XFL halts regular-season games amid coronavirus concerns

The XFL announced Thursday night that it is halting all regular-season games as the nation tries to slow the spread of COVID-19 – or, the novel coronavirus.

Basketball official who worked CAA tourney in DC tests positive for COVID-19

An official who worked the Colonial Athletic Association’s championship in D.C. has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the conference announced on Thursday.

Washington Wizards to self-quarantine amid growing coronavirus fears

The Washington Wizards have advised players, coaches and basketball operations personnel to self-quarantine for the next several days due to growing coronavirus concerns.

Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski signs with WWE

The former New England Patriots player will make his pro wrestling debut on the March 20 episode of “SmackDown.”

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.

LeBron James says he won't play if NBA bars fans over coronavirus concerns

The NBA wants its teams to prepare to play games without fans if necessary because of the coronavirus crisis, but LeBron James already says he won't play basketball in an empty arena.

Division race tightens as Caps fall to Flyers 5-2 in DC

The Washington Capitals’ hold on the Metropolitan Division got a little looser Wednesday night when they lost 5-2 to Philadelphia on their home ice.

Charles Oakley empathizes with Spike Lee over treatment at MSG

Spike Lee bailed on his New York Knicks' courtside seat for the rest of the season. Maybe he can commiserate with former Knicks enforcer Charles Oakley, anywhere but inside Madison Square Garden.

Bradley Beal continues scoring barrage with 34 points as Wizards win

Bradley Beal takes heat for his defense. He scores big, though Washington doesn't always win when he does. He got left off the All-Star team.

AP: MLB appoints 1st black umpire crew chief

Major League Baseball has appointed its first African American umpire crew chief, promoting Kerwin Danley to the position this week, The Associated Press has learned.