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Spirit’s Bethune named NWSL Rookie of the Year after record season

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune was named the National Women's Soccer League Rookie of the Year on Tuesday after a record-setting season that was ultimately cut short by a knee injury.

November 19, 2024

Ovechkin ‘week-to-week’ as leg injury delays chase of Gretzky’s goals mark

Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record is on hold. The Washington Capitals said Tuesday the long-time captain is "week-to-week" with a lower leg injury suffered In Monday's win against the Utah Hockey Club.

November 19, 2024

RFK Stadium bill advances to Senate vote

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would lease the RFK Stadium site to D.C. officials for a potential new NFL stadium.

November 19, 2024

Spirit owner’s $30 million gift zeroes in on U.S. Soccer’s female programs

Michele Kang, owner of the NWSL's Washington Spirit, will give $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation over the next five years.

November 19, 2024

Slumping Commanders look to rekindle hot start by getting back to basics

The 7-4 Washington Commanders lost ground in the playoff race over the weekend, but coach Dan Quinn hopes a return to routine on Monday can help his young squad rekindle their hot start.

November 18, 2024

Brock Bowers does the Trump dance, but Raiders aren’t in step

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers pumped his arms back and forth and wiggled his hips after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, seemingly echoing the signature dance moves of President-elect Donald Trump.

November 18, 2024

Netflix’s glitchy Paul-Tyson match raises concerns ahead of NFL Christmas games

Netflix has six weeks to learn how to stream a massive sporting event reliably. Friday's boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson drew 65 million viewers for the streamer, but buffering and technical issues hampered the experience and led to widespread criticism.

November 17, 2024

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $100K for ‘offensive comment’ in postgame interview

The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball $100,000 for making an "offensive and derogatory comment" in a postgame interview following Saturday's 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 17, 2024

Georgia coach Kirby Smart questions CFP committee: ‘I don’t know what they’re looking for’

Georgia coach Kirby Smart felt good about his team following a 31-17 win over No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday. But the two-time national champion questioned the College Football Playoff committee for his squad's No. 12 ranking.

November 17, 2024

Spirit headed to NWSL championship after winning semifinal on penalty kicks

The Washington Spirit are headed to the National Women's Soccer League championship game after defeating defending champion Gotham FC on penalty kicks Saturday at Audi Field.

November 17, 2024

TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ reportedly finds new home at ESPN

TNT's wildly popular "Inside the NBA" program, featuring Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, will stay on the air next year. The show will reportedly move to ESPN and ABC, as Turner Sports will no longer broadcast NBA games in 2025-26.

November 17, 2024

President-elect Trump receives raucous ovation during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden

President-elect Donald Trump made a triumphant return to New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for UFC 309, weeks after his controversial rally at the arena that saw comedian Tony Hinchcliffe refer to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage."

November 17, 2024

Prime-time lights, postseason impact: Commanders face Eagles in Thursday night high-stakes matchup

The NFL season isn't decided in November. But for the Washington Commanders, Thursday's trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles could decide the trajectory for the remainder of the season.

November 13, 2024

Capitals reunite with forward Lars Eller 6 years after Stanley Cup triumph

The Washington Capitals traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Lars Eller, the team announced on Tuesday.

November 12, 2024

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ jersey reaches Top 5 in sales at NFL Shop

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has repeatedly said he doesn't see himself as a superstar, but the latest data from the NFL Shop would disagree. The No. 2 pick in this year's draft ranked fifth in jersey sales from April 1 through Oct. 31.

November 12, 2024

No time to mope: Commanders prepare for Thursday night matchup with division-rival Eagles

The Washington Commanders woke up in second place in the NFC East on Monday morning. Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Commanders' third of the season, allowed the rival Philadelphia Eagles to slip into the top spot in the division.

November 11, 2024

Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grilled for failing to place hand over heart during national anthem

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grew up in a military family, but that didn't save him from an onslaught of criticism on Sunday when he failed to place his hand over his heart during the national anthem.

November 11, 2024

Special teams, defensive mistakes doom Commanders in loss to Steelers

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't engineer another game-winning drive on Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 28-27 victory at Northwest Stadium.

November 10, 2024

Commanders expect tough challenge from Wilson, Steelers

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn welcomes an old friend to Northwest Stadium on Sunday -- the Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin.

November 7, 2024

Washington Spirit women’s soccer players feel like ‘most popping team in D.C’ ahead of playoff run

The Washington Spirit women's soccer team, the self-proclaimed "most-popping team in the city," opens a playoff run at Audi Field on Sunday after a strong regular season that broke attendance records as more fans flock to women's sports.

November 7, 2024