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Mystics move four home games to bigger arenas in Baltimore, Fairfax

The Washington Mystics will play four home games in Baltimore and Fairfax, Virginia, this year after selling out every home game in 2024.

February 27, 2025

Commanders open combine week with the unfamiliar feeling of stability

The Washington Commanders find themselves in an unfamiliar position as the NFL world descends on Indianapolis this week for the annual scouting combine. For the first time in years, the Commanders are widely regarded as a competent organization that won't need to sweat the quarterback situation.

February 26, 2025

Commanders ace NFLPA report card after back-to-back years with worst grades

The culture is changing for the Washington Commanders, according to the players in the building. After back-to-back years as the worst-ranked franchise in the league, owner Josh Harris' franchise surged to the 11th-best in this year's NFL Players Association report cards.

February 26, 2025

Former NFL defender J.J. Watt may unretire after bet with English soccer goalie

A light-hearted bet with an English soccer goalkeeper might pull former NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt out of retirement.

February 26, 2025

Chiefs coach defends Taylor Swift after Super Bowl jeers: ‘She’s part of the team’

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid might not wear friendship bracelets or treasure ticket stubs from the Eras Tour, but he endeared himself to fans of Taylor Swift when he defended the pop superstar Tuesday at the NFL combine.

February 26, 2025

Defensive woes have made Wizards a fixture at bottom of NBA standings

Defense might win championships, but for the Washington Wizards, a lack of defense has won them an unenviable spot at the bottom of the NBA standings.

February 25, 2025

Nationals bring back All-Star closer Finnegan on one-year, $6 million deal

The Washington Nationals are bringing back closer Kyle Finnegan, according to multiple reports.

February 25, 2025

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