Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr., dies at 65

Brenda Jackson, the mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 65.

Capitals' T.J. Oshie out of playoffs with broken clavicle

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to miss the rest of the playoffs after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right clavicle.

Capitals' T.J. Oshie out of playoffs with broken clavicle

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to miss the rest of the playoffs after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right clavicle.

Capitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series lead

Nicklas Backstrom needed five games to match his goal output from the entire 2018 playoffs, and he and Alex Ovechkin have the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals one victory away from the second round.

Capitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series lead

Nicklas Backstrom needed five games to match his goal output from the entire 2018 playoffs, and he and Alex Ovechkin have the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals one victory away from the second round.

Capitals recall Smith-Pelly for playoff run

After losing two straight playoff games to Carolina, the Washington Capitals are recalling Devante Smith-Pelly from the Hershey Bears.

Pole dancing may soon be an Olympic sport

Pole dancing has come a long way. From gentlemen’s clubs to gyms and now worldwide competitions.

Washington Redskins release 2019 regular season schedule

The Washington Redskins released their 2019 regular season schedule Wednesday, featuring the Skins in two prime-time games.

Kelly Stafford to have brain surgery Wednesday, brother says

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, is scheduled to go in for brain surgery Wednesday, according to a post on Instagram  by her brother.

Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

Brooks Orpik scored less than two minutes into overtime, Alex Ovechkin had two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday to give the defending Stanley Cup champions a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Orioles' Davis singles in 1st, ending record hitless streak

Baltimore's Chris Davis ended his streak of futility in his first at-bat on Saturday when he lined a bases-loaded, two-run single to right in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox.

DC police: Eagles' Mills, Wizards' Robinson arrested for fight

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson were arrested after a fight outside a nightclub, D.C. police said Saturday.

DC police: Eagles' Mills, Wizards' Robinson arrested for fight

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson were arrested after a fight outside a nightclub, D.C. police said Saturday.

Redskins' Foster fined, not suspended, after NFL review

Reuben Foster has been fined two game checks and reinstated to the Washington Redskins' active roster after an NFL investigation into an incident of domestic violence found he did not violate the league's personal conduct policy.

Capitals survive surge from Hurricanes to win Game 1

Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin combined to score three goals on the first eight shots, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals survived a surge from Andrei Svechnikov and the Carolina Hurricanes to win Game 1 of their first-round series 4-2 on Thursday night.

Capitals recreate iconic Stanley Cup championship celebration photos with adorable babies

The Washington Capitals return to the Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, and ahead of the game, the Caps are introducing us to some of their newest and cutest fans: the babies born nine months after last year’s championship win.

Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers' president

Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing a desire to get back to the simpler life he enjoyed before taking over the franchise just over two years ago.