Washington Wizards rule out John Wall returning this season
John Wall will not join the Washington Wizards for the resumption of the NBA season this summer, ending the chances of the five-time All-Star guard playing his first game since 2018.
John Wall will not join the Washington Wizards for the resumption of the NBA season this summer, ending the chances of the five-time All-Star guard playing his first game since 2018.
Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross of the Washington Nationals opt out of 2020 season
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross have decided not to participate in the 2020 season, the general manager announced Monday in a statement.
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross have decided not to participate in the 2020 season, the general manager announced Monday in a statement.
Patriots owner's prostitution case heads to appellate court
Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.
Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.
15 NHL players test positive for COVID-19 after returning for league training
The NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Former Redskins coach Joe Bugel dies at age 80
Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel has died at the age of 80 years old.
Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel has died at the age of 80 years old.
NBA plans to let players show social-justice messages on jerseys
The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, Fla., following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, Fla., following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
North Carolina speedway loses partnerships after owner's 'Bubba rope' post
A North Carolina racetrack has lost some partnerships after its owner advertised “Bubba Rope” for sale online days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the top series’ only Black driver.
A North Carolina racetrack has lost some partnerships after its owner advertised “Bubba Rope” for sale online days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the top series’ only Black driver.
49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart
The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedules on Friday night.
The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedules on Friday night.
16 NBA players test positive as restart nears
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
Vince Carter confirms he is officially retiring
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
Restaurants near Nationals Park welcoming customers during MLB's fanless return
America’s pastime appears to be on the way back to the nation’s capital. But with Major League Baseball’s announcement that games will resume in mostly empty stadiums, it leaves restaurants that typically rely on business from fans in uncharted territory.
America’s pastime appears to be on the way back to the nation’s capital. But with Major League Baseball’s announcement that games will resume in mostly empty stadiums, it leaves restaurants that typically rely on business from fans in uncharted territory.
Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Bubba Wallace 'relieved' rope in garage wasn't noose targeted at him, acknowledges 'embarrassment'
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver Bubba Wallace
U.S. Attorney Jay Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. said an investigation determined “although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019, nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week.”
U.S. Attorney Jay Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. said an investigation determined “although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019, nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week.”
Redskins' Jack Del Rio hits back after fans criticize him for being Trump supporter: 'I'm 100% for America'
Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio took aim at critics who slammed him for supporting President Trump after he sent out a series of political tweets Tuesday night, saying he’s “100% for America.”
Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio took aim at critics who slammed him for supporting President Trump after he sent out a series of political tweets Tuesday night, saying he’s “100% for America.”
Redskins removing ex-owner George Preston Marshall from Ring of Fame
The Washington Redskins are removing former owner George Preston Marshall from their Ring of Fame and striking all references to him on their website.
The Washington Redskins are removing former owner George Preston Marshall from their Ring of Fame and striking all references to him on their website.
Big changes on the way for Citi Open tennis tournament amid pandemic
Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic revealed Tuesday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement comes less than two months from the expected return of major tennis tournaments, with the very first one planned for Washington D.C.
Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic revealed Tuesday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement comes less than two months from the expected return of major tennis tournaments, with the very first one planned for Washington D.C.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NASCAR rallies around Bubba Wallace as FBI investigates noose
Bubba Wallace steered the No. 43 to the front of pit road, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch pushing the famous car on one side and close friend Ryan Blaney pushing on the other.
Bubba Wallace steered the No. 43 to the front of pit road, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch pushing the famous car on one side and close friend Ryan Blaney pushing on the other.