Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee says he "didn't like the refereeing" in his team's first-round playoff series loss to the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee says he "didn't like the refereeing" in his team's first-round playoff series loss to the New York Rangers.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:52:32 GMT
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin knows full well that his playoff failures are adding up. And the two-time NHL MVP knows what that means for the way people think about his career.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin knows full well that his playoff failures are adding up. And the two-time NHL MVP knows what that means for the way people think about his career.
Midway through the third period of an anticlimactic - and unprecedented - Game 7 road victory for his New York Rangers, goalie Henrik Lundqvist fell forward while smothering a puck to stifle yet another chance for...
Midway through the third period of an anticlimactic - and unprecedented - Game 7 road victory for his New York Rangers, goalie Henrik Lundqvist fell forward while smothering a puck to stifle yet another chance for the...
Henrik Lundqvist peeled off his goalie gear, took a seat and patiently answered all the questions about the New York Rangers' overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.
Henrik Lundqvist peeled off his goalie gear, took a seat and patiently answered all the questions about the New York Rangers' overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:30:51 GMT
Jason Chimera, a native of Edmonton who has been with the Capitals only since 2009, could be forgiven for his response when asked Thursday about the collective public angst over the team's latest blown lead in the playoffs.
Jason Chimera, a native of Edmonton who has been with the Capitals only since 2009, could be forgiven for his response when asked Thursday about the collective public angst over the team's latest blown lead in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis have been nominated as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis have been nominated as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:15:58 GMT
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Jason Collins, who finished out this season with the Washington Wizards, set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay.
Jason Collins, who finished out this season with the Washington Wizards, set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:14:15 GMT
A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins -- "I'm gay" -- reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.
A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins -- "I'm gay" -- reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.
Adam LaRoche hit two towering home runs and Chad Tracy's solo shot in the 10th inning lifted the Washington Nationals to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Adam LaRoche hit two towering home runs and Chad Tracy's solo shot in the 10th inning lifted the Washington Nationals to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
The Washington Redskins have signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, a safety from Fresno State who led major college football with eight interceptions last season.
The Washington Redskins have signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, a safety from Fresno State who led major college football with eight interceptions last season.
Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres, and Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory against San Diego on Thursday night.
Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres, and Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory against San Diego on Thursday night.
The Washington Nationals have placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring and recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse.
The Washington Nationals have placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring and recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse.
Coach Joachim Loew has called up four newcomers for Germany's friendlies against Ecuador and the United States, with the stars of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund absent because of their Champions League final.
Coach Joachim Loew has called up four newcomers for Germany's friendlies against Ecuador and the United States, with the stars of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund absent because of their Champions League final.
Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee says he "didn't like the refereeing" in his team's first-round playoff series loss to the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee says he "didn't like the refereeing" in his team's first-round playoff series loss to the New York Rangers.
Australia's Will Power found extra speed during Saturday morning's practice, then posted a four-lap qualifying average of 228.844 mph to tentatively grab the Indianapolis 500 pole.
Australia's Will Power found extra speed during Saturday morning's practice, then posted a four-lap qualifying average of 228.844 mph to tentatively grab the Indianapolis 500 pole.
Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship.
Graeme McDowell reached the semifinals of the World Match Play Championship after knocking out defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts, whose day include the bizarre moment of taking a penalty drop inside a restroom.
Ken Venturi was a 14-year-old with a camera trying to get a picture of Byron Nelson when he first met the golfer who would become a mentor and dear friend.
Ken Venturi was a 14-year-old with a camera trying to get a picture of Byron Nelson when he first met the golfer who would become a mentor and dear friend.
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
The Washington Redskins have signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, a safety from Fresno State who led major college football with eight interceptions last season.
The Washington Redskins have signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, a safety from Fresno State who led major college football with eight interceptions last season.
Friday, May 10 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:01:01 GMT
This summer will be a busy time for the Griffin family. Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s mother Jackie told FOX 5 that Robert and his fiancé, Rebecca are getting married.
This summer will be a busy time for the Griffin family. Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s mother Jackie told FOX 5 that Robert and his fiancé, Rebecca are getting married.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:34:32 GMT
The support might be building, but Daniel Snyder isn't listening. The Redskins owner removed any doubt about a potential name change for his franchise, telling USA Today that it will never happen.
The support might be building, but Daniel Snyder isn't listening. The Redskins owner removed any doubt about a potential name change for his franchise, telling USA Today that it will never happen.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:59:44 GMT
Here's another measuring stick for the popularity of Robert Griffin III. It took him only a few minutes to raise $33,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Here's another measuring stick for the popularity of Robert Griffin III. It took him only a few minutes to raise $33,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres, and Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory against San Diego on Thursday night.
The Washington Nationals have placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring and recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse.
The Washington Nationals have placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring and recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse.
Zack Greinke pitched 5 1-3 strong innings in his first start since April 11 and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Zack Greinke returned early from the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense is starting to pick up.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 11 and finished one out shy of a shutout, Andre Ethier hit a two-run single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Clayton Kershaw wanted to give the Dodgers' tired bullpen a rest. He did just that.
Jordan Zimmermann won his NL and major league-leading seventh game, Ryan Zimmerman drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Monday night after losing Bryce Harper in a...
Bryce Harper put a scare into himself and his Washington Nationals teammates after his latest violent collision with an outfield wall.
