The Washington Wizards want Brian Keefe to return as head coach in the 2026-27 season. General manager Will Dawkins said Thursday at his end-of-season news conference that he expects Keefe to be back, despite a 43-160 record in two-plus seasons. That ...

Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract extension to remain as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, TSN reported Thursday morning. The Blue Jackets scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon with general manager Don Waddell and Bowness. ...

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander's recovery from a hip injury is "going a little slower" than anticipated, manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday. Verlander, 43, landed on the 15-day injured list on April 5 with left hip inflammation. The three-...

Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for postseason awards after winning their challenges to the 65-game rule, the NBA and the players union announced Thursday. Both players had filed "extraordinary circumstances" challenges to a rule that req...

Alex Ovechkin told reporters Thursday morning that he's "pretty sure" he will return for a 22nd NHL season. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers. The team fa...

The Washington Nationals re-acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Last month, the Mets acquired Lovelady off waivers from the Nationals. Also on Thursday, Washington tra...