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Left-hander Foster Griffin and the Washington Nationals finalized a $5.5 million contract on Monday.

Kansei Matsuzawa became an instant star this year, with game-tying and game-winning field goals in a 23-20 victory win over Stanford and a singular backstory about teaching himself to kick on YouTube.

NFL kicking isn't entering its steroid era, but a new generation of athletes and an obscure rule change have shifted what's possible for the long-neglected special teams stalwarts.

The Potomac, Maryland, mansion once owned by former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is finally off the market. The property sold for $13.26 million at an auction Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball.

A firework hit the field at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday night before the Ravens' prime-time game against the New England Patriots. No injuries were reported, and Ravens officials said they're investigating the incident.

The Commanders' injury woes continued Monday. The franchise placed guard Sam Cosmi on season-ending injured reserve after he was evaluated for a concussion during Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jacob Rodriguez was sleeping on the floor of his brother's apartment and learning how to really play defense when he joined Texas Tech for spring practice in 2022, right after a season as a quarterback at Virginia.

Actor Jackie Chan carried the Olympic torch through the ruins of Pompeii during the relay for the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Monday.

Spain will end 2025 as the top men's team in the FIFA rankings.