Josh Luckenbaugh

Houston Nutt, former Ole Miss football coach, sues school for defamation of character

Houston Nutt, who coached the Ole Miss football team from 2008-11, filed a lawsuit against the school Wednesday for violating its separation agreement with him, just a day before current Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze takes the podium at SEC media day.

July 12, 2017

Dana White, UFC president: White House ‘called me yesterday’ about attending Mayweather-McGregor

At the first of four stops on the promotional tour for the highly-anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, UFC President Dana White claimed he had received a call about the fight from President Trump.

July 12, 2017

Bryce Harper talks Cowboys with Joe Buck during All-Star Game — to Redskins fans’ dismay

The 24-year old All-Star has never been one to hide his love for the Redskins' NFC East rivals.

July 12, 2017

Hip-hot artist Pitbull teams up with Jeb Bush in bid to buy Miami Marlins

With the eyes of the baseball world are on Miami for the 2017 All-Star Game, another high-profile name has entered the conversation to buy the team hosting the festivities: hip-hop artist and Miami native Pitbull.

July 11, 2017

Elena Delle Donne named starter for WNBA All-Star Game

The WNBA announced the starters for the 2017 All-Star Game in Seattle on Tuesday, with Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics part of the Eastern Conference's starting five.

July 11, 2017

Donald Trump tweets ‘Stay tuned!’ with IOC close to picking L.A. for 2024 or 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously Tuesday that it can award two future Summer Olympics simultaneously, increasing the likelihood of Los Angeles being selected to host the Games in either 2024 or 2028.

July 11, 2017

Nene posts, deletes picture of Carmelo Anthony in Houston Rockets uniform

Rumors continue to circulate that Carmelo Anthony will join fellow NBA superstars Chris Paul and James Harden on the Houston Rockets, and former Wizards power forward Nene just added fuel to that already-burning fire.

July 11, 2017

Aaron Judge’s Home Run Derby win sets social media ablaze

As Judge's impressive performance unfolded, teammates and opponents alike took to Twitter to shower praise on the 25-year old rookie.

July 11, 2017

Livan Hernandez, former Nationals pitcher, files for bankruptcy

Livan Hernandez, who pitched in parts of five seasons for the Washington Nationals, has filed for bankruptcy according to a report by The Miami Herald.

July 10, 2017

Bryce Harper promises to participate in 2018 Home Run Derby — if he makes All-Star team

Harper, who currently leads the Nationals with 20 home runs, has refused to take part in the Home Run Derby since finishing second to Yoenis Cespedes in 2013.

July 10, 2017

Rafael Nadal loses in fourth round at Wimbledon, first of ‘Big Four’ to fall

Tennis great Rafael Nadal was upset in his fourth-round match at Wimbledon Monday, falling in a five-set thriller to 16-seed Gilles Muller.

July 10, 2017

Victor Robles, Washington Nationals’ top prospect, drives home a run in MLB Futures Game

Victor Robles did not get a chance to start the MLB Futures Game on Sunday in Miami, but the Washington Nationals' top-ranked prospect did finish it, coming off the bench for the World Futures in the fifth inning and driving in a run in the U.S. Futures' 7-6 win.

July 10, 2017

Joe Ross leaves early, but Nationals’ offense comes alive in 10-5 win over Braves

Joe Ross left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves after his fastball velocity, usually in the low 90s, had been noticeably lower than normal all afternoon -- dipping into the mid-to-low 80s.

July 9, 2017

Wizards pull qualifying offer to Bojan Bogdanovic

In a move likely intended to clear salary space for Otto Porter's max contract, the Washington Wizards on Friday reportedly rescinded its qualifying offer to Bojan Bogdanovic, making him an unrestricted free agent.

July 7, 2017

Gio Gonzalez’s All-Star bid falls short as Alex Wood named to final spot

Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez missed out on a potential All-Star spot Friday afternoon, as MLB announced that Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Alex Wood would replace teammate Clayton Kershaw on the NL roster.

July 7, 2017

DC Sports Hall of Fame to induct nine new members Sunday

The DC Sports Hall of Fame will induct nine new members in a pre-game ceremony before the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves Sunday afternoon.

July 6, 2017

D.C. athletes, celebrities take to Twitter to #VoteRendon

With the Final Vote scheduled to end at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, teammates and local celebrities alike united to #VoteRendon in a last-ditch attempt to send Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon to the MLB All-Star Game.

July 6, 2017

Jon Stewart to co-anchor ‘SportsCenter’ live from 2017 Warrior Games

Jon Stewart will return to on-camera work Friday, as the former "Daily Show" host will co-host "SportsCenter" live from the 2017 Warrior Games in Chicago, along with ESPN anchor Hannah Storm.

July 6, 2017

Dallas Cowboys linebacker arrested on aggravated assault charges

Linebacker Damien Wilson of the Dallas Cowboys was arrested Tuesday night in Frisco, Texas on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

July 5, 2017

Rays’ Logan Morrison: Gary Sanchez ‘shouldn’t be in the Home Run Derby’

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Logan Morrison had some choice words regarding MLB inviting Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez to the Home Run Derby, insinuating that he should have been invited instead.

July 5, 2017