Andy Kostka

Capitals don’t see aging core as issue

The Washington Capitals were the oldest team in the NHL this season, but they believe that core group of veterans still has what it takes to contend for another Stanley Cup.

May 27, 2021

Brooks Koepka vs. Bryson DeChambeau feud continues in pairings announcement for ‘The Match’

This whole back-and-forth between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka has been going on for quite some time, but it became most noticeable Monday when a video of a post-tournament interview with Koepka was leaked on Twitter.

May 26, 2021

Josh Bell, out of slump, proving himself dangerous in Nationals lineup

In the 11 games since Josh Bell's late-night video session, the Nationals first baseman has hit .395 entering Wednesday, with five extra-base hits and nine RBIs.

May 26, 2021

Major Japanese newspaper calls for Tokyo Olympics cancellation in editorial

Major Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun published an editorial Wednesday calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled, adding another voice to the push for further postponement or altogether cancellation less than two months before the Games will begin.

May 26, 2021

Brenda Frese signs new six-year deal with Maryland women’s basketball

Brenda Frese signed a six-year contract with an additional one-year extension for the 2027-28 season, keeping the Maryland women's basketball coach at the helm of a program she's led to success since 2002.

May 25, 2021

Kenny Mayne ends ESPN career with joking ‘F—- you’ to Aaron Rodgers

Kenny Mayne walked off the set after giving Aaron Rodgers a hard time about crytocurrency.

May 25, 2021

Alex Ovechkin: ‘I want to finish my career’ with Capitals

Alex Ovechkin is confident a new deal will be signed to keep him in Washington.

May 25, 2021

Capitals enter intriguing offseason, with Alex Ovechkin primary concern

The Washington Capitals lost their third straight first-round playoff series and enter an offseason of unknowns, from Alex Ovechkin's contract status to the expansion draft.

May 24, 2021

Sean Doolittle expects ‘wave of emotion’ upon return to Nationals Park

Sean Doolittle didn't get to say a proper goodbye to the Nationals -- or the fans -- when his season ended through injury last year. On his return to Washington as a member of the Reds, the reliever feels gratitude for his time with the franchise.

May 24, 2021

Alex Ovechkin to miss World Championship through injury

Dmitry Orlov and Ilya Samsonov will play for Team Russia at the World Championship, but Alex Ovechkin wasn't included in the squad due to injury.

May 24, 2021

Maryland athletics returning to full capacity crowds for 2021-22 sporting events

The University of Maryland will return to full capacity at all indoor and outdoor sporting events for the 2021-22 athletic seasons, including football and basketball, the school announced Monday.

May 24, 2021

Capitals lose to Bruins, spelling third straight first-round playoffs exit

With the 4-1 series defeat to Boston, Washington lost its third straight first-round playoff matchup since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018.

May 23, 2021

Nationals sweep Orioles, trusting Daniel Hudson, Brad Hand again in relief

Daniel Hudson had pitched in three straight games, but they looked good in the Nationals' 6-5 win against the Orioles, sealing a sweep.

May 23, 2021

Capitals drop third straight as Bruins take commanding series lead

Boston, buoyed by two scores right out of the second intermission, handed Washington its third straight loss of the series -- this time a 4-1 game that gave the Bruins a 3-1 series lead.

May 21, 2021

No-hitters in MLB are aplenty, and there’s no sign of a slowdown

Baseball is one no-hitter away from tying the modern era single season record of seven. The sport is on pace for more than 20 no-hitters this season -- an eye-popping number, considering the all-time record for a full season was eight, set in 1884.

May 20, 2021

Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov says he tested positive for COVID-19 a second time

Evgeny Kuznetsov confirmed Thursday that he tested positive for the coronavirus a second time. Kuznetsov was placed on the coronavirus protocol list on May 4, after already spending time on the list early in the season.

May 20, 2021

Capitals goalie rotation could continue — or not — heading into Game 4 vs. Bruins

The Capitals have used three different starting goaltenders in the first three games of the series against the Bruins. Game 4 is an opportunity for some stability, with Ilya Samsonov and Craig Anderson the two likely suspects to earn the start.

May 20, 2021

Critical mishap leads to Bruins’ win over Capitals in two overtimes

Craig Smith's goal, taking advantage of the misplay between Samsonov and Schultz, secured the Bruins a 3-2 double-overtime victory and gave Boston a 2-1 series advantage.

May 19, 2021

Vaccinated Nationals player tests positive for COVID-19

A vaccinated Washington Nationals player tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday morning, manager Dave Martinez announced, and one unvaccinated player has been deemed a close contact.

May 19, 2021

Nationals lift mask mandate for fully vaccinated fans

Fully vaccinated fans at Nationals Park will no longer be required to wear masks starting Friday, the Washington Nationals announced Wednesday, following D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's relaxed mask mandate issued earlier this week.

May 19, 2021