Adam Zielonka

Ralph Northam details Phase 3 for Virginia reopening, says masks will still be necessary

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday that phase three of the state's coronavirus reopening would not begin before June 26 at the earliest, as he outlined restrictions that would be relaxed when that time comes.

June 18, 2020

Wizards, Mystics players to hold Black Live Matters event Friday

Several Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics players, including John Wall, Bradley Beal and Natasha Cloud, have organized a Black Lives Matter event near Capital One Arena for Friday morning.

June 18, 2020

Donald Trump weighs in on Colin Kaepernick: Should return to NFL ‘if he deserves it’

President Trump is open to the idea of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who started a protest movement of kneeling during the national anthem that he and his political allies are strongly against, returning to the NFL.

June 18, 2020

Citi Open in D.C. to mark return of men’s tennis from coronavirus pandemic

When competitive tennis returns from the COVID-19 pandemic, it'll do so in Washington, D.C. The Citi Open announced Wednesday that it will hold the first ATP-sanctioned event since the pandemic, starting Aug. 13.

June 17, 2020

John Carlson had a historic scoring year, but he’s far from a Norris Trophy lock

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson racked up 20 points in October alone, kept up a torrid scoring pace and finished the season with 75 points (15 goals, 60 assists) in 69 games. Will it be enough for him to win the Norris Trophy? Many voters have another favorite: Roman Josi.

June 16, 2020

Pro Bowl heading to Las Vegas in 2021

The NFL will bring the Pro Bowl to Las Vegas for the first time in 2021, the league announced Tuesday.

June 16, 2020

Max Scherzer, Harper and other stars: Tell us where, when

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was one of the first players to react to news Monday that the commissioner of baseball was not confident there would be a season, so it was no surprise that other stars have followed his lead.

June 16, 2020

Madden 21 releases three Lamar Jackson covers, uses ‘not bad for a running back’ jab

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the reigning MVP and the cover athlete for "Madden 21," continues to rub it in critics' faces.

June 16, 2020

Sports’ return: Timetables, 2020 schedule, plans and latest news

Follow this tracker for updates on where each of the major professional sports leagues, as well as college sports, stand in their return.

June 16, 2020

Roger Goodell says he encourages return of Colin Kaepernick to NFL

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would "welcome" quarterback Colin Kaepernick into the league and encourages teams to consider signing him.

June 15, 2020

Todd Reirden says Capitals’ No. 1 goalie job is Braden Holtby’s to lose

Todd Reirden said the No. 1 goaltender role is "Braden Holtby's job to lose" when the Washington Capitals return to practice and head into the postseason.

June 15, 2020

WNBA agrees to play truncated season at IMG Academy in Florida

The WNBA announced Monday it plans to begin a 22-game regular season in late July, played entirely at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

June 15, 2020

Lamar Jackson narrowly avoids a painful crash playing beach football

Lamar Jackson was out in the sun on Sunday, doing what he does best: playing a little football. But Baltimore Ravens coaches and executives might have winced watching the video he posted to his Instagram story.

June 15, 2020

Ohio State asks football players to sign coronavirus risk waiver before working out

Football players at Ohio State University were asked to sign a waiver acknowledging the risk of contracting COVID-19 when they returned to campus for voluntary workouts this month, the Columbus Dispatch reported.

June 15, 2020

Nationals select pitcher Cade Cavalli in first round of MLB draft

The Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft Wednesday night.

June 10, 2020

Ike Cornish, Class of 2021 4-star guard, chooses Maryland over Georgetown, others

Shooting guard Ike Cornish, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2021, announced Wednesday he will commit to Maryland, giving the Terrapins their second commitment of the class.

June 10, 2020

Capitals to begin small-group workouts Thursday

The Washington Capitals will move into Phase 2 of the NHL return-to-play plan by opening MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, to players for small-group workouts starting Thursday, the team announced.

June 10, 2020

Al Sharpton says at George Floyd funeral NFL needs to give Colin Kaepernick his job back

Noting that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league was wrong for not taking its protesting players seriously enough in 2016, the Rev. Al Sharpton said, "Don't apologize. Give Colin Kaepernick a job back."

June 9, 2020

MLB draft preview: Spencer Torkelson projected No. 1, Nationals linked to pitcher Cole Wilcox

The Nationals will pick 22nd overall when the MLB draft begins Wednesday evening, and while they'll have their choice of a number of available players, University of Georgia right-handed pitcher Cole Wilcox is a key name to keep an eye on. Why? Washington already drafted Wilcox two years ago.

June 9, 2020

Nationals, Mystics championship teams headline D.C. Sports Hall of Fame class

Washington Redskins wide receiver Gary Clark was one of eight individuals named to the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 on Tuesday, along with the 2019 world champion Nationals and Mystics as teams of distinction.

June 9, 2020