Liam Griffin

Commanders offensive, defensive schemes take shape as free agency cools

The dust has settled on the first wave of NFL free agency, and -- bit by bit -- the vision for the 2026 Commanders is taking shape.

March 16, 2026

McNichols to re-sign with Commanders on one-year deal

The Washington Commanders have agreed to re-sign running back Jeremy McNichols, according to multiple reports. Financial details for the one-year deal were not immediately available on Monday morning.

March 16, 2026

Nationals to add team dog to roster, ask fans for naming help

Man's best friend is coming to Nationals Park -- and not just at the team's half-dozen "Pups in the Park" nights. The Nationals announced Monday that they'd welcome a team dog to the roster as it undergoes basic training and socialization to become a service animal.

March 16, 2026

No Maryland, American or Georgetown: 16th-seeded Howard to represent D.C. in March Madness

The District's March Madness dreams will rely on a Cinderella this year. Howard -- a No. 16 seed -- is the city's only representation on this year's NCAA men's basketball bracket after underwhelming seasons from Maryland, American, George Washington and Georgetown.

March 16, 2026

Capitals sign Hutson, highly-touted prospect, to 3-year deal

The next generation of Washington Capitals is on the way. The franchise signed Cole Hutson, their second-round selection in the 2024 NHL draft, to a three-year, $2.9 million NHL contract on Sunday.

March 15, 2026

Commanders fill holes after whiffing on big names in NFL’s free agent frenzy

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is reuniting with a college teammate. The Commanders agreed to sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White, who played with Daniels at Arizona State, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times on Thursday.

March 12, 2026

WNBA, players union fail to reach labor agreement after marathon negotiating meeting

The WNBA's players and owners could not reach an agreement for a new collective bargaining agreement during a 12-hour negotiating session that stretched into the early hours of Wednesday morning.

March 11, 2026

Commanders to sign former Terps Okonkwo, Cross in free agency

Two Maryland products are returning to the region. The Washington Commanders agreed to sign safety Nick Cross and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

March 11, 2026

Team USA faces elimination at World Baseball Classic after manager’s ‘ticket punched’ gaffe

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said he misspoke when, during an interview before Tuesday's World Baseball Classic game against Italy, he said the Americans had already booked their ticket to the semifinal.

March 11, 2026

Nationals name Cavalli as opening day starting pitcher

Cade Cavalli will take the mound for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Wednesday, his first start in such a position.

March 11, 2026

Washington Commanders to sign edge rusher Chaisson to one-year, $12M deal

The Commanders' defensive overhaul continuedThe Commanders' defensive overhaul continued Wednesday. The franchise signed former New England Patriots edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal worth $12 million, according to multiple reports. Wednesday.

March 11, 2026

Commanders to sign linebacker Chenal to 3-year, $25 million deal

The Commanders addressed their hole at linebacker on Tuesday. The franchise agreed to sign Leo Chenal, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, to a three-year deal worth $24.75 million.

March 10, 2026

Commanders’ Daniels to join Brady, other NFL stars at flag football showcase in Los Angeles

Tom Brady's flag football showcase has a new venue. The event will feature NFL stars such as Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium on March 21.

March 10, 2026

Carlson-less Capitals look to new faces to lead locker room in playoff push

The Capitals lost 28 combined years of NHL experience when they traded away veterans Nic Dowd and John Carlson ahead of last week's trade deadline. The players remaining in Washington's locker room are trying to replace their presence -- on and off the ice -- as a collective.

March 10, 2026

Commanders open free agency by giving big deals to Oweh, Tunsil

The Washington Commanders made a pair of splashes during the first day of free agency on Monday. General manager Adam Peters extended left tackle Laremy Tunsil with a two-year, $60.2 million deal and agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract, sources familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.

March 9, 2026

Pennsylvania Avenue at 180 mph: IndyCar unveils Freedom 250 Grand Prix circuit

Some of the fastest cars in the world are coming to the District's streets for an IndyCar race on Aug. 23.

March 9, 2026

Commanders to sign DE Oweh to four-year, $100M deal

The Commanders have made a splash in free agency. The team agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

March 9, 2026

Mariota to sign one-year deal to stay with Commanders

Marcus Mariota is staying in Washington. The backup quarterback agreed to return to the Commanders on a one-year, $7 million deal on Monday, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.

March 9, 2026

Commanders to sign cornerback Robertson to 2-year deal

The Commanders agreed to their first deal of the free agency period on Monday afternoon.

March 9, 2026

Commanders sign Tunsil to 2-year, $60.2 million extension

The Washington Commanders signed offensive left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year, $60.2 million extension on Monday as the NFL free agency period opened, according to multiple reports.

March 9, 2026