Dwight Howard aims for career-finishing run with Wizards

Dwight Howard brought the charm to his introductory news conference with the Wizards on Monday. The eight-time All-Star has lots of experience in such situations. The center now playing for his fourth team in four seasons said Washington would be his last stop.

40 years ago on June 7, the Washington Bullets won NBA title

With the Washington Capitals on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup with one more victory, June 7 also has a special meaning for D.C. as another major pro sports team from the nation’s capital made history on this day.

Wizards show some fight, top Raps 122-103, get series to 2-1

Bradley Beal heeded his coach's plea to "do his job" by scoring 21 of his 28 points in the first half, his All-Star backcourt running mate John Wall delivered 28 points and 14 assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 122-103 Friday night in an occasionally heated game to cut their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series deficit to 2-1.