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Angels’ Rendon to miss extended time with hip injury

Anthony Rendon, the former Washington Nationals third basemen who signed a $245 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019, is injured again. The Angels announced Wednesday that the 34-year-old would miss extended time with a hip injury.

February 12, 2025

‘Slick Rick,’ Bills’ mailroom employee, ‘living the dream’ after Josh Allen’s MVP shoutout

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was feeling grateful on Thursday when he was named the NFL MVP for the first time in his career. He thanked his fiancee, actress Hailee Steinfeld, his teammates and his coaches.

February 12, 2025

Golfer Adam Scott says PGA Tour’s Oval Office meeting with Trump ‘a positive thing’

President Trump has been heavily involved with his favorite sport, golf, since returning to the White House last month, and last week he had an Oval Office meeting with Adam Scott about a possible PGA-LIV deal, with the pro golfer calling the visit "a positive thing."

February 12, 2025

Commanders look like trade destination, championship contender as NFL pivots to offseason

The green and white confetti has settled on the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win. But while Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts celebrated at Walt Disney World and the Eagles planned a parade, 31 other teams have already shifted focus to the 2025 season.

February 11, 2025

Commanders coordinator Kingsbury reportedly turned down Saints head coaching job

The New Orleans Saints announced Tuesday the hiring of Kellen Moore as their new head coach, less than 48 hours after the offensive coordinator won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. But one Washington Commanders coach was reportedly the first option for the role.

February 11, 2025

Capitals welcome rest as other NHL stars prepare for 4 Nations Face-Off

No player from the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals will participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament that will fill the NHL's midseason break over the next week.

February 10, 2025

Chiefs’ Hopkins calls out referees after Super Bowl loss, despite claims of pro-Kansas City bias

Fans were so concerned about referees appearing to favor the Kansas City Chiefs that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had to address the claims.

February 10, 2025

Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces DUI charge after single-vehicle accident

Washington Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces several charges after an impaired-driving crash in London, Ontario, on Saturday morning, authorities said.

February 10, 2025

No charges for Super Bowl halftime performer who was detained for pro-Palestine protest during show

A dancer who was detained after unfurling a flag supporting Palestine and Sudan during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show will not face criminal charges, authorities said.

February 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show draws mixed reactions

Rapper Kendrick Lamar keeps winning. He brought home five Grammys last week and wowed audiences in a widely acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday night.

February 9, 2025

Trump draws thunderous cheers from Super Bowl crowd

The Republican became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, drawing raucous cheers from NFL fans in New Orleans during the national anthem.

February 9, 2025

Jon Batiste’s national anthem performance brings Chiefs’ Chris Jones to tears

Singer Jon Batiste brought at least one player to tears with his jazzy rendition of the national anthem ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.

February 9, 2025

Trump lauds football as unifying force in U.S. ahead of Super Bowl

Football fan President Trump called the game America's "most popular sport -- for good reason" ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

February 9, 2025

‘No wardrobe malfunctions,’ FCC head begs of Super Bowl halftime show

Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar's been put on notice: no repeat of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl.

February 9, 2025

NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss returns for Super Bowl coverage two months after cancer diagnosis

NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss returned to television sets on Sunday in New Orleans, as millions of viewers flipped on their televisions in advance of the Super Bowl.

February 9, 2025

LIV critic Brandel Chamblee changes tune after playing golf with Trump

Golf commentator and long-time LIV Tour opponent Brandel Chamblee is changing his tune after playing a round with President Trump.

February 9, 2025

Wizards overhaul roster, load up on draft picks in trade deadline frenzy

The Washington Wizards weren't shy ahead of Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline. General manager Will Dawkins was wheeling and dealing, shipping out veterans on expiring contracts in exchange for promising young prospects and future draft picks. After two days of trades, the roster has been overhauled.

February 6, 2025

Wizards land Marcus Smart, first-round pick in multi-team trade before deadline

The Wizards made one final move before Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline, acquiring guard Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in a multi-team trade.

February 6, 2025

Wizards ship Jared Butler, second-round picks to 76ers for Reggie Jackson and a first-rounder

The Washington Wizards' hectic week continued Thursday morning, just hours before the NBA's trade deadline.

February 6, 2025

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels named Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year on Thursday, surprising no one who followed the dual-threat passer during his dynamic first season.

February 6, 2025