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Nationals’ Wood, Abrams shine in crucial win over Diamondbacks

Nationals' All-Stars James Wood and C.J. Abrams each hit two home runs on Sunday to give Washington a 10-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks as the young club tries to surge into a playoff spot.

July 26, 2026

Nationals ship infielder Mead to Red Sox for rookie pitcher Early

The Nationals traded corner infielder Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for rookie pitcher Connelly Early, the teams announced early on Sunday morning.

July 26, 2026

Requesting relief: Nationals could buy bullpen help at trade deadline

The 52-51 Washington Nationals could use help if they're going to make their first postseason push since 2019.

July 23, 2026

Free agent Tyreek Hill says he has ‘no power’ in injured left leg

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill is 10 months removed from a gruesome leg injury that ended his 2025 season and a four-year run with the Miami Dolphins.

July 23, 2026

Norwegian soccer head to file ethics complaint over Balogun’s overturned suspension

Lise Klaveness, the head of the Norwegian Football Federation, says she's concerned about FIFA's ethics.

July 23, 2026

Commanders’ rookies to watch as training camp, preseason near

The Washington Commanders' rookies report to training camp on Friday. Many of them -- including first-round linebacker Sonny Styles -- are looking to hit the ground running as they vie for spots in the starting lineup and on the final 53-man roster.

July 22, 2026

Trump floats FIFA’s Infantino for U.N. secretary-general

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could be positioned for a new job.

July 22, 2026

James ‘not going to be rushed’ as NBA awaits free agency decision

LeBron James is in no hurry to make his free agency decision. Rich Paul, James' agent, said in a podcast on Monday that the NBA's all-time leading scorer is "not going to be rushed" into a signing with a new team for his 24th season.

July 21, 2026

Commanders’ Styles makes NFLPA Rising Stars list

Washington Commanders rookie Sonny Styles could become a household name in the near future.

July 21, 2026

South American governing soccer body president says 2030 World Cup to be 64 teams

Another World Cup expansion could arrive in time for the next tournament.

July 21, 2026

DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over penalty at British Open: Report

Bryson DeChambeau has friends in high places. The controversial American golfer reportedly threatened to call President Trump after he received a two-shot penalty over the weekend at the British Open, according to multiple reports published Monday.

July 20, 2026

WNBA coach suspended over comments on Reese, officiating

The WNBA's ongoing reckoning over refereeing and racial tensions escalated over the weekend as Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended one game for calling Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese a "protected species" due to officials' foul calls.

July 19, 2026

Eagles’ Barkley latest athlete targeted in attempted burglary

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and members of his family were home during a break-in at their residence in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, authorities said.

July 19, 2026

District of Sports: Examining the World Cup’s impact after the U.S. loss

The World Cup has thrilled crowds and TV audiences across North America over the last six weeks. But even with captivating storylines, stars and results, will the tournament's impact fade after a humbling United States loss in the round of 16?

July 18, 2026

Nationals to open 2027 season with earliest-ever opening day

The Washington Nationals will open the 2027 season with a home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 25, MLB officials announced Thursday.

July 16, 2026

Golf influencer Kai Trump says no to mixing politics into growing social media empire

President Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump is not interested in joining her grandfather in the political arena.

July 16, 2026

Nationals trade Hassell, aim to bring up Ford as deadline nears

The Washington Nationals began easing toward next month's trade deadline on Thursday as they sent outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced.

July 16, 2026

World Cup momentum in question after U.S. flames out

Sports fans aren't ready to swap their NFL Sundays for Premier League mornings just yet. But the next generation of U.S. soccer fans is growing, even if some experts are skeptical the World Cup offered enough of a boost to bring the sport into the American mainstream.

July 16, 2026

Capitals to open, end upcoming season with road trips

The Washington Capitals will open the 2026-27 NHL season on the road against the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 2, the league announced Thursday.

July 16, 2026

Capitals to host rival Penguins in home opener

The Washington Capitals will host the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in their 2026-27 home opener, the NHL announced Wednesday.

July 15, 2026