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Daniels misses practice with knee sprain, putting status in doubt for Week 3

The Commanders are preparing to face the Las Vegas Raiders without second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year missed Wednesday's practice with a knee sprain.

September 17, 2025

Wizards, Capitals owner Leonsis wants to buy Nationals, D.C. United

Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said at a conference on Wednesday that he would be interested in purchasing MLS' D.C. United and MLB's Washington Nationals. The current owners would have to be willing to sell, though.

September 17, 2025

Commanders reunite with pass rusher Preston Smith, send cornerback Jonathan Jones to injured reserve

A familiar face is coming back to Washington. The Commanders signed free-agent pass-rusher Preston Smith on Wednesday. The 2015 second-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career in the District of Columbia.

September 17, 2025

D.C. United parts ways with general manager amid disappointing campaign

D.C. United need a new general manager. The club announced Tuesday that Ally Mackay, who had served as chief soccer officer and general manager since 2023, was no longer with the franchise.

September 16, 2025

Ovechkin’s cereal, Ovi’s Great Crunch, hits Giant store shelves this week ahead of NHL season

Alex Ovechkin's gap-toothed grin is coming to grocery stores throughout the D.C. region.

September 16, 2025

Daniels ‘truly day-to-day’ with sprained knee as Commanders prepare for Raiders

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could miss Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with a sprained knee, coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday.

September 15, 2025

Trump lambastes NFL for ‘sissy football,’ new kickoff rule

President Trump is not a fan of the NFL's new dynamic kickoff, a revamped setup that the league introduced last season and made permanent this year.

September 15, 2025

Commanders’ Daniels suffered knee sprain in loss to Packers: Report

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a sprained knee in Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

September 15, 2025

Capitals unveil red ‘Screaming Eagle’ jersey as new alternate look

The Screaming Eagle is back. The Capitals' fan-favorite throwback logo will return on the team's alternate jerseys this season, this time on a bright red background instead of the traditional black look.

September 15, 2025

Capitals’ assistant coach placed on team-imposed leave amid NHL investigation

The Capitals have placed assistant coach Mitch Love on a team-imposed leave amid an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday. The franchise did not describe the reason for the league's investigation.

September 14, 2025

Capitals’ rookies, prospects take on obstacle course, intense practices at Annapolis camp

The future of the Washington Capitals took to the ice this weekend, as rookies and prospects prepared to push for a roster spot at the team's preseason development camp in Annapolis, Maryland.

September 14, 2025

Shedeur Sanders turned down chance to join Baltimore Ravens as earlier draft pick: report

The draft day slide of quarterback Shedeur Sanders could have ended earlier this spring, according to a new report published on Sunday.

September 14, 2025

Commanders running back Croskey-Merritt named NFL Rookie of the Week

Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on Thursday was named the NFL's Rookie of the Week after rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown in his pro debut.

September 11, 2025

NFL’s Panthers fire PR associate over Charlie Kirk Instagram post

A public relations associate with the Carolina Panthers was fired over an Instagram post that mocked the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

September 11, 2025

Sports world remembers Kirk: ‘A name synonymous with having the courage to speak what you believe’

The death of Turning Point USA founder and prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk led to an outpouring of support throughout the sports world on Wednesday and Thursday.

September 11, 2025

Commanders swear by ‘Mamba Mentality’ of late Kobe Bryant

A serpentine specter looms over the Washington Commanders, providing inspiration for players who grew up admiring the cool charisma of the NBA's "Black Mamba."

September 10, 2025

LeBron James did not pen op-ed for Chinese media, despite initial report

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not write an op-ed for Chinese state media, despite an Associated Press report stating otherwise on Tuesday.

September 10, 2025

Commanders ride momentum of Week 1 win into Thursday litmus test against Packers

The Commanders barely had time to shake off the preseason rust before rushing headfirst into their first short week of the young NFL season. Coach Dan Quinn's squad will have no days off between last Sunday's season-opening win and Thursday's matchup with the Packers in Green Bay.

September 9, 2025

Optimism reigns after Commanders’ promising season opener

Pundits and fans rushed to the airwaves and keyboards on Monday morning to issue bold proclamations based on a one-game sample. For the Washington Commanders, those declarations were overwhelmingly positive after Sunday's 21-6 win over the New York Giants.

September 8, 2025

Jackson shoves rowdy Bills fan who swiped at Ravens players

A Buffalo Bills fan who struck Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins during Sunday's game has been indefinitely banned from Buffalo's Highmark Stadium and other NFL venues, league officials confirmed on Monday.

September 8, 2025