jerry blevins

Washington slugger Bryce Harper hit a broken-bat home run an estimated at 406 feet to right-center field. Perhaps even more surprisingly, the struggling Nationals rallied to cool off the Mets.

With the Mark Trumbo deal done, the Orioles have a few small needs and the list of candidates is shrinking.

Laurel Park closed its 2015 winter meet Sunday with total average handle up 14.6 percent overall and 15.8 percent on its live product.

Joel Ward scores with 2:18 remaining in overtime to lift the visiting Washington Capitals over the San Jose Sharks, 5-4, on Wednesday night.

Gary Neal was traded by the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday for veteran point guard Mo Williams.

Seeking outfield depth and a left-handed bat, the Washington Nationals sign Mike Carp to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, according to his agent.

Guard Eric Laster made a jumper with one second left in regulation and Loyola Maryland ended a three-game losing streak in men's basketball with a 64-62 victory over host Columbia on Tuesday night.

Washington Nationals starter Tanner Roark always will have good memories of his debut at Wrigley Field. His second visit, not so much.

Former Orioles closer Jim Johnson said teammates expressed "mixed emotions" about Monday night's trade.

The Orioles' Nick Markakis, Adam Jones and Nate McLouth homered in a 7-3 win over the Oakland A's.