Jacob Calvin Meyer

Georgetown basketball hoping to recreate last season’s success with overturned roster

Georgetown shocked the college basketball world last season when the Hoyas won the Big East Tournament as the No. 8 seed. But replicating the team's tournament success won't be easy.

November 11, 2021

‘Hopefully she’s proud’: Beal honors late grandmother after Wizards’ comeback win

Following Washington's comeback win over Cleveland on Wednesday, Wizards star Bradley Beal said during his press conference that his grandmother died Tuesday and that he played in the game against the Cavaliers to honor her.

November 11, 2021

Wizards’ Kuzma to Cavs hecklers: Cleveland is nothing without LeBron

Kyle Kuzma credited Cleveland fans for his fourth-quarter 3-point eruption in the Wizards' comeback road win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

November 11, 2021

Capitals’ once-graying roster gets youth infusion due to injuries

Connor McMichael, 20, is one of several rookies making an impact for the Capitals this season -- a surprise considering the team has one of the oldest rosters in the NHL. Washington's graying roster has been a point of discussion for multiple years. Last season, the team's opening night roster was the NHL's oldest at 29.7 years old. This fall, the Capitals entered the 2021-22 campaign with the league's third-oldest roster at 29.3 years old.

November 10, 2021

Rivera: Fitzpatrick showing ‘progress’ but still no ‘timetable’ on return

Injured Washington quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's recent MRI showed "progress," coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday.

November 10, 2021

Capitals send Lapierre to juniors, place Dowd on injured reserve

The Washington Capitals' roster churn continued Wednesday morning.

November 10, 2021

After 2 days off, Wizards tied for best record in Eastern Conference

The Washington Wizards didn't play Monday or Tuesday, but they woke up Wednesday morning tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference.

November 10, 2021

NFL fines Packers, Rodgers for COVID-19 protocol violations: Reports

Aaron Rodgers won't be getting a "discount double check" from the NFL on Wednesday.

November 10, 2021

‘I’m an athlete, not an activist’: Aaron Rodgers seeks to move on from vaccine controversy

Aaron Rodgers is hoping to scramble away from his vaccine controversy.

November 9, 2021

Soto, Harper seen as co-frontrunners for NL MVP

The National League MVP will likely be either a Washington National or a former Washington National.

November 9, 2021

Seven free agency questions for the Nationals

With about 100 days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training in February, here are seven questions facing the team this offseason:

November 9, 2021

Ovechkin ties for fourth on all-time goals list in Capitals’ win over Sabres

Alex Ovechkin scored the 741st goal of his career Monday to tie Brett Hull for fourth all-time in NHL history in the Washington Capitals' 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

November 8, 2021

Tucker’s OT game-winner lifts Ravens past Vikings

The Ravens capped a hectic, unpredictable game on Sunday afternoon with one of the most reliable things in the NFL -- a Justin Tucker field goal.

November 7, 2021

Red-hot October becomes chilly November for Capitals

The three-game losing skid to open November follows the team's 5-0-3 October.

November 7, 2021

Balanced scoring leads Wizards to blowout win over Grizzlies

Seven different Wizards scored in double figures to lead Washington to a 115-87 win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

November 5, 2021

Capitals place Mantha on injured reserve following shoulder surgery

The Washington Capitals placed Anthony Mantha on injured reserve Friday with a shoulder injury.

November 5, 2021

F.P. Santangelo won’t return to Nationals’ MASN broadcasts

F.P. Santangelo announced Wednesday that he will no longer be the Washington Nationals' color analyst for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

November 3, 2021

Reports: Unvaccinated Rodgers tests positive for COVID-19, out Sunday

Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for the coronavirus and will not play in the Packers' game against the Chiefs on Sunday, according to multiple reports Wednesday morning.

November 3, 2021

Reports: Nationals hire Gary DiSarcina as third base coach

The Washington Nationals have hired Gary DiSarcina away from the New York Mets to be their new third base coach, according to multiple reports.

November 2, 2021

Alex Ovechkin named NHL star of month

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday was named one of the NHL's "Three Stars" for the month of October.

November 2, 2021