Adam Zielonka

Rested Mystics host Sparks with return to WNBA semifinals on the line

The Washington Mystics, who rested up with a first-round bye, will play the Los Angeles Sparks Thursday with a trip to the semifinals on the line. The game, televised on ESPN2, tips off at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles E. Smith Center on George Washington University's campus.

August 22, 2018

Nationals release 2019 schedule

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August 22, 2018

Richie Incognito charged with making threats at funeral home

Former NFL offensive guard Richie Incognito, perhaps best known for his role in a bullying scandal within the Miami Dolphins organization, was arrested Monday on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and making threats at a funeral home.

August 22, 2018

Mystics draw Sparks in second round as L.A. beats Lynx

The Washington Mystics will play the Los Angeles Sparks Thursday with a trip to the WNBA Playoffs semifinal round on the line.

August 22, 2018

Maryland men’s, women’s basketball get Big Ten schedules

A trip to Madison Square Garden to play Illinois Jan. 26 stands out on the men's schedule.

August 21, 2018

Victor Cruz, former Giants receiver, retires from NFL and joins ESPN

Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is officially retiring from football and taking a job at ESPN.

August 21, 2018

Elena Delle Donne named Eastern Conference Player of the Month

Elena Delle Donne was named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the second time this season.

August 21, 2018

D.C. United a hot team, and a hot ticket, thanks to turnaround

They've acquired Wayne Rooney. They've opened the stadium. Most importantly, they've started winning again. D.C. United is surprisingly one of Major League Soccer's hottest teams.

August 20, 2018

Maryland football to honor Jordan McNair with tributes, No. 79 sticker

No Maryland player will wear No. 79 until 2021, the season after Jordan McNair would have graduated.

August 20, 2018

Mystics earn No. 3 playoff seed, host elimination game Thursday

The Washington Mystics fell just short of earning the postseason double-bye they were aiming for, but they're still in a comfortable spot as the No. 3 seed in the 2018 WNBA Playoffs.

August 20, 2018

United top Revolution to extend unbeaten streak

United won a 2-0 decision over New England Revolution Sunday night that pushed the club further up the MLS Eastern Conference standings. United (7-9-6) have not lost since July 25, going 4-0-1 in that time.

August 19, 2018

Chiefs sign Scandrick after five-month stay with Redskins

Five months to the day that Orlando Scandrick signed a free agent deal with the Washington Redskins, the cornerback has joined the Kansas City Chiefs.

August 19, 2018

Ovechkins receive outpouring of love as couple’s first baby born

The news that Alex Ovechkin's wife, Nastya Shubskaya Ovechkina, was pregnant with the couple's first child was only officially revealed after the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup. On Aug. 18, their first child was born.

August 19, 2018

Zack Martin, Cowboys guard, has hyperextended knee: report

Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin hyperextended his left knee in the team's preseason game Saturday, ESPN reported.

August 19, 2018

Maryland’s Board of Regents assumes control of football investigations

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents will take control of the investigation into the death of Terrapins football player Jordan McNair.

August 17, 2018

Daron Payne, other rookie defenders disrupt Sam Darnold’s night

Sam Darnold looked sharp at times Thursday night in his first preseason start for the New York Jets, but it only took a few fellow rookies on the Washington Redskins' defense to give him problems.

August 16, 2018

Samaje Perine (ankle) out for rest of Redskins’ game vs. Jets

The injury bug has struck the Washington Redskins' running back room again.

August 16, 2018

Alex Smith will play one series for Redskins vs. Jets: report

Alex Smith will start for the Washington Redskins and play one series in Thursday night's preseason game against the New York Jets, according to sideline reporter Lisa Salters of "Monday Night Football."

August 16, 2018

Sam Darnold to start for Jets vs. Redskins

Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will start Thursday's preseason game for the New York Jets against the Washington Redskins.

August 16, 2018

New book highlights Philadelphia Eagles’ faith

"Birds of Pray," available Tuesday, depicts the ebbs and flows of the Philadelphia Eagles' triumphant 2017 season with a focus on the Christian faith of many of their key players.

August 16, 2018