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Commanders unveil amenities, new food options

It's a new day for Washington Commanders fans. That was the message from team owner Josh Harris as his franchise hosted its first game at the newly renamed and renovated Commanders Field in Maryland.

August 25, 2024

Commanders to build Sean Taylor statue outside Maryland stadium

The Commanders will honor former safety Sean Taylor with a statue outside their stadium in Landover, Maryland, the franchise announced Saturday.

August 25, 2024

D.C. brothers became esports champions years after mom threw Xbox off the balcony

Sherry Williams has tempered her view of video games since the day in 2020 when, frustrated by her son's lack of focus on schoolwork, she threw the family Xbox off the balcony of her Bowie, Maryland, townhouse.

August 22, 2024

Commanders trade Dotson to Eagles on day of deals

The Commanders traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-round selections, the NFL teams announced Thursday.

August 22, 2024

Commanders trade for kicker Cade York, release Riley Patterson

The Commanders released kicker Riley Patterson on Thursday after agreeing to trade for the Cleveland Browns' Cade York, according to multiple reports. Washington will send a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick to Cleveland.

August 22, 2024

Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores hopes to ‘grow’ after criticism from ex-QB Tagovailoa

Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores played peacemaker on Tuesday after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa called him "a terrible person" on the "Dan Le Batard Show."

August 21, 2024

Cutdown day looms as Commanders open final week of training camp

The Washington Commanders returned to the practice field on Wednesday with less than a week before the NFL's most dreaded occasion: cutdown day. But coach Dan Quinn said players shouldn't place too much importance on the final week of training camp.

August 21, 2024

Travis Kelce to appear in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ with Adam Sandler

Travis Kelce's big year marches on. Adam Sandler confirmed Tuesday that the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end will appear in "Happy Gilmore 2," which will start filming next month.

August 21, 2024

As Nationals fade to bottom of standings, young stars provide reason to cheer

The Nationals are fading to the bottom of the standings after an encouraging start to the year. But young stars like James Wood and Jacob Young have given Washington fans plenty of reasons for optimism with less than 40 games remaining in the season.

August 20, 2024

Punter calls out ‘No Fun League’ after Commanders ask him to erase tryout video

A free agent punter claims the Commanders asked him to take down a video showing his recent tryout at the franchise's Ashburn, Virginia, training facility. Drue Chrisman hasn't removed his post and called out the NFL for being "no fun."

August 20, 2024

Warriors coach Kerr praises Harris-Walz campaign’s ‘winning spirit’

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign Monday during a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The nine-time NBA champion said he wasn't concerned with the "risks" of backing a candidate.

August 20, 2024

Jayden Daniels officially named Commanders starting QB for season opener

It's official: Rookie Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders in the season opener.

August 19, 2024

Kai Trump taking her golf swing to the University of Miami

Kai Trump is about to be a Miami Hurricane. The 17-year-old granddaughter of former President Donald Trump announced Sunday she's committed to play golf at the University of Miami.

August 19, 2024

Harrison Butker says having enemies is good: ‘That means you’ve stood up for something’

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker caused a social media frenzy this offseason with his pro-family commencement speech at Benedictine College. The three-time Super Bowl champion stood by his comments after Saturday's preseason game against the Lions.

August 19, 2024

Time running out on Commanders to find solution to kicking woes

The Washington Commanders have a kicking problem. While specialists around the league set records and sign big-money contracts, Commanders fans are watching field goal attempts slip through the team's hands instead through the uprights this training camp and preseason.

August 18, 2024

Simone Biles commits major faux pas, wears Packers gear to husband’s Bears game

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears boast the longest rivalry in football, but Olympic gymnast Simone Biles might not know that.

August 18, 2024

Gold medal archer offers to train Dr. Dre for Olympic dream ahead of Los Angeles Games

You're never too old to be an Olympian, according to American archer Justin Huish. The two-time gold medalist said this weekend he would help rapper and producer Dr. Dre compete as an archer in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

August 18, 2024

Wizards to play Dia de los Muertos game in Mexico City this season

The Washington Wizards will play a regular season game against the Miami Heat in Mexico City for Dia de Los Muertos on Nov. 2.

August 15, 2024

Viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun jarred by online criticism

Australian breakdancer Raygun -- nee Rachael Gunn -- on Thursday said the online reaction to her infamous performance at the Paris Olympics has been "devastating."

August 15, 2024

QB coming home: Virginia native McSorley signs with Commanders

The Commanders signed journeyman quarterback Trace McSorley on Thursday to provide extra depth ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

August 15, 2024