Jacob Calvin Meyer

U.S. shut out of gold medals three days into Winter Olympics

The last time the United States went this long before winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, some athletes on the American team weren't even alive.

February 7, 2022

Satirical website suggests new mascot for Washington Commanders: General George Custer

Satirical website The Babylon Bee has a suggestion for the Washington Commanders: General George Custer.

February 7, 2022

Inaugural NBA HBCU Classic between Howard, Morgan State to be broadcast on TNT, ESPN2

Howard and Morgan State, two historically black colleges and universities, will face off in the NBA HBCU Classic on Feb. 19 in Cleveland.

February 7, 2022

Former Terrapin Stefon Diggs gets the best of brother Trevon Diggs at Pro Bowl

Brothers and Gaithersburg, Maryland, natives Stefon Diggs and Trevon Diggs faced off for the first time in their NFL careers at the Pro Bowl on Sunday.

February 7, 2022

Big hit: Garnet Hathaway flips Evander Kane into bench during Capitals’ loss to Oilers

Hard-hitting Capitals winger Garnet Hathaway hit Oilers forward Evander Kane into the boards during the second period Wednesday, flipping him into Washington's bench.

February 3, 2022

Kraft threw ‘temper tantrum’ over Brady’s retirement post, former Patriot says

Tuesday was filled with praise for Tom Brady after the quarterback announced his retirement from the NFL in a long Instagram post. But at least one person in New England wasn't happy.

February 3, 2022

ESPN’s Bomani Jones on the problem with NFL hiring practices: ‘White people’

"What's the problem? White people," ESPN's Bomani Jones said in response to a question about Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, Giants, Dolphins and Broncos.

February 3, 2022

Trinity Rodman signs record $1.1 million deal with Washington Spirit

Trinity Rodman, the daughter of basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, signed a four-year, $1.1 million contract extension with the Spirit to become the highest-paid player in the National Women's Soccer League.

February 2, 2022

Ovechkin tests positive for COVID-19, will be replaced by Wilson at All-Star Game

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be able to play in the NHL All-Star Game this weekend, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.

February 2, 2022

Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov lauded after highlight-reel saves

Relieving an injured Vitek Vanecek on Tuesday, goalie Ilya Samsonov saved 43 of 45 shots, and his performance was a key reason the Capitals walked away with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

February 2, 2022

Flores: Interview with Giants was ‘sham,’ Dolphins owner offered $100,000 bonus to tank

"The Rooney Rule was intended to give minorities an opportunity to sit down with ownership," Brian Flores said. "What it's turned into, it's just guys checking a box."

February 2, 2022

Washington football fans react online to ‘Commanders’

The new name is here, and the overall consensus is ... bleh.

February 2, 2022

‘A thrilling ride’: Tom Brady walks away after defining NFL for two decades

Tom Brady, at 44 years old, officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. In 20 seasons with New England and two with Tampa Bay, Brady went to 10 Super Bowls, hoisted seven Lombardi trophies and won three regular-season MVP awards. He walks away as the NFL leader in career touchdown passes with 624 and career passing yards with 84,520.

February 1, 2022

Tom Brady officially announces retirement from NFL

Tom Brady is officially retiring from the NFL, the star quarterback announced on his Instagram page Tuesday morning.

February 1, 2022

Price of Super Bowl tickets could shatter records

With the Super Bowl a little under two weeks away, fans hoping to see the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams face off at SoFi Stadium may have to call their financial adviser before making the purchase.

January 31, 2022

BetMGM sportsbook open at Nationals Park, a first for MLB stadiums

Washington fans are now able to place a bet before taking their seats at Nationals Park.

January 31, 2022

Beal to miss next two games with sprained wrist

The Washington Wizards have a critical back-to-back that starts Tuesday, and they'll be without star Bradley Beal for both games.

January 31, 2022

Joe Burrow’s big win has former college teammate Dwayne Haskins trending on Twitter

Dwayne Haskins was trending on Twitter Sunday, and for once, it had nothing to do with the Washington Football Team.

January 31, 2022

Capitals’ Kuznetsov added to All-Star Game roster

Alex Ovechkin will have a friend at the NHL All-Star Game next weekend.

January 30, 2022

Nebraska removing mascot’s ‘OK’ hand signal to avoid White supremacy connection

The "OK" hand signal is no longer OK at the University of Nebraska.

January 30, 2022