Andy Kostka

Five storylines to follow this MLB season

When teams take the field Thursday for opening day, a long winter of changes will give way to a new season -- this time of the 162-game variety. Here's what to look out for.

March 31, 2021

Nationals receive one positive coronavirus test on eve of opening day

The five players -- the one positive and four close contacts -- will miss opening day.

March 31, 2021

High-flying Big Ten humbled again in tournament

Despite all the hype, the Big Ten again floundered when it mattered most, losing early and often in the tournament.

March 31, 2021

Max Scherzer ready for what could be his final Nationals opening day start

In Max Scherzer's five previous opening day starts for the Nationals, the right-hander has earned one win, a no-decision and three losses.

March 30, 2021

Biden will not throw first pitch at Nationals opening day

President Biden will not throw the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday's opening day at Nationals Park

March 30, 2021

Kim Mulkey, Baylor coach, calls on NCAA to ‘dump’ COVID testing for Final Four

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey thinks the NCAA should "dump" the COVID-19 testing ahead of the Final Four.

March 30, 2021

Opening day is here, even if it won’t be completely normal

The fortunate 5,000 fans to see the Nationals and Mets take the field Thursday are just grateful to see Washington in person again after a year away, despite any differences to the normal ballpark experience.

March 29, 2021

Maryland’s upset loss in Sweet 16 is ‘fuel’ for next season

Maryland women's basketball is focused on turning a Sweet 16 upset in motivation for next year, with the bulk of the team set to return.

March 29, 2021

Juan Soto, Starlin Castro looked ‘normal’ in simulated game

After watching Juan Soto and Starlin Castro take five at-bats in a simulated game Monday morning, Nationals manager Dave Martinez said the pair "looked really normal."

March 29, 2021

Tom Wilson making immediate impact for Capitals after return from suspension

Tom Wilson played a major part in the Capitals' five-win homestand, and he'll continue to be a difference-maker as Washington begins a road trip Tuesday with a rematch against the Rangers.

March 29, 2021

Georgia voting law leads to pressure to move MLB All-Star Game, Masters Tournament

After Georgia passed new voting laws last week, calls to move major sporting events out of the Peach State have intensified.

March 29, 2021

Capitals hang on to 5-4 win against Rangers, continue hot streak

The Capitals have won 15 of their last 18 contests, maintaining an advantage atop of the East Division.

March 28, 2021

Nationals hope Carter Kieboom finds consistency at plate after demotion

Carter Kieboom was optioned to Washington's alternate training site in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a decision manager Dave Martinez explained as a way to improve Kieboom's confidence and consistency at the plate.

March 28, 2021

Maryland women’s basketball team headed to Sweet 16 after 36-point win over Alabama

Angel Reese led the way for Maryland with 19 points, but four others finished in double figures in a dominant showing.

March 24, 2021

Steve Kerr pushes for gun control after latest mass shootings

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr opened his press conference Tuesday night advocating for gun control following two mass shootings in the last two weeks that resulted in 18 deaths.

March 24, 2021

NHL removes referee Tim Peel for hot-mic comment

The NHL has banned referee Tim Peel from working another game after he was caught on a hot mic saying he wanted to give the Nashville Predators a penalty in Tuesday night's win against the Detroit Red Wings.

March 24, 2021

Maryland basketball feels it overachieved during ‘rebuilding’ year

To Darryl Morsell, overcoming the doubt surrounding Maryland to reach the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament made this season a success.

March 23, 2021

F. King Alexander, Oregon State president, resigns amid fallout from LSU scandal

The Oregon State University's Board of Trustees unanimously accepted President F. King Alexander's resignation on Tuesday in relation to his role in Louisiana State University's sexual misconduct scandal.

March 23, 2021

Nationals view Starlin Castro as potential third base solution

With a little over a week before opening day, the Nationals are preparing a contingency plan in case Carter Kieboom isn't the answer at third base, giving Starlin Castro some time at the position.

March 23, 2021

Maryland basketball’s season ends in blowout loss to hot-shooting Alabama

With 16 made 3-pointers, Alabama prevented Maryland from having any chance at staying close.

March 22, 2021