Adam Zielonka

Nationals sign Fernando Rodney in latest move to address bullpen

Relief pitcher Fernando Rodney, 42, is signing with the Washington Nationals and reporting to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, multiple reports said Saturday night.

June 2, 2019

Elena Delle Donne catches fire, Mystics rout Dream in home opener

Elena Delle Donne sank her first seven shots as the Washington Mystics ran away from the Atlanta Dream Saturday for their first win of the season, christening the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

June 1, 2019

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals forward, won’t face suspension after NHL probe of video

Four days after a video was posted to Twitter showing Evgeny Kuznetsov sitting near lines of a white, powdery substance, the NHL has closed its investigation, saying it believes Kuznetsov did not use illegal drugs and punishment does not appear to be forthcoming.

May 31, 2019

Wizards to create courtside patio area called ‘The District’

Monumental Sports and Entertainment has announced a new premium area for Washington Wizards VIP season ticket holders called "The District," a courtside patio area near one baseline at Capital One Arena.

May 31, 2019

Derek Jeter sees Spanish lessons in more-inclusive MLB

The national pastime has been a truly international game in recent years, with a wave of Latin Americans coming to the U.S. to play baseball -- many scrambling to pick up English along the way. Now their American-born teammates and coaches are returning the favor by learning Spanish.

May 30, 2019

Chris Odoi-Atsem of D.C. United completes MLS comeback after beating cancer

Chris Odoi-Atsem took the final step Wednesday in his recovery from Hodgkin lymphoma. He played in an MLS match for D.C. United for the first time since beating cancer.

May 30, 2019

David Mackall Jr, former Maryland football player, shot and killed in Baltimore

Former University of Maryland and University of Delaware football player David Mackall Jr. was the victim of a fatal shooting in West Baltimore Wednesday afternoon, the Baltimore Sun reported.

May 30, 2019

D.C. United’s comeback erased late in draw with Chicago

A disallowed goal, a comeback consisting of three unanswered scores, a stoppage-time header with the minutes winding down -- it was a busy evening at Audi Field.

May 29, 2019

Anthony Cowan to withdraw from NBA draft, return to Maryland

Maryland point guard Anthony Cowan has announced he will return to play his senior season with the Terrapins, making it official on the eve of the midnight deadline to withdraw his name from the NBA draft.

May 29, 2019

D.C. United fans criticize glitchy FloSports broadcasts

Saturday was not the first time this year technical difficulties linked to D.C. United's new broadcast partner, FloSports, have angered fans trying to watch their team play.

May 29, 2019

Hank Haney apologizes for comments about Korean female golfers

Hank Haney, the golf instructor most famous for being Tiger Woods' former coach, apologized for remarks he made about LPGA Tour golfers on his radio show Wednesday.

May 29, 2019

Victor Robles can’t stop getting hit by pitches at a painful pace

Nationals rookie Victor Robles has been hit by pitches 10 times in 53 games he's played this season, and Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves, he was plunked for the fourth consecutive game.

May 29, 2019

Mystics to host block party before home opener at new arena

The Washington Mystics announced a pregame block party for June 1 prior to the team's first game at its new home, the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

May 28, 2019

Gerardo Parra an unexpected plus for Nationals

Gerardo Parra, a 32-year-old who was batting .198 at the time he was DFA'd, is now an unlikely Nationals role payer who keeps finding ways to make the right play in pressure situations.

May 28, 2019

Odubel Herrera, Phillies outfielder, arrested for domestic violence

Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested in Atlantic City, New Jersey Monday night following a domestic incident with his girlfriend.

May 28, 2019

Nationals affiliate apologizes for video calling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘enemy of freedom’

The Fresno Grizzlies, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, issued an apology for a Memorial Day video that implied Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, was an "enemy of freedom," Roll Call reported.

May 28, 2019

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Capitals center, denies using cocaine after video emerges

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov issued a statement to a Russian news outlet denying that he used cocaine after a video of him was posted to Twitter Monday.

May 27, 2019

Juan Soto extends career-best hitting streak, but misses chance to be hero

Juan Soto sent a double to the right-field corner in the fourth inning of the Nationals' 3-2 loss Monday, which extended his active hitting streak to a career-best 11 games.

May 27, 2019

Nationals top Marlins, win three straight for first time this season

Fifty-three games into the season, the Washington Nationals finally achieved it: three wins in a row. They just had to play only the worst team in the National League to do it.

May 26, 2019

Capitals have connections on both sides of Stanley Cup Final

Alex Ovechkin and crew must prepare to bid farewell to their prized possession, as the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues kick off the 2019 Stanley Cup Final Monday night in Boston.

May 26, 2019