Adam Zielonka

John Daly withdraws from British Open after being denied golf cart

John Daly withdrew from the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club after The R&A denied his request to use a golf cart at the major.

July 9, 2019

Rob Gronkowski returning to NFL? Tom Brady works out with retired tight end

Rob Gronkowski caught passes from former New England Patriots teammate Tom Brady at a private workout in Los Angeles Monday, masslive.com reported.

July 9, 2019

LeBron James to play point guard for Lakers next season: report

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to start LeBron James at point guard rather than small forward next season, Yahoo Sports reported.

July 8, 2019

Kevin Durant will switch to jersey No. 7 with Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant announced in an Instagram post that he will wear No. 7 with his new team, the Brooklyn Nets.

July 8, 2019

Donald Trump congratulates U.S. team for winning Women’s World Cup

President Donald Trump congratulated the U.S. women's national soccer team for winning the Women's World Cup in a tweet Sunday afternoon, but he did not include any mention of whether he'd invite them to visit the White House.

July 7, 2019

U.S. soccer fans chant ‘F—- Trump’ on live TV shot

After the United States won the Women's World Cup by beating Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday's final match, a group of American soccer fans in France chanted an expletive about President Trump on a live television broadcast.

July 7, 2019

Brodie Van Wagenen, Mets general manager, throws chair during meeting

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen threw a chair during a meeting with manager Mickey Callaway and other coaches Friday night, reports said.

July 7, 2019

Mystics game, NBA summer league postponed by Las Vegas earthquake

An earthquake centered in Southern California rattled Las Vegas Friday night and caused a Washington Mystics game and NBA Summer League games in progress to be postponed or called early.

July 6, 2019

Clippers to sign Kawhi Leonard, trade for Paul George from Thunder

The LA Clippers will sign Kawhi Leonard to a max free agent contract and trade for Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to reports that broke overnight Saturday.

July 6, 2019

Wizards trade Dwight Howard to Grizzlies, acquire CJ Miles: reports

The Washington Wizards have traded center Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies in a deal that netted them swingman C.J. Miles, multiple reports said Friday evening.

July 5, 2019

Jared Lorenzen, NFL’s ‘Hefty Lefty,’ dies at 38 of health complications

Jared Lorenzen, who was nicknamed "the Hefty Lefty" in his days as an NFL and semi-pro quarterback, died Wednesday at age 38.

July 3, 2019

Toronto news helicopters try to follow Kawhi Leonard as Raptors pursue re-signing him

News helicopters for Canadian cable news network CP24 broadcast live footage of two SUVs driving from an airport to downtown Toronto Wednesday afternoon, on a tip that Kawhi Leonard was traveling in one of them with Raptors brass.

July 3, 2019

Anthony Rendon undecided on playing in All-Star Game, citing ‘little ailments’

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon said he is "ecstatic" to be named to his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game, but he has not decided whether he will go to Cleveland and actually participate.

July 2, 2019

Patrick Corbin wearing jersey number of ‘best friend’ Tyler Skaggs day after his death

Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin will wear jersey No. 45 rather than his usual No. 46 Tuesday to honor Tyler Skaggs, Corbin's former teammate who died Monday at age 27.

July 2, 2019

Pro Football Hall of Fame could induct 20 members for centennial class

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is finalizing plans to induct 20 new members in its Class of 2020 to celebrate the NFL's centennial next year, rather than its normal maximum of eight inductees.

July 2, 2019

Elena Delle Donne wins conference player of the month

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne was named WNBA Eastern Conference player of the month Monday, the fifth time in her career she received the monthly honor.

July 1, 2019

Capitals sign Richard Panik, Garnet Hathaway but lose Brett Connolly

With multiple reports indicating that free agent Capitals right wing Brett Connolly would sign with the Florida Panthers, the Capitals signed free agent wingers Richard Panik and Garnet Hathaway at the open of NHL free agency Monday.

July 1, 2019

Knicks mocked for whiffing in free agency, release statement to ‘disappointed’ fans

Knowing how bad their free agency misses might look for the franchise, Knicks team president Steve Mills released a statement Sunday night that has since been roundly mocked online.

July 1, 2019

Mark Rypien, Redskins Super Bowl MVP, pleads not guilty to domestic violence

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien was arrested in Spokane, Washington Sunday on a domestic violence charge, news station KHQ reported.

July 1, 2019

Mystics soar to top of WNBA by locking in on defense

A potent offense is nothing new for the Washington Mystics. Instead, what they feel has truly elevated their performances of late is their collective defensive effort.

June 30, 2019