Jacob Calvin Meyer

Laviolette: Capitals’ place in standings, potential wild card spot is ‘frustrating’

The Eastern Conference in the NHL is stacked this season, and that's not good news for the Washington Capitals.

February 24, 2022

IOC rebukes Russia for ‘breach of Olympic Truce’ after invasion of Ukraine

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday condemned Russia's decision to invade Ukraine and said the country violated the Olympic Truce by doing so.

February 24, 2022

U.S. women’s players wear ‘Protect Trans Kids’ wristbands to denounce Texas governor

The United States women's national team on Wednesday night wore wristbands aimed at denouncing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive that labels gender-transitioning care as "abuse."

February 24, 2022

Hall of Famer Gossage rants about MLB commissioner, wants to punch him in nose

Goose Gossage didn't mess around with any offspeed pitches in his recent interview with USA Today, sticking with heaters directed at MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

February 24, 2022

Reports: UEFA to move Champions League final out of Russia after invasion of Ukraine

The Union of European Football Associations is meeting Friday to discuss moving the 2022 Champions League final out of Russia amid the country's invasion of Ukraine.

February 24, 2022

Capitals players surprise coach Laviolette with gift for 700th career win

Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals teammates congratulated coach Peter Laviolette on Wednesday for recently winning his 700th career NHL game.

February 23, 2022

Donation to Glenn Youngkin reveals Dan Snyder was buyer of $48 million mansion in Virginia

FedEx Field may be considered something of a dump compared to some of the NFL's lavish new stadiums. But don't feel too bad for Dan Snyder. When the game is over, the Washington Commanders owner heads home to some pretty fancy digs.

February 23, 2022

Jefferson: Arenas was ‘immature a-hole’ and that’s why he fell in NBA draft

Gilbert Arenas recently took a jab at a former college teammate, and he may wish now that he hadn't.

February 23, 2022

Rare Kobe Bryant basketball card sells for $2 million

A basketball card of the late Kobe Bryant from the 1990s was recently sold for $2 million, breaking the record for the most expensive card of the former Lakers star.

February 23, 2022

Matthew Stafford apologizes for reaction to photographer’s fall at Rams Super Bowl parade

"I wish I had a better reaction in the moment," Stafford said.

February 23, 2022

Mickelson apologizes for ‘reckless’ comments about Saudi golf league after backlash, losing sponsors

Lefty is hoping this week is better for his image than last week was. After receiving heavy criticism for his comments about the Saudi Arabia-funded Super Golf League, Phil Mickelson apologized on Tuesday for his "reckless" choice of words.

February 23, 2022

Flores ‘not mad’ at Belichick about text message mix-up

Despite using Bill Belichick's texts as evidence in his lawsuit against the NFL, Brian Flores said he's "not mad" at the Patriots coach about the blunder.

February 22, 2022

Junior hockey player gets lifetime ban after punching referee

A junior hockey league player has received a lifetime ban after he punched a referee in the face during a game.

February 22, 2022

NBC draws record-low ratings for 2022 Winter Olympics, down 42% from 2018

The downward trend for NBC's Olympics ratings continued during the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

February 22, 2022

One coach thinks idea to end postgame handshake line is ‘ridiculous’

After the postgame brawl between the Michigan and Wisconsin men's basketball teams on Sunday, some people questioned why teams even shake hands after games anymore.

February 22, 2022

Rams wide receiver picks fitting name for son who was born on Super Bowl Sunday

Van Jefferson and his wife, Samaria, decided to name their new baby boy in honor of the Rams' Super Bowl win.

February 22, 2022

This NFC team may be interested in trading for Kirk Cousins

An east coast NFC team is reportedly interested in trading for Kirk Cousins. Don't worry, Washington fans, it's not the Commanders.

February 22, 2022

Rodgers has NFL on its toes following cryptic Instagram post

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is considering retirement, posted a long message on Instagram but didn't announce his future plans.

February 22, 2022

Sports world debates what punishment should be for Michigan coach Juwan Howard after post-game swipe

What should the punishment be for Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard after he started a post-game brawl Sunday by taking a swing at a Wisconsin assistant?

February 21, 2022

McIlroy calls Mickelson’s support of Saudi golf tour ‘naive, selfish, egotistical, ignorant’

The harsh words from McIlroy were in response to Mickelson telling author Alan Shipnuck that he was willing to turn a blind eye to Saudi Arabia's human rights concerns if it meant "leverage" against the PGA Tour.

February 21, 2022