‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling during national anthem
President Donald Trump said the New Orleans Saints quarterback should not have taken back his stance on saluting the American flag and that no one should kneel.
Wizards included in NBA owners’ 22-team season restart plan
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July - and the Washington Wizards are in the field.
‘Completely missed the mark’: Drew Brees apologizes for comments on kneeling during national anthem
The New Orleans Saints quarterback said his comments "lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy."
'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.
Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Boston Marathon canceled due to pandemic
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown
The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.
'Do you understand now?': LeBron James says George Floyd's death is why Kaepernick kneeled
James posted an image showing an officer kneeling on Floyd, alongside a picture of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling before a game.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin welcomes second child
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.
Washington Wizards' John Wall says he's '110%' and 'itching' to return
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall declared himself fully recovered after two operations that sidelined him for the past 1½ years and said he is “itching” to get back on the court next season.
NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return
The league released a memo Monday saying it is targeting early next month as the start date for Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol.
Washington Nationals World Series rings unveiled
The Washington Nationals unveiled the 2019 Washington Nationals World Series Championship Ring earlier today.
Georgetown men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing home now, still recovering from COVID-19, son says
Legendary Hoyas center and current Georgetown men’s basketball head coach Patrick Ewing is home after being isolated for COVID-19 treatment, according to his son.
NASCAR all alone as coronavirus alters biggest day of racing in motor sports
The most celebrated day in motor sports -- the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend -- has a much different look this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NBA in talks to resume season in Orlando
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Nationals cancel virtual championship ring ceremony
The Washington Nationals are canceling their unprecedented virtual championship ring ceremony, but you can still get a sneak peek at the club's new bling this weekend.
Georgetown men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing tests positive for COVID-19
Georgetown University men’s basketball coach Patrick Ewing announced on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask
With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.