Adam Zielonka

Alex Ovechkin leads NHL in jersey sales

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has the league's best-selling jersey this season, according to sports apparel provider Fanatics.

February 27, 2019

MLB proposes to push back pitch clock till 2022: Report

Major League Baseball sent the players' association a proposal Tuesday that includes an offer to push back the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022, ESPN reported.

February 27, 2019

Capitals thrash lowly Senators after poor start

The Washington Capitals scored seven unanswered goals after giving up two in the first 7:10 of the game, beating the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena.

February 26, 2019

Capitals happy with Carl Hagelin, Nick Jensen at trade deadline

After standing pat on NHL trade deadline day, the Washington Capitals are moving forward with their new-look roster that includes forward Carl Hagelin and defenseman Nick Jensen.

February 25, 2019

Monique Currie, Mystics forward, retires from WNBA

Washington Mystics veteran forward Monique Currie announced her retirement from the WNBA on Monday.

February 25, 2019

Maryland leaps to No. 17, Virginia up to No. 2 in latest AP poll

The Associated Press Top 25 has Maryland up seven spots to No. 17 after beating previously-ranked Iowa on the road and handling Ohio State at home.

February 25, 2019

Jason Brown, ‘Last Chance U’ coach, resigns after Hitler remark in text to player

Jason Brown, a football coach who appeared in the Netflix series "Last Chance U," posted a resignation letter Sunday after a report alleged he told a German player on the team, "I'm your new Hitler."

February 25, 2019

U.S. Open qualifying returning to Maryland’s Woodmont Country Club

Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, will return to its familiar duty of hosting a U.S. Open qualifier this summer.

February 25, 2019

Andy Pettitte joins Yankees’ front office as special adviser

The New York Yankees hired longtime starting pitcher Andy Pettitte as a special adviser to general manager Brian Cashman, the team announced Monday.

February 25, 2019

John Lewis, Willie O’Ree to do ceremonial puck drop for Capitals’ black history night

Rep. John Lewis, Georgia Democrat, and former NHL star Willie O'Ree will be on hand in the nation's capital Tuesday night to perform the ceremonial puck drop for the Washington Capitals' "Black History in Hockey" game.

February 25, 2019

Bryce Harper meets with Los Angeles Dodgers, who seek short-term deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-entered the Bryce Harper sweepstakes and met with him Sunday night in Las Vegas, multiple reports said.

February 25, 2019

Bruno Fernando, Jessie Govan prove centers still have a place in college

Maryland's Bruno Fernando and Georgetown's Jessie Govan, two of the 10 finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award for the best center in college basketball, are thriving in a time when basketball moves away from big men to the outside shot.

February 24, 2019

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in overtime to help Capitals beat Rangers

The Capitals gave up a two-goal lead and needed overtime, but Evgeny Kuznetsov scored to deliver a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers Sunday afternoon at Capital One Arena.

February 24, 2019

Washington Capitals acquire Nick Jensen from Detroit for Madison Bowey

The Capitals made their second trade in two days, acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for defenseman Madison Bowey and a 2020 second-round draft pick.

February 22, 2019

Nationals haven’t heard from Bryce Harper in ‘a couple months,’ owner says

Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner said the team has not heard from free agent Bryce Harper in "a couple months," throwing water on the notion that the team and its former superstar could reunite before the 2019 season.

February 22, 2019

Mac McClung key for Georgetown down home stretch

An opposing coach once said, "The thing I love about Mac is that he knows he belongs." Mac McClung will be key for Georgetown to make a run toward the postseason.

February 21, 2019

Pep Hamilton introduced as coach, GM of Washington XFL team

The XFL announced that longtime NFL and college football coach Pep Hamilton will be the head coach and general manager of the league's Washington, D.C. franchise.

February 21, 2019

Capitals acquire forward Carl Hagelin from Kings for draft picks

The Washington Capitals acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2019 and a conditional sixth-rounder in 2020.

February 21, 2019

Devante Smith-Pelly clears waivers, remains in Capitals organization

No NHL team claimed Devante Smith-Pelly off waivers by noon Wednesday, and the fan-favorite forward will be assigned to the Washington Capitals' top minor league affiliate, according to coach Todd Reirden.

February 21, 2019

Georgia basketball loses when toy thrown onto court leads to extra free throw

Georgia lost to Mississippi State Wednesday when a fan apparently threw a stuffed toy bulldog onto the court in the final second of the game, with Mississippi State already at the free throw line and the game tied at 67.

February 21, 2019