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Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal for $1,500

Want a piece of history from Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal?

June 2, 2025

Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez to leave for French side OL Lyonnes in July

The Washington Spirit will brave a midseason coaching change for the second consecutive year.

June 2, 2025

Fledgling UFL looks to set itself apart with unprecedented access to players, game

UFL sideline reporter Brock Huard warned that covering the spring football league is unlike anything else. The access, proximity to players and unique broadcast set it apart from the NFL or college ranks.

June 1, 2025

Ovechkin’s wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin regularly returns to his native Russia during NHL offseasons. His family's flight east next summer might not feature a return ticket, though.

June 1, 2025

Ole Miss’ Kiffin sets social media ablaze with post referencing Gulf of America, Trump

Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has never been averse to headlines. That continued Wednesday as he took to social media to shout out President Trump and the Gulf of America.

May 29, 2025

McLaurin, Lattimore, Tunsil skip Commanders’ first organized team activities

The Commanders were missing a few faces as they opened voluntary organized team activities, the third phase of the offseason program, on Wednesday. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin, cornerback Marshon Lattimore and left tackle Laremy Tunsil were all absent.

May 28, 2025

Daniels has bulked up, plans to shoulder more as he tackles first offseason practices

Jayden Daniels couldn't wait to put a helmet on again. The Commanders' star quarterback's wishes were granted on Wednesday when he took the field in Ashburn, Virginia, for voluntary organized team activities, the next phase of the team's offseason program.

May 28, 2025

ESPN’s Ogwumike apologizes after WNBA finds no evidence of racist harassment

The WNBA said it could not verify claims of racist harassment targeting star player Angel Reese during a season opener between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. One ESPN commentator, Chiney Ogwumike, felt obligated to retract her concerns.

May 28, 2025

Raiders rookie Jeanty coughs up enough for a ‘nice Mercedes’ to land No. 2 jersey

Landing your favorite jersey number doesn't always come cheap for NFL rookies. Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty learned that firsthand.

May 28, 2025

Flag football star rejects NFL players’ Olympic bids

At least one long-time flag football player doesn't want NFL stars representing the United States at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Team USA quarterback Darrell Doucette III said NFL players should stick to tackle football.

May 27, 2025

Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore

WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark won't be on the court Wednesday as her Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics in Baltimore. The Mystics won't miss her.

May 27, 2025

Maryland falls short again as Cornell wins first NCAA lacrosse title since 1977

The Maryland lacrosse team felt championship heartbreak again on Monday, falling in the title game for the second straight year as Cornell won 13-10, securing its first national championship since 1977.

May 26, 2025

Brittney Griner joins chorus of critics calling on WNBA referees to be ‘better’

Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner was not happy with the WNBA's officials this weekend.

May 26, 2025

Maryland looks to ‘control the chaos’ in Final Four tilt against Syracuse

The Maryland men's lacrosse team didn't get to enjoy the lead-up to Thursday's graduation festivities on campus, which featured a speech from Kermit the Frog.

May 22, 2025

Nationals call up top outfield prospect Hassell, send Crews to 10-day IL

The Washington Nationals sent outfielder Dylan Crews to the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after the rookie suffered an oblique strain during Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Braves.

May 21, 2025

Commanders to be featured in ‘Hard Knocks: In Season’ alongside NFC East rivals

The Washington Commanders are coming to HBO, alongside their NFC East rivals. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at Tuesday's league meetings that the division would be featured in the 2025 installment of "Hard Knocks: In Season."

May 21, 2025

Eagles’ Brown, Hurts say White House snub wasn’t politically motivated

Philadelphia Eagles stars Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown told reporters this week that politics didn't impact their decision to skip the Super Bowl champions' visit to President Trump's White House last month.

May 21, 2025

Overhauled Mystics shock WNBA with hot start

The Mystics were supposed to be rebuilding, the same path that their sibling franchise -- the NBA's Washington Wizards -- are on. Instead, the Mystics left the first weekend of the WNBA season looking more like the upstart Washington Commanders, who shocked the NFL world last year.

May 20, 2025

NFL owners sign off on players joining Olympic flag football in 2028

NFL players could grace Olympic flag football fields at the Los Angeles Games. The league's owners approved a proposal on Tuesday that will allow players to represent their countries in 2028.

May 20, 2025

Wizards’ Sarr, Carrington named to NBA All-Rookie teams

Two of the Wizards' prized rookies added to their trophy shelves on Tuesday. Center Alex Sarr was named to the All-Rookie first team, while guard Bub Carrington made the second team.

May 20, 2025