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Commanders give Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen permission to seek trade

The Washington Commanders have granted two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.

February 25, 2025

Super Bowl champion Eagles would visit White House if invited by Trump

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles told multiple reporters they would visit the White House if invited by President Trump, refuting an early report that said they'd skip the trip.

February 24, 2025

Mystics’ front office banks on draft capital to fuel rebuild after blockbuster trade

The WNBA offseason has been in full swing for about a month, with blockbuster trades and free-agent signings dominating headlines in the flourishing league. But until Sunday night, the Washington Mystics were on the sidelines.

February 24, 2025

Nationals to host final preseason exhibition against Orioles in the District

The Washington Nationals have added a final preseason exhibition to their schedule: a Beltway Series matchup against the Baltimore Orioles in the District on March 24.

February 24, 2025

Ovechkin notches hat trick as Capitals dominate Oilers in first home game in two weeks

Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick to inch closer to the NHL goals record as the Washington Capitals rode a dominant second period to a 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

February 23, 2025

Arizona officials apologize after fans lead anti-Mormon chant following basketball loss to BYU

Arizona basketball fans weren't pleased when the visiting BYU Cougars upset the 19th-ranked Wildcats 96-95 on Saturday night. Disgruntled Arizona supporters reacted by leading an anti-Mormon chant as BYU players left the court.

February 23, 2025

Rested Capitals return to practice with eyes on playoff push

With the eyes of the hockey world hyper-focused on Boston Thursday for the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-off contest between the U.S. and Canada, the Washington Capitals had their sights on a championship that will be decided later this year: The Stanley Cup Final.

February 20, 2025

RFK area residents skeptical of new stadium promises: ‘The math doesn’t add up’

Residents of Kingman Park say they're concerned about a new RFK Stadium: concerned about pollution from the long-neglected site; concerned about losing skate parks in favor of parking lots; concerned that their most pressing needs are being ignored in service of a home for the Washington Commanders.

February 19, 2025

Commanders add Jesse Madden, grandson of NFL legend, to coaching staff

A famous name is joining the Washington Commanders' coaching staff. Jesse Madden, grandson of Hall of Fame coach John Madden, will join the franchise as an offensive quality control coach, the team announced Tuesday.

February 18, 2025

Caitlin Clark’s agent says her WNBA salary has limits

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark took the WNBA by storm during her rookie season, shattering viewership and attendance records while pocketing a relatively modest $76,500 salary. Now her agent has confessed it's impossible for the star to receive fair compensation when it comes to her salary.

February 18, 2025

Capitals to honor fountain where Alex Ovechkin swam with Stanley Cup

The Washington Capitals are honoring another slice of history in their 50th anniversary celebrations.

February 18, 2025

Canada’s Brad Marchand says quit booing national anthems: ‘Should be off-limits’

Canadian forward Brad Marchand, who will take the ice against Team USA on Thursday for the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off title game, has a message for fans booing either country's anthem during the pregame festivities: It's unbecoming.

February 18, 2025

Olympic esports event to premiere in Saudi Arabia in 2027

Video games are about to become an Olympic sport. The International Olympic Committee announced last week that the first-ever Olympic Esports Games would be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027.

February 18, 2025

U.S. vs. the world? NBA stars recommend new All-Star format

Another year, another NBA All-Star bust. After this year's reinvention of the event -- a three-game mini-tournament -- flopped, the league's players and fans are calling for more changes. One idea seems to be rising to the top: Team USA vs. everybody.

February 17, 2025

Nationals sign former All-Star Paul DeJong to one-year, $1 million contract

The Nationals signed former All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong to a one-year, $1 million deal on Sunday. DeJong, 31, hit 24 home runs in 139 games for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals last season.

February 16, 2025

Love says White player’s dunk dominance ‘during Black History Month’ should inspire competition

Kevin Love hasn't made many highlights this season for the Miami Heat, but his commentary during NBA All-Star festivities on Saturday night went viral.

February 16, 2025

Border skirmish: Three fights in 9 seconds in U.S. vs. Canada hockey match

There's been some friction between America and Canada in the political arena of late, and on Saturday night, the two countries leterally came to blows.

February 16, 2025

Optimistic Wizards enter NBA All-Star break feeling like they’ve ‘turned a corner’

The Washington Wizards are no longer eligible for the worst season in NBA history -- a three-game winning streak this month kept that specter from lurking over the young locker room.

February 13, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons-playing athletes take aim at nerd-jock divide

"Nerd" and "jock" are no longer mutually exclusive titles. Just ask former NFL fullback Johnny Stanton, who joined several other athletes last month for a Dungeons & Dragons livestream to raise money for charity.

February 13, 2025

Eager Nationals open spring training with several players reporting early

The groundhog saw his shadow and a blanket of snow covered the District region this week. But the "pop" of catchers' mitts and "sizzle" of fastballs returned to Florida ballparks on Wednesday, marking the start of MLB spring training and a step toward warmer seasons.

February 12, 2025