Andy Kostka

Capitals prepared for 10-game gantlet heading into playoffs

With 10 games left in the season, the Washington Capitals are faced with an early playoff-like experience, particularly with three straight games against the New York Islanders on deck.

April 21, 2021

Ryan Fitzpatrick still regrets ‘single worst text’ he sent to Alex Smith after injury

After Alex Smith's injury in 2018, Ryan Fitzpatrick sent Smith "the single worst text I've ever sent."

April 21, 2021

Juan Soto heads to 10-day injured list with shoulder strain

The Washington Nationals face another significant injury hurdle. Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.

April 20, 2021

Sports leagues, athletes react to Derek Chauvin trial verdict

After Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, athletes and sports leagues quickly reacted.

April 20, 2021

Nationals’ Victor Robles looks more like his 2019 self in center field

After a disappointing 2020 season defensively from Victor Robles, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez feels his center fielder is getting back to his best.

April 20, 2021

Ian Martinez, former Utah guard, joins Maryland basketball as transfer

Former Utah guard Ian Martinez is transferring to Maryland basketball, the rising sophomore announced via Instagram on Tuesday. Martinez becomes the third incoming transfer coach Mark Turgeon has secured this offseason.

April 20, 2021

Nike, Kobe Bryant estate end endorsement deal without extension

Nike and the estate of former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant will end a lengthy partnership after the sides did not come to an agreement over a contract extension.

April 20, 2021

Luis Avilan to undergo Tommy John surgery to fix torn UCL

Washington Nationals left-hander Luis Avilan has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery to correct a torn UCL in his elbow, manager Dave Martinez announced Monday.

April 19, 2021

Why some NFL players are opting out of voluntary offseason workouts

There's concern surrounding the pandemic. But the union also points to last offseason as proof in-person workouts may do more harm than good.

April 19, 2021

NBA prepares for postponements after Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict: report

With a verdict soon expected in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial, the NBA is preparing for how that may affect its game schedule, according to ESPN.

April 19, 2021

Paolo Espino solid in spot start, but Nationals drop series finale to Diamondbacks

Despite a solid 4 1/3 innings from Paolo Espino in emergency starting duties, the Nationals' bullpen gave up three runs and those not named Trea Turner struggled to produce on offense.

April 18, 2021

Stephen Strasburg’s IL stint the latest for an injury-stricken Nationals pitching staff

The Nationals placed Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day disabled list Sunday morning, adding to the team's injury issues on its pitching staff.

April 18, 2021

Stephen Strasburg headed to 10-day injured list

Stephen Strasburg is headed for a stint on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 15, the Nationals announced Sunday morning.

April 18, 2021

Hernan Losada’s D.C. United tenure begins with win

D.C. United beat New York City FC in Hernan Losada's first competitive fixture in charge of the club, with two standout goals late in the first half securing the points.

April 18, 2021

D.C. United prepares for new era under Hernan Losada as 2021 season opens

When the Black-and-Red kick off the 2021 campaign at Audi Field on Saturday night against New York City FC, a pressing and attacking brand of soccer is the kind of play new coach Hernan Losada expects from his side. But he's also realistic. Losada knows Saturday's display won't be the finished product, not right out of the gates.

April 15, 2021