The Washington Wizards gave Bradley Beal everything he desired. Beal formally agreed to a five-year contract worth a maximum of $251 million. There is a player option for the fifth year of the contract. The 29-year-old has played his whole career for the Wizards, but as a free agent, he…

After trading for Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris, the Washington Wizards now have their starting point guard. And so, Kyle Kuzma, Morris' boyhood pal, will now be reunited. Morris and Kuzma are both Flint, Michigan natives. The two made a commitment to realize a shared childhood ambition of being…

Vince Promuto, an offensive guard who played all 11 of his NFL seasons in Washington and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has died at age 82. "We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Washington lineman and Ring of Fame member Vince Promuto," the team said Wednesday.…

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was removed from Tuesday's start in Atlanta in the second inning because of an undisclosed issue. Strasburg left after he was hit on the heel of his glove on a sharp ground ball struck by the Braves' William Contreras. His trouble started in the first…

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans is likely out for the season with a calf injury, ESPN reported Tuesday.An MRI revealed a Grade 2 calf strain, an injury that typically requires 4-6 weeks of recovery time, per the report.The Wizards trail 3-1 in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series against the top-seeded…

Bradley Beal scored 27 points as the host Washington Wizards staved off elimination with a 122-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.Russell Westbrook made just 3 of 19 shots to finish with 19 points, but he also collected 21 rebounds…

A fan ran onto the court during play at the Philadelphia 76ers-Washington Wizards playoff game and was apprehended by security.The fan will be banned from Capital One Arena and could face criminal charges, according to a statement from Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the Wizards and the…

The Washington Nationals reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the injured list Monday after he missed the past 10 games with a right ankle sprain.The move comes one day after infielder Luis Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Rochester.Robles, 24, was batting .246 with seven doubles among his 28 hits before his…

Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris is scheduled for surgery Friday to treat thoracic outlet syndrome.Manager Dave Martinez said Sunday the 36-year-old could miss the rest of the season.Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when nerves or blood vessels in the space between the collarbone and first rib are compressed, according to the…

Avisail Garcia and Omar Narvaez each homered and Brandon Woodruff tossed seven dominant innings as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 3-0 win on Sunday.Garcia gave the Brewers all the run support Woodruff (4-2) would need in the first inning with his…