Adam Zielonka

Bryce Harper does not already have a new team; agent’s joke misinterpreted

YES's Michael Kay prodded agent Scott Boras to "make some news" on his program by divulging where Bryce Harper will play in 2019.

October 29, 2018

Maryland student newspaper: Fire Loh, Durkin, Evans

The editorial board of the Diamondback at the University of Maryland has published a column calling for the firing of university president Wallace Loh, athletic director Damon Evans and suspended football coach DJ Durkin.

October 29, 2018

Nationals open with 16-1 odds to win 2019 World Series

The Washington Nationals opened with 16-1 odds to win the World Series next year, which puts the team among the top 10 best bets in baseball but keeps them removed from the heavy favorites.

October 29, 2018

D.C. United clinch No. 4 seed, will host Crew in playoff opener

United will host fifth-seeded Columbus Crew either Wednesday or Thursday evening at Audi Field.

October 28, 2018

Ryan Fitzpatrick replaces benched Jameis Winston

Ryan Fitzpatrick re-opened the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback controversy Sunday by doing everything in his power to bring the Bucs back against the Cincinnati Bengals.

October 28, 2018

Seahawks get into fake baseball brawl as touchdown celebration

The World Series is in full swing, so you'll forgive the Seattle Seahawks for trotting out a baseball-themed celebration.

October 28, 2018

Mitch Trubisky, Bears QB, dresses as Mike Ditka for Halloween

Mitch Trubisky walked through the Soldier Field tunnels Sunday dressed as Hall of Fame Bears tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Ditka.

October 28, 2018

Cavaliers fire coach Tyronn Lue after six games

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't make it out of the first month of the season before pulling the trigger on a big coaching decision. The Cavaliers, who started the season 0-6 and are one of two winless NBA teams, have fired coach Tyronn Lue

October 28, 2018

Sunday’s ‘sports equinox’ is centered on Los Angeles

Los Angeles will host an NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS game on Sunday -- and the Washington Wizards will be involved.

October 27, 2018

Washington’s horse show draws equestrian fans, top riders like Ward

The 60th Anniversary Washington International Horse Show runs through Sunday and combines family-oriented events with competitive equestrian classes like show jumping and hunters.

October 24, 2018

Maryland regents to resume football investigation talks Thursday

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents will hold a special meeting via conference call Thursday to resume discussions about an independent commission's investigation into Maryland's football culture.

October 24, 2018

Eric Reid’s protest-related grievance against Cincinnati Bengals is denied

NFL safety Eric Reid said he would continue his grievance against the league even after signing with the Carolina Panthers last month. Now, an independent arbitrator has denied Reid's case against one particular team.

October 24, 2018

Capitals bond over ax throwing while on the road

The Washington Capitals spent a day off in Canada putting away their hockey sticks and engaging in the perfectly safe sport of ax throwing.

October 23, 2018

Maryland regents continue to discuss commission’s findings on football culture

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents met in closed session in Baltimore to deliberate their course of action after receiving the findings of an investigation into the culture of "fear and intimidation" under DJ Durkin at Maryland.

October 23, 2018

Wayne Rooney voted MLS Player of the Week

Rooney scored three goals in two games last week to carry D.C. United to two wins and clinch a playoff berth.

October 23, 2018

Nicklas Backstrom eclipses 600 career assists for Capitals

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom tallied three assists in the team's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks Monday night, which were his 599th, 600th and 601st career assists.

October 23, 2018

D.C. United playoff scenarios: New York City, Philadelphia or Columbus await

D.C. United have turned around their season and clinched a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Now it's a matter of determining which seed they'll finish with and where they'll play in the knockout round.

October 22, 2018

Virginia ranked No. 5, Virginia Tech No. 15 in AP preseason basketball poll

Voters put UMBC's March upset out of mind and ranked Virginia No. 5 in the 2018-19 preseason poll.

October 22, 2018

Adrian Peterson on facing Saquon Barkley: ‘Heck of a football player’

Asked Sunday if he is looking forward to seeing Saquon Barkley for the first time, Redskins running back Adrian Peterson corrected the reporter and said it would not be his first look at the rookie.

October 22, 2018