Andy Kostka

Zdeno Chara excited for opportunity with Capitals, even with ‘no guarantees’

Zdeno Chara emphasized the opportunity to join the Capitals was one he didn't want to miss, even though "nothing is guaranteed in Washington."

December 31, 2020

Wisconsin breaks, then fixes Duke’s Mayo Bowl trophy

Graham Mertz owned up to dropping the trophy, but he found a creative solution.

December 31, 2020

Zdeno Chara signs with Capitals

Chara signed a one-year, $795,000 deal with the Capitals, and he'll face his former team eight times during the regular season. Chara has been one of the most physically imposing players in the NHL over his 22-year career.

December 30, 2020

Peter Laviolette prepares to navigate shortened training camp as new Capitals coach

Peter Laviolette is navigating a shortened preseason without the usual exhibition games, limiting the time a new coach has to implement his philosophies.

December 30, 2020

Cooper Kupp reportedly out for Week 17 with COVID-19

The Los Angeles Rams will be without the team's top passer, rusher and receiver against the Arizona Cardinals.

December 30, 2020

Dwayne Haskins, agent David Mulugheta part ways

Dwayne Haskins needs more than just a new team. He also needs a new agent.

December 30, 2020

Second Premier League match postponed this week due to COVID-19

For the second time this week, a Premier League match has been postponed just hours before kickoff due to a surge in positive coronavirus cases.

December 30, 2020

Maryland built a bond over five-day road trip that ended with upset win

Traveling together over the Christmas period gave the Terrapins an opportunity to mesh.

December 29, 2020

San Diego Padres make flurry of moves to position themselves as contender

The latest of those moves brought right-hander Yu Darvish to San Diego in a trade with the Cubs, sending four prospects and right-hander Zach Davies to Chicago.

December 29, 2020

Washington has numerous QB options in draft after Haskins’ departure

In a league in which quarterback play reigns supreme, Washington will need some path forward at the position after another quarterback of the future slipped into the past.

December 29, 2020

Maryland upsets No. 6 Wisconsin, 70-64, behind energetic showing

In a conference full of juggernauts, a win such as this could be a springboard after an uneven start to the campaign.

December 28, 2020

Will 2021 bring a return of sports as we knew them?

The year 2020 can be split into two distinct parts: pre-pandemic and post-pandemic. In sports, that demarcation couldn't be clearer.

December 28, 2020

Haskins’ end in Washington continues saga of disappointing QBs in Snyder’s tenure

Dwayne Haskins' ending in Washington isn't necessarily unique, considering the history of quarterback turnover predating him.

December 28, 2020

Packers RB AJ Dillon breaks out, but Lambeau Leap a work in progress

"I've got to go look at film and figure out how to do better next time," AJ Dillon said, describing his leap attempt rather than his running.

December 28, 2020

Henrik Lundqvist announces he’ll undergo open heart surgery

Henrik Lundqvist is scheduled to undergo open heart surgery, the 38-year-old netminder announced Monday morning.

December 28, 2020

Josh Bell aims to be key piece in Nationals’ playoff aspirations

If Josh Bell can play more like his 2019 self than the 2020 version that struggled during the coronavirus-altered campaign, he'll be a key piece in the Nationals' lineup.

December 27, 2020

Haskins’ time appears all but finished in Washington after benching

Dwayne Haskins was ineffective at best and a detriment to his team at worst.

December 27, 2020

Liberty blocks field goal to win Cure Bowl in wild fashion

Liberty won the Cure Bowl against Coastal Carolina, 37-34, ending the Chanticleers' previously undefeated season. But the way the Flames won Saturday's matchup made it one of the more interesting and exciting bowl games so far.

December 27, 2020

Ryan Fitzpatrick shows off his magic in Dolphins comeback win

The no-look completion caught the eye of Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City quarterback who made the no-look pass popular.

December 27, 2020

Craig Anderson, goaltender, signed by Capitals to professional tryout agreement

For a team with largely inexperienced options in net, the Washington Capitals made a move Sunday to amend that, signing 39-year-old netminder Craig Anderson to a professional tryout agreement.

December 27, 2020