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Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) fights through contact from Calgary Flames defenseman Brayden Pachal (94) to maintain possession of the puck at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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

Washington Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sep. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

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

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Ambassador Monica Crowley, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as IndyCar officials unveiled the circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which will come to the National Mall on Aug. 23. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) gestures during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang, File)

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

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson celebrates the team's 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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

Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) walks off the field at the end of the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston The Texans defeated the Chargers 32-12. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker) **FILE**

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

FILE - Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Zack Littell throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the second inning in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series, Oct. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nationals sign veteran right-hander Littell to one-year deal

The Nationals aren't done adding to their rebuilding roster. The franchise agreed to sign veteran right-handed pitcher Zach Littell to a one-year contract on Sunday.

March 8, 2026

Commanders enter free agency with $80M to fill growing roster holes

The Commanders have cap space to burn and are reportedly willing to chase top-tier talent as the NFL enters its free-agent negotiating period on Monday.

March 8, 2026

President Donald Trump attends the UFC-316 mixed martial arts event, at the Prudential Center, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Newark, N.J., as UFC's Dana White, looks on. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

UFC White House event to feature lightweight, heavyweight title fights

The UFC announced Saturday its planned lineup for the highly anticipated event on the White House's South Lawn -- now officially called UFC Freedom Fights 250 -- in June.

March 8, 2026

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) discussing faceoff strategy with teammates during the third period of an NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 25, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Capitals trade Dowd ahead of deadline, look to rally for playoff push

The Capitals found themselves in no-man's land as they shipped veteran forward Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, one of the final moves ahead of Friday afternoon's NHL trade deadline.

March 5, 2026

Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) on the court during a timeout during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 20, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Wizards’ Davis cleared to begin on-court workouts after hand injury

Anthony Davis is inching toward his Wizards debut. The Washington franchise said Thursday that the 10-time All-Star was cleared for "individual on-court basketball activities" as he recovers from ligament damage in his left, nonshooting hand.

March 5, 2026

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) tries to get the puck past Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals trade Dowd to Golden Knights, land draft picks in return

The Capitals traded center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday morning, Washington's first major move ahead of Friday afternoon's trade deadline.

March 5, 2026

Eight players ejected after South Alabama-Coastal Carolina women’s basketball brawl

One referee was punched and another was knocked to the hardwood during a brawl between the South Alabama and Coastal Carolina women's basketball teams on Wednesday afternoon. Eight players were ejected from the Sun Belt tournament game.

March 4, 2026

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Deatrich Wise Jr. (91) tackles New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers (1) for a two-yard loss at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

Commanders re-sign defensive linemen Tuttle, Wise

The Commanders are maintaining some consistency on the defensive line. The franchise agreed to sign defensive linemen Deatrich Wise and Shy Tuttle to one-year deals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

March 4, 2026

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) taking a shot during pregame warmups before an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 28, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Wizards’ Young to make team debut as franchise enters new era

The Wizards' new era begins Thursday, as point guard Trae Young is expected to make his team debut more than a month after Washington acquired him through a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.

March 4, 2026

Washington Capitals forward Ethen Frank (53) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the second period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Capitals sign forward Ethen Frank to two-year contract extension

Capitals forward Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with them on Wednesday that will keep him in Washington through the 2027-28 season.

March 4, 2026

United States forward Trinity Rodman (2) reacts to an injury during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament match against Argentina, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Spirit’s Rodman ‘fine’ after injury scare during national team match

Washington Spirit fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Emma Hayes, the coach of the U.S. Women's soccer team, said star forward Trinity Rodman is "fine" after leaving Sunday's SheBelieves Cup win over Argentina with an apparent back injury.

March 3, 2026

Hunter Armstrong of the United States warms up before the men's 100-meter backstroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in doping-friendly Enhanced Games

Swimmer Hunter Armstrong will compete in the doping-friendly Enhanced Games in May.

March 3, 2026

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) celebrates his interception with linebacker Josh Woods (42) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Falcons named home team for NFL Madrid matchup as league finalizes global schedule

The Atlanta Falcons are headed to Spain. The NFL announced Tuesday that they're the designated home team for the league's second game in Madrid.

March 3, 2026