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NBA scrambles to fight tanking, lackluster All-Star weekend as fans shrug off festivities

The NBA has an effort epidemic. Tanking teams are opting against fielding competitive lineups while star players sleepwalk through the annual All-Star festivities.

February 15, 2026

Phillies’ Harper said team president’s criticism was ‘wild’

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper said Sunday that he was taken aback by earlier criticism from President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, who said in October that Harper was no longer "elite."

February 15, 2026

D.C. United plans to build Baltimore stadium for minor league club and new women’s team

D.C. United is expanding its reach. The District's MLS club announced plans Thursday to bring a new soccer venue to Baltimore, along with a minor league club and a women's team.

February 12, 2026

Wizards’ Carrington to replace injured teammate Sarr in NBA Rising Stars Game

The Wizards' list of injuries is growing. The franchise announced Thursday that center Alex Sarr would miss approximately two weeks with a hamstring strain.

February 12, 2026

Nationals pitchers, catchers report to spring training with questions surrounding new-look roster

The pitchers and catchers of the new-look Washington Nationals hit the field in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday to start the first spring training in the franchise's new era.

February 11, 2026

Orioles’ Holliday to miss opening day with broken bone in hand

The Baltimore Orioles will take the field on opening day without one of their young stars. Second baseman Jackson Holliday has a broken hamate bone in his right hand and will miss the start of the season, Mike Elias, president of baseball operations, said Wednesday.

February 11, 2026

Commanders sign punter Way to one-year extension

The longest-tenured Commander is sticking around. The franchise signed punter Tress Way, who first joined the organization in 2014, to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday.

February 10, 2026

Commanders’ new coordinators bring fresh eyes, varied backgrounds to Washington

The Washington Commanders needed fresh blood after a disastrous 2025 campaign that featured a laundry list of injuries and a disappointing 4-13 record. The infusion began Tuesday as the team introduced new offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones.

February 10, 2026

Outspoken Olympians divide American fans as athletes face Trump criticisms

Team USA's women's halfpipe snowboarding team defended skier Hunter Hess on Monday, a day after President Trump criticized the athlete for saying he didn't want to "represent everything that's going on in the U.S."

February 9, 2026

Seahawks smother Patriots to win second Super Bowl title in franchise history

The Seattle Seahawks' dominant defense stifled the New England Patriots in a lopsided 29-13 win on Sunday as the Seahawks claimed their second Super Bowl title in franchise history.

February 8, 2026

Bad Bunny preaches unity in Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny preached unity in a Spanish-language halftime performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, garnering mostly positive reviews from NFL fans online.

February 8, 2026

NBC censors Green Day Super Bowl performance, days after band tells ICE agents to quit

Punk band Green Day didn't make waves in a performance before the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday afternoon. However, NBC censored the controversial band for a TV broadcas

February 8, 2026

Sonny Jurgensen celebrated as NFL community remembers Redskins legend

Generations of NFL fans gathered -- online and in-person -- this weekend to remember Sonny Jurgensen, the Washington legend known for his enormous arm and even bigger personality. The one-of-a-kind figure -- who loved behind-the-back passes, women and scotch -- died Friday at the age of 91.

February 8, 2026

Former Redskins All-Pro Barry Wilburn dies in Tennessee house fire

Former Washington Redskins defensive back Barry Wilburn died in a house fire on Friday in Orange Mound, Tennessee.

February 8, 2026

Brady ruffles Patriots’ feathers after insisting he has no rooting interest in upcoming Super Bowl

New England Patriots fans will always love Tom Brady, who led the franchise to six championships. But current and former Patriots players said Thursday they are unhappy with the quarterback-turned-broadcaster after he claimed to lack a rooting interest in the upcoming Super Bowl.

February 5, 2026

Seahawks, Patriots’ Super Bowl rematch highlights generational divides among sports fans

There is nothing like it in American sports, broadcasting, advertising or pop culture: More than 120 million viewers are expected to tune in to Sunday night's 60th edition of the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

February 5, 2026

The Golden Boy and Cinderella: U.S. skaters Malinin and Naumov take center stage at Milan Olympics

Anything short of Olympic gold would be a disappointment for American Ilia Malinin, figure skating's back-flipping chosen one. But, elsewhere on Team USA, fellow figure skater Maxim Naumov has already achieved his dreams by qualifying after a roller coaster year.

February 4, 2026

Wizards ship haul of picks, players to Mavericks for 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis

The Washington Wizards made a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, sending a hefty package of players and draft picks to the Dallas Mavericks for a haul headlined by ten-time All-Star forward Anthony Davis.

February 4, 2026

Monumental Sports partners with IndyCar for America 250 race in D.C.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, is teaming up with IndyCar to promote the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the District this summer.

February 3, 2026

Maligned modern Pro Bowl to serve as flag football showcase ahead of Olympics

Washington safety Sean Taylor created a legendary highlight in 2007 when he leveled a bone-crushing hit against Buffalo punter Brian Moorman during the Pro Bowl.

February 2, 2026