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Andy Kostka

akostka@washingtontimes.com

Andy Kostka was a sports reporter for The Washington Times.

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A worker sanitizes trays as fans go through security before the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves in an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Wizards, Capitals still waiting on fan verdict

The Nationals and D.C. United are allowed limited capacities in their outdoor venues, but the Capitals and Wizards appear to be on pace to finish their seasons without any fans in attendance.

April 6, 2021
Maryland coach Mark Turgeon yells to players during the first half of a first-round game against Connecticut in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) **FILE**

Terrapins fill biggest weaknesses with transfers Qudus What, Fatts Russell

By securing two transfers in the span of an hour Saturday, the Maryland basketball team identified and appeared to fill the two most glaring weaknesses on its roster for next season. Coach Mark Turgeon -- who's expected to sign a contract extension in the coming days -- secured center Qudus Wahab and point guard Fatts Russell from the transfer portal.

April 4, 2021
Nationals Park is closed after the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was postponed because of coronavirus concerns. Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals in holding pattern after two more confirmed positive cases

General manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday night that the Nationals had two additional confirmed positive cases among players, bringing the team's total to three confirmed cases. There's another "likely" positive case, although the test came back inconclusive and requires additional testing, Rizzo said.

April 1, 2021