Adam Zielonka

Jakub Vrana’s speed, work ethic give Capitals a blossoming young star

After his first three-point performance in a regular season game, Jakub Vrana, the Washington Capitals' youngest forward, won't tap the brakes on his work ethic.

January 9, 2019

NFL, NFLPA deny targeting Eric Reid with excessive drug testing

The NFL and NFL Players' Association issued a joint statement Wednesday morning saying there was no evidence of "impropriety" after safety Eric Reid claimed he was subjected to a suspicious amount of drug testing.

January 9, 2019

Jakub Vrana’s three points power Capitals over Flyers

Jakub Vrana set up the Washington Capitals' first goal, then scored twice in the second period to lead them to beat the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday at Capital One Arena.

January 8, 2019

Victor Page, former Georgetown player, charged with sexually assaulting minor: report

Troubled former Georgetown University basketball star Victor Page has been charged with attempted rape and child abuse.

January 8, 2019

Nationals announce 2019 spring training dates

The Washington Nationals' pitchers and catchers will report to spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 13, the team announced Tuesday.

January 8, 2019

Redskins fans, others want to #TankForTrevor after Lawrence leads Clemson to win

As Trevor Lawrence led Clemson to a 44-16 evisceration of Alabama in Monday's national title game, #TankForTrevor started trending on Twitter -- with Washington Redskins fans being chief among the group wishing their team could draft Lawrence right away.

January 8, 2019

Imagine Dragons, Lil Wayne play halftime show at College Football Playoff National Championship game

The band Imagine Dragons, the group behind "Natural" and other chart-topping rock songs, is playing the halftime show at Monday's national college football title game between Alabama and Clemson. Rapper Lil Wayne will be a featured guest.

January 7, 2019

Capitals preach consistency at halfway point of season

The Washington Capitals lead the Metropolitan Division at the halfway mark of the season. Looking ahead to the second half, some Capitals players think their biggest goal should be to play more consistently.

January 7, 2019

D.C. United reveal 2019 schedule, will broadcast most games via streaming service

D.C. United will open their 2019 regular season with a home game against defending MLS Cup champion Atlanta United FC on March 3.

January 7, 2019

Redskins’ Bruce Allen among least communicative execs in NFL

Not only did Washington Redskins team president Bruce Allen not speak to reporters during or after the 2018 season, he has earned a reputation over time as one of the least transparent head executives in the NFL.

January 7, 2019

Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky come up short in first playoff action

The trend of young arms taking over the NFL was put on hold, at least temporarily, over the weekend as a trio of the NFL's fastest-rising stars -- Baltimore's Lamar Jackson, Houston's Deshaun Watson and Chicago's Mitch Trubisky -- all fell in their first playoff starts.

January 6, 2019

Joe Flacco hands Ravens off to the rookie

M&T Bank Stadium booed rookie Lamar Jackson early in the fourth quarter, but the Baltimore Ravens stuck with him in a game that likely marked the end of Joe Flacco's 11-year Ravens career.

January 6, 2019

Lamar Jackson comeback falls short

The Los Angeles Chargers neutralized Lamar Jackson for three quarters and staved off a late comeback Sunday to eliminate Baltimore Ravens with a 23-17 win.

January 6, 2019

Wayne Rooney was arrested in December for public intoxication, swearing

D.C. United star forward Wayne Rooney was arrested on Dec. 16 on misdemeanor charges of public swearing and intoxication, according to a Loudoun County criminal case report.

January 6, 2019

Ravens’ cast of characters leads an unexpected playoff push

Perhaps the Ravens are not the typical Hollywood underdog after December, when they proved they could hold their own against the conference's best teams and won the AFC North in the last game of the regular season. But as the No. 4 seed, they'd be a dark horse choice to make a deep playoff run.

January 3, 2019

Markieff Morris, Wizards forward, to miss six weeks after neck diagnosis

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris will not participate in any basketball activities for six weeks after being diagnosed with transient cervical neuropraxia, the team announced.

January 3, 2019

John Carlson, Braden Holtby to represent Capitals at 2019 NHL All-Star Game

Carlson and Holtby will suit up for the Metropolitan Division. The NHL All-Star Game will be Jan. 26 in San Jose, California.

January 2, 2019

Ravens won last time, but Hunter Henry could be X-factor in rematch

If Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is healthy enough to play in Sunday's playoff game at the Baltimore Ravens, he would be the most notable difference from the two teams' Dec. 22 meeting in California.

January 2, 2019

Lamar Jackson on being youngest playoff starter: ‘I was 21 all year’

Lamar Jackson will become the youngest quarterback to start a playoff game in NFL history when the Ravens host the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. He will be 21 years, 364 days old.

January 2, 2019

Alex Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss the NHL's All-Star Game in San Jose, California, later this month because he wants to use the time to rest.

January 2, 2019