New England Patriots release wide receiver Antonio Brown after 2nd accusation

Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to have tired of the receiver's conduct.

DC agency: Gambling contract is fine despite legal concerns

The District of Columbia's attorney general is looking into the legality of a $215 million sports gambling contract that was awarded without competitive bidding and approved by the city council.

NJ referee who told wrestler to cut dreads suspended for 2 years

A New Jersey referee has been placed on a two-year suspension following a December 2018 incident in which a high school wrestler had his dreadlocks cut on the mat before a match, rather than forfeit, authorities announced Wednesday.

Delle Donne, Messeeman help Washington Mystics edge Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals

Elena Delle Donne scored 24 points and hit a crucial turnaround jumper late, Emma Meesseman added a career postseason high 27 points, and the Washington Mystics held on for a 97-95 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series Tuesday night.

Washington Mystics to face Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals

The top-seeded Washington Mystics will begin their postseason Tuesday night when they host the Las Vegas Aces at their brand new arena in Congress Heights.  

Redskins drop home opener to Cowboys

A late rally by the Redskins wasn't enough to come back against their archrival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at FedEx Field. 

Antonio Brown rejected $2M settlement with woman who accused him of rape: report says

Antonio Brown rejected a $2 million dollar settlement with Britney Taylor, the former trainer who accused him of sexual assault on three occasions in 2017 and 2018, according to a report by ESPN's Jeff Darlington.

Redskins' keys to Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys

 The Redskins hope to bounce back from last week's loss at Philadelphia in their home opener Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Capitals' Kuznetsov suspended three games by NHL

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct, less than a month after he was banned from playing for Russia for four years because of a positive test for cocaine.

Stafford, University of Maryland grad Torrey Smith retires from the NFL

Stafford graduate and former Maryland Terrapin Torrey Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday morning via Twitter.

Redskins running back Derrius Guice undergoes knee surgery

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice had right knee surgery that coach Jay Gruden called a "minor procedure."

Redskins' keys to Week 1 against the Eagles

Football season is finally back, and the Redskins will have their hands full on the road Week 1 at Philadelphia.