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Nationals dodge sweep with shutout win over Giants

Nationals first baseman Curtis Mead hit his second home run of the year as the Nationals defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep.

April 19, 2026

Skydiver gets stuck on Virginia Tech scoreboard, delays football team’s exhibition

An unlucky skydiver had a rough afternoon in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Saturday. The parachutist, equipped with an American flag, got stuck on the scoreboard at Virginia Tech's football stadium ahead of the annual spring exhibition game.

April 19, 2026

Peters: Commanders ‘more likely than not’ to use No. 7 pick instead of trading back

Adam Peters wants to be ready for anything as he prepares for his third draft as the Washington Commanders' general manager. But he said Thursday that it is "more likely than not" that the Commanders select a player with the No. 7 pick in the draft next Thursday.

April 16, 2026

Capitals’ Ovechkin hints at returning to NHL, ‘pretty sure’ he won’t retire

Alex Ovechkin can't dodge the questions about his retirement.

April 16, 2026

Commanders return to throwback uniforms with black alternates

What's old is new again. The Washington Commanders unveiled fresh uniforms on Wednesday, with home and away looks that strongly resemble the looks the franchise wore when it won three Super Bowls from the 1982 to 1991 seasons.

April 15, 2026

Capitals fans, teammates give Ovechkin royal send-off in his potential final NHL game

The season finale against the Columbus Blue Jackets may have been Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin's final game in the NHL. Every Capitals fan, player and coach wanted it to end with a bang.

April 14, 2026

Wizards tout player development, postseason aspirations after another losing season

The Washington Wizards' season has mercifully ended. Despite a league-worst 17-65 record, Washington's coaches and staff insisted that the campaign was a success on Monday and even cited plans for a postseason push next year before they parted ways for the summer.

April 13, 2026

Nationals shuffle bullpen, send two relievers to injured list, promote pair of Triple-A arms

The Nationals announced a pair of changes to the bullpen on Monday after injuries to relievers Ken Waldichuk and Cole Henry.

April 13, 2026

Ertz rejects retirement, doesn’t want injury to be final play

Former Commanders tight end Zach Ertz isn't ready to retire.

April 13, 2026

Capitals win in Ovechkin’s potential final home game to keep playoff hopes alive

The Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive for another 24 hours, thanks to Sunday's 3-0 win over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in Washington's home finale.

April 12, 2026

Ovechkin retirement speculation looms large as Capitals chase playoffs

This weekend's home-and-home set against the Pittsburgh Penguins means more to Washington Capitals fans than typical rivalry games, and not just because of the playoff implications.

April 9, 2026

Wizards’ yearslong tank nears end as NBA teams race to the bottom

The Washington Wizards' annual race to the bottom of the standings is coming down to a photo finish as the NBA's cellar dwellers bottom out in an effort to land a highly coveted top pick in this year's top-heavy draft.

April 8, 2026

Capitals star Ovechkin says retirement decision won’t arrive until summer

People hoping for an Alex Ovechkin retirement announcement shouldn't hold their breath. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer said in an interview posted to the Washington Capitals' X account Wednesday that he won't decide until the summer.

April 8, 2026

Capitals hope newly promoted Ilya Protas gives team ‘jolt’ in playoff hunt

Washington elevated 19-year-old Ilya Protas -- the younger brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas -- to the NHL roster ahead of Wednesday's game in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.

April 7, 2026

Mystics GM Wideman leaves franchise after one season due to ‘strategic differences’

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman left the franchise on Monday, just as the team prepared for the ongoing free agency period and next week's WNBA draft.

April 6, 2026

Capitals promote rookie forward Protas for playoff push

The Capitals are adding firepower for their playoff push. Washington recalled rookie Ilya Protas -- the younger brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas -- from the AHL's Hershey Bears on Monday.

April 6, 2026

Rapid-fire WNBA free agency opens as league barrels toward regular season

A frantic WNBA free agency period began Monday after a brief delay due to the league's now-resolved labor dispute with players. A process that typically spans about a month will be condensed into a week.

April 6, 2026

Chicago Sky trade forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two draft picks

One of the WNBA's biggest stars is on the move.

April 6, 2026

Orioles’ Albernaz notches first ejection as manager

It's been a season of firsts for Orioles manager Craig Albernaz. The first-year manager earned his first-ever MLB ejection after arguing with home plate umpire James Jean during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

April 5, 2026

Los Angeles Angels’ Adell gives MLB its latest viral moment with 3 home-run robberies in 1-0 win

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell wasn't content with one home-run robbery on Saturday night. Or two.

April 5, 2026