Andy Kostka

Tiger Woods has ‘no recollection’ of crash, sheriff says

Tiger Woods has no recollection of the crash that left him hospitalized with serious injuries to his legs, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

February 25, 2021

Panarin is rare Russian athlete to speak out against Putin

Artemi Panarin is one of the few Russian athletes offering criticism when there's so often either vocal support or total silence.

February 24, 2021

Tiger Woods has rod put in leg during emergency surgery, is ‘awake, responsive’

Tiger Woods underwent a lengthy surgery Tuesday to repair "significant orthopedic injuries" to the golfer's right lower leg and ankle, according to a statement posted on Woods' Twitter account early Wednesday morning.

February 24, 2021

Juan Soto’s ‘mind is on baseball’ despite extension buzz around Nationals star

Even as pitchers serve him a steady dose of off-speed pitches and the spotlight for the next mega contract turns his way, Juan Soto is "still being the same guy."

February 23, 2021

Tiger Woods injured in single-car rollover accident

Tiger Woods has been hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, according to the LA County Sheriff's Department.

February 23, 2021

Karla Borger, Julia Sude, German beach volleyball duo, to boycott Qatar tournament over bikini issue

German beach volleyball stars Karla Borger and Julia Sude said this weekend they planned to boycott a tournament in Doha, Qatar next month because of a policy against competitors wearing bikinis -- the common uniform for women's beach volleyball players. But the sport's governing body, FIVB, said Tuesday there will be "no restrictions" against wearing bikinis during tournament play.

February 23, 2021

NASCAR suspends, fines team owner Chip Ganassi for coronavirus protocol violation

NASCAR has suspended team owner Chip Ganassi for one race and issued him a $30,000 fine for violating the sport's coronavirus protocols.

February 23, 2021

Nationals believe Carter Kieboom’s best is yet to come

Dave Martinez knows from experience that some players need time, and he's banking on Carter Kieboom being of that mold.

February 22, 2021

Artemi Panarin denies Russian assault allegations, takes leave of absence from Rangers

New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence from the team after a Russian newspaper published allegations that the winger beat up an 18-year-old girl in 2011.

February 22, 2021

Nationals sign Jeremy Jeffress, adding another experienced reliever

The Washington Nationals added more depth to the back end of their bullpen Monday, signing right-hander Jeremy Jeffress to a minor league deal.

February 22, 2021

Mariners president Kevin Mather apologizes for controversial comments

Seattle Mariners president and CEO Kevin Mather resigned from his position Monday, the team announced. Mather had been under fire after comments he made at a Rotary Club earlier this month went viral. In that conversation with the local Rotary Club, Mather admitted to service time manipulation for prospects and criticized two members of the organization for their English-speaking proficiency, among other topics.

February 22, 2021

Deion Sanders opens Jackson State coaching career with a win

The Deion Sanders era at Jackson State kicked off Sunday with a special guest, a Gatorade bath and some postgame tension.

February 21, 2021

Maryland basketball holds off Rutgers to prolong four-game winning streak

The Terrapins rode the contributions of five scorers in double figures en route to a 68-59 win against Rutgers, extending a four-game winning streak that has arrived at just the right time.

February 21, 2021

Stephen Strasburg is back without numbness, ready to go for Nationals

The surgery took just 15 minutes. But when Stephen Strasburg woke up, his wrist wrapped in bandages, the Washington Nationals right-hander knew the operation had been a success.

February 21, 2021

Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season

Ian Desmond has opted out of the 2021 season "for now," the Colorado Rockies outfielder announced Sunday on Instagram.

February 21, 2021

Alex Ovechkin congratulates rival Sidney Crosby for 1,000 career games

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have been career adversaries, two of the best players in the sport pitted in one of the NHL's most heated rivalries.

February 21, 2021

Max Scherzer ‘day-to-day’ with sprained ankle as Nationals open spring training

Dave Martinez's message to Max Scherzer was one of caution, not wanting a minor ankle injury in February to amount into anything of more concern down the line.

February 18, 2021

Nationals hope Juan Soto stays in Washington for ‘long, long time’

"We see him hopefully as a National for a long, long time," general manager Mike Rizzo said of Juan Soto. "But we're still in the early stages of discussion."

February 18, 2021

Serena Williams emotional after Australian Open loss, questions about future

"If I had to say farewell, I wouldn't tell anyone," Serena Williams said after the loss.

February 18, 2021

Nationals announce non-roster spring training invites

The Washington Nationals unveiled their list of non-roster invites for spring training Wednesday, a group featuring several well-known veterans and a few fresh-faced prospects who will receive their first taste of a major league camp.

February 17, 2021