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Ovechkin returns from injury, reigniting chase for Gretzky’s goals record

The "Great Chase" is back on. Alex Ovechkin scored in his return to the ice on Saturday in the Washington Capitals 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, bringing the 39-year-old within 25 goals of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

December 29, 2024

Rookie QBs Daniels, Penix square off as Commanders face Falcons with playoff stakes

Two first-round rookie quarterbacks will face off in prime time for the first time in NFL history on Sunday night as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons and new starter Michael Penix Jr.

December 26, 2024

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ trailer features Travis Kelce in Adam Sandler’s golf sequel

"Happy Gilmore 2" won't premiere on Netflix until December 2025, but star Adam Sandler gave fans an early look at the golf comedy on social media on Wednesday.on social media on Wednesday.

December 25, 2024

Ex-Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger blasts NFL Christmas schedule: ‘All about money’

Not everyone felt the holiday spirit ahead of the NFL's Christmas Day doubleheader on Netflix. Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger called the schedule -- which features three games in 11 days for the participating teams -- "miserable."

December 25, 2024

Daniels wins NFL record 10th Rookie of the Week award

The hardware keeps piling up for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The first-year passer set an NFL record Wednesday with his 10th Rookie of the Week award after tossing five touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles.

December 25, 2024

Commanders eye playoff spot in prime-time clash with Falcons

It's a new kind of Christmas season for Washington Commanders fans. Instead of looking at mock drafts and preparing for a Top 10 pick in the spring, they're looking at playoff scenarios amid a potential postseason run.

December 24, 2024

Bonds of brothers: Consumers, marketers can’t get enough of NFL’s superstar siblings

From the Mannings to the Kelces to the McCaffreys and beyond, there is a long and ever-growing list of family surnames that have become gold standards in the NFL, both on the field and off.

December 24, 2024

Mystics hire Sydney Johnson as new coach, add Jamila Wideman as general manager

The Washington Mystics have hired former Chicago Sky assistant Sydney Johnson as their new coach and tapped former WNBA player Jamila Wideman as general manager, the franchise announced Monday.

December 23, 2024

Ex-wife of former Seahawk Earl Thomas charged with defrauding NFL veteran of $2.7M

Retirement has been tough for former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. The 35-year-old reportedly lost more than $2.7 million in a fraud scheme orchestrated by his ex-wife, according to multiple reports.

December 23, 2024

Commanders overcome five turnovers to secure comeback win over Eagles

The Washington Commanders overcame five turnovers to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday at Northwest Stadium.

December 22, 2024

Commanders diehards, D.C. leaders see team returning to RFK site after legislation clears Senate

Fans who braved the cold for the Commanders' 36-33 win over the Eagles on Sunday were excited about more than just the afternoon NFC East showdown: There was a palpable buzz over the growing possibility of a return to the old RFK Stadium site for the Burgundy and Gold.

December 22, 2024

Senate passes RFK Stadium site Hail Mary, paving way for potential Commanders home

The path for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve.

December 21, 2024

RFK Stadium opposition by Trump, Musk frustrates D.C. lawmakers and Commanders fans

Jubilation melted into frustration this week for D.C. officials and many local football fans as a proposal that might have brought the Washington Cammanders back to a new RFK Stadium went from a sure-thing chipshot extra point to a near-impossible Hail Mary from the shadow of their own goalposts.

December 19, 2024

Nationals sign former White Sox pitcher Soroka to one-year, $9 million deal

The Washington Nationals have signed former Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Soroka to a one-year, $9 million contract, the team announced Thursday.

December 19, 2024

Leonsis, D.C. mayor kick off $800 million Capital One Arena renovation project

A new era for Capital One Arena started with the ceremonial swing of sledgehammers on Thursday. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, to launch the $800 million renovation of the teams' Chinatown home.

December 19, 2024

Maryland officials hope to keep Commanders stadium in Landover despite D.C. proposal

D.C. officials celebrated a potential new stadium to lure the Washington Commanders back to the District this week, but representatives from Maryland aren't throwing in the towel.

December 18, 2024

‘A win-win’: D.C. politicians celebrate city control of RFK Stadium site

It's been a joyful few days for D.C. politicians who have spent years trying to lure NFL football back to the nation's capital.

December 18, 2024

Ovechkin-less Capitals maintain spot atop Eastern Conference

A month without Alex Ovechkin has been no problem for the Capitals, who won eight of their first 12 games without the three-time MVP.

December 17, 2024

Commanders’ Week 17 matchup with Falcons flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’

The Washington Commanders are returning to prime time. Their Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons has moved to NBC's "Sunday Night Football" on Dec. 29, the NFL announced Tuesday.

December 17, 2024

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson signs hefty extension with Nike

Nike locked up reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces with a six-year extension on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

December 17, 2024