Bryce Harper has left the game in the fifth inning after the Washington Nationals star ran full-on into the scoreboard in right field at Dodger Stadium.
Bryce Harper has left the game in the fifth inning after the Washington Nationals star ran full-on into the scoreboard in right field at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.
Dominant early, Stephen Strasburg fell apart after one of Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and wound up dropping his fifth consecutive decision, an 8-2 loss Saturday to the Chicago Cubs, whose starting pitcher, Edwin...
Stephen Strasburg was at his dominant best in the early going Saturday, retiring 13 of the first 14 Chicago Cubs he faced, seven via strikeout.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:52:32 GMT
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin knows full well that his playoff failures are adding up. And the two-time NHL MVP knows what that means for the way people think about his career.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin knows full well that his playoff failures are adding up. And the two-time NHL MVP knows what that means for the way people think about his career.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:32:31 GMT
Led by Henrik Lundqvist's 35 saves in a second consecutive shutout, and goals from some unlikely sources, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Led by Henrik Lundqvist's 35 saves in a second consecutive shutout, and goals from some unlikely sources, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Friday, May 10 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:19:25 GMT
Mike Ribeiro scored 9:24 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 2-1 Friday night to regain the momentum -- and the lead -- in their first-round playoff series.
Mike Ribeiro scored 9:24 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 2-1 Friday night to regain the momentum -- and the lead -- in their first-round playoff series.
Friday, May 10 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:29:45 GMT
Hundreds of Major League baseball players, including the Washington Nationals, will go to the plate with hot pink bats this Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day and raise money to fight breast cancer.
Hundreds of Major League baseball players, including the Washington Nationals, will go to the plate with hot pink bats this Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day and raise money to fight breast cancer.
Friday, May 10 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:01:01 GMT
This summer will be a busy time for the Griffin family. Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s mother Jackie told FOX 5 that Robert and his fiancé, Rebecca are getting married.
This summer will be a busy time for the Griffin family. Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s mother Jackie told FOX 5 that Robert and his fiancé, Rebecca are getting married.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:34:32 GMT
The support might be building, but Daniel Snyder isn't listening. The Redskins owner removed any doubt about a potential name change for his franchise, telling USA Today that it will never happen.
The support might be building, but Daniel Snyder isn't listening. The Redskins owner removed any doubt about a potential name change for his franchise, telling USA Today that it will never happen.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:30:51 GMT
Jason Chimera, a native of Edmonton who has been with the Capitals only since 2009, could be forgiven for his response when asked Thursday about the collective public angst over the team's latest blown lead in the playoffs.
Jason Chimera, a native of Edmonton who has been with the Capitals only since 2009, could be forgiven for his response when asked Thursday about the collective public angst over the team's latest blown lead in the playoffs.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-09 02:20:20 GMT
Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan scored third-period goals for the New York Rangers, who squandered a two-goal lead and then held on to get even in the best-of-seven playoff series with a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan scored third-period goals for the New York Rangers, who squandered a two-goal lead and then held on to get even in the best-of-seven playoff series with a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:59:44 GMT
Here's another measuring stick for the popularity of Robert Griffin III. It took him only a few minutes to raise $33,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Here's another measuring stick for the popularity of Robert Griffin III. It took him only a few minutes to raise $33,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Monday, May 6 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-07 03:50:24 GMT
Derek Stepan and Arron Asham both scored tiebreaking goals in the third period for the New York Rangers in a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 on Monday night.
Derek Stepan and Arron Asham both scored tiebreaking goals in the third period for the New York Rangers in a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 on Monday night.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:15:58 GMT
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Jason Collins, who finished out this season with the Washington Wizards, set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay.
Jason Collins, who finished out this season with the Washington Wizards, set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:14:58 GMT
Reaction from NBA veteran Jason Collins' first-person account published in Sports Illustrated, as he came out as the first gay male player in the four major American professional sports.
Reaction from NBA veteran Jason Collins' first-person account published in Sports Illustrated, as he came out as the first gay male player in the four major American professional sports.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:14:15 GMT
A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins -- "I'm gay" -- reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.
A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins -- "I'm gay" -- reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:41:01 GMT
The National Football League has released the 2013 regular season schedule and the Washington Redskins open up their season on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9.
The National Football League has released the 2013 regular season schedule and the Washington Redskins open up their season on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-03-20 20:44:35 GMT
Not long after the sun rises, Adrian Dantley suits up. If the name rings a bell, it should. Dantley is a D.C. native who was a standout at DeMatha Catholic High School and at the University of Notre Dame before scoring NBA Rookie of the Year honors. In September, Dantley stepped into the role of crossing guard in Montgomery County.
Not long after the sun rises, Adrian Dantley suits up. If the name rings a bell, it should. Dantley is a D.C. native who was a standout at DeMatha Catholic High School and at the University of Notre Dame before scoring NBA Rookie of the Year honors. In September, Dantley stepped into the role of crossing guard in Montgomery County.
Wednesday, February 13 2013 11:33 PM EST2013-02-14 04:33:59 GMT
Nationals Park was built on the taxpayers' dime after a lot of controversy and political wrangling. Five years later, opinions are split on whether taxpayers got a good deal.
For the Washington Nationals, it's World Series or bust, and the city of D.C. has a lot riding on it. With opening day around the corner, fans will soon fill Nationals Park. The stadium was built on the taxpayers' dime after a lot of controversy and political wrangling. Five years later, opinions remain split on whether taxpayers got a good deal.
