Andy Kostka

Capitals’ second-period collapse vs. Penguins shows need for better consistency

To find success moving forward -- with another matchup with Buffalo on Friday -- it's imperative to clean up the inconsistent play that has cropped up for the Capitals so far this season.

January 20, 2021

Three takeaways from Maryland basketball’s blowout loss to Michigan

An inability to make shots, coupled with the Wolverines' strong display on both ends, buried the Terrapins early.

January 20, 2021

Georgetown basketball postpones fourth straight game due to COVID-19

The Hoyas aren't the only D.C.-area team experiencing coronavirus-related postponements.

January 20, 2021

Blue Jays land outfield slugger George Springer

After a slow start to the MLB free agent market this offseason, a hot stove that remained mostly cold suddenly fired up for a midnight snack Tuesday.

January 20, 2021

Jon Lester brings experience and success — and some unknowns — to Nationals

When the Washington Nationals reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with left-hander Jon Lester, the team achieved several goals.

January 19, 2021

Mets fire GM Jared Porter after report of lewd messages sent to reporter

Mets owner Steven Cohen announced Tuesday morning on Twitter that the organization fired general manager Jared Porter, hours after an ESPN report on Monday outlined explicit and unsolicited messages Porter sent to a reporter in 2016.

January 19, 2021

Jon Lester agrees to one-year deal to join Nationals’ rotation

The Nationals have agreed to a one-year deal with left-hander Jon Lester, securing a fourth starter to fill out the rotation.

January 18, 2021

Capitals penalty kill unit starts year strong

Three games into Washington's season, the penalty kill has been a bright spot, killing off 12 of the 13 power play opportunities they've faced.

January 18, 2021

Hernan Losada hired as new D.C. United coach

D.C. United hired Hernan Losada on Monday to become the team's new head coach, ending a search that lasted over three months.

January 18, 2021

Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers: Setting the stage for star-studded NFC Championship

For all the success Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have had over the years, this is the first time they will meet in the postseason.

January 18, 2021

Boomer Esiason: Fumble touchback rule is ‘very extreme’

Criticism surrounding the Browns' fumble soon arrived from all angles, citing the potential illegal hit and the touchback rule.

January 17, 2021

Capitals fall in shootout to Penguins for first loss of season

Through three games, the Capitals have picked up five of the possible six points.

January 17, 2021

James Harden makes impressive Nets debut

James Harden, in his Nets debut Saturday, scored 32 points and added 14 assists and 11 rebounds.

January 17, 2021

Packers show offense can win championships after toppling Rams’ top-ranked defense

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers showed that offensive firepower can outmatch a staunch defense.

January 17, 2021

Capitals open Peter Laviolette’s tenure with a win against Sabres

The Capitals opened Peter Laviolette's tenure with a performance that displayed the fast-paced, aggressive offense the coach desires.

January 14, 2021

Nationals partner with BetMGM to develop in-stadium betting

"As the betting market takes hold in the U.S., there will be more and more of an appetite and an interest on the part of fans to bet on the outcomes of games during the games."

January 14, 2021

College to pros: a mixed bag of results for coaches making the jump in level

Urban Meyer was hired Thursday as the new Jaguars coach. For all his college success, NFL success is no guarantee.

January 14, 2021

Georgetown basketball has two more games postponed after positive test

Georgetown basketball has had two more games postponed after a positive coronavirus test within the team's Tier 1 personnel grouping.

January 14, 2021

Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA star Dennis Rodman, drafted by Washington Spirit

The Washington Spirit selected Trinity Rodman with the second overall pick in Wednesday night's National Women's Soccer League draft.

January 14, 2021

Wizards have second straight game postponed due to COVID-19

The Wizards do not have the league-mandated eight healthy players available to play the game because of contact tracing efforts, leading to their second straight postponement.

January 13, 2021