Andy Kostka

Henrik Lundqvist says everything’s ‘looking great’ six weeks after heart surgery

"Today is a good day," Henrik Lundqvist wrote on Twitter after a positive checkup with his doctor.

February 17, 2021

Capitals see an opportunity to build momentum after losing streak ends

One win -- the Capitals' first this month -- doesn't heal all. It could be a turning point, though.

February 17, 2021

Joe Buck says he occasionally enjoys stiff drink in broadcast booth

Joe Buck said beer turned to tequila because of Troy Aikman's "finer tastes."

February 17, 2021

Orioles have 0% chance to make postseason, according to Fangraphs projection

So you're saying there's not a chance?

February 16, 2021

Three Nationals storylines heading into spring training

Nationals pitchers and catchers report The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday and have their first workout Thursday.

February 16, 2021

Injured girl in ex-Chiefs assistant Britt Reid crash wakes from coma

Ariel Young, the 5-year-old girl who was critically injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, has awoken from a coma, her family announced Monday.

February 16, 2021

Dallas winter storm leads to NHL, NBA postponements

After a winter storm brought snow, freezing temperatures and widespread power outages to the Dallas region, professional sporting events in North Texas have been postponed to conserve energy.

February 16, 2021

Suns assign Jalen Smith to NBA G League

Former Maryland basketball star Jalen Smith, who the Phoenix Suns drafted No. 10 overall, has been assigned to the G League.

February 16, 2021

From fishing to dunking: Galin Smith’s transition at Maryland

Galin Smith's performance against Minnesota could be a sign the senior is hitting his stride with Maryland.

February 15, 2021

MLB’s top free agents still earned big deals despite slow offseason

Even amid the unknown the coming weeks and months will bring, one constant remained: MLB's biggest free agent names still got paid -- and paid well.

February 15, 2021

Jessica Pegula, unseeded American, continues strong run at Australian Open

Jessica Pegula, an unseeded American at the Australian Open, continued her strong run in the tournament with another upset.

February 15, 2021

Penguins separate late to deal Capitals fourth straight loss

With two empty-net scores in a span of 14 seconds -- including one from center Sidney Crosby -- the Penguins sunk the Capitals, 6-3.

February 14, 2021

Lombardi Trophy craftsman’s daughter wants Tom Brady to apologize for throw

Tom Brady's decision to use the silver football trophy as an actual projectile left one person demanding an apology.

February 14, 2021

Dale Earnhardt Sr. to be honored by fans at Daytona 500

Twenty years after Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s death at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR fans will honor Earnhardt's life on the third lap of the race Sunday.

February 14, 2021

J.J. Watt released by Texans

The Houston Texans released J.J. Watt on Friday after the star defensive end asked to be let go.

February 12, 2021

Capitals have time to rest, recover during unexpected break

After three weeks filled with lineup adjustments to cover for an abundance of absences, the Capitals will take any rest available.

February 11, 2021

College basketball’s unusual season leaves some bluebloods in the cold

The 2020-21 college basketball season has been one of topsy-turvy results, ever-changing schedules and relocating tournaments.

February 11, 2021

Karl-Anthony Towns expresses ‘guilt’ over coronavirus treatment he received

After Karl-Anthony Towns overcame what he described as a "scary" battle with the coronavirus, the Minnesota Timberwolves center also expressed his guilt about the treatment he received while many others don't have the same access.

February 11, 2021

Tom Brady throws Lombardi Trophy from one boat to another in Super Bowl celebration

Tom Brady isn't done throwing completions.

February 10, 2021

Mark Cuban relents, says Mavericks will play anthem

The NBA and Mark Cuban both backtracked Wednesday, with the league telling clubs, including Cuban's Dallas Mavericks, they must include the national anthem as part of pregame activities after the Dallas owner's decision to do away with performances of the song at home games this season threatened to turn into a political disaster.

February 10, 2021