Adam Zielonka

Mystics blow away Sun to claim first place in WNBA

The Mystics dominated the Connecticut Sun 102-59 Saturday afternoon -- the largest margin of victory in franchise history -- and moved into first place in the league.

June 29, 2019

Nationals eclipse .500 at halfway mark of season

It took 81 games -- exactly half the season -- but the Washington Nationals have hoisted themselves above the .500 mark with their latest win at Detroit.

June 29, 2019

Andre Burakovsky traded by Washington Capitals to Colorado Avalanche

The Washington Capitals traded forward Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche Friday in exchange for second- and third-round picks in the 2020 draft.

June 28, 2019

Celtics hire Kara Lawson, Wizards TV commentator, as assistant coach

Kara Lawson, a former Washington Mystics point guard and television analyst for the Wizards, has joined the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach, ESPN reported.

June 27, 2019

Capitals have little work to do when NHL free agency opens

With the majority of their core still intact about 13 months removed from winning a Stanley Cup, the Washington Capitals' front office will approach free agency with a short wishlist.

June 27, 2019

Capitals teach prospects about their culture at development camp

At his sixth development camp, Shane Gersich is balancing being a leader for the new kids in town and continuing to improve his own game. For others, like 2019 first-round pick Connor McMichael, the week is about getting some in-person attention from NHL coaches.

June 26, 2019

Nationals to wear Expos throwback uniform for first time

The Nationals will wear Montreal Expos throwback uniforms for the first time on July 6 when they host the Kansas City Royals.

June 26, 2019

Kevin Durant declines player option, officially becoming free agent

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant opted out of the final year of his contract, the long-expected move that officially makes him a free agent.

June 26, 2019

Capitals give qualifying offers to six players, including Jakub Vrana, Andre Burakovsky

The Washington Capitals extended qualifying offers to six players that were due to hit restricted free agency, including Jakub Vrana.

June 25, 2019

Capitals’ 2019-2020 schedule released, revealing daunting October

The full NHL schedule was released, revealing a tough early slate for the Washington Capitals.

June 25, 2019

Brooks Orpik, Capitals defenseman, retires from NHL after 15 seasons

Defenseman Brooks Orpik, the Washington Capitals' "Batya" and veteran presence that helped guide them to their first Stanley Cup, announced his retirement from the NHL Tuesday.

June 25, 2019

Austin Voth enters conversation for Nationals’ fifth starter

Austin Voth made his first Major League start of 2019 and turned in a stellar performance, working six innings and allowing just four hits and two earned runs.

June 24, 2019

Joe Theismann: ‘Best scenario’ for Dwayne Haskins is to sit rookie year

Joe Theismann said on "Pollin and Loverro" on 106.7 The Fan this weekend that starting Haskins Week 1 of the regular season would be "a formula for disaster" for the Redskins.

June 24, 2019

Wayne Rooney to represent D.C. United in MLS All-Star Game

Even with all of his career accomplishments, Wayne Rooney managed to add a new one to the list with his first selection to the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.

June 24, 2019

Stanley Cup-winning Capitals headline D.C. Sports Hall of Fame class

The D.C. Sports Hall of Fame's newly-inducted Class of 2019 was a collection of athletes, executives, coaches and writers that spanned nine sports, from horse racing to football to swimming. For the first time, it also included an entire team.

June 23, 2019

Ted Leonsis praises Rui Hachimura, says Danny Ferry still candidate for Wizards GM job

In an interview with The Washington Times, Leonsis confirmed Ferry is still in the running for the Washington Wizards' general manager job and discussed first-round draft pick Rui Hachimura.

June 23, 2019

University of Connecticut to return to Big East: reports

The University of Connecticut is planning to return to the Big East Conference in basketball and other sports, multiple reports said.

June 23, 2019

Capitals pick Connor McMichael, Canadian center, in first round of 2019 draft

The Washington Capitals selected center Connor McMichael with the No. 25 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NHL draft Friday night.

June 21, 2019

Alex Smith says he plans to play in NFL again in first interview since breaking leg

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith gave an interview to Fox 5 DC anchor Angie Goff, in which he said he planned to make it back to the NFL after recovering from the compound leg fracture he suffered in November.

June 21, 2019

Wizards add Admiral Schofield after acquiring second-round pick from 76ers

The Washington Wizards acquired wing Jonathon Simmons and the 42nd overall pick from the Philadelphia 76ers, then used the pick on Tennessee small forward Admiral Schofield during the NBA draft Thursday night.

June 20, 2019