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.
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock.
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer The Cleveland Cavaliers are on top of the NBA draft yet again, only this time there is no LeBron James waiting to save them. There may not even be a Kyrie Irving.
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.
Jordan Zimmermann became the National League's first eight-game winner, and the Washington Nationals followed a calamitous road trip with a winning start to a homestand, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2...
Jordan Zimmermann became the National League's first eight-game winner, and the Washington Nationals followed a calamitous road trip with a winning start to a homestand, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Friday night.
Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72.
Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72.
Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.
Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.
Ian Desmond singled in Bryce Harper in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep.
Ian Desmond singled in Bryce Harper in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep.
The retooling Washington Mystics are coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons and some are reticent to make anything but the mildest positive declarations regarding the upcoming campaign.
The retooling Washington Mystics are coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons and some are reticent to make anything but the mildest positive declarations regarding the upcoming campaign.
They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted...
They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted first with...
Matt Kuchar got off to a tremendous start in his second round at the Colonial. There was the eagle putt that stopped just short on his first hole and the approach at No. 2 that actually went in before ricocheting out...
Matt Kuchar made pars on all three holes he played early Saturday to complete the suspended second round of the Colonial, and keep his one-stroke lead over Graham DeLaet.
German driver Nico Rosberg posted the fastest time in the crash-marred third practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday.
Nico Rosberg set the fastest qualifying time at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday to secure his third consecutive pole position and a fourth straight for Mercedes.
David West was more than a little disappointed when the Indiana Pacers failed to make a defensive play at the end to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
David West was more than a little disappointed when the Indiana Pacers failed to make a defensive play at the end to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals.
Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:18:21 GMT
Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan.
Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan.
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when the team opens training camp at the 17-acre site.
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when the team opens training camp at the 17-acre site.
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.
Jordan Zimmermann became the National League's first eight-game winner, and the Washington Nationals followed a calamitous road trip with a winning start to a homestand, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2...
Jordan Zimmermann became the National League's first eight-game winner, and the Washington Nationals followed a calamitous road trip with a winning start to a homestand, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Friday night.
Ian Desmond singled in Bryce Harper in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep.
Ian Desmond singled in Bryce Harper in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep.
Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning after Gregor Blanco's tying triple in the ninth, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning after Gregor Blanco's tying triple in the ninth, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Tuesday night.
The Washington Nationals will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after learning that the right-hander broke his pitching hand punching a locker in frustration following his rocky outing Sunday.
Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus has broken his pitching hand punching a locker in frustration following a rocky outing.
Ryan Vogelsong broke his throwing hand on a swing after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned from a terrible road trip to beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on...
Ryan Vogelsong broke his throwing hand on a swing after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned from a terrible road trip to beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Monday...
Andrew Cashner pitched 6 2-3 strong innings and Kyle Blanks and Will Venable homered off Dan Haren to lead the San Diego Padres to a 13-4 victory against the Washington Nationals on Sunday and a split of their...
Andrew Cashner pitched 6 2-3 strong innings and Kyle Blanks and Will Venable homered off Dan Haren to lead the San Diego Padres to a 13-4 victory against the Washington Nationals on Sunday and a split of their four-game...
Everth Cabrera singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth against Jordan Zimmermann, and Yonder Alonso homered and helped turn a heads-up double-play as the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Saturday...
Everth Cabrera singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth against Jordan Zimmermann, and Yonder Alonso homered and helped turn a heads-up double-play as the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Saturday night.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:18:21 GMT
Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan.
Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:49:52 GMT
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:02:34 GMT
Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home. Durant pledged $1 million for tornado relief through his foundation on Tuesday, eager to help a devastated area begin to rebuild.
Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home. Durant pledged $1 million for tornado relief through his foundation on Tuesday, eager to help a devastated area begin to rebuild.
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.
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.
