Adam Zielonka

Dave Martinez unhappy with fielding lapses

"If he just makes a better throw, Robinson's out by five feet," Dave Martinez said of an errant Wilmer Difo throw. The Washington Nationals errors and fielding mistakes are costing them.

May 15, 2019

Nationals begin homestand looking to right ship, but drop opener

At the one-quarter mark of the season, this week's six-game homestand against the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs presents an opportunity for the Washington Nationals to get on the right path while there's still time.

May 14, 2019

NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, Wizards odds, what time

Zion Williamson is as much of a sure thing as any NBA prospect in recent memory. Here's what Washington Wizards fans need to know before the ping-pong balls are drawn at the 2019 draft lottery.

May 14, 2019

Brad Marchand’s antics overshadowing Bruins’ playoff winning streak

The Boston Bruins are up 2-0 on the Hurricanes in the penultimate playoff round and find themselves the new favorites to lift the Stanley Cup. But Brad Marchand's antics are overshadowing the Bruins' elite performances as of late.

May 13, 2019

Kiara Leslie, Mystics’ first-round pick, out 3-4 months after knee surgery

Washington Mystics guard Kiara Leslie had arthroscopic surgery to repair the meniscus in her right knee, the team announced Monday.

May 13, 2019

Aaron Rodgers appears in quick ‘Game of Thrones’ cameo

The latest cameo in "Game of Thrones" belonged to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Sunday night's episode, the penultimate episode of the series.

May 13, 2019

Emma Meesseman can be Mystics’ X-factor upon return from Europe

Getting Emma Meesseman back is Washington's greatest addition this season, and the tall Belgian could prove to be the X-factor the Mystics need to not only return to the Finals in 2019, but also to cross the finish line.

May 9, 2019

Noah Song happy with ‘two Plan A’s‘ as Trump talks waiver for academy athletes

Noah Song, a 21-year-old pitching ace at Navy, is one of a handful of elite athletes affected by the rules governing when military academy graduates are allowed their shot at the big leagues, an issue President Trump revived Monday.

May 8, 2019

Washington Nationals sign outfielder Gerardo Parra

The Washington Nationals signed outfielder Gerardo Parra, MLB Network's Jon Heyman confirmed, bolstering the depth of their currently aching outfield.

May 8, 2019

Joe Namath discusses alcoholism, Suzy Kolber incident in new book

While Joe Namath is best known for guaranteeing the New York Jets would upset the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, coming in a close second might be his infamous on-air incident with ESPN sideline reporter Suzy Kolber.

May 7, 2019

Mystics plan to ‘run it back’ after WNBA Finals disappointment

Although 2018 was the most successful campaign in franchise history, marked by their first appearance in the WNBA Finals, the Washington Mystics share a hunger to get back to the Finals and finish what they started.

May 6, 2019

Cincinnati Reds game delayed by swarm of bees

The Cincinnati Reds had to delay the start of their game Monday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. No, it wasn't rain. It was bees.

May 6, 2019

Maryland basketball signs Chol Marial, 7-foot-2 center from South Sudan

The Maryland Terrapins got a new commit for the Class of 2019, signing center Chol Marial, a 7-foot-2 center originally from South Sudan.

May 6, 2019

Nationals fly to Milwaukee a day late after plane trouble in Philadelphia

After losing two of three to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Washington Nationals were forced to spend an extra night in Philadelphia because the plane they were going to take to Milwaukee for their next series experienced engine trouble.

May 6, 2019

Maximum Security owner will appeal Kentucky Derby; horse won’t race Preakness

Gary West, the owner of Maximum Security, the horse that was disqualified from the Kentucky Derby after finishing first Saturday, said he plans to appeal the stewards' ruling.

May 6, 2019

Nationals injuries begin to pile up with Soto, Adams out of lineup

Matt Adams joined Ryan Zimmerman, Juan Soto, Anthony Rendon and Trea Turner on the injured list Sunday, a who's-who of Washington Nationals position players in the post-Bryce Harper era.

May 5, 2019