Andy Kostka

Russell Wilson co-hosting NBC vaccination special featuring Joe Biden

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, will host a vaccination special on NBC with President Joe Biden.

April 13, 2021

D.C. United hires Lucy Rushton as second female general manager in MLS history

D.C. United hired Lucy Rushton to become the club's new general manager, the team announced Wednesday, continuing a slow-moving trend of women in sports earning more prominent positions.

April 13, 2021

Anthony Mantha brings size and shooting ability to Capitals

Anthony Mantha laid down for a pregame nap as a member of one of the league's worst teams. He woke up as a member of a squad eyeing another Stanley Cup run.

April 13, 2021

Several Nationals players receive coronavirus vaccine

Many of the Washington Nationals players received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in St. Louis on Monday, manager Dave Martinez said.

April 12, 2021

Max Scherzer’s secret to longevity: an eagerness to evolve

As baseball changes around Max Scherzer each season, the Washington Nationals pitcher changes along with it.

April 12, 2021

Twins postpone game after Daunte Wright shooting

Games for the Minnesota Twins, Wild and Timberwolves were all postponed Monday after the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday.

April 12, 2021

D.C. United enters two-year TV deal with NBC Sports Washington, TeleXitos

D.C. United announced a new television partnership with NBC Sports Washington and TeleXitos, Telemundo's multicast network, to broadcast matches in English and Spanish, respectively, during the 2021 and 2022 MLS seasons.

April 12, 2021

Anthony Neuer converts first televised 7-10 split since 1991 on PBA Tour

Anthony Neuer made a lasting impression on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour on Sunday, converting the ultra-uncommon 7-10 split in the U.S. Open semifinal round.

April 12, 2021

Nationals shut out for third time in four games, swept by Dodgers

The Nationals were swept by the Dodgers and have lost their last five games.

April 11, 2021

Henrik Lundqvist rules out return this season due to heart inflammation

In a two-tweet statement Sunday, Henrik Lundqvist announced that he wouldn't return to the ice to play for the Capitals this season because his "heart isn't quite ready."

April 11, 2021

D.C. expands fan capacity, with Capital One Arena now opening

The District loosened coronavirus attendance restrictions on Friday, allowing the Nationals and D.C. United to increase attendance from 12% to 25%. Also, the Wizards and Capitals can welcome 10% capacity at Capital One Arena for the first time this season.

April 11, 2021

Capitals trade Jonas Siegenthaler to Devils for third-round pick

The Washington Capitals traded defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler to the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, receiving a 2021 third-round pick in return.

April 11, 2021

Texans reporter removed after calling Deshaun Watson allegations ‘a money grab’

Aaron Wilson, the Houston Chronicles' Texans beat reporter, is no longer working for the newspaper after comments he made on a Boston radio show, according to Defector.

April 11, 2021

Tom Brady helps Tony Finau pass the time during Masters rain delay

As Tony Finau waited around for Saturday's lengthy weather delay during Saturday's third round of the Master Tournament, the golfer received a surprise.

April 11, 2021

Mark Turgeon’s new Maryland contract emphasizes postseason success

Mark Turgeon's new contract comes with several postseason incentives, creating a clear emphasis in what is required of Turgeon moving forward.

April 8, 2021

Transfer rush sets college basketball up for offseason of player moves

With over 1,000 players already in the transfer portal just days after the championship game, college basketball next season could be shaped even more by unprecedented player movement.

April 8, 2021