Friday, May 25 2012 4:10 PM EDT2012-05-25 20:10:10 GMT
Roger Clemens' genetic makeup helped make him one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history. Prosecutors hope that Clemens' own DNA will help them convict him of a federal crime.
Roger Clemens' genetic makeup helped make him one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history. Now prosecutors hope that Clemens' own DNA will help them convict him of a federal crime.
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, a significant step in his bid to return from a concussion that has kept him sidelined for more than a year.
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, a significant step in his bid to return from a concussion that has kept him sidelined for more than a year.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:06 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:06:40 GMT
Star-struck at 11 when he saw pitching great Roger Clemens, a 25-year-old man became a witness for prosecutors seeking to convict the former baseball player of lying to Congress.
Star-struck at 11 when he saw pitching great Roger Clemens, a 25-year-old man became a witness for prosecutors seeking to convict the former baseball player of lying to Congress.
Gio Gonzalez allowed three hits over six innings and Ian Desmond homered and drove in both runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Gio Gonzalez continued to dominate hitters and the Washington Nationals continued to frustrate the Philadelphia Phillies.
Monday, May 21 2012 5:43 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:43:45 GMT
Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III says his first workout alongside veterans begins the process of showing the Redskins he "can help this team win."
Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III says his first workout alongside veterans begins the process of showing the Redskins he "can help this team win."
Monday, May 21 2012 5:40 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:40:15 GMT
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was knocked to the turf when defensive back Brandyn Thompson slammed into him on a play during the team's first full-squad workout in its new indoor practice field.Shanahan
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was knocked to the turf when defensive back Brandyn Thompson slammed into him on a play during the team's first full-squad workout in its new indoor practice field.
Adam Jones and Nick Markakis hit two-run homers and the Baltimore Orioles matched a season high with their fifth straight win, 6-5 over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
Adam Jones and Nick Markakis hit two-run homers and the Baltimore Orioles matched a season high with their fifth straight win, 6-5 over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
Friday, May 18 2012 3:17 PM EDT2012-05-18 19:17:19 GMT
Brian McNamee testified Friday that some of the medical evidence he saved in a beer can was not used on former pitcher Roger Clemens.
Brian McNamee testified Friday that some of the medical evidence he saved in a beer can was not used on former pitcher Roger Clemens. McNamee is the main prosecution witness in the case against Clemens, who is accused of lying to Congress about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. McNamee testified that he injected the seven-time Cy Young Award winner with steroids and human growth hormone.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:19 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:19:00 GMT
Robert Griffin III on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Credit: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno / nbc.com)
The Washington Redskins' newest quarterback made his late TV debut before even taking his first snap. Robert Griffin III, known to most as RG3, visited The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Thursday night. He
The Washington Redskins' newest quarterback made his late TV debut before even taking his first snap.
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:41 PM EDT2012-05-17 22:41:42 GMT
Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded Thursday he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.
Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded Thursday he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:52 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:52:13 GMT
Brian McNamee testified that Roger Clemens' lawyers pushed him from reluctant turncoat to angry accuser.
Brian McNamee testified that Roger Clemens' lawyers pushed him from reluctant turncoat to angry accuser when they allowed details of McNamee's oldest son's illness to be revealed during a nationally televised news conference.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:26 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:26:44 GMT
Brian McNamee testified Tuesday he saved medical waste after injecting Roger Clemens with steroids because his wife complained that McNamee was going to be the fall guy.
Brian McNamee testified Tuesday he saved medical waste after injecting Roger Clemens with steroids because his wife complained that McNamee was going to be the fall guy.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:39 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:39:20 GMT
Nationals manager Davey Johnson calls the series of injuries to his players "ridiculous" -- and he's even joking about sacrificing a chicken or finding some other way to change the team's luck.
Nationals manager Davey Johnson calls the series of injuries to his players "ridiculous" -- and he's even joking about sacrificing a chicken or finding some other way to change the team's luck.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:59 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:59:55 GMT
Stephen Strasburg left after only four innings Tuesday, matching the second-shortest appearance of his 25-start career, and San Diego's Will Venable had four hits, while John Baker delivered three hits
Stephen Strasburg left after only four innings Tuesday, matching the second-shortest appearance of his 25-start career, and San Diego's Will Venable had four hits, while John Baker delivered three hits.
