Andy Kostka

Nationals trade for first baseman Josh Bell

The Washington Nationals found an answer to one of their major needs Thursday, trading for first baseman Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

December 24, 2020

Christmas Day brings plenty of gifts with sporting events galore

Get ready to indulge in the greatest Christmas gift of all -- overconsumption. Be it food, presents or lots and lots of sports.

December 24, 2020

Budweiser sends custom bottles to goalkeepers to celebrate Messi’s 644 goals

Budweiser is sending a custom beer bottle to all 160 goalkeepers Messi has scored past.

December 24, 2020

Maryland quarterback Lance LeGendre enters transfer portal

Lance LeGendre has entered the transfer portal, effectively ending a two-year stint in College Park where he showed flashes of promise yet didn't convince coach Mike Locksley that he could be the first choice.

December 24, 2020

Dave Martinez on Carter Kieboom: ‘I’m behind him 100 percent’

While trade rumors have emerged, Dave Martinez has offered Carter Kieboom a vote of confidence.

December 23, 2020

Capitals reveal 56-game schedule opponents, open season Jan. 14 vs. Sabres

Right before the 2019-20 regular season slammed to a halt, the Washington Capitals traveled to Buffalo to play the Sabres. And 10 months later, when the Capitals take the ice again to begin the 56-game slate, they'll do so back in Buffalo.

December 23, 2020

Ilya Samsonov’s time has arrived as the Capitals’ primary goalie

Henrik Lundqvist would've provided Ilya Samsonov -- the netminder of the present and future -- a mentor and a safety net. But general manager Brian MacLellan says Samsonov is ready on his own.

December 23, 2020

Capitals add scoring depth with one-year deal for Conor Sheary

The Washington Capitals added scoring depth Tuesday, announcing the signing of forward Conor Sheary on a one-year, $735,000 contract.

December 23, 2020

Wizards still a ‘work in progress,’ but expectations are heightened with Westbrook

Scott Brooks didn't shy away from labeling his team's expectations: "playoffs."

December 22, 2020

Capitals partner with Capital One for on-helmet advertisement

The Washington Capitals announced a season-long partnership to make Capital One the team's official helmet entitlement partner, replacing the Capitals' logo with the financial corporation's symbol on both sides of the helmet.

December 22, 2020

Florida’s Keyontae Johnson to be released from hospital

Keyontae Johnson, the Florida basketball star who collapsed on the court Dec. 12, will be released from the hospital Tuesday, his family announced.

December 22, 2020

Maryland football opens offseason with four players entering transfer portal

Maryland football's offseason has arrived, and with it comes a slew of moves -- including two starting offensive linemen opting to enter the transfer portal.

December 22, 2020

Howie Kendrick retires from MLB after 15 seasons

With one resounding ding off the right field foul pole at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Howie Kendrick solidified his status as a Washington Nationals legend.

December 21, 2020

Mets and Blue Jays are reportedly frontrunners to land George Springer

There hasn't been much high-profile free agent movement so far this offseason in MLB, but one of the biggest names on the market appears to have two main suitors.

December 21, 2020

Syracuse, Buffalo pause team activities after positive coronavirus case

Syracuse basketball is facing another disruption to its season, pausing team activities for the third time in six weeks due to a possible exposure to the coronavirus.

December 21, 2020

College bowl game cancelations affect more than just the teams

At the end of a season that saw its fair share of disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic, bowl games are facing their own disturbances.

December 21, 2020

With win, New York Jets still lose in race for No. 1 pick

There are still divisional races and playoff spots to decide, but there's another NFL race nearly as impactful for some franchises -- and it has everything to do with losing.

December 21, 2020

NHL confirms plans for 56-game season beginning Jan. 13

The NHL and NHL Players' Association finalized their plans for the upcoming season Sunday, with a 56-game regular season beginning Jan. 13 and concluding May 8.

December 20, 2020

New England Patriots will miss playoffs for first time since 2008

The last time the New England Patriots missed the playoffs, the top song on Billboard's year-end top-100 list was "Low" by Flo Rida and T-Pain.

December 20, 2020

Maryland won’t accept bowl bid, ending season

The Terrapins' activities remain paused after a second coronavirus outbreak this season, with 15 players testing positive between Dec. 10 and Dec. 16.

December 20, 2020