Adam Zielonka

Markelle Fultz’s jump shot appears ‘fixed’ in new video

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz only played 14 games in his rookie season as he battled both an injury and a bizarre loss of shooting form that had the entire city worried.

September 20, 2018

Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov to make preseason debuts in Quebec City

All three members of the Capitals' top forward line will make their 2018 preseason debut Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens.

September 20, 2018

John Wall joins Steph Curry, Chris Paul for North Carolina hurricane fundraiser

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall joined fellow NBA stars Steph Curry and Chris Paul Wednesday in launching a fundraiser for hurricane relief in North Carolina.

September 20, 2018

Bradley Beal ranks ahead of John Wall in ESPN’s ‘NBArank’

Did John Wall get snubbed by ESPN's annual series?

September 20, 2018

Nic Dowd, rare NHL player from Alabama, fights to make Capitals’ fourth line

Nic Dowd said he "did a lot of developing" in Huntsville's youth program. His hockey journey now brings him to the Washington Capitals, where he's integrating into a defending Stanley Cup champion while competing for a critical center job.

September 19, 2018

Wizards have four preseason games on local TV, including against Chinese team

Four of the Washington Wizards' five preseason games next month will be televised by NBC Sports Washington.

September 19, 2018

Elena Delle Donne named to U.S. roster for FIBA Women’s World Cup

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne was one of 12 players named to the final U.S. roster for the 2018 FIBA Women's World Cup.

September 19, 2018

Capitals trim camp roster by sending rookies to junior teams

With the moves, the number of players training with the Capitals this month was trimmed from 60 to 52.

September 19, 2018

Orioles wear jerseys with Braille lettering

The Baltimore Orioles wore jerseys with Braille lettering on the front and back in place of standard English words in honor of their "National Federation of the Blind Night" promotion Tuesday.

September 19, 2018

Orioles set franchise mark for losses in a season, and it can still get worse

The Orioles moved to 43-108 on the year, breaking the franchise record for most losses in one season. But remarkably, there are still 11 games left.

September 19, 2018

Capitals fall to Bruins in preseason bout at home

The Washington Capitals will not hang their Stanley Cup champion banner for another two weeks, but they got in some competitive hockey Tuesday night. Stanley Cup-caliber hockey? Well, not quite yet.

September 18, 2018

Capitals fans excited for hockey’s return as champs start preseason

The palpable excitement in Chinatown for what was only a Tuesday exhibition game reflected the return of the city's biggest champions.

September 18, 2018

Pro Football Hall of Famers threaten to boycott Canton until NFL gives insurance

Eric Dickerson led a sizeable group of Pro Football Hall of Famers in sending a letter to the NFL, NFLPA and Hall of Fame saying they would boycott future induction ceremonies unless they are given health insurance and a share of league revenue.

September 18, 2018

D.C. Council will introduce bill to legalize sports betting

D.C. Council member Jack Evans, Ward 2 Democrat, plans to introduce the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018.

September 18, 2018

John Carlson, Lars Eller return to ice at Capitals camp

Both players missed the start of camp with lower-body injuries.

September 17, 2018

Where the Capitals’ only two position battles stand

The departures of Jay Beagle and Philipp Grubauer correspond with the Capitals' two position battles in training camp and preseason this month: fourth-line center and back-up goalie.

September 17, 2018

Vontae Davis ‘retired’ during halftime, Bills teammate says

"I found out going into the second half of the game. They said he's not coming out, he retired," Lorenzo Alexander said of Davis.

September 16, 2018

Kirk Cousins outduels Rodgers in Vikings-Packers tie

Kirk Cousins led his side to an improbable comeback -- and an improbable result.

September 16, 2018

Week 2 fantasy football stars, early edition

Did your fantasy team start any of the following players? If so, you're probably rolling in points right now.

September 16, 2018

Capitals return to ice with Stanley Cup target on their backs

The discussion around the Washington Capitals at training camp was a mixture of how they will stay motivated now that they've won a Stanley Cup and how the short summer will affect their conditioning.

September 16, 2018