Adam Zielonka

Anibal Sanchez will start Game 3 of World Series for Nationals

The Washington Nationals named Anibal Sanchez their starter for Game 3 of the World Series after Patrick Corbin used up his arm on an inning of relief work in Game 1.

October 24, 2019

Nationals six-run inning busts Game 2 of World Series wide open

The Washington Nationals hung six runs on the Astros in the seventh inning to break Game 2 wide open and go on to win easily.

October 24, 2019

Adam Thielen, Vikings receiver, out for Redskins game

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Washington Redskins with a hamstring injury.

October 23, 2019

Nationals have a lucky color, and it isn’t red

In the 2019 Major League Baseball playoffs, the Washington Nationals seem to have found a good-luck charm in their alternate uniforms.

October 23, 2019

Nationals mania: ‘Baby Shark’ played on National Cathedral Organ in D.C.

With the Washington Nationals starting to play the World Series on Tuesday, the children's song "Baby Shark" found its way to an unexpected and holy setting: the Washington National Cathedral.

October 23, 2019

Nationals announce World Series roster with one change in bullpen

The Washington Nationals finalized their 25-man roster for the World Series, sticking with a seven-man bullpen but added Joe Ross in place of Austin Voth.

October 22, 2019

Capitals owners produce film on black hockey pioneer Willie O’Ree

"Willie," a film chronicling the life of Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree, counts Capitals owners Ted Leonsis, Sheila Johnson and Earl Stafford as executive producers.

October 22, 2019

DC Defenders will host inaugural XFL game

The DC Defenders will host the Seattle Dragons on Feb. 8, 2020 at 2 p.m., the opening game of the XFL's first season.

October 22, 2019

Ted Leonsis thinks Wizards can follow formula set by Capitals, Mystics titles

Ted Leonsis and Monumental Sports and Entertainment are enjoying their most high-profile stretch since the company was founded. But can Leonsis succeed in his greatest reclamation project yet -- the Washington Wizards?

October 21, 2019

Max Scherzer to start Game 1 of World Series for Nationals

The forgeone conclusion is now official: The Washington Nationals will hand the ball to Max Scherzer for Game 1 of the World Series.

October 21, 2019

Maryland Terrapins rank No. 7 in Associated Press preseason poll

The Maryland Terrapins are ranked seventh in the country in The Associated Press preseason men's basketball poll.

October 21, 2019

Earl Thomas, Baltimore Ravens safety, says beating Seattle Seahawks was ‘best feeling in the world’

Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas' opinion of the Seattle Seahawks has not softened.

October 21, 2019

John Carlson takes NHL points lead, continues making history with streak

John Carlson extended his point streak to seven games with an assist in the Washington Capitals' 5-3 win over Chicago on Sunday night, bringing his season total to 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) in 10 games.

October 21, 2019

Nationals open as big World Series underdogs vs. Astros

The American League champion Houston Astros were installed as heavy betting favorites to beat the Washington Nationals and win the World Series, according to multiple sportsbooks.

October 20, 2019

Redskins will wear throwback uniforms vs. 49ers

The Washington Redskins are breaking out their throwback uniforms when they play the San Francisco 49ers at FedEx Field Sunday.

October 20, 2019

Bryce Harper ‘so happy’ for Nationals, says he isn’t jealous of old team’s success

Harper told The Athletic he wasn't envious of his former Washington Nationals teammates getting as far as they did so soon after he chose to leave.adam

October 18, 2019

Richard Panik, Capitals forward, placed on long-term injured reserve

The Washington Capitals placed forward Richard Panik on long-term injured reserve after he suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game.

October 18, 2019

Bradley Beal wants Wizards to follow other D.C. sports success stories

Bradley Beal has noticed the Washington Capitals, Nationals and Mystics soar to new heights. After signing a contract extension Thursday that keeps him with the Washington Wizards until at least 2022, he said he thinks he can take the Wizards down the same path.

October 17, 2019

Demaryius Thomas: Trade from Patriots to Jets was ‘insulting,’ ‘disrespectful’

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas said he understands the business of football, but he has a problem with how the Patriots handled his brief time in New England.

October 17, 2019

Aerial Powers, Mystics champion, takes WNBA trophy for a ride at Capitals game

Washington Mystics forward Aerial Powers is showing an attachment to the WNBA trophy rivaled only by the Capitals' champ himself, Alex Ovechkin, did with the Stanley Cup.

October 17, 2019