Adam Zielonka

Maryland football hires Mike Locksley as new coach

A month after ending the D.J. Durkin saga, the University of Maryland is reportedly hiring Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley as its next head football coach.

December 4, 2018

D.C. Council moves closer to legalizing sports betting

The D.C. Council voted Tuesday in favor of a bill that would allow sports betting in Washington, the first of two votes necessary for the bill to pass.

December 4, 2018

Nationals sign Patrick Corbin, top free agent pitcher

The Washington Nationals signed left-handed starting pitcher Patrick Corbin to a six-year contract, according to multiple reports.

December 4, 2018

Redskins playoff scenarios and standings after Week 13

They're down to Mark Sanchez at quarterback, but purely from a record standpoint, the Washington Redskins are contenders in both the NFC East and the conference's wild card race.

December 4, 2018

Capitals return to scene of Stanley Cup win after humbling loss

Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena marks the Washington Capitals' first visit back as a team, though they surely won't be in the mood to party.

December 3, 2018

Hershey Bears, Capitals affiliate, break world record for teddy bear toss

The Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League broke the world record for most teddy bears collected in a teddy bear toss Sunday.

December 3, 2018

Capitals blow four-goal lead as Ducks snap winning streak

The Anaheim Ducks methodically scored goal after goal and came back from a four-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 6-5 Sunday at Capital One Arena.

December 2, 2018

Tress Way having career year pinning Redskins’ opponents deep

There's an argument to be made that Washington Redskins punter Tress Way is having the best punting season in the league, thanks to pinpoint precision.

December 2, 2018

Reuben Foster will not appeal to get off commissioner’s exempt list

Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster will not appeal to the NFL to remove him from the Commissioner's Exempt list, at least until his legal matter is resolved.

December 2, 2018

Kareem Hunt gives few details in live interview: ‘I regret everything’

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt repeatedly said he is "not that type of person" in a live interview with ESPN to apologize for assaulting a woman in February, the video of which led to his release Friday.

December 2, 2018

Ray Rice says he wants to help Kareem Hunt after domestic violence incident

Former Baltimore Ravens star running back Ray Rice sees similarities between Kareem Hunt's domestic violence situation and his own from 2014, and he wants to help Hunt, he told NFL.com.

December 2, 2018

Nationals acquire catcher Yan Gomes from Indians

The Nationals traded for Yan Gomes from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for pitcher Jefry Rodriguez, outfielder Daniel Johnson and a player to be named later.

November 30, 2018

Maryland coaching search down to Matt Canada, Mike Locksley, Pep Hamilton

The Maryland Terrapins are down to three finalists for the football coaching vacancy left in the wake of this year's scandal.

November 30, 2018

Evgeny Kuznetsov to return for Capitals vs. Devils after concussion

The Washington Capitals will have center Evgeny Kuznetsov back Friday when they host the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena.

November 30, 2018

Maroon 5 faces petition to boycott Super Bowl show over #TakeAKnee

A Change.org petition with more than 66,000 signatures demands that Maroon 5 give up the Super Bowl LIII halftime show gig in support of Colin Kaepernick.

November 30, 2018

Dwight Howard to miss 2-3 months after gluteal surgery

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard decided to undergo surgery for a piriformis muscle injury that has bothered him since training camp, and his recovery will sideline him for two to three months, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

November 30, 2018

Capitals on winning streak, yet could see boost when finally healthy

The Washington Capitals had the sixth-best record in the NHL and ranked as the sixth-best offense -- despite being able to play their usual top six forwards intact for less than two whole games.

November 29, 2018

Alex Ovechkin misses practice for maintenance day; Evgeny Kuznetsov skates

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin did not practice Thursday, one day before the team has a home game with division rival New Jersey, for "upper-body maintenance."

November 29, 2018

Bryce Harper, Nationals seem mutually interested in reunion: Reports

An ESPN baseball analyst said the "informed speculation" among MLB executives was that Bryce Harper will return to the Washington Nationals.

November 29, 2018

Jonathan Allen, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix say Redskins didn’t consult them over Reuben Foster

Two Washington Redskins players who played at the University of Alabama with Reuben Foster say the team did not consult with them before claiming the troubled linebacker off waivers.

November 28, 2018