Andy Kostka

Nike suspends endorsement deal with Deshaun Watson

Nike's move comes on the heels of 22 women filing civil suits against Deshaun Watson for alleged sexual misconduct.

April 7, 2021

Juan Soto hits walk-off single to give Nationals the opening day win

Juan Soto throttled a walk-off single into center field, scoring Victor Robles from second to secure the Nationals' 6-5 opening day victory against the Atlanta Braves.

April 6, 2021

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

Aaron Rodgers laughs off ‘Jeopardy!’ burn, says he’d ‘love’ to host show full time

Aaron Rodgers is a man of many talents, so the Green Bay Packers quarterback held his own when he made his debut as a guest host of "Jeopardy!"

April 6, 2021

Darryl Morsell declaring for draft, entering transfer portal, but could return to Maryland

Darryl Morsell is leaving all of his options open.

April 5, 2021

Nationals ready for second attempt at opening day

The Nationals will be without several players, but opening day is finally arriving after coronavirus issues postponed the team's first four games of the season.

April 5, 2021

Marco Rubio asks if MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will relinquish Augusta golf membership

If MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to be consistent, he should reconsider his membership in the Augusta National Golf Club, as far as Sen. Marco Rubio is concerned.

April 5, 2021

Ohtani homered, threw 101 mph in impressive Angels start

Even the most experienced baseball watcher would find it hard not to gape at what Shohei Ohtani did in the first inning of Sunday's Los Angeles Angels game.

April 5, 2021

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

Coronavirus outbreak pushes back start to season for Nationals again

On Sunday night, Washington received an answer. The campaign will begin Tuesday, MLB announced, with Monday's postponement marking the team's fourth straight game nixed to begin the season.

April 4, 2021

Tom Brady rookie card sells for $2.25 million, new football record

Tom Brady continues to break records -- on and off the field.

April 4, 2021

Fatts Russell chooses Maryland basketball as transfer destination

Maryland basketball scooped a second key transfer Saturday, securing former Rhode Island point guard Fatts Russell to run the offense in College Park.

April 3, 2021

Maryland lands Georgetown transfer Qudus Wahab, filling frontcourt void

Maryland basketball found a solution to its most glaring weakness during the 2020-21 season, landing 6-foot-11 center Qudus Wahab as a transfer.

April 3, 2021

MLB to move All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to Georgia voter law

MLB is moving the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Atlanta in response to a new Georgia voting law, following the advice of President Biden and MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark.

April 2, 2021

Nationals plan to play Monday, but fourth confirmed coronavirus case leaves uncertainty

The Washington Nationals plan to take the field Monday for the team's coronavirus-delayed opening day. But at this point, no plan is a sure thing.

April 2, 2021

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

Mahmoud Ghannam shared his love for Nationals

Mahmoud Ghannam, an original 2005 Nationals season ticket holder, died March 9. His wife, Patricia, is carrying on his season ticket groups in his honor.

April 1, 2021

Nationals opener postponed because of coronavirus

Washington's season opener against the New York Mets on Thursday has been postponed due to coronavirus issues. The game won't be made up on Friday, either.

April 1, 2021

Francisco Lindor agrees $341 million deal with Mets, third largest in MLB history

Francisco Lindor hasn't made his regular season debut for the Mets yet, but New York secured the star shortstop for the long haul anyway Wednesday night.

April 1, 2021

Orioles-Red Sox opening day game postponed due to rain

The Baltimore Orioles' opening day matchup with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Thursday has been postponed until Friday due to periodic rain in the area.

April 1, 2021