Liam Griffin

Taylor Swift, Trump and Kendrick Lamar: Super Bowl promises something for everyone

It's a uniquely American tradition. Millions of people will gather around their TV sets on Sunday to eat 1.47 billion chicken wings, watch dozens of $7 million commercials and place more than $1 billion in sports bets on Sunday.

February 6, 2025

Wizards trade Jonas Valanciunas to Kings

The Washington Wizards continued an active week on Wednesday afternoon, trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings.

February 5, 2025

Mavericks refund season ticket holders after trading Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks seem to know that fans aren't happy with Sunday's trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Several season ticket holders have said the team is offering them refunds for the remainder of the NBA season.

February 5, 2025

NFL refs deny allegations of pro-Chiefs bias: ‘Insulting and preposterous’

The NFL's referees have heard enough of fans claiming an unfair number of calls go the Kansas City Chiefs' way ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles.

February 5, 2025

NFL ditches ‘End Racism’ slogan on Super Bowl field

The NFL won't be calling to "end racism" at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans. The league announced it wouldn't stencil the call to action in a Superdome end zone ahead of the showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.

February 5, 2025

Capital One Arena to host skating benefit for Reagan National Airport crash families

Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, will host a "Legacy on Ice" figure skating benefit to benefit the families affected by last week's crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

February 5, 2025

Wizards add Middleton, prospects in trades for Kuzma, Valanciunas

The Washington Wizards were active ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, sending forward Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks and center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in exchange for prospects and draft picks.

February 5, 2025

Myles Garrett to Washington? Analysts see Commanders as trade contenders

The Washington Commanders are early favorites in the Myles Garrett sweepstakes after the Cleveland Browns' perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate requested a trade on Monday. For the first time in years, the District looks like an attractive trade destination for one of the NFL's top stars.

February 4, 2025

NWSL’s Washington Spirit to take pitch in new Prime Video series

The Washington Spirit are headed to a streaming service near you. The District's women's soccer team will be featured in the new "For The Win: NWSL" documentary series on Prime Video, the franchise announced Tuesday.

February 4, 2025

NFL backs DEI initiatives despite federal pivot

The NFL is standing by diversity, equity and inclusion even while President Trump moves to undo the initiatives.

February 4, 2025

Trump to become first sitting president to attend Super Bowl

President Trump is expected to join thousands of football fans at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans this weekend.

February 4, 2025

Owner Josh Harris says Commanders name here to stay

The late adopters in the Washington football fan base will need to adapt: Team owner Josh Harris said Monday that the Commanders' name is here to stay.

February 3, 2025

Ravens fan pleads guilty to assault of Commanders supporter captured in viral video

Baltimore Ravens fan John "Jack" Callis pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault on Monday after a viral video showed him punching Commanders fans after October's matchup between the teams.

February 3, 2025

Wizards look to future after snapping 16-game losing streak

The Wizards avoided the worst kind of history on Saturday night when they beat the Timberwolves to snap a 16-game losing streak, tied for the worst stretch in franchise history. However, amid a dreadful 7-41 campaign, fans and analysts are still looking toward the Wizards' future.

February 2, 2025

Nebraska coach may cancel spring football game over transfer portal concerns

The NCAA football landscape is ever-changing in the age of transfers and name, image and likeness deals.

February 2, 2025

Girls’ flag football sees rapid rise with NFL backing

With the support of the NFL and its franchises, more and more girls are flocking to flag football. Eleven states offer girls' flag as a varsity sport at a high school level; 60 colleges have followed suit.

January 30, 2025

Ovechkin’s chase, dynamic goalies: What late-arriving Capitals fans need to know

The Washington Commanders' improbable, unexpected run for the Super Bowl is over, but another local franchise has been busy putting together a magical season of its own.

January 29, 2025

Youth movement: Three Wizards named to NBA Rising Stars teams

Three Washington Wizards are headed to New Orleans next month for the Rising Stars game at the NBA's All-Star weekend.

January 28, 2025

Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to stick with Commanders despite interest from Saints

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is sticking around for another season with quarterback Jayden Daniels. The play-caller will not interview for a head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints.

January 28, 2025

Architects propose timber-based RFK Stadium design as demolition approaches for old site

Demolition is set to begin this week at the rusting, 63-year-old RFK Stadium in the Northeast corner of the District. While city officials are pushing to renovate the site, at least one architectural firm has published its apparently unsolicited vision for a new stadium on the campus.

January 28, 2025