Washington Capitals announce 2021-22 regular season schedule

The Washington Capitals announced their 2021-22 regular-season schedule on Friday beginning with a three-game homestand, including a home opener against the New York Rangers on October 13 at Capital One Arena. 

NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs

If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy

A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.

Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay

Luke Prokop is the first active NHL player to come out as gay. “I am no longer scared to hide who I am,” he wrote in an Instagram post.

DC police confirm 3 people shot outside Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals game against the San Diego Padres has been halted after Nationals said a shooting was reported outside the stadium.

Jen Psaki to throw out first pitch at Washington Nationals game

White House press secretary Jen Psaki will throw out the first pitch at Nationals Park on Sunday night, the team says.

Domestic violence allegation lands Nationals’ Starlin Castro on leave from team

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on leave after what Major League Baseball is describing as a “domestic violence” incident.

Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasons

A person with knowledge of the situation says U.S. Olympic guard Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards has entered the health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus, which raises the possibility that he might miss the Tokyo Games.

Washington Capitals release 2021-22 preseason schedule

The Washington Capitals have released their 2021-22 preseason schedule which will feature six games against three opponents and includes three games at Capital One Arena.

Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41, Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1

The Phoenix Suns lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks. The loss forces a Game 5 in Phoenix where fans could see the Suns win it all.