Adam Zielonka

Most NFL free agency business already done during ‘legal tampering’ time

In the two-day period before the new year, which many refer to as the "legal tampering" period, most of free agency's biggest business has already been arranged. Le'Veon Bell is the only holdout after Tuesday.

March 12, 2019

Gordie Ernst, former Georgetown tennis coach, charged in college admission scheme

Gordie Ernst, who coached Georgetown Hoyas men's and women's tennis for 12 years, was among 50 people charged by the FBI in a national, high-profile college admissions cheating scheme announced Tuesday.

March 12, 2019

Preston Smith, former Redskins linebacker, joining Packers: Report

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Preston Smith will sign with the Green Bay Packers when free agency opens Wednesday.

March 12, 2019

Hoyas enter Big East Tournament trying to jump off NCAA bubble

If it's true that it's all about energy and effort to get the Hoyas going, this most urgent of weeks should provide all the motivation they need. Georgetown is stuck on the NCAA Tournament bubble and needs a good showing in the Big East Tournament to earn an at-large bid into the big dance.

March 11, 2019

Jets planning to sign Redskins WR Jamison Crowder: Reports

The New York Jets are planning to sign Washington Redskins free agent wide receiver Jamison Crowder, multiple reports said Monday.

March 11, 2019

Capitals turn a corner on penalty kill — even when Hagelin is off ice

The Washington Capitals' latest win showed their penalty kill unit has benefitted from a recent shake-up -- because it remained stellar when Carl Hagelin had to watch from the penalty box.

March 11, 2019

Bryce Harper opens up on offer from Nationals: ‘What does that do for me?’

In his first one-on-one interview since signing a record contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper said he didn't know whether he "fit" into the Washington Nationals' plans and criticized the $300 million contract they offered him due to its amount of deferred money.

March 11, 2019

Virginia earns top seed in ACC Tournament again, thanks to tiebreaker

A newly cemented power in a historic basketball conference, the Virginia Cavaliers, will be the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament for the fourth time in six years.

March 11, 2019

Maryland misses out on double bye, draws No. 5 seed in Big Ten Tournament

The Maryland Terrapins will be the highest seed in action on day two of the Big Ten Tournament this year as the No. 5 seed. Their first game is Thursday afternoon.

March 11, 2019

Capitals pull out 7th straight win by beating Jets with defense

The Washington Capitals were badly out-shot by the Winnipeg Jets, but in the tally that mattered most, they had the advantage.

March 10, 2019

Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez engaged to be married

Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez announced on Instagram Saturday night that he and pop star Jennifer Lopez are engaged.

March 10, 2019

NCAA conference tournaments: Schedule and results for 2019’s automatic bids

For many Division I basketball teams, it's the most important week of the season. Here is the schedule of all 32 conference tournaments for 2019, with results updated daily.

March 10, 2019

Jack Grealish, Aston Villa player, attacked by fan during match

An English Championship soccer match between Aston Villa and Birmingham was delayed early on when a fan ran onto the pitch and punched Aston Villa's Jack Grealish.

March 10, 2019

David Irving, suspended Cowboy, quits NFL while smoking marijuana in video

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving went on Instagram Live to tell his followers he was quitting the NFL -- all while smoking a marijuana joint.

March 8, 2019

Mark Turgeon, Bruno Fernando turned Terrapins around for postseason return

Thanks to Bruno Fernando's blossoming into a star, one of the top freshman classes in the country and a coach who seems to have found his way off the hot seat, Maryland has transformed from last year's Big Ten also-ran squad to a projected No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

March 7, 2019