Jacob Calvin Meyer

Capitals enter ‘chaotic’ goalie market after trading Vanecek

The goaltending duo of Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek has been the status quo in the District since Braden Holtby left after the 2019-20 season. But with Vanecek gone, MacLellan is forcing himself to take a risk and find another goalie this summer.

July 10, 2022

Here’s why Nationals manager Dave Martinez is coaching in 2022 All-Star Game

Braves manager Brian Snitker explained this weekend why he invited Nationals skipper Dave Martinez to be on his coaching staff at the 2022 All-Star Game.

July 10, 2022

Dan Snyder’s lawyer offers two dates to testify remotely before House Oversight Committee

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, through his lawyer, offered two dates to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee later this month, according to a letter sent to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney on Thursday.

July 7, 2022

Report: Alcohol won’t be served at 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar

The crowds at the 2022 World Cup may be a little less rowdy than usual.

July 7, 2022

Nationals prospects Cavalli, Baker to play in MLB Futures Game

Washington Nationals prospects Cade Cavalli and Darren Baker have been selected by Major League Baseball to participate in the Futures Game later this month.

July 7, 2022

Former Washington star Trent Williams becomes first offensive lineman to earn 99 rating on Madden

Trent Williams is the best offensive lineman in football and possibly one of the best in NFL history, according to the makers of the Madden football video game.

July 7, 2022

Report: Bradley Beal’s max extension with Wizards includes rare no-trade clause

Bradley Beal's five-year, $251.1 million contract with the Washington Wizards that he officially signed Wednesday reportedly includes a full no-trade clause -- a rarity in the NBA.

July 7, 2022

Capitals GM Brian MacLellan: Nicklas Backstrom to return from hip surgery ‘at some point this year’

A day before the start of the NHL draft, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said that Backstrom intends to play "at some point this year" after he recovers from left hip surgery, although he admitted that the timeline is "uncertain."

July 6, 2022

McLaurin heading to California for first workouts with Wentz

"It was very evident that they wanted me to be here, and I wanted to be here," said Terry McLaurin, the star wide receiver who on Tuesday signed a $71 million extension with the Washington Commanders.

July 6, 2022

Former Wizards center Thomas Bryant signs with Lakers

LeBron James' Lakers are rumored to be in the market for a superstar, but the Los Angeles team made a smaller move in signing former Wizards center Thomas Bryant.

July 6, 2022

Patrick Corbin finding his stride — and slider — on the bump for Nationals

Over his past six starts, Patrick Corbin is 3-2 with a 3.67 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings, with arguably his best two starts of the season coming in his last two outings. His ERA has fallen to an improved -- but still underwhelming -- 5.68.

July 5, 2022

White Sox pitcher calls for change to ‘stupid’ U.S. gun laws after Highland Park shooting

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said that "protection isn't a good enough reason to get a gun" when speaking to reporters on Monday following the mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.

July 5, 2022

Nationals’ struggles against Marlins show just how far back they are in NL East

After a Fourth of july 3-2 loss in extra innings, the Nationals are now 1-12 against the Miami Marlins this season. Washington's struggles against the Marlins show how far the rebuilding Nationals have to go in order to compete, especially with top teams in the NL East like the Mets and Braves.

July 4, 2022

Halfway through rebuilding season, Nationals give Rizzo, Martinez a vote of confidence

The Nationals are one of the worst teams in the majors with a 29-52 record, and it's unlikely to get better as the summer wanes. Despite all the ugliness of the first three months, the Nationals have decided to give a vote of confidence to general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez for the 2023 season.

July 3, 2022

Branden Grace wins $4.3 million in LIV Golf’s first tournament in U.S.

The LIV Golf Invitational Series made its first stop in the United States this weekend, and just like the controversial tour's first event, a South African golfer walked away more than $4 million richer than he arrived.

July 3, 2022

Report: Nationals, Juan Soto in talks over potential $425 million contract

The $425 million number would be the second-largest contract signed in MLB history, behind only Mike Trout's $426.5 million deal. A 13-year deal would tie Soto to D.C. through his age-36 season.

June 30, 2022

USC, UCLA planning to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024

More conference realignment will be coming to college sports in 2024 -- if not sooner.

June 30, 2022

Former ‘draft bust’ Mark Appel makes MLB debut days shy of 31st birthday

Mark Appel, considered one of the biggest busts in MLB history, made his long-awaited major league debut on Wednesday.

June 30, 2022

Nationals can’t overcome obscure rule as Reynolds powers Pirates with 3 homers

"I'm not blaming that we lost the game because of that one play, obviously," Nationals manager Dave Martinez said after the 8-7 loss to the Pirates. "But it's a big run in a one-run game."

June 29, 2022

Ryan Fitzpatrick to join Amazon as analyst for ‘Thursday Night Football’

Amazon announced that former Commanders quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who retired from football earlier this month, is joining Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" broadcast as an analyst.

June 21, 2022