Andy Kostka

Wizards’ Troy Brown reunited with his lost dog, Dex

Good news all around: Troy Brown and his dog, Dex, have been reunited.

March 7, 2021

Nationals release veteran reliever Jeremy Jeffress

The Nationals released veteran reliever Jeremy Jeffress, ending a two-week stint with the club.

March 7, 2021

Capitals’ Tom Wilson suspended seven games for boarding

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended seven games for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo, the league announced Saturday night.

March 7, 2021

‘Cards are now cool’: The trading card industry has skyrocketed

The sports card industry is booming and consistently breaking records this year.

March 4, 2021

Ben Roethlisberger signs new contract with Steelers for 2021 season

Ben Roethlisberger will be back for another year in Pittsburgh.

March 4, 2021

Capitals’ physicality on defense ‘bodes well’ for future success

With a standout defensive effort -- holding Boston to just 19 shots -- the Capitals laid a blueprint for what can bring success moving forward, beginning with Friday's rematch against the Bruins.

March 4, 2021

Jon Lester to undergo thyroid removal surgery, leaves Nationals camp

Washington Nationals starter Jon Lester is leaving the team's spring training facility in Florida to undergo surgery in New York to remove his thyroid gland, manager Dave Martinez said. Lester's surgery is scheduled for Friday, a team spokesperson said.

March 3, 2021

Tiger Woods: Sheriff executes warrant for SUV’s black box

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant to retrieve and examine the black box from the SUV Tiger Woods crashed last week.

March 3, 2021

Victor Robles batting leadoff would be ‘huge’ for Nationals

If Victor Robles can improve, he could find himself atop the batting order -- the place both he and the Nationals hope he can stick.

March 2, 2021

Zdeno Chara prepares for return to Boston without fanfare

Zdeno Chara hasn't been a visitor inside Boston's TD Garden since 2006, when he played for the Ottawa Senators.

March 2, 2021

No fans for now at Nationals Park, D.C. says

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has approved the Washington Nationals' request to play the upcoming 2021 season in the city, but for at least the time being, Nationals Park will not have fans in attendance.

March 2, 2021

Darryl Morsell is Maryland basketball’s defensive centerpiece

Darryl Morsell's all-around play that centers on his defense makes the Baltimore native a key piece for Maryland in March.

March 1, 2021

U.S. Soccer athletes’ council member removed after anti-kneeling speech

After giving a lengthy speech in defense of the U.S. Soccer Federation's policy against players kneeling during the national anthem, Seth Jahn has been removed from the governing body's athletes' council.

March 1, 2021

J.J. Watt signs with Arizona Cardinals

J.J. Watt will join the Arizona Cardinals, the star defensive end announced Monday on Twitter.

March 1, 2021

Tiger Woods thanks fans, golfers for ‘helping me get through this tough time’

Tiger Woods thanked his fans and fellow golfers in his first public comments since his car crash last week after many wore Woods' signature red polo and black pants combination at Sunday's WGC-Workday Championship in Florida.

March 1, 2021

Maryland basketball continues win streak, beating Michigan State

As the regular season creeps to a close -- there are just two matchups left -- Maryland's NCAA tournament resume looks even stronger.

February 28, 2021

Kyle Schwarber’s subtle changes at the plate could reap big rewards for Nationals

Kevin Long and Kyle Schwarber talked through what changes they wanted to make to Schwarber's swing and approach, aiming at making the new signing a major piece in Washington's retooled lineup.

February 28, 2021

U.S. Soccer Federation repeals no-kneeling anthem policy

The U.S. Soccer Federation officially repealed a policy Saturday requiring players to stand during the anthem.

February 28, 2021

MLB’s deadening the ball, but pitchers know they still need to execute

The subtle changes to the baseball this season should offer a slight reprieve to pitchers.

February 25, 2021

Kyrie Irving calls for Kobe Bryant to become NBA logo

Kyrie Irving thinks it's time for the NBA logo to receive a refresher. The Brooklyn Nets guard shared a picture on Instagram of an updated logo featuring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the centerpiece.

February 25, 2021