With no Leonard, Lowry leads Raptors past Wizards 117-113
Taking over while Leonard got a night off, Lowry delivered 28 points and 12 assists, and backup guard Fred VanVleet hit a key shot with 14.6 seconds left to help Toronto beat Washington 117-113 Saturday.
Kawhi Leonard sits for Raptors on 2nd night of back-to-back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kawhi Leonard sat out the second game of a back-to-back set for the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, giving him some rest early in the season after he missed most of the…
Huberdeau, Panthers beat Capitals for first win of season
The Panthers blew that lead and allowed the tying goal with 85 seconds left in regulation before Huberdeau scored the shootout winner to beat the Washington Capitals 6-5 on Friday night and end a four-game season-opening skid.
Olynyk’s putback off Wade’s miss lifts Heat past Wiz 113-112
Kelly Olynyk's game-winning putback with 0.2 seconds left added more fuel to Washington's distaste for him, lifting the Miami Heat to a ragged 113-112 comeback victory over the Wizards, who were without new center Dwight Howard for their season opener.
So-so Cowboys, Redskins trying to stop alternating W’s, L’s
Jason Garrett's Dallas Cowboys and Jay Gruden's Washington Redskins have been the very definition of mediocre as the NFC East teams resume their rivalry on Sunday -- neither club has managed to win two games in a row in 2018. Neither has dropped two in a row, either.
Dwight Howard misses Wizards season opener with injured back
New Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard missed all of training camp and the entire exhibition schedule with a lower-back injury -- and now, he's sitting out the team's season opener against the Miami Heat.
Brooks: Wizards ‘can compete against anybody in the East’
Wizards coach Scott Brooks joined WTOP to discuss the team's historic hiring of assistant coach Kristi Toliver, how new center Dwight Howard fits in, and how far the Wizards can go without LeBron James dominating the Eastern Conference.
Stanley Cup comes to Capitol Hill
The well-traveled Stanley Cup made its way to Capitol Hill, where fans decked out in team apparel lined the halls of the Rayburn Building to get their turn with the championship prize won by the Washington Capitals this summer.
Redskins owner Snyder is selling his Md. mansion near the Potomac River
The Wall Street Journal reports that the property — which overlooks the Potomac River — covers about 15.2 acres and includes a pool, a 12-car garage, a two-bedroom guesthouse and a house manager's residence.
Redskins plan to honor longtime beat reporter Rich Tandler
In the wake of the unexpected death of longtime Redskins beat reporter Rich Tandler, the team plans to honor him before Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Redskins release defensive lineman Ziggy Hood
The Washington Redskins announced it cut ties with Hood on Tuesday, but did not make a corresponding roster move to fill his spot on the 53-man roster.
WNBA All-Star Toliver hired by NBA’s Wizards as assistant
WNBA All-Star Kristi Toliver will be an assistant coach for player development for the NBA's Washington Wizards this season.
Bucks acquire Meeks from Wizards, teams swap 2nd-rounders
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired suspended guard Jodie Meeks, a future second-round draft pick and cash from the Wizards, sending a future second-round pick back to Washington.
Redskins defense shows up, team bounces back with big win
Second half scoring woes continue, but Redskins defense came up big when most needed — proving both to themselves and fans that they can be a good unit when they want to.
Cam Newton inconsistent in Panthers’ loss to Redskins
Even after blaming pressure and contact to his throwing arm for a costly interception in the first half, Cam Newton had the game on his shoulders in the final minute.
