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Pirates’ McCutchen says Nationals’ Lopez didn’t mean to throw at his head

Andrew McCutchen, the Pittsburgh Pirates' designated hitter, said he holds no ill will toward Washington Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez after a high and inside pitch last Wednesday caused the teams to clear their benches for a fight.

April 23, 2025

Wizards’ Keefe voted NBA’s worst coach in player poll

Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe didn't strike fear in the hearts of opponents during his first year on the job, and that feeling surfaced in an anonymous poll released Tuesday. Players voted him the worst coach in the NBA.

April 23, 2025

Peters, Commanders look to repeat draft magic after 2024 turnaround

The Commanders nailed the No. 2 pick in last year's draft as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels carried the franchise to the NFC championship game for the first time in 31 years. General manager Adam Peters will look to work more magic this week with less ammunition.

April 22, 2025

Hobbled Capitals look to bring physicality into Game 2 against Canadiens

The Capitals are now three games away from winning their first postseason series since they lifted the Stanley Cup in 2018.

April 22, 2025

Spirit to take on Bay FC at San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Park

Women's soccer is coming to the San Francisco Giants' Oracle Park.

April 22, 2025

Nationals’ league-worst bullpen welcomes similarly struggling Orioles

The Nationals entered the bottom of the seventh on Saturday with a commanding 12-2 lead against the Colorado Rockies. Then, the recurring nightmare started.

April 21, 2025

Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe accused of sexual assault in $50 million lawsuit

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit filed in a Nevada court, according to multiple reports.

April 21, 2025

MASN finally unveils streaming option for Nationals, Orioles games

Wire-cutting baseball fans in the District have been plagued by MASN for years as the cable network remained the exclusive home for Nationals and Orioles broadcasts. The company finally unveiled a streaming option on Monday.

April 21, 2025

Colin Kaepernick still preparing for NFL comeback, girlfriend says

Colin Kaepernick hasn't taken an NFL snap in more than eight years. But the quarterback-turned-activist, now 37, is still preparing for his NFL comeback, according to his girlfriend.

April 21, 2025

Rodman steps away from Spirit to deal with nagging back injuries

Trinity Rodman, a star with the NWSL's Washington Spirit and the U.S. women's soccer team, is stepping away from the Spirit indefinitely to deal with a nagging back injury.

April 20, 2025

Capitals brush off 2010 comparisons ahead of playoff opener against Canadiens

A 15-year-old nightmare is haunting Capitals fans this spring. In it, the eighth-seeded Montreal Canadiens upset a promising, top-seeded Capitals squad in the first round.

April 20, 2025

‘Getting closer’: Wizards general manager feels optimistic after another woeful campaign

The Washington Wizards aren't close to contention. General manager Will Dawkins will be among the first to admit that. He insists that there are reasons for hope, though.

April 17, 2025

Capitals to open playoffs against Canadiens on Monday night

The Washington Capitals will have a weekend off to prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

April 17, 2025

Serena Williams worries of hypocrisy after Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban

The three-month doping ban for world men's No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner seemed lenient to Serena Williams.

April 17, 2025

Commanders, D.C. officials nearing deal for new stadium at RFK site

The Washington Commanders are nearing a return to the District after playing more than 25 seasons in Maryland.

April 16, 2025

Capitals enter postseason hobbled and without momentum

Despite a win against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night, the Capitals have looked like a shadow of themselves. After trading blows with the Winnipeg Jets in the race for the Presidents' Trophy, a run of poor play caused Washington to fall behind in recent weeks.

April 16, 2025

Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong placed on IL with fractured nose after being hit by pitch

Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong is headed to the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose after a scary scene during Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

April 16, 2025

Mascots stake claim as team staples: ‘Players come and go, mascots remain’

The players on your favorite sports team will leave one day. Trades, retirements and injuries are inevitable. But the humble mascot -- that oversized animal or caricature that's a staple at every sporting event -- isn't going anywhere.

April 16, 2025

A tale of two Nationals: Wood soars as Crews flounders

Two young outfielders have defined the start of the 2025 season for the fledgling Nationals. Left fielder James Wood is striking fear into the hearts of pitchers while former No. 2 pick Dylan Crews toils under the Mendoza Line in right field.

April 15, 2025

Mystics earn high marks for WNBA draft performance

The Washington Mystics' rebuild shifted into high gear on Monday as the new-look franchise added three players in the first round of the WNBA draft, with new general manager Jamila Wideman drawing rave reviews.

April 15, 2025