Montgomery County Executive May Join Effort to Change Washington Redskins Name

Isiah Leggett says he'll remove "Redskins" from his office's announcements and press releases.

Ravens, Redskins Both Underdogs in Sunday NFL Matchups

The Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Redskins will try to improve on their losing records on the road Sunday. What's your prediction?

Is Michael Phelps Training for the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Summer Olympics?

The record-setting Olympic swimmer is back in a North Baltimore pool and has rejoined the U.S. drug-testing program.

Sports Columnists, News Organizations Dropping Name of Washington’s NFL Franchise

Look Who's on Twitter: Seneca Valley Football

Are you ready for some football? The Screamin’ Eagles seem to be.

RGIII Will Join Teammates At Training Camp

Doctors clear the Redskins quarterback to prepare for upcoming season.

Washington Nationals One of the Least Popular Baseball Teams

Nats rank 26th in poll of America’s favorite clubs.

What Time Does the 2013 MLB All-Star Game Start?

Television schedule and lineups in a match-up well represented by players from the Orioles and Nationals. Home Run Derby results.

Washington Spirit Fire Coach Mike Jorden

Mike Parsons to lead the Germantown-based professional women's soccer club.

Report: NFL Player, Former Northwest Star, Arrested For Gun Charges In DC

Former Northwest standout Joe Lefeged was arrested overnight in Washington, DC, according to media reports.

DC United Defeats New England At SoccerPlex

DC United won 3-1 Wednesday, advances to 2013 US Open Cup semifinal

Washington Spirit Game Will Air Live on Fox Soccer

Aug. 10 rematch against the Seattle Reign will be televised nationally.

Washington Spirit Game Will Air Live on Fox Soccer

Aug. 10 rematch against the Seattle Reign will be televised nationally.

450-Mile Marathon? Ultra-Runner Fumich Does it For Boston

Frank Fumich is running through DC, Maryland and up the coast to raise $100,000 for marathon bombing victims.

Northwest Enters State Softball Tournament as Division Top Seed

The first round is slated to begin Thursday.

Nearby: Rockville Principal Who Ran in Boston Marathon is OK

Explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed two but the Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School principal, who ran in support of his daughter, was unhurt.

Four Maryland Soccer Players Wear the Colors of the National Team

By JULIA MALDONADO | Capital News Service

Nearby: Gaithersburg Native Spurns Yankees, Running Back Adds Offer From SEC

A Gaithersburg native chooses college over pro baseball. A star running back adds to his list of suitors.

Could Jim Riggleman Make a Major League Comeback?

Sports on Earth catches up with the former Washington Nationals manager with Rockville roots.

Walter Johnson Memorabilia Auctioned in New York

The family of the famed baseball pitcher and Walter Johnson High School namesake put several prized possessions up for auction Saturday.

Washington Spirit Unveils Schedule

The Germantown-based professional women's soccer team’s first home game is April 20.

Washington Spirit Expect to Sign Two Women’s National Soccer Team players

Former UVA goalkeeper Chantel Jones and Ingrid Wells, ‘the Little General,’ are the team’s latest additions.

VIDEO: Scenes From the Ravens' Super Bowl Parade

Watch Baltimore Ravens fans give their team a champion's welcome

Local Columnist Calls for Name Changes to Washington Redskins, Negro Mountain

Washington Post writer calls names "offensive."

Where to Watch Super Bowl XLVII in Bethesda

Many bars and restaurants will show the Ravens-49ers game and feature food and drink specials.

Roster Building Continues for Germantown’s New Pro Soccer Team

National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit announced draft picks Friday.

NFL Playoffs TV Schedule: Division Games

No Redskins, but Baltimore faces a former Colts quarterback.

Washington Spirit to Announce Possible Roster Today

Soccer players from the U.S. Women’s National Team, and the Canadian and Mexican national teams were among the pool of players for new Germantown-based team.

SPEAK OUT: Should Shanahan Have Pulled RGIII?

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's knee gave way in Sunday's playoff game, raising questions about the decision to keep him in.

Women’s Pro Soccer Team Will Call Germantown Home

The Washington Spirit will play, train at the Maryland SoccerPlex.

ACC Sues Maryland For $52M Fee

The Atlantic Coast Conference sued the University of Maryland in a North Carolina court Monday, according to media reports.

Terps Win ACC Title at the SoccerPlex

Maryland defeats North Carolina, capping the ACC Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds

SoccerPlex Hosts ACC Soccer Championship

Terps face Clemson at 8 p.m. Friday; winners will square off noon Sunday in the ACC Championship Final.

Northwest Remembers No. 40

Northwest High School hosts dedication ceremony Friday in honor of the late Derek T. Sheely, a former Northwest football player and college athlete who died from a traumatic brain injury he suffered during football practice in 2011.

News Nearby: Terps' Diggs, a Gaithersburg Native, Named ACC Rookie of the Week

Maryland freshman wide receive Stefon Diggs had three catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns in a loss Saturday to West Virginia.

VIDEO: Baltimore Ravens' Jameel McClain Talks Concussions

Linebacker's advice to young athletes echoes message of Germantown mom whose son died from a concussion.

Northwest Wrestling Gears Up for Dual Meet Playoff Tournament

Jaguars will square off as part of four-team tournament Wednesday night at Blake.

Seneca Valley Boys Bounce Back with Road Win; Girls Team Drops Second Straight

Screamin' Eagles Boys and Girls Basketball split double-header at Damascus.

Northwest Boys Hang On Against Richard Montgomery

Jaguars fighting for 4A West region's No. 4 seed

Northwest Defense Too Much for Richard Montgomery

Jaguars extend win streak to 13 games