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Washington Spirit sign first Italian player in NWSL history

The Washington Spirit made history on Tuesday by signing Juventus forward Sofia Cantore, the first Italian player in NWSL history.

June 17, 2025

Nationals promote House to wake up silent bats

The Nationals' struggling lineup is getting a boost. The club promoted third baseman Brady House, the top position player in their farm system, ahead of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

June 16, 2025

Capitals’ Fehervary, Eller named to preliminary Olympic squads

At least two current Capitals will represent their nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

June 16, 2025

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl doubles down on pro-Israel stance

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl isn't backing down from his pro-Israel stances, even if it could one day cost him his job.

June 16, 2025

Losing streak for Nationals extends to eight games after Marlins sweep

The Nationals' losing skid reached eight games on Sunday as the bottom-dwelling Miami Marlins defeated Washington 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.

June 15, 2025

‘Art of losing’ builds character, according to White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV

Losing can be just as valuable as winning for athletes and sports fans, Pope Leo XIV wrote on social media on Sunday morning. You can trust him on what it's like to lose -- he's a Chicago White Sox fan.

June 15, 2025

U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino criticizes star Christian Pulisic over Gold Cup absence

U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino said he decides when stars like Christian Pulisic enter the national team's lineup, not players.

June 15, 2025

WNBA ratings plummet while Clark recovers from injury

The WNBA has been without second-year superstar Caitlin Clark for more than two weeks as the Indiana Fever guard recovers from a quad injury. Her absence is having a drastic impact on the league's ratings.

June 12, 2025

McCaffrey impresses as Commanders wrap up McLaurin-less minicamp

The NFL work ethic came easily for Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, whose father, Ed, and brother, Christian, played in the league.

June 12, 2025

Cricket is coming: Niche sport carves out growing U.S. footprint

A Major League Cricket box score might as well be hieroglyphics to most Americans. Overs, runs, sixes and fours aren't exactly intuitive stats and deciphering scores can be a tall order for new fans.

June 12, 2025

Caddie-turned-dentist Vogt misfires opening tee shot at U.S. Open Print

Matt Vogt had one chance to make a first impression. The caddie-turned-dentist took the opening tee shot of Thursday's U.S. Open at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania and blasted it into the rough.

June 12, 2025

Bruce the Bat Dog to make major league debut with Nationals on Saturday

MLB rules don't specify that a dog can't play baseball. The Nationals won't be testing that, even as they called up Bruce the Bat Dog on Tuesday afternoon.

June 10, 2025

Tunsil, Lattimore return for Commanders mandatory minicamp

Star wide receiver Terry McLaurin didn't take the field for the Commanders on Tuesday, but offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and cornerback Marshon Lattimore practiced with teammates for the first time this offseason.

June 10, 2025

Stadium proposal not cut from District budget negotiations, despite initial reports

A proposal to build a new NFL arena at the site of the old RFK Stadium isn't going anywhere, despite initial reporting on Tuesday indicating the contrary.

June 10, 2025

NHL commissioner rejects ‘ridiculous’ idea that state income tax hurts teams

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman doesn't want to hear excuses from the league's clubs.

June 10, 2025

Capitals pillar T.J. Oshie hangs up skates, announces retirement at Georgetown fountains

T.J. Oshie is hanging up his skates. The long-time Capitals winger announced his retirement on Monday evening in front of legions of adoring fans at Washington Harbor, steps away from the Georgetown fountains where he celebrated a Stanley Cup title exactly seven years earlier.

June 9, 2025

Packers release Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander

The Green Bay Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday.

June 9, 2025

Nationals’ offense falters as Washington drops series finale to Rangers after rain delay

Both teams dealt with an extended rain delay that pushed the first pitch back by 100 minutes. The overcast skies stuck around as the Washington, D.C. region remained under a tornado watch for most of Sunday afternoon.

June 8, 2025

French Open champion Coco Gauff ‘proud to be American’ after celebrating victory with Spike Lee

Tennis star Coco Gauff is proud to be an American. The two-time major champion proclaimed her patriotism on Saturday while celebrating her French Open win over Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka.

June 8, 2025

NFL invests $1 million in youth camps; 3 slated for D.C. region

A handful of football camps led by NFL players are coming to the Washington region this summer.

June 5, 2025