Nov 21 Garrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal By Tom Withers, Associated Press Garrett is banned for the final six regular-season games and playoffs for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet last week. Continue reading
Nov 15 NFL suspends Cleveland Browns star after violent outburst By Tom Withers, Associated Press Following Myles Garrett's shocking actions on national TV, it’s possible the league could come down hard on the former No. 1 overall pick, who made strides in cleaning up his game after picking up some personal fouls earlier this season. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: World Series-winning Nationals take celebration to the White House By Associated Press The visit comes just 48 hours after the team paraded down Constitution Avenue. Continue reading
Nov 03 What really causes home field advantage – and why it’s on the decline By Konstantinos Pelechrinis, The Conversation A data scholar explains why playing at home doesn't provide the boost that it once did. Continue reading
Oct 31 PHOTOS: Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title By Ben Walker, Associated Press The Washington Nationals came from behind to win five elimination games this postseason, an unprecedented feat. Continue reading
Oct 29 NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press The NCAA Board of Governors voted unanimously on Tuesday to clear the way for the amateur athletes to "benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness."… Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Trump honors racing ‘giant’ Penske with Presidential Medal of Freedom By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Trump has focused mostly on sports stars this year when presenting the Medal of Freedom. Continue reading
Oct 24 Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 4:11 Nats’ path to World Series is something to cheer for in divided D.C. For the first time since 1933, Washington, D.C., finally has a baseball team going to the World Series. William Brangham reports on the Nationals' unlikely run to the fall classic, and what hometown pride means for the nation's capital at… Continue watching
Oct 10 Iranian women freely attend FIFA soccer match for first time in decades By Amir Vahdat, Mehdi Fattahi, Associated Press Iran allocated only 4,000 tickets for women in a stadium that seats about 80,000 people. Continue reading