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Nationals add infielder Vivas, send pitcher Linan to Yankees

The Nationals haven't stopped making moves with less than a week before opening day. The franchise added infielder Jorbit Vivas on Sunday through a trade with the New York Yankees.

March 22, 2026

Ovechkin scores 1,000th goal, Capitals fall to Avalanche in OT

Alex Ovechkin is the second player in NHL history to surpass the 1,000-goal mark between postseason and regular-season play. Wayne Gretzky -- who Ovechkin passed for the regular-season goals record last season -- found the back of the net 1,016 times and still holds that lead.

March 22, 2026

Nationals send former All-Star Gray, outfielder Hassell to Triple-A

The Washington Nationals' opening day roster is taking shape as spring training winds down. The franchise sent pitchers Josiah Gray and Julian Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, along with outfielder Robert Hassell III.

March 19, 2026

Commanders sign safety, special teams ace Reaves to extension

The Commanders' special teams ace is sticking around. The franchise signed safety Jeremy Reaves to a one-year extension on Thursday to keep the 29-year-old in Washington through the 2027 season.

March 19, 2026

March Madness offers Wizards’ faithful a chance to dream about the future

The Wizards' rebuild can't go on forever. The franchise is bottoming out this season, looking to lock in a top pick in the draft lottery before inching back toward relevance next season.

March 18, 2026

Capitals’ Hutson earns rave reviews ahead of potential NHL debut

It takes a village to turn a teenage college hockey star into an NHL contributor. Luckily for the Capitals -- and newly promoted defenseman Cole Hutson -- the franchise has an array of veterans who are eager to lend a helping hand.

March 17, 2026

Iran lobbies FIFA to move World Cup matches from U.S. to Mexico

FIFA is refusing to move Iran's World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico, despite public lobbying from the Islamic republic's soccer federation.

March 17, 2026

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