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NFL storms Madrid, latest target in league’s burgeoning campaign for global dominance

MADRID -- The NFL reached critical mass years ago as the most popular sport in America. Now, the ever-growing league has its sights set on global dominance through international expansion, as noted by Sunday's game in Madrid between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders.

November 16, 2025

Europe’s tourism backlash cools since summer as lawmakers scramble to implement limits

European protests of tourists this year have included water gun assaults on cafe diners in Spain, demonstrations against Jeff Bezos in Italy and museum staffing revolts in France, but pressures have eased in many hot spots since the end of the peak summer travel season. This weekend, thousands of American NFL fans in Madrid, who were visiting for the Washington Commanders-Miami Dolphins game, were welcomed with open arms.

November 16, 2025

Commanders enter NFL’s first Spain game as underdogs against Dolphins

There's nothing normal about the NFL's international games. That could be the kind of spark the Washington Commanders need to stop their five-game losing streak against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday.

November 13, 2025

Commanders choose HKS — designer of Cowboys’ stadium — as lead architect for new venue

The Washington Commanders have selected the lead architect, HKS, for their new stadium, set to be built on the RFK Campus in D.C.'s Northeast quadrant.

November 13, 2025

Capitals hire Wellar as assistant coach, replacing ousted Love

The Capitals have filled the opening on their coaching staff, hiring Patrick Wellar to mentor the team's defensemen, the franchise announced Wednesday.

November 12, 2025

Snyder’s former Maryland mansion to be auctioned off for charity

Dan Snyder's former home in Potomac, Maryland, is hitting the market again. The 25,000-square-foot mansion will be auctioned off in December to support the American Cancer Society.

November 12, 2025

Hampered Spirit ride ‘Rowdy Audi’ atmosphere into semifinal against Thorns

The only pro sports team in the District with a winning record this season -- the Washington Spirit women's soccer team -- is ready to cement its status as one of the city's premier franchises ahead of this weekend's NWSL semifinal against the visiting Portland Thorns.

November 11, 2025

Quinn takes over defensive play-calling for Commanders amid five-game skid

Commanders coach Dan Quinn is taking over as defensive coordinator, replacing Joe Whitt Jr. after Washington lost its fifth consecutive game amid a disappointing campaign, the franchise announced on Monday.

November 10, 2025

Pro women’s hockey league brings ‘Takeover Tour’ to District in January

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to the nation's capital. The PWHL announced Monday plans to host a game at Capital One Arena in January as part of the league's "Takeover Tour" -- a slate of neutral-site events to grow the sport.

November 10, 2025

Commanders’ defensive tackle Daron Payne suspended after throwing punch at Lions’ St. Brown

The NFL suspended Washington Commanders' defensive tackle Daron Payne for one game after he swung at Detroit Lions' wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday's 44-22 loss at Northwest Stadium, the league announced Monday.

November 10, 2025

Commanders losing streak reaches 5 in blowout loss to Lions

The Commanders' losing streak reached five games on Sunday as the visiting Detroit Lions embarrassed Washington in a 44-22 rout.

November 9, 2025

Trump Stadium? Commanders fans greet president with mix of boos, applause

President Trump withstood a thoroughly mixed greeting from the crowd at Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland, just a day after reports surfaced that the commander-in-chief was hoping to have the District's new NFL stadium named after him.

November 9, 2025

Trump to attend Commanders-Lions game on NFL ‘Salute to Service’ weekend

The Washington Commanders will have a special guest on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. President Trump plans to attend the Week 10 matchup, the team confirmed Friday.

November 7, 2025

Blues’ Binnington justifies pocketing Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck: ‘I basically had an assist’

St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington drew the ire of hockey fans after he shoved the puck from Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal into his pants on Wednesday night. Binnington insisted on Thursday that he intended to return the souvenir.

November 6, 2025

Underdog Commanders look to repeat last postseason’s upset against Lions

Ten months ago, the underdog Commanders rode a six-game win streak into a playoff game against the Detroit Lions with an NFC championship game berth on the line. On Sunday, Washington takes a four-game skid into the rematch with its season at stake.

November 6, 2025

Authorities: Cowboys’ Kneeland dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound following police chase

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase in Texas on Thursday morning, the Frisco Police Department confirmed. The Western Michigan product was 24.

November 6, 2025

Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline NFL halftime show in Madrid

The NFL is bringing Latin American flavor to the Nov. 16 game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins in Madrid.

November 6, 2025

Silver Linings Playbook? Commanders’ youngsters offer hope amid disastrous season

Commanders fans enduring a nightmarish season are hungry for a silver lining. With stars like quarterback Jayden Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin and cornerback Marshon Lattimore out with injuries, they'll have to turn to fresh faces for a glimmer of hope.

November 5, 2025

Sluggish Capitals look to turn tide, end losing skid on upcoming road trip

It's hard to win in the NHL without scoring goals. The Capitals -- and 40-year-old captain Alex Ovechkin -- have learned that the hard way during their ongoing four-game losing streak.

November 4, 2025

NFL shifts Week 16 kickoff times to accommodate college playoffs

The NFL confirmed Tuesday it's changing the start times of its Week 16 games on Saturday, Dec. 20, to minimize overlap with the expanded College Football Playoff schedule.

November 4, 2025