Adam Zielonka

Noah Syndergaard single-handedly wins game with pitching, solo homer

In a 1-0 New York Mets win over the Cincinnati Reds, Noah Syndergaard struck out 10 batters in a complete game, four-hit shutout and provided the afternoon's only run with a solo home run.

May 2, 2019

Tammi Lynch of Maryland up for NHL award for starting ‘Players Against Hate’

Tammi Lynch wanted to do something when Divyne Apollon II endured racist taunts. For starting Players Against Hate, Lynch is a finalist for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award.

May 2, 2019

Donald Trump to give Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump will award golfer Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday at a White House Rose Garden ceremony, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.

May 2, 2019

Bruno Fernando says he’ll stay in NBA draft, ending Maryland career

Bruno Fernando announced on Twitter Wednesday that he will remain in the NBA draft, ending his time with the Maryland Terrapins.

May 1, 2019

ESPN won’t replace Jason Witten on ‘Monday Night Football’

ESPN announced Wednesday that its "Monday Night Football" broadcast crew for the 2019 season will consist of Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland, opting not to replace the departed Jason Witten.

May 1, 2019

John Isner latest athlete to hold sport-themed gender reveal

American tennis pro John Isner revealed the gender of his family's new baby with a racquet in hand, following the same path of other athletes like Kirk Cousins.

May 1, 2019

Hurricanes continue to surprise NHL after upsetting Capitals

Of the eight teams still standing, the Hurricanes were the only side to take a 2-0 series lead in the conference semifinals. As a result, SuperBookUSA bumped the Hurricanes up to 4-to-1 favorites to win the title.

April 30, 2019

Frank Caliendo used Jon Gruden impersonation on Cardinals GM on draft day

Comedian and Jon Gruden impersonator Frank Caliendo offered football fans a glimpse into an alternate universe where the Oakland Raiders got Kyler Murray.

April 30, 2019

ESPN to cease printing ESPN The Magazine due to losses in the millions

ESPN The Magazine, the sports empire's Sports Illustrated competitor, will print its last issue in September, reports said Tuesday.

April 30, 2019

Capitals’ offseason includes decisions on seven wingers, Jakub Vrana atop the list

The Washington Capitals' front office is happy with their core -- it wants to fill in the spaces around it. But re-signing Jakub Vrana is the biggest priority the team has.

April 28, 2019

Brooks Orpik might not decide on retirement until August

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has not made a decision yet about whether to play a 17th NHL season or retire.

April 26, 2019

T.J. Oshie planned to return if Capitals went deep into playoffs

T.J. Oshie, speaking to reporters for the first time since breaking his clavicle in Game 4 of the Washington Capitals' first-round playoff series, said he planned to rejoin his teammates on the ice if they made a deep enough playoff run.

April 26, 2019

Darnell Savage Jr., Maryland safety, drafted by Green Bay Packers in first round

The Green Bay Packers traded up to select Maryland safety Darnell Savage Jr. No. 21 overall in the 2019 NFL draft.

April 25, 2019

Redskins Nation split on Dwayne Haskins draft selection

The Washington Redskins chose Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins No. 15 overall in the NFL draft, likely cementing their quarterback of the future. But not everybody in the Redskins' orbit was happy with the choice.

April 25, 2019

Nick Bosa drafted No. 2 overall amid criticism for support of Trump

Ohio State edge rusher Nick Bosa was drafted No. 2 overall to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 NFL draft, but many football fans are going to remember him for his comments about President Donald Trump.

April 25, 2019

New York Giants draft quarterback Daniel Jones No. 6 overall

The New York Giants drafted Duke quarterback Daniel Jones No. 6 overall in the 2019 NFL draft, apparently choosing the heir to the starting job after the Eli Manning era is over.

April 25, 2019

Capitals, stunned by elimination, left to wonder what could have been

Had it not been for the 2018 Stanley Cup, this year's early exit would have been deemed not merely disappointing, but unacceptable for the Washington Capitals.

April 25, 2019

Redskins take quarterbacks like Dwayne Haskins, Drew Lock in experts’ final mocks

The "final" versions of several experts' mock drafts Thursday almost invariably predict the Washington Redskins will select a quarterback in the first round, although the specific prospect varies.

April 25, 2019

Capitals lose Game 7 in double OT, Stanley Cup defense ends early

After 91 minutes of hockey, the Carolina Hurricanes finally put a dagger into the Washington Capitals' season.

April 24, 2019

Capitals-Hurricanes Game 7: Three factors that will decide series

These three factors have prevailed throughout the first-round series between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes, and they're likely to play a part in deciding which side wins Game 7.

April 23, 2019