Jacob Calvin Meyer

Super Bowl flyover to feature historic U.S. warplanes, including WW II-era P-51 Mustang

Before quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow take to the air in Super Bowl 56, a historic flyover will honor the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force.

February 13, 2022

With sports betting boom comes increase in problem gamblers, experts say

With sports gambling now legal in 33 states and Washington, D.C., it's inevitable that there will be an increase in the number of problem gamblers. Marc Lefkowitz, a certified gambling counselor for more than 20 years and a recovering gambler for nearly 40, is especially concerned about this week leading up to the Super Bowl.

February 10, 2022

CNN hires Jemele Hill to host show on new streaming service

Controversial sports media figure Jemele Hill on Thursday became CNN's latest hire for the network's new streaming service.

February 10, 2022

Viral-moment prone ‘Manningcast’ extended by ESPN through 2024 NFL season

ESPN is re-upping with the Manning brothers for two more years, extending the "Manningcast" through the 2024 NFL season.

February 10, 2022

Maryland football promotes Brian Williams to defensive coordinator

Brian Williams is taking over as Maryland's defensive coordinator, making him the fourth coach to accept the job since Mike Locksley took over in 2019.

February 10, 2022

U.S. just had its best day at the 2022 Winter Olympics

The Olympic gold medals are starting to pour in for the United States.

February 10, 2022

Rivera to speak at Madden memorial service

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera will be one of eight speakers at John Madden's public memorial service Monday night.

February 9, 2022

Golf analyst blames ‘cancel culture’ for firing from SiriusXM

A golf analyst who said he'd rather kill himself than watch the WNBA said his firing from SiriusXM is an example of "cancel culture."

February 9, 2022

Cryptocurrency payment could be coming to Nationals Park in 2023

The Washington Nationals on Wednesday announced a partnership with cryptocurrency company Terra that could result in digital currency payments at Nationals Park in 2023.

February 9, 2022

Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen apologizes for ‘dumb’ Hitler tweet

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen apologized on Twitter Wednesday afternoon for a tweet about Hitler that he later called "dumb."

February 9, 2022

Lindsey Jacobellis gets redemption, earns U.S. first gold medal of 2022 Winter Olympics

It took five days for the United States to win its first gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics, but it was well worth the wait.

February 9, 2022

Super Bowl halftime star Snoop Dogg stirs controversy as collaborator on violent new anti-cop rap

The all-star lineup of hip-hop artists set to perform at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show has drawn a significant amount of hype. But not everyone is pleased.

February 9, 2022

Changes could be coming to punts, kickoffs as NFL shows concern about special teams injuries

The NFL is concerned about the number of injuries that occur on special teams, and it could lead to rule changes.

February 8, 2022

Big air venue at Beijing Olympics goes viral for unusual location

One of the most viral moments of the 2022 Winter Olympics thus far has involved discussion about cooling towers and a steel mill.

February 8, 2022

Half of rare Honus Wagner baseball card auctioned for nearly $500,000

The rarest baseball card in history was sold again, but in an unusual form.

February 8, 2022

American figure skater Nathan Chen breaks world record at Olympics

Nathan Chen, 22, received the highest score in the history of men's short program figure skating -- not just at the Olympics, but in any event ever.

February 8, 2022

Ovechkin clears COVID-19 protocols after missing All-Star weekend with virus

The Washington Capitals will play their first game since the All-Star break on Tuesday, and it's likely they'll also get back their best player.

February 8, 2022

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh offers to pinch hit and help end MLB’s lockout

With a delay to MLB spring training looming, a member of the U.S. government wants to take a swing at helping the league and the players union solve their dispute.

February 7, 2022

Former NBA player Ty Lawson arrested after multiple altercations in Spain

Ty Lawson, a former college basketball star and NBA player, was arrested over the weekend in Spain after multiple altercations, including one at an airport after Lawson was told to wear a mask.

February 7, 2022

Lids sales show Jackson, Ravens more popular in Virginia than Washington

Washington hopes this changes with its new Commanders team name, but in 2021, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens led the state of Virginia in jersey sales, according to Lids.

February 7, 2022