Jacob Calvin Meyer

Ex-Vikings linebacker: Mike Zimmer didn’t like Kirk Cousins, and it was obvious

Mike Zimmer DID NOT like that -- "that" being Kirk Cousins. And supposedly the whole team knew it.

July 18, 2022

British Open champion Cameron Smith deflects when asked about LIV Golf rumors

"I just won the British Open, and you're asking about that? I think that's pretty not that good," Smith said shortly after winning his first Claret Jug. "I don't know, mate. My team around me worries about all that stuff. I'm here to win golf tournaments."

July 18, 2022

Nationals pick Oklahoma left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett in second round of MLB draft

The Washington Nationals Sunday night selected University of Oklahoma left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett at No. 45 overall in the MLB draft.

July 18, 2022

Nationals select high school outfielder Elijah Green with No. 5 overall pick in MLB draft

The Washington Nationals on Sunday selected high school outfielder Elijah Green with the No. 5 overall pick in the MLB draft.

July 17, 2022

Nationals enter All-Star break reeling with Soto’s future in question

The dejection, disappointment and dreariness that was the first half of the 2022 season certainly warrants a respite from thinking about the current state of the franchise. But the next four days likely won't provide that for anyone watching coverage of the All-Star festivities.

July 17, 2022

Capitals sign center Dylan Strome to one-year, $3.5 million contract

The Washington Capitals signed free agent center Dylan Strome on Thursday to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.

July 14, 2022

Capitals address needs in goal, blue line and forward in free agency

The Washington Capitals were far from the only NHL team that pounced on its targets to open free agency this week. But the fact that other teams were quick to put pen to paper with free agents made the Capitals' urgency even more important.

July 14, 2022

Nationals’ fifth pick in MLB draft could be key to reboot

It's been more than a decade since the Nationals held a pick this high in the MLB Draft. Georgia Tech catcher Kevin Parada and high school outfielder Elijah Green are two of the most common projected picks for the Nationals in mock drafts.

July 14, 2022

Capitals acquire winger Brown in trade, re-sign forward Johansson

With several injuries at the forward position heading into the season, the Capitals bolstered the group on Wednesday by trading for winger Connor Brown and re-signing Marcus Johansson.

July 13, 2022

Nationals call up Clippard after placing closer Rainey on 60-day IL

The Washington Nationals on Wednesday placed closer Tanner Rainey on the 60-day injured list with a UCL sprain and called up former fan favorite Tyler Clippard.

July 13, 2022

Capitals reload in net by signing Stanley Cup champion Kuemper, backup Lindgren

After getting rid of both Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov within the last week, the Capitals wasted no time once free agency began Wednesday. Washington signed former Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper to be the starting goaltender and ex-Blues netminder Charlie Lindgren. Kuemper as a backup.

July 13, 2022

Snyder refuses to testify under subpoena, offers to appear voluntarily before House committee

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, through his lawyer, is refusing to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee under a subpoena, maintaining that he should be allowed to testify voluntarily later this month.

July 13, 2022

House Oversight Committee accepts Dan Snyder’s offer to testify July 28, but only under subpoena

The House Oversight and Reform Committee accepted Dan Snyder's offer to testify virtually in late July, but only if the Commanders owner does so under a subpoena.

July 12, 2022

Tiger Woods: LIV Golf defectors ‘turned their back’ on game

Tiger Woods didn't hold back Tuesday when he was asked about the Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour.

July 12, 2022

Juan Soto to participate in Home Run Derby for second straight year

Juan Soto will participate in the Home Run Derby for the second straight year, the 23-year-old Nationals superstar announced on Instagram Monday night.

July 12, 2022

Cavalli tops list of 12 Nationals prospects for fans to follow this summer

With the Nationals on pace to lose more than 100 games, the dog days of this summer could be especially oppressive. So, as the big league club continues to wither, here are 12 Nationals prospects for fans to follow this summer.

July 11, 2022

Capitals choose not to give qualifying offer to goaltender Ilya Samsonov

The Washington Capitals on Monday elected not to issue a qualifying offer to goaltender Ilya Samsonov -- a surprise move that leaves the team in dire need of a netminder heading into free agency.

July 11, 2022

Monte Morris wants to ‘prove’ he’s the point guard the Wizards need

"This is a big opportunity -- a big moment -- for me," Wizards point guard Monte Morris said Monday during his introductory press conference.

July 11, 2022

Wayne Rooney set to become new D.C. United coach

Rooney, once one of the best and most well-known soccer players in the world, will return to the District after playing for D.C. United in 2018 and 2019.

July 11, 2022

Nationals outfielder Juan Soto selected as All-Star Game reserve

Juan Soto is the only player who will represent the Nationals as an All-Star in Los Angeles next week. It is Soto's second selection to the All-Star Game after earning a spot on the National League team last season.

July 10, 2022