Adam Zielonka

Bruno Fernando, Maryland forward, goes to Hawks in second round of draft

The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Maryland forward Bruno Fernando 34th overall in the 2019 NBA draft Thursday, then traded his rights to the Atlanta Hawks.

June 20, 2019

Wizards take Rui Hachimura with 9th pick in NBA draft

The Washington Wizards selected Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, becoming the first player from Japan to be drafted into the league.

June 20, 2019

LeBron James’ ‘Space Jam 2’ will include Anthony Davis in cast: Reports

Days after a trade paired Anthony Davis with LeBron James in Los Angeles, it was reported that Davis will be among several high-profile NBA and WNBA players to appear in "Space Jam 2," James' sequel to Michael Jordan's "Space Jam."

June 20, 2019

Wizards enter NBA draft with uncertainty on roster, in front office

The NBA draft is Thursday at 7 p.m., and the Washington Wizards are set to make a top-10 pick without a full-time general manager in place.

June 19, 2019

Wizards plan to give Bradley Beal huge extension rather than trade him: report

The Washington Wizards plan to offer Bradley Beal a $111 million contract extension in July, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday night.

June 19, 2019

Nationals turmoil: Where things stand after two rainouts and a broken nose

Not one inning of baseball has been played at Nationals Park since Sunday, as two days of wet weather and a freak injury to Max Scherzer have thrown the Washington Nationals' 11-game homestand into havoc.

June 19, 2019

Max Scherzer suffered broken nose in bunting accident

Washington Nationals star pitcher Max Scherzer broke his nose in a freak batting practice incident Tuesday afternoon, the team announced.

June 18, 2019

Umpires’ association spars with MLB over Manny Machado punishment

The MLB Umpires Association tweeted a strongly-worded rebuke of the length of punishment San Diego Padres star infielder Manny Machado received for arguing with an ump, and Major League Baseball returned the favor a few hours later.

June 18, 2019

Alvin Ray Jackson, 38, still dominating for Valor in Arena league

At 38 years old, Alvin Ray Jackson is the oldest player on the Washington Valor and the third-oldest player in the entire AFL. What keeps Jackson going?

June 18, 2019

Nationals’ first game with Phillies postponed, creating Wednesday doubleheader

The Washington Nationals' series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday night was postponed till Wednesday at 1:05 p.m., creating a day-night doubleheader in the middle of the week.

June 18, 2019

Capitals give Carl Hagelin four-year contract extension

After acquiring winger Carl Hagelin midseason on an expiring contract, the Washington Capitals decided to lock him up with a four-year contract extension worth $11 million, the team announced Sunday.

June 16, 2019

Former AAF players try to keep the dream alive at D.C. XFL showcase

As efforts to create a viable spring football league carry on, neither XFL executives like commissioner Oliver Luck nor players pursuing their pro dreams seemed deterred by the Alliance of American Football folding.

June 16, 2019

LaVar Ball says Lakers will never win another title after trading away Lonzo

LaVar Ball told ESPN he guarantees the Lakers would never win another NBA title after dealing away his son, Lonzo.

June 16, 2019

Masai Ujiri, Raptors exec, investigated for altercation at NBA Finals

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is under investigation for an altercation with a sheriff's deputy at Oracle Arena after Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

June 14, 2019

Capitals trade Matt Niskanen to Flyers for Radko Gudas in defenseman swap

The Washington Capitals traded defenseman Matt Niskanen to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Radko Gudas.

June 14, 2019

Wizards to pursue Raptors exec Masai Ujiri with ‘staggering’ offer: Report

The Washington Wizards will request permission from the NBA champion Toronto Raptors to interview president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri, with plans to make him a "staggering" offer to take over their front office.

June 14, 2019

Damonte Dodd, former Terrapins player, found not guilty on rape charges

Former University of Maryland basketball player Damonte Dodd was found not guilty on Thursday of all four charges related to a rape accusation leveled against him last year.

June 13, 2019

Mystics host Storm for WNBA Finals rematch that will look much different

The names on the jerseys will be the same: the Washington Mystics in red, the Seattle Storm in yellow. Besides that, Friday's rematch of the 2018 WNBA Finals won't quite resemble last year's series.

June 13, 2019

Trent Williams posts to Instagram hinting at new medical procedure

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is undergoing some unidentified medical procedure Thursday, according to his Instagram story.

June 13, 2019

Wayne Rooney scores last-minute penalty kick for DC United to advance in U.S. Open Cup

Wayne Rooney scored on a penalty kick in the 120th minute to deliver D.C. United a 2-1 victory and push the team into the Round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup.

June 13, 2019