Jacob Calvin Meyer

‘Maybe we can finally be set free’: Commanders fans ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Snyder selling

"We deserve a fresh start," lifelong Washington fan Laura Clarke said before the Commanders' game against the Vikings Sunday about the possibility of owner Dan Snyder selling the team.

November 6, 2022

Phillies fans used to hate Bryce Harper. Now in the World Series, he’s becoming a folk hero.

After a rollercoaster tenure with the Nationals, Bryce Harper has come into his own in Philadelphia, winning an MVP last season and leading the Phillies to the World Series for the first time since 2009.

November 3, 2022

Report: Jeff Bezos eyeing Jay-Z partnership to buy Washington Commanders

According to a report from People Magazine, billionaire Jeff Bezos does indeed have interest in buying the Commanders if Snyder decides to sell the team.

November 3, 2022

A timeline of Dan Snyder’s dysfunctional tenure as Washington Commanders owner

The path for Snyder to go from buying an NFL team to potentially exploring a sale of that franchise has been a long and windy one, including awful on-field performance, front office mismanagement and investigations into the organization's workplace.

November 2, 2022

Phillies mash Astros, take 2-1 World Series lead behind five home runs

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies entered Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday with some pent-up excitement, releasing it in the form of five long balls from five different players en route to a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros.

November 1, 2022

Baseball lifer Dusty Baker has another chance at elusive World Series ring with Astros

At 73 years old, Dusty Baker now has another chance, perhaps his final one, with the Houston Astros to manage a club to a World Series title -- a feat that's been more elusive for him than any other skipper in MLB history.

November 1, 2022

World Series Game 3 postponed due to rain

Game 3 of the Fall Classic was postponed by Major League Baseball on Monday due to rain and will instead be played Tuesday at 8:03 p.m.

October 31, 2022

Astros still playing under cloud of sign-stealing scandal at World Series

No one in Houston's dugout is banging on a trash can anymore, but many baseball fans, especially those in the City of Brotherly Love, simply don't trust the Astros.

October 30, 2022

Capitals’ Backstrom, Wilson skate for first time since surgeries

Washington Capitals forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson both skated on Wednesday for the first time since their offseason surgeries.

October 26, 2022

Report: USGA, Augusta National, PGA of America under investigation in DOJ’s antitrust probe

The U.S. Justice Department's antitrust investigation into the PGA Tour also includes the U.S. Golf Association, PGA of America and Augusta National Golf Club, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.

October 26, 2022

Wizards to recognize Arenas, Butler, Jamison for 25th anniversary celebration in November

The team announced Wednesday that the former Wizards trio of Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison will be reunited at Capital One Arena for "Throwback Night" on Friday, Nov. 18.

October 26, 2022

Phil Kessel breaks NHL iron man record for consecutive games played

The NHL has a new iron man.

October 26, 2022

Wizards trio of Beal, Kuzma, Porzingis forming ‘good connection’ early in season

"There's a little bit of a learning curve, but I like where they are," Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said about the trio of Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. "It'll take some time, but I think it will continue to improve."

October 24, 2022

Commanders’ defense leads team to second straight win

Washington's defense allowed just two touchdowns and 232 total yards in the 23-21 win over the visiting Packers. Over its last three contests, the Commanders defense is giving up just 14 points per game.

October 23, 2022

Capitals avoid first 2-4 start since 2013 by exploding for four goals in third period against Kings

After an 0-2 start, the Washington Capitals have won three of their last four contests to avoid being under .500 through six games.

October 23, 2022

Kyle Kuzma: Unlike last year, Wizards players ‘like each other’

"I think this is the year we have a pretty solid team, partly just because we like each other. Last year, couldn't say that at the start," said Kyle Kuzma, who scored 26 points in the win that improved the Wizards to 2-0 this season.

October 23, 2022

New coach Kevin Willard understands the ‘expectation’ for Maryland men’s basketball

Maryland hasn't made the Sweet 16 since 2016 or the Elite Eight since 2002 -- the year Gary Williams led the Terrapins to their first and only national title.

October 20, 2022

Maryland women look to ‘reload’ with nine newcomers, only one returning starter

The No. 17-ranked Terrapins have only one returning starter (Diamond Miller) and just four players who were on last year's roster. A total of nine newcomers -- five transfers and four freshmen -- will be relied upon to extend Maryland's 17-season streak of making the NCAA Tournament.

October 20, 2022

Formula One is back in the U.S. this weekend. What’s behind the racing circuit’s sudden success?

In just five years, thanks to new management, a focus on the U.S. market and a popular Netflix series, F1 has catapulted itself out of obscurity and into the American sports spotlight.

October 20, 2022

Carson Wentz recovery timeline still up in air; Taylor Heinicke to start for Commanders Sunday

The Carson Wentz era in Washington is officially on pause. But for how long is unknown.

October 18, 2022