Adam Zielonka

Natasha Cloud guarantees Mystics will win WNBA Finals

Natasha Cloud is sure her Washington Mystics will get the job done on Thursday in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.

October 9, 2019

Flyers open ‘rage room’ for fans to smash things at hockey games

The Philadelphia Flyers opened a "Disassembly Room" at the Wells Fargo Center for fans to leave their seats and take out their anger on household items like TVs, dishware and guitars.

October 9, 2019

Mystics lose Game 4 of Finals, head home for decisive game vs. Sun

The Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 90-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, tying the series 2-2 to push it to one winner-take-all contest.

October 8, 2019

Mystics will have full lineup at their disposal for pivotal Game 4

Two days after Elena Delle Donne and Ariel Atkins were listed as questionable before ultimately playing, Washington Mystics coach Mike Thibault said everyone in his usual rotation is expected to play Game 4 of the WNBA Finals Tuesday.

October 8, 2019

Nationals Park to host watch party for Game 5 of NLDS

Nationals Park will open its doors to fans on Wednesday for a watch party for Game 5 of the National League Division Series.

October 7, 2019

Max Scherzer, Anthony Rendon star as Nationals force Game 5 with Dodgers

The Washington Nationals' star players -- along with their veteran face, the one who's been in town as long as the team itself -- ensured they'd live to see another day in the National League Division Series.

October 7, 2019

Alex Ovechkin tosses first pitch at Nationals Game 4 of NLDS

The baseball and hockey worlds collided at Game 4 of the National League Division Series when the Washington Nationals brought in Alex Ovechkin to throw out the first pitch.

October 7, 2019

Jay Gruden joins growing list of Dan Snyder’s failed Redskins coaches

Add Jay Gruden to this list of Dan Snyder's coaches who, to varying degrees, had unpleasant or downright embarrassing stints trying to right the Washington Redskins.

October 7, 2019

Quinton Dunbar, Redskins players react to Jay Gruden firing

Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar posted a photo of himself and Jay Gruden to his Instagram and said he "owed" Gruden for helping him stick in the NFL.

October 7, 2019

Howie Kendrick on baserunning mishap: ‘I should have trusted my instincts’

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick shouldered some of the blame for Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS.

October 7, 2019

Corbin falls apart in relief as Dodgers beat Nationals in Game 3

As Patrick Corbin faltered as a transformed reliever for the Washington Nationals, the Los Angeles Dodgers posted a seven-run sixth inning and jogged away with Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

October 6, 2019

Elena Delle Donne will play Game 3 for Mystics after back injury

Elena Delle Donne will start for the Washington Mystics in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals after missing most of Game 2 with a small disc herniation in her back.

October 6, 2019

Steven Sims Jr. bursts free on end-around for Redskins touchdown

The Washington Redskins struck first in their game against the undefeated, defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots thanks to an unlikely contributor, Steven Sims Jr.

October 6, 2019

Patriots’ takeover latest sign of Redskins lacking home-field advantage

As has become the norm at FedEx Field, the stands were packed Sunday with the opposing team's fans.

October 6, 2019

Metro to stay open 20 minutes after end of Nationals, Mystics playoff games

Metro announced that for the remainder of the Major League Baseball and WNBA playoffs, trains will continue to operate until 20 minutes after the end of Washington Nationals and Mystics home games.

October 3, 2019

Mickey Callaway fired by Mets

The New York Mets fired manager Mickey Callaway Thursday after two seasons with the team.

October 3, 2019

Ian Mahinmi, Wizards center, to miss start of season with Achilles strain

Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi will be held out for six weeks due to a strained right Achilles tendon, adding to the long list of Wizards who are injured before the season even begins.

October 3, 2019

Capital One Arena to have first in-arena sportsbook in U.S.

Monumental Sports and Entertainment has partnered with British betting and gaming company William Hill to open a sportsbook inside Capital One Arena -- the first on-site sportsbook at a professional sports venue in the U.S.

October 3, 2019

Elena Delle Donne has herniated disc, not ruled out for Game 3 of WNBA Finals

An MRI Wednesday revealed league MVP Elena Delle Donne has a small disc herniation in her back, the Washington Mystics announced.

October 2, 2019

Anthony Gonzalez, Ohio Republican, to propose federal law for paying college athletes

U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, Ohio Republican, plans to propose federal legislation that would allow college athletes to earn money off their names, images and likenesses, ESPN reported.

October 2, 2019