Monday, May 14 2012 5:49 PM EDT2012-05-14 21:49:58 GMT
Roger Clemens' chief accuser finally took the stand Monday in the former pitcher's perjury trial, a make-or-break moment for the government. Brian McNamee has said he injected Clemens with steroids.
Roger Clemens' chief accuser finally took the stand Monday in the former pitcher's perjury trial, a make-or-break moment for the government. Brian McNamee has said he injected Clemens with steroids.
Monday, May 14 2012 3:23 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:23:02 GMT
Dale Hunter is out as coach of the Washington Capitals.
Dale Hunter is finished as coach of the Washington Capitals after less than one full season, telling the team he wants to return to his family in Canada.
Sunday, May 13 2012 11:07 AM EDT2012-05-13 15:07:45 GMT
Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored, Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves, and the New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the Washington Capitals.
Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored, Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves, and the New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the Washington Capitals.
First he cried. Then Brian Banks - exonerated of a rape conviction that cost him five years in prison - walked outside the courthouse and seized the moment of freedom he had dreamed of for so long.
Now that Brian Banks has been exonerated of a rape conviction that put him in prison for five years, the one-time prep football star has a message for NFL coaches: Give him a chance.
The Indianapolis 500 will be run on Sunday in what's believed to be the most wide-open race in years. There are no clear favorites and there's a group of new faces vying for attention.
The Indianapolis 500 will be run on Sunday in what's believed to be the most wide-open race in years. There are no clear favorites and there's a group of new faces vying for attention. And with no Danica Patrick,...
The Astrodome was once the envy of other cities and sparked the imaginations of baseball lovers, concert-goers and some of the country's most creative minds.
The Astrodome, a now-empty showplace that has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley to Hurricane Katrina evacuees, should be turned into a multipurpose facility that could spark fresh interest in the city of Houston, a group of...
The trouble with trying to measure the progress of Tiger Woods is that by his own definition, he never really gets there. Even when he was at his best, Woods always thought he could get better.
The trouble with trying to measure the progress of Tiger Woods is that by his own definition, he never really gets there. Even when he was at his best, Woods always thought he could get better.
Russell Westbrook found a way to get the Thunder rolling past the Los Angeles Lakers and into the Western Conference finals for the second straight year.
Ramon Sessions did the best he could to keep Russell Westbrook from making a high-flying dunk that would energize the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Peyton Manning is on target and there's plenty of zip on his throws at the Denver Broncos' first OTA workout.
His passes were hitting receivers in stride and right between the numbers, not skipping off the ground or whizzing behind their heads like so many of Tim Tebow's.
Monday, May 21 2012 5:43 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:43:45 GMT
Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III says his first workout alongside veterans begins the process of showing the Redskins he "can help this team win."
Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III says his first workout alongside veterans begins the process of showing the Redskins he "can help this team win."
Monday, May 21 2012 5:40 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:40:15 GMT
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was knocked to the turf when defensive back Brandyn Thompson slammed into him on a play during the team's first full-squad workout in its new indoor practice field.Shanahan
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was knocked to the turf when defensive back Brandyn Thompson slammed into him on a play during the team's first full-squad workout in its new indoor practice field.
Roger Bernadina and Danny Espinosa each hit a two-run homer Friday night in one of Washington's biggest scoring splurges of the season, leading the light-hitting Nationals to a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Roger Bernadina and Danny Espinosa each hit a two-run homer Friday night in one of Washington's biggest scoring splurges of the season, leading the light-hitting Nationals to a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Stephen Strasburg struck out a season-high 13 over six innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
Stephen Strasburg struck out a season-high 13 over six innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
Andrew McCutchen had four hits, including his second home run in as many nights, to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Andrew McCutchen had four hits, including his second home run in as many nights, to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Alex Ovechkin rebounded from a rare zero-shot performance by scoring after 88 seconds Wednesday night, Braden Holtby made 30 saves, and the Washington Capitals recovered from a potentially devastating loss by beating the...
Alex Ovechkin rebounded from a rare zero-shot performance by scoring after 88 seconds Wednesday night, Braden Holtby made 30 saves, and the Washington Capitals recovered from a potentially devastating loss by beating the...
The Dallas Cowboys have filed a brief in their challenge of a $10 million salary cap reduction by the NFL. Owner Jerry Jones says his team followed the rules before being penalized.
The Dallas Cowboys have filed a brief in their challenge of a $10 million salary cap reduction by the NFL. Owner Jerry Jones says his team followed the rules before being penalized.
