District of Sports

A shooting just outside of the Nationals' July 17 game against San Diego created some chaotic scenes inside of Nationals Park. Washington Times sports reporters Andy Kostka and Matt Paras join George Gerbo to recap the incident and how the Nats and Padres were able to act quickly to protect fans. The guys also discuss the Wizards' hiring of former assistant Wes Unseld Jr. as their new head coach and who they think will be selected from the Washington Capitals in the NHL's expansion draft.

On this District of Sports Podcast, Washington Times sports reporters Andy Kostka and Matt Paras join George Gerbo to debate the usefulness of MLB's targeting of pitchers like Washington's Max Scherzer for the use of foreign substances, where the Wizards' head coaching search stands, and how Las Vegas Raiders DE Carl Nassib's decision to come out was a watershed moment for professional sports.

On this District of Sports Podcast, Washington Times sports reporters Andy Kostka and Matt Paras join George Gerbo to discuss what's next for the Washington Wizards after their first-round playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the durability of Nationals' pitcher Stephen Strasburg as he heads to the injured list with a neck strain, and how athletes and the press can move forward after tennis star Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open.

On this District of Sports Podcast, Washington Times sports reporters Andy Kostka and Matt Paras join George Gerbo to sort out the Wizards' disappointing performance in the first game of the NBA's play-in tournament, the Capitals trying to get their normal lineup back as their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series shifts to Boston, and long-tenured Washington Football Team members Ryan Kerrigan and Morgan Mozes departing D.C.

The Washington Football Team added players ready to make an immediate impact to their linebacking corps and offense in the NFL Draft. Washington Times sports reporters Matt Paras and Andy Kostka join George Gerbo to break down Washington's selections, discuss Capitals forward Tom Wilson's latest infraction against the Rangers and whether it merits a suspension, and break down the reasons behind the Nationals' surge to the top of the NL East.

On the inaugural episode of the District of Sports Podcast, Washington Times sports reporters Matt Paras and Andy Kostka join George Gerbo to discuss former Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith's retirement and what the team's strategy is heading into the upcoming NFL Draft. Plus, Andy gives some reasons for the Washington Nationals' slow start and the guys discuss the return of fans to Capital One Arena as the Capitals and Wizards head into the final stretch of their seasons.