Michael Vick clears up rumors of ‘Falcons retirement'

It has been no secret that former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is still a Dirty Bird at heart. After all, the four-time pro bowler did spend half his career in Atlanta before his incarceration in federal prison.

D'oh? No! Homer and 'The Simpsons' team earn Hall tribute

Still hugely popular 25 years after it first aired, the Simpsons episode "Homer at the Bat" -- featuring the voices of Ken Griffey Jr., Darryl Strawberry, Jose Canseco and a lineup full of luminaries -- gets a fitting tribute Saturday from the national pastime.

2 grand slams in one game for Minnesota high school shortstop

Two milestones at one away game marked a major feat for one graduating senior, and the accomplishment will go down in West Central High School’s baseball history.

Kirk Cousins expects negotiations with Redskins to go to deadline

Kirk Cousins is getting valuable snaps on the practice field going into his third season as a starter. The Washington Redskins quarterback is also getting just as many chances to answer questions about a long-term contract.

Former Braves Otis Nixon thanks Woodstock police

Former Braves player Otis Nixon hand-delivered lunch to the Woodstock Police Department for helping to search for him after his recent disappearance.

Wizards drop Game 7 to Celtics 115-105

Isaiah Thomas scored 29 points and had 12 assists, Kelly Olynyk scored a career-playoff high 26 points and the Boston Celtics used a big fourth quarter to outlast the Washington Wizards 115-105 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday night.

John Wall's late 3 leads Wizards past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7

John Wall hit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead points, then hopped atop the scorer's table and yelled to celebrate the Washington Wizards' 92-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night that pushed their Eastern Conference semifinal to a Game 7.

ECU coach had the best Mother's Day surprise for walk-on's mom

East Carolina head football coach Scottie Montgomery had decided that walk-on defensive end Kiante Anderson was deserving of a scholarship, so he made the wonderful call to tie the surprise into Mother’s Day … by going to the local elementary school where Anderson’s mother, Tia Chapman, works and handing her the envelope.

Former NFL player makes a difference in the classroom

He played alongside John Elway and won two Super Bowl rings with the Denver Broncos, but these days George Coghill right where he belongs-- at home in Stafford County, Va. Coghill is now a high school teacher, and he wouldn't have it any other way.

Upset Caps fan knocks over female Penguins fan

Another disappointing postseason finish for the Washington Capitals was apparently too much to handle for one frustrated fan after the team lost 2-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a deciding Game 7 on Wednesday night.

Cloud over DC after Capitals knocked out of playoffs, Wizards lose

The gray clouds that hung over D.C. Thursday were fitting given the disappointment many of the city’s sports fans felt after the losses their teams took the night before.

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals come up short in Game 7 once again

Marc-Andre Fleury turned back the clock with a brilliant 29-save shutout, Bryan Rust and Patric Hornqvist scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 2-0 in Game 7 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Bradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101

Avery Bradley scored a playoff career-high 29 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 123-101 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

92-year-old woman breaks 400 meters track record

A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.

A DC sports fan's dream come true Wednesday as Caps, Wizards, and Nats all in high-stakes action

It's an exciting day to be a D.C. sports fan! The Capitals are in a must win game seven at the Verizon Center, the ‘Beltway Series’ between the Nationals and Orioles comes home to Nats Park and a pivotal Game 5 between the Wizards and Celtics takes place in Boston.

Jayson Werth's biggest fan raises thousands of dollars for childhood cancer research

Don’t underestimate Jude Ozaluk. In spite of her small stature (she’s 8 years old, after all), the young Colorado girl has captured the hearts of Washington Nationals fans, and caught the attention of her favorite player.