Jacob Calvin Meyer

Giants, Jets out of cellar, near top of NFL standings

No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. The New York Giants are actually 5-1. And the New York Jets are actually 4-2.

October 17, 2022

Ineffective power play carries over into new season for Capitals

After being one of the worst power-play teams in the NHL last season, the Capitals have opened the 2022-23 campaign struggling with the man advantage again. Alex Ovechkin & Co. have scored on just one of their 11 power-play opportunities through three games.

October 16, 2022

NLCS to pit former Nationals stars against each other

A former Nationals superstar will be going to the World Series.

October 16, 2022

MLB playoffs littered with former Nationals stars — from Soto to Harper to Turner

The MLB playoffs are littered with former Nationals players -- from Bryce Harper in Philadelphia to Juan Soto in San Diego to Trea Turner in Los Angeles. In total, nine former Nationals are playing (or managing) in the League Division Series.

October 13, 2022

Goalie Darcy Kuemper’s Capitals debut spoiled by Bruins in loss

In his first home game in the District, Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper allowed four goals -- including the first three of the contest -- in Washington's 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.

October 12, 2022

Peach cobbler tacos the newest strange food item offered at Capitals, Wizards games

The interesting combination contains "flour tortillas filled house made peach cobbler, cinnamon sugar and flaky dough crumbs."

October 12, 2022

The Capitals are one of the oldest teams in the NHL. Has Father Time passed them by?

Washington once again sports one of the oldest rosters in the NHL. The team's graying combined with injuries to Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson have some convinced that the Capitals' Stanley Cup window isn't just closing, it's slammed shut.

October 11, 2022

Raiders’ Adams caught on camera pushing man to ground after ‘Monday Night Football’ loss

Shortly after the Raiders lost to the Chiefs on "Monday Night Football," Las Vegas wide receiver Davante Adams was seen on camera pushing a credentialed man carrying equipment to the ground.

October 11, 2022

Catching Gretzky, the once-impossible dream, is now clearly in Ovechkin’s sights

"Let's wait," Ovechkin said with a laugh when asked about catching Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list. "I can't score 21 goals in one game."

October 10, 2022

Dyami Brown’s two-touchdown day a bright spot for Commanders in loss to Titans

Dyami Brown, who entered Sunday's game without an NFL score and just 13 career receptions for 171 yards, caught two deep touchdowns from quarterback Carson Wentz in the Commanders' 21-17 loss to the Titans Sunday.

October 9, 2022

Starting pitching dominates in start to new MLB playoff format

If this past weekend was any indication, the MLB playoffs may once again be dominated by starting pitching.

October 9, 2022

Deion Sanders, Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. get into postgame tiff over snubbed hug

Deion Sanders just wanted a hug.

October 9, 2022

First rebuilding season for Nationals a 107-loss ‘disappointment’

More than the 55-107 record, it was how the rebuilding Nationals lost all those games that made the season one that D.C. fans will soon hope to forget. The Juan Soto trade. The historic struggles against division opponents. The starting pitcher winless streak. The list could go on and on.

October 6, 2022

Fan goes viral after jumping railing in hopes of catching Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run

An 'A' for effort?

October 5, 2022

Nationals’ Corbin ends another season as one of worst starting pitchers in majors

Patrick Corbin's 6-19 record and 6.31 ERA are far from the scariest numbers for the Nationals. Those figures are the $24 million and $35 million salaries that Corbin is still owed in 2023 and 2024.

October 4, 2022

Rebuilding Nationals didn’t take a big attendance hit in 2022. Next year may be different.

A look at rebuilding MLB franchises in the last 15 years shows a consistent trend. The first year of a reboot rarely causes a significant dip in attendance. Fans seem to be willing to forgive a team for one bad season. But it's the second year of a retool that hits teams right in the ticket counter.

October 4, 2022

Report: Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen hire divorce lawyers

The timeout between Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen may turn into much more.

October 4, 2022

Nationals set club record for most losses in season

The 2022 Washington Nationals are in the history books -- but not in a good way.

October 2, 2022

White Sox manager Tony La Russa expected to retire Monday: report

Legendary manager Tony La Russa will reportedly announce his retirement on Monday, according to a report from USA Today.

October 2, 2022

Report: Prime Time to the SEC? Auburn ‘may target’ Deion Sanders as next football coach

The start to Sanders' coaching career has been impressive. The former multi-sport superstar and flashy personality has turned into a marketing and recruiting savant at Jackson State.

October 2, 2022