Jacob Calvin Meyer

Backup quarterbacks shine in NFL Week 8 (except Heinicke)

Week 8 of the NFL season was the week of the backup quarterback. Four backup quarterbacks -- some of whom had almost no previous NFL experience -- won games.

November 1, 2021

Ravens linebacker struck by stray bullet in Cleveland; injury is ‘non-life threatening’

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison was hit by a stray bullet in Cleveland on Sunday, according to a statement from the team.

November 1, 2021

Capitals place Dowd on injured reserve with lower-body injury

The Capitals on Monday placed center Nic Dowd on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. He joins Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and T.J. Oshie (lower body) on the shelf.

November 1, 2021

Wizards’ 5-1 start best for franchise since 2005-06

With its 115-112 win over the Celtics in double overtime Saturday, Washington improved to 5-1 for the first time since the 2005-06 season.

October 31, 2021

Wizards overcome mistakes to beat Celtics in double overtime

If the Washington Wizards had lost Saturday against Boston, there would have been more than enough mistakes to point out.

October 30, 2021

Sixth time’s a charm: Capitals overcome power-play struggles to beat Coyotes

After being shut out on their first five power-play chances, John Carlson and the Washington Capitals came through on their sixth opportunity Friday night against Arizona.

October 29, 2021

Capitals place Oshie on injured reserve with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals placed winger T.J. Oshie on injured reserve Friday morning with a lower-body injury.

October 29, 2021

PETA urges MLB to change ‘bullpen’ to more animal-friendly term

The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) caused a stir online Thursday for suggesting the baseball term "bullpen" was offensive to animals.

October 28, 2021

NAACP urges pro athletes to avoid signing with Texas teams over abortion, voting laws

The NAACP sent a letter to the players' associations of five professional sports on Thursday urging them to "reconsider" signing with Texas teams because of recently passed measures on abortion, voting and COVID-19.

October 28, 2021

Capitals’ Oshie listed as week to week with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals listed T.J. Oshie as week to week with a lower-body injury on Thursday afternoon.

October 28, 2021

Report: Nationals hire Eric Young Jr. as first base coach

Former journeyman outfielder Eric Young Jr. will be the Washington Nationals' new first base coach, according to multiple reports.

October 28, 2021

Trump to attend World Series Game 4 in Atlanta this weekend

Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend Game 4 of the World Series Saturday in Atlanta, according to Braves chief executive Terry McGuirk.

October 28, 2021

MLB commissioner backs Atlanta Braves’ nickname, tomahawk chop fan celebration

Rob Manfred may be trying to mend some fences with Atlanta after yanking the MLB All-Star Game out of the Georgia city earlier this year to protest the state's new voting laws.

October 27, 2021

Caitlyn Jenner or Jesus Christ? Sportsbook taking bets on long-locks Rodgers’ Halloween costume

After Aaron Rodgers opened the new NFL season with long hair, he said during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that his new hairstyle "has been a year in the making for my costume."

October 27, 2021