Jacob Calvin Meyer

Mayor: NYC vaccine rule could be ‘peeled back,’ but not because of unvaccinated athletes

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday signaled his intention to ease COVID-19 vaccine mandates for city employees -- a move that could allow Nets star Kyrie Irving as well as Mets and Yankees players to participate in home games.

March 17, 2022

Top-ranked Medvedev may face Wimbledon ban if he doesn’t disavow Putin

Daniil Medvedev, the No. 1 ranked male tennis player in the world, could be facing a ban from Wimbledon if he doesn't condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Ukraine.

March 17, 2022

Alex Ovechkin: ‘It sucks’ family was stuck in Russia for milestone goal

"Obviously, it sucks when my kids didn't see it, my wife didn't see it, my parents, but they watch it at home," Ovechkin said. "They're happy, and that's the most important thing."

March 17, 2022

Howard wins play-in game to join Maryland, American in NCAA Women’s Tournament

Howard women's basketball won its first-ever NCAA Tournament game on Wednesday night to join the Maryland Terrapins and American Eagles as D.C. area teams dancing this weekend.

March 17, 2022

Report: WNBA star Griner’s detention extended to May 19 by Russian court

WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia has been extended until mid-May. Griner, who plays professionally in Russia during the WNBA offseason, was arrested in an airport near Moscow in February after Russian authorities said they found vape cartridges containing hashish oil. A criminal case was then opened, carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

March 17, 2022

Saudi-backed golf league releases schedule with 8 events, $255 million purse

The LIV Golf Invitational Series officially launched on Wednesday with an eight-event schedule -- including four in the United States -- and $255 million in prize purses.

March 16, 2022

ESPN signs Buck, Aikman to announce ‘Monday Night Football’

ESPN's carousel of "Monday Night Football" announcers continued to turn on Wednesday. Or maybe it stopped.

March 16, 2022

Jagr issues jovial warning in congratulation to Ovechkin for goals milestone

"Alex, The Great 8, congratulations. Now you become the leading NHL goal scorer among European players," Jagr said. "But keep scoring. Because, as you know, I didn't retire from hockey yet, and there's a chance I might come back to the NHL and start chasing you."

March 16, 2022

Phillies to sign former Nationals slugger Schwarber

The NL East is becoming the DH hub of the MLB.

March 16, 2022

Nationals not rushing Strasburg back from injury, leaving opening day in question

Stephen Strasburg is healthy, but that doesn't mean he's going to be the Washington Nationals' opening day starter.

March 15, 2022

Not just Kyrie: Unvaccinated Mets, Yankees can’t play in home games due to NYC’s COVID-19 rules

The Kyrie Irving club may be gaining some members.

March 15, 2022

‘We’re still in the game’: What could a new Commanders stadium in Maryland look like?

Virginia lawmakers have not been shy about their eagerness to get the new Washington Commanders stadium built in their state. But Maryland Del. Jazz Lewis believes Commanders fans shouldn't count out Virginia's northern neighbor, as plans for a new stadium for the NFL franchise in Prince George's County are in the works.

March 15, 2022

Wizards’ porous defense on winless West Coast trip continues in loss to Steph Curry’s Warriors

The Washington Wizards went west but left their defense back east.

March 15, 2022

WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall dies after hip surgery complications; wrestling world pays tribute

Scott Hall, best known as "The Bad Guy" and a founding member of the pro wrestling group New World Order, died Monday at 63 years old.

March 15, 2022

Cruz deal gives Nationals the veteran hitter they needed

Pairing 41-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz with Juan Soto, the deal for the Nationals could be a win-win if the designated hitter stays healthy and continues his consistent performance.

March 14, 2022

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to total 10,000 points, rebounds, assists

LeBron James is now in a class of his own -- at least by one measure.

March 14, 2022

Reports: Steelers sign Mitchell Trubisky as QB carousel continues to turn

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found a new quarterback.

March 14, 2022

Fans react to buyer who spent $518,000 on Brady’s ‘final’ touchdown pass ball

The biggest loser from the Brady news was an NFL fan who one day earlier had spent $518,000 at an auction for what was at the time Brady's final touchdown pass ball.

March 14, 2022

Vikings like that: Cousins gets extension, another $35M guaranteed

As NFL teams continue to angle for new quarterbacks this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings are sticking with Kirk Cousins.

March 14, 2022

Tom Brady ends brief retirement, will play for Buccaneers in 2022

Less than six weeks after announcing his retirement from the NFL, Tom Brady is back.

March 13, 2022