Washington's Alex Smith must pass physical before being cleared
Alex Smith could move one step closer to returning to the football field after a gruesome injury.
Alex Smith could move one step closer to returning to the football field after a gruesome injury.
On Opening Day, Tampa Bay Rays tweet 'it's a great day' to arrest Breonna Taylor's 'killers'
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
'We need changes': MLB teams kneel before season opener in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Yankees, Nationals, Giants and Dodgers players and staff knelt before the national anthem at season openers in support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Yankees, Nationals, Giants and Dodgers players and staff knelt before the national anthem at season openers in support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Yankees, Nationals kneel in Black Lives Matter salute; Fauci's toss
The Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic -- including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and the home team’s 2019 championship.
The Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic -- including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and the home team’s 2019 championship.
Nationals say star Juan Soto tested positive for COVID-19, won't play
Just hours away from their home opener, the Washington Nationals confirmed on Thursday that outfielder Juan Soto has tested positive for COVID-19.
Just hours away from their home opener, the Washington Nationals confirmed on Thursday that outfielder Juan Soto has tested positive for COVID-19.
Mike Tyson returns to ring to take on Roy Jones Jr. in exhibition match on Sept. 12
The fight is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. It will be available to watch on pay-per-view and on Triller, a social media platform.
The fight is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. It will be available to watch on pay-per-view and on Triller, a social media platform.
DC’s NFL team to be called Washington Football Team until name is decided
After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.
After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.
Fox Sports taking fans to the ballgame with a virtual crowd
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
Relive the Washington Nationals victory celebration
The Washington Nationals will take to the field to defend their World Series championship today – but it wasn’t that long ago that Baby Shark and the rest were the toast of the nation’s capital.
The Washington Nationals will take to the field to defend their World Series championship today – but it wasn’t that long ago that Baby Shark and the rest were the toast of the nation’s capital.
Fans at NFL games will be required to wear face coverings, according to league spokesman
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
NBA 'Black Lives Matter' court display, socially distanced layout unveiled
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Washington football team tabs Julie Donaldson for radio role
Washington?s NFL team hired TV reporter, anchor and host Julie Donaldson to oversee its broadcast operation and be a member of a three-person radio booth for games.
Washington?s NFL team hired TV reporter, anchor and host Julie Donaldson to oversee its broadcast operation and be a member of a three-person radio booth for games.
Baltimore’s bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup puts city in competition with DC
Maryland leaders have presented their plans to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Baltimore several weeks after D.C. officially launched their bid to host the competition.
Maryland leaders have presented their plans to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Baltimore several weeks after D.C. officially launched their bid to host the competition.
DC United dropped from MLS is Back Tournament in 1-0 loss to Montreal
D.C. United’s brief return to the spotlight in American soccer is over after the team lost 1-0 to Montreal in the MLS is Back Tournament in Florida.
D.C. United’s brief return to the spotlight in American soccer is over after the team lost 1-0 to Montreal in the MLS is Back Tournament in Florida.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
NFL planning to allow social justice decals on helmets
The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.
The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.
DC tennis tournament canceled; US Open still planned
The hard-court tournament in the nation’s capital that was supposed to mark the official return of men’s professional tennis amid the pandemic was scrapped Tuesday — but the group in charge of the U.S. Open immediately said the tuneup’s cancellation “in no way impacts” its Grand Slam event.
The hard-court tournament in the nation’s capital that was supposed to mark the official return of men’s professional tennis amid the pandemic was scrapped Tuesday — but the group in charge of the U.S. Open immediately said the tuneup’s cancellation “in no way impacts” its Grand Slam event.
Professional women's soccer team coming to Los Angeles in 2022
The National Women's Soccer League announced Tuesday that a majority woman-founded group led by Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman and including Serena Williams has secured the exclusive right to bring a professional women's soccer team to Los Angeles to kick off in Spring 2022.
The National Women's Soccer League announced Tuesday that a majority woman-founded group led by Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman and including Serena Williams has secured the exclusive right to bring a professional women's soccer team to Los Angeles to kick off in Spring 2022.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Nationals' Strasburg gets feel for pitching on the road in a pandemic
With all the protocols in place, Stephen Strasburg got a good feel Monday night for what pitching on the road will entail this season during the coronavirus pandemic.
With all the protocols in place, Stephen Strasburg got a good feel Monday night for what pitching on the road will entail this season during the coronavirus pandemic.