Adam Zielonka

Mike Locksley hires Scottie Montgomery, Elijah Brooks for Maryland football staff

Former East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery and DeMatha Catholic High School coach Elijah Brooks were among six assistant coaches officially named to Mike Locksley's new staff at Maryland, the university announced Thursday.

January 17, 2019

Capitals still waiting on White House visit

The Washington Capitals still plan to visit the White House in honor of the franchise's first Stanley Cup victory, but the two parties have not yet found a mutually agreeable date for the ceremony, a team source told The Washington Times.

January 17, 2019

D.C. United extend coach Ben Olsen through 2021

D.C. United coach Ben Olsen has received a contract extension through the 2021 season, the team announced Thursday.

January 17, 2019

Jalen Hurts will transfer to Oklahoma, as Maryland misses out on top QB

Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts announced he will transfer to the University of Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility, choosing the Sooners over the Maryland Terrapins and others.

January 16, 2019

Enes Kanter continues criticism of Erdogan as Turkey seeks international warrant

The Washington Wizards' game against the New York Knicks in London's O2 Arena on Thursday may be overshadowed by controversy surrounding a player who won't make the trip.

January 16, 2019

Georgetown’s upset bid falls short as No. 15 Marquette scrapes by to win

Mac McClung led Georgetown with 24 points, the second-highest point total of his college career, but the Hoyas fell short on their last-chance play as No. 15 Marquette escaped Capital One Arena with a 74-71 win Tuesday night.

January 15, 2019

Eagles still committed to Carson Wentz, ‘would love’ to keep Nick Foles

Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman reaffirmed in a press conference Tuesday that Carson Wentz will be the Eagles' starting quarterback when he is healthy, but that they would welcome Nick Foles back in 2019 if they could.

January 15, 2019

Capitals lose to Blues in another sluggish showing

A spurt of three goals in a five-minute span in the second period gave the St. Louis Blues the edge to beat the Washington Capitals Monday.

January 14, 2019

Maryland jumps to No. 19, Virginia remains No. 4 in new AP poll

The Maryland Terrapins jumped back into the Top 25 and earned their highest ranking of the season so far, clocking in at No. 19 in this week's Associated Press men's college basketball poll.

January 14, 2019

Brooks Orpik, Capitals defenseman, hits 1,000 career NHL games

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will play in his 1,000th career NHL game Monday night against the St. Louis Blues.

January 14, 2019

Capitals hosting youth hockey team after black player faced racist taunts

The Washington Capitals will host the Metro Maple Leafs youth hockey team at Monday's game after their only black player, Divyne Apollon II, faced racist taunts from an opposing team.

January 14, 2019

Phillies favorites to sign Bryce Harper while Nationals still in play: Reports

The Philadelphia Phillies are the favorites to sign Bryce Harper after he met with the team over the weekend, but a report says it's possible Harper can still return to the Washington Nationals.

January 14, 2019

Patriots, Chiefs dominate en route to rematch of regular season shootout

The No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs and the No. 2 New England Patriots outclassed their first opponents of the postseason and will meet next Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium to decide who will represent the AFC in Super Bowl LIII.

January 13, 2019

Maroon 5 Super Bowl halftime show to include Travis Scott, Big Boi

Maroon 5 will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LIII next month, joined by at least two special guests: rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi.

January 13, 2019

Capitals may have new rivalry with pesky Blue Jackets

It certainly doesn't rise to the level of Capitals-Penguins, but Washington can't sleep on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are third place in the division and making what might be their last playoff push with their current roster.

January 13, 2019

Terrell Owens says Jason Garrett should be fired after Cowboys’ playoff loss

Terrell Owens went to Twitter to tell owner Jerry Jones that he ought to fire coach Jason Garrett after the Dallas Cowboys lost in the divisional round to the Los Angeles Rams.

January 13, 2019

Photo of Sean Payton’s ‘motivational’ pile of cash revealed

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton wanted to get his team riled up for the playoffs by showing them the Lombardi Trophy and $225,000 in cash -- the bonus each player earns for winning the Super Bowl.

January 13, 2019

Brian MacLellan, Capitals GM, talks Alex Ovechkin, Jakub Vrana and more

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan expects to begin contract extension talks with Jakub Vrana's camp sometime during January, and he is comfortable with giving the winger a long-term deal.

January 11, 2019

Ben Kotwica, Redskins’ special teams coordinator, leaves for Falcons

Washington Redskins special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica has taken the same job with the Atlanta Falcons, the first known change to the Redskins' coaching staff this offseason.

January 9, 2019

Jalen Hurts, Alabama quarterback, enters NCAA transfer portal: Report

Jalen Hurts, the former starting quarterback for the University of Alabama, reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal after Tua Tagovailoa beat him out for the job last season.

January 9, 2019