Adam Zielonka

Capitals clinch division with win over Canadiens

The Capitals clinched the division title for the fourth straight year Thursday by beating the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 at home, ensuring themselves a more favorable first-round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

April 4, 2019

Redskins to host draft night fan party at The Anthem

The Washington Redskins are inviting fans to Redskins' Draft Night Presented by 7-Eleven on April 25, the night of the first round of the NFL Draft, at The Anthem in the District.

April 4, 2019

Nick Jensen could become this year’s Michal Kempny for Capitals

Coach Todd Reirden and the Washington Capitals have an expanded role in mind for Nick Jensen, who skated in Michal Kempny's place at practice Wednesday.

April 3, 2019

Trevor Rosenthal, Nationals reliever, still has ERA of infinity

Trevor Rosenthal made his third appearance of 2019 Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and once again failed to get a single batter out. Thus, his ERA of infinity stayed intact.

April 3, 2019

D.C. United offers free trial of FloSports, trying to woo angered fans

D.C. United announced "complimentary subscriptions" to FloFC, the soccer division of FloSports, for the remainder of April after the streaming service's bumpy local rollout.

April 3, 2019

Nationals Park showers Bryce Harper with boos in first trip back

The consensus decision among Washington Nationals fans was to boo Bryce Harper as loudly as possible in his first visit back to Nationals Park as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.

April 2, 2019

Alliance of American Football suspending operations

The Alliance of American Football suspended all operations Tuesday with just a few weeks remaining in its first season, according to reports.

April 2, 2019

Bryce Harper speaks pregame in D.C.: ‘Looking forward to’ facing Nationals

As the hours tick down until the Washington Nationals face Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time of many sure to come, Harper held his first press conference at Nationals Park since leaving the team in free agency.

April 2, 2019

Michal Kempny, Capitals defenseman, out for playoffs and more after surgery

The Washington Capitals announced defenseman Michal Kempny will miss 4-6 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn left hamstring.

April 2, 2019

Bryce Harper Mania seizes Philadelphia as Nationals fans try to move on

While the City of Brotherly Love is showering affection on Harper, the nation's capital is trying to get over the one that got away. Now, baseball's most polarizing star will make his first trip back to the District Tuesday and Wednesday for a two-game set against the Washington Nationals.

April 1, 2019

Bryce Harper, wife Kayla announce they’re expecting a baby

Bryce and Kayla Harper, announced they're expecting their first child.

April 1, 2019

Tom Brady jokes about retiring on April Fools’ Day

Tom Brady announced his retirement Monday, but knowing it was April Fools' Day, it seems nobody was fooled for a second.

April 1, 2019

Capitals’ playoff scenarios with one week left in the regular season

The Washington Capitals can clinch the Metro Division as soon as Monday with a win at Florida and an Islanders loss to Toronto in regulation.

April 1, 2019

Zion Williamson’s career as Duke’s rare likeable star ends in D.C.

The final image of Zion Williamson wearing a Duke uniform was a sequence of dejection, an 18-year-old plodding off a dais and away from the proverbial and literal spotlight for a while.

March 31, 2019

Michigan State beats Duke in D.C. to finalize Final Four

The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans beat No. 1 Duke 68-67 Sunday and cut down the nets at Capital One Arena in the District to cap off a thrilling weekend of basketball and cement the Final Four field.

March 31, 2019

Wizards mathematically eliminated from playoff contention

Long a foregone conclusion, the Washington Wizards (31-45) will not be able to catch up to the other teams vying for one of the final available playoff berths in the Eastern Conference.

March 28, 2019

Bryce Harper’s Phillies debut includes Phanatic cleats, boos for strikeouts

Bryce Harper signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for 13 years. Now he has one game in the bag, though he probably hoped for a better debut.

March 28, 2019

Duke, Virginia Tech ready to clash as D.C. hosts NCAA East Regionals

The NCAA Tournament has descended upon Washington for the first time since 2013, and Duke superstar Zion Williamson will be the marquee attraction at the East Regional semifinal games Friday at Capital One Arena.

March 28, 2019

Ty Outlaw will play for Virginia Tech vs. Duke after marijuana charge

Virginia Tech guard Ty Outlaw will play Friday in the Hokies' NCAA Tournament East Regional semifinal game against Duke two days after Outlaw was charged with possession of marijuana.

March 28, 2019

Washington Nationals face Opening Day without Bryce Harper in season of change

When the Washington Nationals return for their season opener Thursday, they'll be back with changes -- some small, some big -- will be hard to miss, too.

March 27, 2019