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Ty Gibbs Wins First Career Cup Race in Photo Finish at Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Ty Gibbs earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory in a thrilling photo finish at Bristol Motor Speedway, edging out Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney. In the same weekend’s Truck Series action, Frankie Muniz turned heads racing his Malcolm in the Middle livery but crashed early and finished with a DNF, while Connor Zilisch also competed in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event. Gibbs showed poise under pressure in the final laps to claim the Cup win. (Photo: Hannah Tallant | All-Pro Reels)
Elliott and Allgaier Score Martinsville Victories in Cup and Xfinity Action
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Chase Elliott scored the earliest win of his NASCAR Cup Series career with a hard-fought victory over Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway, taking control in the closing stages to beat the veteran in one of the season’s most competitive short-track battles, while Justin Allgaier survived a massive late-race pileup to win the wild NFPA 250 in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Allgaier stayed out of trouble while others crashed around him to claim the victory. (Photo: Hannah Tallant | All-Pro Reels)
Shane van Gisbergen Defends His Watkins Glen Crown in Cup Series Runaway
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Shane van Gisbergen charged from nearly 30 seconds behind with 25 laps to go and defended his 2025 title with a commanding win in the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday at Watkins Glen International. The New Zealander started from the pole in the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, led a race-high 74 of the 100 laps, passed Ty Gibbs on Lap 93 and drove away to a 7.288-second victory over Michael McDowell. It marked van Gisbergen’s seventh career Cup Series win, all on road or street courses and his first of the 2026 season, giving Trackhouse Racing a big boost. McDowell finished second, Ty Gibbs third, Chase Briscoe fourth and Tyler Reddick fifth, while van Gisbergen also won Stage 2. (Photo: Hannah Tallant | All-Pro Reels)
Commanders Sonny Styles introductory press conference
Washington Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles, the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, speaks with the media at his introductory press conference at the BigBear.ai Performance Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Virginia, April 24, 2026. (Photos by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
McMichael scores twice, Caps down Penguins 3-0
Conor McMichael scored twice and Logan Thompson recorded 24 saves as the Washington Capitals downed the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., April 12, 2026. The game marked the 100th meeting between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. (Photos by All-Pro Reels for the Washington Times.)
Wizards drop 8th in a row, fall to Bulls 119-108
Julian Reese scored a double-double, putting in 16 points and grabbing 15 boards, but it wasn’t enough as the Washington Wizards dropped their eighth straight game, falling to the Chicago Bulls 119-108 Thursday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., April 9, 2026. All five Washington Wizards starters were in double figures, led by Will Riley with 23 points. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Thompson, Leonard lead Caps to 2-1 win over Devils
Ryan Leonard scored his 15th goal of the season and Logan Thompson made 30 saves, leading the way for the Washington Capitals as they downed the New Jersey Devils 2-1 Friday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. The Caps are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games as they push for a wild card spot in the playoff race. March 21, 2026. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Wizards fall behind early, fall to Pistons 117-95
The Washington Wizards fell behind early, rallied in the second quarter but could never quite close the gap, as they fell to the Detroit Pistons 117-95 on Thursday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 19, 2026. Six Wizards players hit for double figures, led by Tristan Vukcevic who put in 21 points. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Young scores 12 points in return, Wizards fall to Jazz 122-112
Trae Young made his Washington Wizards debut, scoring 12 points in 19 minutes of play, but the Wizards fell to the visiting Utah Jazz 122-112 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 5, 2026. Jazz rookie forward Ace Bailey led all scorers with 32 points. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Wizards drop fourth straight, fall to Raptors 134-125
Eight Washington Wizards players hit for double figures Saturday night, but it wasn’t enough to overcome strong performances by the entire Toronto Raptors starting five, as the Wizards fell to the visiting Raptors 132-125 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 28, 2026. Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley led all scorers with 27 points while handing out 11 assists. (Photos for The Washington Times.)
Caps come out strong after break, down Flyers 3-1
The Washington Capitals came out of the Olympic break with a strong effort Wednesday night, getting goals by Rasmus Sandin, Trevor an Riemsdyk and Allaksei Protas, as the team downed the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 25, 2026. Goaltender Logan Thompson made 23 saves in the win. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Wlliams goes for 25 points, lead Wizards to 131-118 win over Pacers
Alondes Williams came off the bench Friday night to go for double-double, including a game high 25 points, as the Washington Wizards downed the Indiana Pacers for a second straight night, 131-118 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 20, 2026. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Seven Wizards in double figures, down Pacers 112-105
Seven Washington Wizards players scored in double figures Thursday evening as the team downed the Indiana Pacers 112-105 in the first game of a back-to-back series at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 19, 2026. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
George, Sarr power Wizards to 109-99 win over Bucks
Kyshawn George played 35 minutes and putting in 23 points, while Alex Sarr added 16 points and pulled down 17 rebounds leading the way as the Washington Wizards downed the Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 on Thursday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 29, 2026. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Wizards fall to Jokic-less Nuggets 107-97
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson poured in a career high 35 points, leading the team to a 107-97 victory over the Washington Wizards Thursday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 22, 2026. Five Wizards hit for double figures led by Kyshawn George with 20 points and 12 rebounds and Tre Johnson who went for 19 points. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Chychrun nets two, Caps fall to Panthers 5-2
Jakob Chychrun netted two goals and John Carlson had two assists but it wasn’t enough as the Washington Capitals fell to the Florida Panthers 5-2 Saturday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2025. Sam Bennett had a goal and and two assists for the Panthers. The loss was the third in the last four games for the Caps. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Six Wizards players in double figures, down Magic 120-112
CJ McCollum led all scorers with 27 points while Alex Sarr went for 23 as the Washington Wizards downed the Orlando Magic Tuesday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 6, 2025. It was the team’s fifth win in their last seven games. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Sourdif's hat trick leads Caps to 7-4 win over Ducks
Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick, and Alex Ovechkin added two goals of his own as the Washington Capitals downed the visiting Anaheim Ducks 7-4 Monday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Commanders down Eagles 24-17 in season finale
Quarterback Josh Johnson went 14-for-21 with one touchdown and ran for 45 yards, as he led the Washington Commanders to a 24-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday evening in the regular season finale at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, January 4, 2026. It was Johnson’s first win as a starter since the 2018 season. (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Champagnie goes for 20, leads Wizards to 119-99 win over Nets
Justin Champagnie led all scorers with 20 points while Alex Sarr put in 19 and CJ McCollum chipped in 17 as the Washington Wizards downed the Brooklyn Nets 119-99 Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 2, 2026. The Wizards hit for 11 threes, while recording 10 blocks and 15 steals. (Photos for the Washington Times.)