Adam Zielonka

Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson of Dolphins first to kneel for anthem in 2018

It is officially year three of the protests, which Colin Kaepernick started in the 2016 preseason as a means to bring attention to extrajudicial violence by police against black people.

August 9, 2018

Here’s what backs of Nationals’ jerseys will say during Players Weekend

Ryan Zimmerman will officially be "Zim," Daniel Murphy will be "Murph" and Bryce Harper will be "Mondo" when the Washington Nationals play a series at the New York Mets Aug. 24-26.

August 9, 2018

Coach Mike Thibault: Mystics felt ‘a little bit slighted’ in aftermath of Aces forfeit

When the Washington Mystics won their fifth straight game Thursday, the team touted their collective focus amid the distraction of a previous opponent failing to show up and waiting for the WNBA to rule on the matter. They also may have felt their hot streak was getting a bit snubbed, according to their coach.

August 9, 2018

Mystics temper Storm, prove their mettle as playoffs near

The Washington Mystics ran away with a 100-77 win over the league leading Seattle Storm at home on Thursday. The Mystics are aiming for a top-two seed when the WNBA Playoffs begin in two weeks.

August 9, 2018

Redskins preseason opener matters for players on the fringe

"It's the preseason, but for (back-ups) they're playing for their hopes, their dreams, their futures, their families," Paul Richardson said.

August 8, 2018

Nationals’ Thursday game vs. Braves another Facebook Watch exclusive

The Washington Nationals will play a game broadcast exclusively on Facebook Watch for the second time in as many months.

August 8, 2018

Cesar Hernandez, Phillies second baseman, bunts for ‘home run’

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez laid down a bunt in the eighth inning of a 1-0 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Two errant throws later, he was already home.

August 8, 2018

Ralph Northam says Dulles area could be site of new Redskins stadium

Ralph Northam, the governor of Virginia, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch he thinks the Washington Redskins will look at Loudoun County as a potential site for a new stadium.

August 7, 2018

Paul Richardson is a new D.C. playmaker

Long before Paul Richardson came to the Washington Redskins, he was mistaken for another Washington sports star. The supposed resemblance is questionable.

August 7, 2018

Jack Gruden, coach’s son, on Redskins staff

The youngest son of Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden is not here just to play games. He's in the midst of his first season as a full-time assistant in the team's video department, filming and breaking down the practices his father is running.

August 7, 2018

Military take on NFL drills at Redskins’ ‘Salute to Service’ boot camp

Fifty active military members representing every branch took part in five football drills during "USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp" at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center before Tuesday's practice.

August 7, 2018

Las Vegas Aces forfeit game to Washington Mystics after no-show

It will count in the win column for the Mystics, who improve to 17-11.

August 7, 2018

Redskins battle the Richmond elements at training camp

The Washington Redskins won't have another afternoon walk-through canceled this year, but only because they don't have any more walk-throughs scheduled.

August 7, 2018

Redskins’ first depth chart lists Derrius Guice on fourth string

The Washington Redskins released their first depth chart of the 2018 season Monday afternoon, and second-round draft pick and fan favorite Derrius Guice was slotted surprisingly low.

August 6, 2018

Trent Williams doubtful to play Thursday; Shawn Lauvao ankle sprain ‘minor’

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden provided injury updates for two crucial pieces of the offensive line before the team began its 10th day of training camp Monday morning.

August 6, 2018

Trent Williams glad to be ‘knocking rust off’ with reps

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, 30, doesn't "feel like I'm back to being me" yet despite the healed leg.

August 5, 2018

Chris Thompson will not play Redskins’ first preseason game

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson will not play Thursday in the team's first preseason game against the New England Patriots, coach Jay Gruden announced Sunday.

August 5, 2018

Bobby Beathard, former Redskins GM, inducted into Hall of Fame

Bobby Beathard, who won two Super Bowls as general manager of the Washington Redskins in the 1980s, was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio Saturday night as part of the Class of 2018.

August 5, 2018

Andy Murray withdraws from Citi Open due to exhaustion

After advancing to the quarterfinal round, former world No. 1 Andy Murray withdrew from the Citi Open in Washington Friday night.

August 3, 2018

EA apologizes for censoring Kaepernick’s name in ‘Madden 19’ soundtrack

In the song "Big Bank" by YG, rapper Big Sean raps the third verse, which includes, "You boys all cap, I'm more Colin Kaepernick / I'm rare as affordable health care."

August 3, 2018