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 in...

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.TSN...

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-ti...

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 requi...

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 fail...

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 transfe...