Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for 3 games for mishandling domestic abuse case

Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.

Young Patriots fan belts out national anthem at preseason game

The son of a two Boston police officers garnered lots of attention when he was recorded loudly belting out "The Star-Spangled Banner," during a preseason NFL game.

Katie Ledecky greets Nationals fans for Swim Night at Nationals Park
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D.C.-area native and five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky visited Nationals Park for Swim Night before Washington's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair to be honored by team

The University of Maryland Terrapin community came together on Monday morning to announce plans to honor football player Jordan McNair, who reportedly died after collapsing from heatstroke during an organized team workout at the end of May.

Adrian Peterson signs with Washington Redskins

Running back Adrian Peterson has signed with the Washington Redskins, according to Fox Sports.

Congressional Baseball shooting victim Matt Mika discusses recovery and overcoming the odds
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Matt Mika has been through a lot since being the victim of gunfire while practicing for the Congressional Baseball game last year. The t Tyson Foods lobbyist, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Congressional aide Zachary Barth, and U.S. Capitol Police Special Agent Crystal Griner were wounded during the shooting.

Maryland's Board of Regents votes to take over investigations into McNair's death, football program

The Board of Regents held a special meeting Friday to discuss the University of Maryland’s actions following the death of 19-year-old football player Jordan McNair, who collapsed during a team workout in May.

Report: UMd. president rejected proposal to overhaul health care for student-athletes last year

A new report is revealing that one year before University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair passed away after collapsing during a team workout, President Wallace Loh rejected a plan to overhaul how health care would be delivered to athletes.

Alex Smith makes debut, Redskins defeat Jets 15-13 in preseason

Sam Darnold threw an interception and showed some of the growing pains of a rookie quarterback in his first preseason start for the New York Jets, who lost to the Washington Redskins 15-13 on a last-second field goal Thursday night.

Jordan McNair's dad: Maryland should fire DJ Durkin

The parents of offensive lineman Jordan McNair say suspended University of Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired.

Redskins set to battle Jets in home preseason opener

Long after the final joint practice between the New York Jets and Washington Redskins wrapped up, the quarterbacks kept chatting.

Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna

Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs.

Maryland focusing on player safety and health as team opens practice to media

The University of Maryland football team allowed FOX 5 to watch a portion of the team’s practice Wednesday, one day after the school apologized and accepted “legal and moral responsibility” for the mistakes its athletic staff made surrounding the death of Jordan McNair.