Adam Zielonka

Parents, players rethinking youth football nationwide

High school football enrollment has dropped 6.6 percent in the past 10 years, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, and the total number of players decreased by 20,320 from 2016 to 2017.

November 15, 2018

Redskins fan designs ‘HAIL’ into beard

A Washington Redskins fan posted a photo on Reddit to show off his beard, into which he formed the word "hail," a reference to the team fight song, "Hail to the Redskins."

November 15, 2018

Troy Brown Jr. could see G League time as rookie works at cracking Wizards’ rotation

The Washington Wizards had Troy Brown Jr. get in some extra practice time with the G League affiliate Capital City Go-Go. Brown is taking everything in stride and staying ready for when his opportunity comes.

November 15, 2018

Winnipeg Jets player Josh Morrissey fined maximum amount after hit injured T.J. Oshie

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced it will have a hearing with Josh Morrissey of the Winnipeg Jets for interference and unsportsmanlike conduct after he slammed Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie to the ice.

November 15, 2018

DJ Durkin continued to help football staff while suspended: Report

DJ Durkin reportedly stayed in communication with assistant coaches at the University of Maryland football program and helped make game plans while he was on paid administrative leave.

November 15, 2018

Steelers players plunder Le’Veon Bell’s old locker for gear

Pittsburgh Steelers players took pairs of shoes and other "stuff" Le'Veon Bell left lying around in the locker.

November 15, 2018

Wizards dominate Cavaliers to win third straight

The Washington Wizards jumped ahead with a high-scoring first quarter and ran over the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-95 Wednesday night at Capital One Arena.

November 14, 2018

Jacob deGrom dethrones Max Scherzer as NL Cy Young winner

New York Mets righty Jacob deGrom won the 2018 NL Cy Young Award on Wednesday, ending Max Scherzer's bid to win his third award in a row and fourth of his career.

November 14, 2018

Alex Smith praises Jonathan Cooper as Redskins’ line braces for Texans

The Washington Redskins will have their hands full with the Houston Texans' front seven, one that includes J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, when the teams face off Sunday.

November 14, 2018

Soccer ref makes captains play ‘rock, paper, scissors,’ gets suspended

The English Football Association suspended referee David McNamara 21 days for having captains of Manchester City's and Reading's women's league teams to play "rock, paper, scissors" to determine who would kick off.

November 14, 2018

Redskins power rankings vary from top 10 to tied with Cowboys

One major NFL power ranking tied the Washington Redskins with the Dallas Cowboys, but take a breath. The Redskins get more respect elsewhere.

November 14, 2018

Wizards look to keep good times rolling after two straight wins

Is this Washington Wizards homestand the start of a turnaround? It can be, thanks to these recent improvements the team has made.

November 13, 2018

Kasim Hill, Maryland QB, out with ACL tear for second straight season

Maryland Terrapins starting quarterback Kasim Hill tore his left ACL in Saturday's game against Indiana and is out for the year.

November 13, 2018

Jeff Green’s big fourth quarter lifts Wizards past Magic

Jeff Green scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to power the Washington Wizards to a 117-109 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

November 12, 2018

Ronald Acuna Jr. tops Juan Soto for NL Rookie of the Year

Juan Soto was the brightest spot in an otherwise disappointing Washington Nationals season. But like the team's season, there was a bit of a letdown to end Soto's stellar rookie campaign.

November 12, 2018

NHL, ex-players settle concussion litigation

The NHL announced it has reached a settlement with ex-players over a lawsuit claiming the league didn't do enough to protect players from concussions.

November 12, 2018

Teryl Austin, Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator, is fired

The Cincinnati Bengals fired defensive coordinator Teryl Austin Monday, ESPN first reported.

November 12, 2018

Capitals’ homestand ends with a thud in loss to Coyotes

Missed passes, missed shots from close range and penalty kill woes doomed the Washington Capitals in a 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.

November 11, 2018

Mitch Trubisky, Eric Ebron among surprise fantasy performers for Week 10

It was surprising to see these players, including Mitch Trubisky, Nick Chubb and Zay Jones, have great fantasy performances in Week 10.

November 11, 2018

Pat Mahomes sets Chiefs’ single-season record for touchdown passes in Week 10

Just 10 games into the season, Mahomes did something neither Alex Smith nor any other Kansas City quarterback had ever done: throw 31 touchdown passes in one year.

November 11, 2018