NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols

The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine beats Anastasia Potapova of Russia in WTA event

“All the prize money that I´m going to earn is going to be for the Ukrainian army,” Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, who won the Monterrey Open in 2020, said. The tournament has a $31,000 prize for the champion.

Washington Nationals fans react to MLB canceling Opening Day, first two series

Washington Nationals fans looking forward to a return to the ballpark got some disappointing news on Wednesday as Major League Baseball has canceled Opening Day and the first two series of the season.

Tennis champ Novak Djokovic breaks ties with longtime coach Marian Vajda

A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men “agreed to end their partnership” after last year’s season-ending ATP Finals.

MLB cancels Opening Day, first two series after sides fail to reach lockout deal

Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline.

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer

International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.

Derek Jeter steps down as Miami Marlins CEO

Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the Miami Marlins on Monday after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didn't come close to matching his success as a player for the New York Yankees.

Bucs to play NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Germany

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Germany, leading the league's expansion into the country. In all, five NFL teams will host international games in three countries in the upcoming season.

MLB negotiations recessed, will resume Monday as deadline looms

The sides held a series of short and more frequent meetings that stretched into Sunday night before saying they would resume in the morning.

Alex Ovechkin addresses Russia invading Ukraine: 'Please, no more war'

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin addressed the media Friday after practice in Philadelphia. For the first time, he spoke publicly about his native country Russia invading Ukraine.

Leesburg council votes against Washington Commanders stadium

Where will the Washington Commanders play their home games when the team’s lease at FedEx Field in Landover expires in five years?

Tom Brady to play himself, produce road trip movie: ’80 for Brady’

Retired NFL star Tom Brady will play himself in a new movie he’s also producing called “80 for Brady,” a film about four Patriots fans traveling to Super Bowl LI.

MLB says season could be shortened if no labor agreement is reached

Major League Baseball said Wednesday that the 2022 season will be shortened if no labor agreement has been reached by the end of Monday.

Colin Kaepernick initiative to offer free autopsies for police-related deaths

The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who perform autopsies, disclose preliminary findings, and issue final reports to requesting families.

US Soccer, USWNT members settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million

U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer in which they are promised $24 million, plus bonuses that match those of the men.

Varsity wrestling returning to DC high schools

For the first time in decades, varsity wrestling programs are coming back to D.C. high schools.