Adam Zielonka

Nationals resume training, hoping health protocols help players focus on baseball

The Washington Nationals were able to return to the park Tuesday, and general manager Mike Rizzo said all of their July 3 COVID-19 tests came back negative. Players like Trea Turner and Sean Doolittle have begun changing well-worn habits in light of the coronavirus.

July 7, 2020

Kelly Loeffler, Georgia Senator and Atlanta Dream co-owner, opposes WNBA’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ plan

The Women's National Basketball Players Association called for Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Georgia Republican and co-owner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, to be removed from the league after she wrote a letter to the commissioner opposing plans to recognize the Black Lives Matter movement.

July 7, 2020

Nationals’ revised 2020 schedule is revealed

Major League Baseball revealed its schedule for the 60-game 2020 season Monday evening, leading off with the Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees on July 23 in primetime on ESPN.

July 6, 2020

Nationals cancel Monday workout while waiting for late COVID-19 test results

The Washington Nationals canceled Monday's workouts because they had yet to receive results from COVID-19 tests administered to the players Friday, the team announced.

July 6, 2020

Sean Doolittle wants fans to wear masks so MLB season can happen

During an extensive conversation with reporters Sunday, Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle said the baseball season won't go very far if people don't help quell the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks in public.

July 5, 2020

Nationals have two players test positive for COVID-19

Manager Dave Martinez announced Sunday that two Washington Nationals players tested positive for COVID-19. Closer Sean Doolittle told reporters he's concerned with the speed of the coronavirus test process, and he hasn't ruled out opting out of the season.

July 5, 2020

Caleb Williams, top quarterback in Class of 2021, chooses Oklahoma over Maryland

Caleb Williams of Gonzaga College High School in the District, the top-rated quarterback in the Class of 2021, will play college football at Oklahoma, he announced Saturday. He chose the Sooners over Maryland and LSU.

July 5, 2020

Frances Tiafoe, Maryland-born tennis pro, tests positive for COVID-19

Frances Tiafoe, the 22-year-old tennis pro ranked No. 81 on the ATP Tour, announced Saturday morning he tested positive for COVID-19. Tiafoe, who was born in Hyattsville, Maryland, and trained in College Park, was preparing to play in an exhibition tennis event in Atlanta.

July 4, 2020

Cade Cavalli, 2020 first-round pick, to join Nationals’ pool as third player opts out

Manager Dave Martinez revealed Friday that catcher Welington Castillo declined the invitation to join the Washington Nationals' 60-man player pool and opted out of the season. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said that the team invited their first-round pick in the 2020 draft, pitcher Cade Cavalli, to join their player pool.

July 3, 2020

FedEx requests Redskins to change name

FedEX said Thursday it has asked the Washington Redskins to change their name.

July 2, 2020

Nationals open ‘summer camp’ Friday with important questions looming

The Washington Nationals open their camp Friday at Nationals Park, a far different setting than their spring training digs in West Palm Beach, Florida -- no fans, no daily games against other teams, but still plenty hot and humid. Here are the most important questions that linger as the Nationals get this thing off the ground.

July 2, 2020

David Fajgenbaum, drawing from his own health scare, guides search for COVID-19 treatment

Georgetown grad David Fajgenbaum knows firsthand how using a repurposed drug can be a vital way to save lives. The doctor and rare disease researcher saved his own life that way.

July 1, 2020

Tony Dungy says he stopped using Redskins name as broadcaster

Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy said he stopped using the Washington Redskins' name when speaking about the team in his role as an NBC broadcaster, adding it wouldn't be "hard" for the team to change its name.

July 1, 2020

Edmonton, Toronto to serve as hub cities for NHL restart

The NHL plans to name Edmonton and Toronto its two hub cities for hockey's return to play later this summer.

July 1, 2020

Minor league baseball, including Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, canceled for 2020

Baseball may be coming back, but Major League Baseball will be the only game in town. Minor League Baseball will not have a 2020 season.

June 30, 2020

D.C. launches bid to be selected as 2026 World Cup host city

Washington, D.C., wants to become a host city for the 2026 World Cup, with matches held at nearby FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.

June 30, 2020

Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross of Nationals opt out of 2020 season

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross will opt out of the 2020 Major League Baseball season.

June 29, 2020

Netflix to release Ava DuVernay series about Colin Kaepernick’s adolescent life

Netflix picked up a six-episode scripted series about former NFL player-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick, focusing on his teenage years.

June 29, 2020

Mystics unveil 2019 WNBA championship rings

The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop the Washington Mystics from being the latest local team to celebrate their recent league championship with a ring ceremony.

June 29, 2020

Nationals announce 60-man player pool for 2020 MLB season

The Washington Nationals finalized their 60-player pool for the coronavirus-abridged 2020 season Sunday, which included 2019 first-round draft pick Jackson Rutledge among 22 non-roster invites.

June 28, 2020