fortunes on offense in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.

November 3, 2019

Adrian Peterson has 101 yards at half

Buffalo jumped ahead early and leads the Washington Redskins at halftime of their Week 9 tilt, 17-6.

November 3, 2019

Vernon Davis, Chris Thompson among inactives for Redskins vs. Bills

Vernon Davis will miss his fifth straight game with a concussion when the Washington Redskins visit the Buffalo Bills in Week 9.

November 3, 2019

Deshazor Everett, Redskins safety, signs three-year extension

The Washington Redskins announced before Sunday's game that safety Deshazor Everett signed a three-year extension to remain with the team through 2022.

November 3, 2019

Jeremy Sprinkle, Redskins tight end, fined more than two game checks for hits

The NFL fined Washington Redskins tight end Jeremy Sprinkle $84,231 for two instances of unnecessary roughness in the team's Week 8 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

November 3, 2019

Stephen Strasburg opts out of contract with Nationals: reports

Washington Nationals ace and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this winter, ESPN and others reported Saturday night.

November 2, 2019

Redskins request joint committee to review Trent Williams’ medical care

The Washington Redskins announced they have requested a joint committee with the league and the players' association to review the medical care the team provided to tackle Trent Williams.

November 1, 2019

Mike Rizzo built roster that took Nationals to World Series win

The team that Mike Rizzo constructed last winter and tweaked throughout the season has earned the Washington Nationals their first World Series title.

November 1, 2019

Washington Capitals celebrate Nationals’ World Series win

The Washington Capitals finished up a five-game road trip in Toronto Tuesday night, but before returning home, they made sure to jump in on the Nationals World Series win.

October 31, 2019

Nationals World Series parade set for Saturday

The Washington Nationals' World Series parade will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the nation's capital, District Mayor Muriel Bowser's office announced.

October 31, 2019

Nationals win World Series in heart-stopping Game 7 over Astros

After season upon season of playoff shortcomings, the Washington Nationals won their first World Series with an epic, come-from-behind 6-2 victory in Game 7 over the Houston Astros Wednesday night that made the improbable dream a reality.

October 30, 2019

Maryland women’s basketball ranked No. 4 in preseason poll

The Maryland Terrapins women's basketball team is ranked No. 4 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25.

October 30, 2019

Metro to stay open extra hour after Nationals Game 7 watch party

Metro announced it will run trains for a full hour after the end of the Washington Nationals game to accommodate fans at the Nationals Park watch party.

October 30, 2019

Bradley Beal praises Juan Soto after World Series home run, celebration

Bradley Beal said he watched the Washington Nationals' Game 6 win over the Houston Astros that tied the World Series 3-3, and he spoke affectionately of budding superstar Juan Soto.

October 30, 2019

Nationals react to Trea Turner interference debacle as Torre defends call

Dave Martinez's protest of the umpires' decision to call Trea Turner out on baserunner interference in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series was Martinez erupting like fans had never seen before.

October 30, 2019

Nationals win World Series in heart-stopping Game 7 over Astros

The script ended in predictable fashion. When you're talking about these Washington Nationals, it's about that triumphant ending -- their backs to the wall, their prospects grim, until they aren't.

October 29, 2019

Trea Turner interference call upheld, Dave Martinez ejected

Trea Turner was called out for runner interference on this would-be hit in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series, leading to the ejection of manager Dave Martinez.

October 29, 2019

Adam Eaton, Juan Soto crush home runs to hand Nationals lead in Game 6

With the Houston Astros holding onto a 2-1 lead after three straight scoreless innings, Adam Eaton and Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals break through and move back ahead.

October 29, 2019