Josh Luckenbaugh

Lionel Messi bids farewell to departing teammate Neymar via Instagram

After FC Barcelona announced Wednesday that Brazilian winger Neymar had informed the club of his desire to leave, fellow Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi took to Instagram to bid his teammate farewell.

Max Scherzer credits neck spasms for first career home run

Max Scherzer only pitched one inning in the Nationals' 7-6 loss to the Miami Marlins Tuesday night due to neck spasms. Nonetheless, the All-Star right-hander still managed to hit a three-run home run in the second inning, his first major league bomb.

T.T. Toliver, Washington Valor receiver, shows no signs of slowing down at age 40

Watching T.T. Toliver glide around an arena football field, showing off his agility avoiding tackles and his speed chasing down deep throws, you'd never know the Washington Valor wide receiver is 40.

Jordan Reed sent to see specialist for injured big toe

Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has gone to see a foot specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina, to get a second opinion on his injured big toe, head coach Jay Gruden told reporters Tuesday.

Michael Jordan on LaVar Ball: He couldn’t beat me ‘if I was one-legged’

Among his many outbursts which have garnered national attention, perhaps LaVar Ball's most ridiculous claim is that he could have beaten Michael Jordan one-on-one in his prime.

Carmelo Anthony no longer interested in joining Cavaliers: report

According to a new report from the New York Post, Anthony now only has eyes for Houston.

Nationals 7/1 to win World Series, Harper and Scherzer MVP and Cy Young favorites, oddmakers say

Online gambling site Bovada released its updated odds for the MLB season Tuesday, giving the Washington Nationals 7/1 odds to win their first World Series title.

Gio Gonzalez, Nationals pitcher, chokes up during post-game interview after tossing near no-hitter

In his hometown of Miami, on what would have been his good friend and former Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez's 25th birthday, Gonzalez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, garnering a standing ovation from the Marlins Park crowd when he departed.

Donald De La Haye, UCF kicker, ruled ineligible because of YouTube videos

The University of Central Florida announced Monday afternoon that kicker Donald De La Haye has been ruled ineligible to play football, after the rising junior refused to non-monetize YouTube videos that reference his student-athlete status or depict his football abilities.

Justin Verlander, Yu Darvish poke fun at trade rumors with selfies

Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish were two of the names often mentioned as trade rumors swirled ahead of Monday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline.

Yu Darvish, Tony Watson, Tony Cingrani added by Dodgers in trades: report

In a flurry of deals before the 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly acquired starting pitcher Yu Darvish and relief pitchers Tony Cingrani and Tony Watson.

Yankees add Sonny Gray to rotation before trade deadline

Days after adding Jaime Garcia to their starting rotation, the New York Yankees acquired right-hander Sonny Gray from the Oakland Athletics, sending three prospects the other way.

Mets trade closer Addison Reed to Red Sox for trio of prospects

Trailing the NL East-leading Washington Nationals by 14 games, the New York Mets have become sellers ahead of Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, sending closer Addison Reed to the Boston Red Sox for three minor leaguers.

Max Scherzer shocking photo goes viral

This photo of Scherzer simply needs to be seen to be believed:

Michael A. Taylor to begin rehab assignment in Potomac

Taylor has been out since July 7 with an oblique strain which forced him onto the 10-day disabled list.

Chicago Cubs present 2016 World Series ring to Steve Bartman

The ‘ageless wonder’: at 40, Washington Valor’s T.T. Toliver is still going strong

Watching T.T. Toliver glide around an arena football field, showing off his agility avoiding tackles and his speed chasing down deep throws, you'd never know the Washington Valor wide receiver is actually 40 years old.

Chicago Cubs acquire closer Justin Wilson, catcher Alex Avila from Tigers

The Chicago Cubs announced on Twitter Monday that they acquired relief pitcher Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila from the Detroit Tigers for two prospects and cash or a player to be named later.

Chris Christie caught on video confronting heckling Cubs fan

Chris Christie once again drew the sports world's attention on Sunday, as the New Jersey governor was caught on video confronting a Chicago Cubs fan at a Milwaukee Brewers game.

Redskins panned by national media

From predictions of last place in the NFC East to harsh critiques of Kirk Cousins to poor Madden ratings, Washington is getting no respect.