Adam Zielonka

Dak Prescott turns down Cowboys’ offer, seeks $40 million a year: report

Quarterback Dak Prescott turned down a contract offer from the Dallas Cowboys that would have paid him an average of $30 million annually as he seeks $40 million per year instead, NFL Network reported.

August 12, 2019

Antonio Brown sees helmet appeal denied, says he’ll return to football

An arbitrator denied Antonio Brown's appeal in a grievance against the NFL's mandate that he give up his no-longer-approved helmet for a safer model, and Brown soon posted on Instagram that he planned to rejoin his Oakland Raiders teammates.

August 12, 2019

Nationals release 2020 schedule

Major League Baseball released the 2020 regular season schedule Monday, revealing that the Nationals will kick off next season with a week away from home against two divisional opponents.

August 12, 2019

Mystics take down Fever for seventh win in eight games

The Mystics posted their seventh win in their last eight games and moved to 16-7, drawing within a half-game of the Connecticut Sun for first place in the WNBA.

August 8, 2019

Gas line explosion injures two at Buccaneers’ Raymond James Stadium

Two men were injured and taken to the hospital for trauma care after a gas line exploded at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reports said.

August 8, 2019

Redskins focused on wins as national pundits have low expectations

External expectations may not be high for the Redskins this upcoming season, but coach Jay Gruden understands the reality of the situation: Washington needs to prove it before people buy in.

August 8, 2019

Yankees, White Sox to play 2020 game at ‘Field of Dreams’ site in Iowa

The Yankees and White Sox will play a regular season game next year at the cornfield baseball diamond in Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed, Major League Baseball announced.

August 8, 2019

D.C. United acquire Emmanuel Boateng, Felipe Martins at trade deadline

D.C. United were buyers at Major League Soccer's trade deadline Wednesday, finalizing deals to acquire Emmanuel Boateng from LA Galaxy and Felipe Martins from the Vancouver Whitecaps.

August 7, 2019

Jay Gruden odds-on favorite to be first NFL coach fired in 2019

Bookmaker.eu says Jay Gruden has the best odds of being the first NFL coach handed a pink slip this season.

August 7, 2019

Alex Ovechkin tours Beijing, teaching hockey and meeting fans

Alex Ovechkin's tour of China is in full swing, and the videos of his interactions with fans are something to behold.

August 7, 2019

Jeshaun Jones, Maryland receiver, to miss season with torn ACL

Maryland Terrapins sophomore receiver Jeshaun Jones tore his left ACL at practice Monday and will miss the 2019 season, the team announced.

August 6, 2019

Wayne Rooney will leave D.C. United for Derby County after MLS season

Rooney, who has played for D.C. United for 13 months, will join the English club Derby County F.C. in a player-coach role after he finishes the current MLS season.

August 6, 2019

Asdrubal Cabrera joins Nationals to provide infield depth

The Washington Nationals signed 33-year-old infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to a major-league deal Monday, multiple reports said.

August 5, 2019

Esports comes to Virginia high schools with college scholarships in play

Not only is the esports industry set to hit the $1 billion mark this year, but colleges and universities increasingly are offering scholarship money to the best players.

August 5, 2019

John Wall says winning a ring ‘not everything,’ wants legacy with Wizards

Washington Wizards star John Wall said he does not want to "chase a ring" like other NBA superstars do by changing teams, emphasizing that he is loyal to the team that drafted him.

August 5, 2019

Washington Valor, Baltimore Brigade eliminated from Arena playoffs

Both the Washington Valor and Baltimore Brigade were knocked out of the Arena Football League playoffs over the weekend in the semifinals, thwarting both Monumental-owned teams from a return to the ArenaBowl.

August 5, 2019

Jessica Pegula, Nick Kyrgios crowned champions at Citi Open

Nick Kyrgios, the 24-year-old Australian known as "the bad boy of tennis," won his sixth ATP title by beating No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Citi Open, and 25-year-old Jessica Pegula defeated Camila Giorgi 6-2, 6-2 in the women's final.

August 4, 2019