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Racers, organizers finalize Freedom 250 Grand Prix preparations

Traffic on the National Mall will look a little different this weekend.

August 20, 2026

Bad news for big men: Commanders’ Newton ruled out indefinitely as line injuries rise

Commanders coach Dan Quinn confirmed Thursday that defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton will miss extended time after undergoing surgery for a torn pectoral muscle.

August 20, 2026

Commanders’ injury concerns grow as Newton sees specialist for pec issue

The dog days of training camp are taking a toll on the Commanders' defense.

August 19, 2026

Young Mystics set lofty goals with WNBA playoffs on horizon

With just 10 games remaining in the season, the Mystics are trying to cement their status as contenders while tightening their grip on a playoff spot.

August 18, 2026

Commanders churn training camp roster ahead of second preseason game

The Commanders' training camp roster churn continued Tuesday as the team officially signed four free agents and moved a pair of veterans to injured reserve.

August 18, 2026

Commanders to cut kicker Moody, sign running back Reynolds

The Commanders have ended one training camp battle. Undrafted rookie Drew Stevens is expected to be the team's starting kicker, as the Commanders planned to release veteran Jake Moody, sources familiar with the move confirmed on Monday.

August 17, 2026

District of Sports: Evaluating the Commanders halfway through camp and Jayden Daniels’ tiff with LSU

With a preseason win now under their belt, how do the Washington Commanders look halfway through training camp?

August 17, 2026

Commanders roll with Kaliakmanis, Hartman as backups with Mariota out for preseason

Jayden Daniels is the Commanders' starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Who takes snaps behind him became an open question after backup Marcus Mariota was diagnosed with a sprained MCL, the team confirmed Sunday.

August 16, 2026

Wizards to open season against Bucks on Oct. 21

A new era of Wizards basketball is on the horizon. The team, led by No. 1 pick A.J. Dybantsa, opens the regular season with a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 21.

August 13, 2026

Commanders’ four players to watch during preseason opener against Dolphins

Commanders football returns on Friday night with a home exhibition against the Miami Dolphins.

August 13, 2026

Commanders’ Daniels sends cease-and-desist letter to LSU over jersey spat

Jayden Daniels is limiting his relationship with LSU. Attorneys for the Washington Commanders quarterback sent a cease-and-desist letter to his alma mater this week.

August 13, 2026

Value of Commanders’ joint practices grows amidst ‘watered down’ preseason slate

The NFL preseason game is a dying species. Starters are playing fewer snaps than ever in the exhibitions as joint practices -- like Wednesday's session between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders in Ashburn, Virginia -- take over.

August 12, 2026

Diggs wows new Commanders teammates with on-field acumen, off-field charm

Stefon Diggs has wasted no time ingratiating himself with the Washington Commanders.

August 11, 2026

Commanders comfortable with Coleman at left tackle with Tunsil out indefinitely

The Commanders have a 313-pound hole in their offensive line. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil will undergo surgery this week to repair the triceps he tore during practice last week.

August 10, 2026

Mystics’ Delle Donne, Commanders’ Fletcher to be inducted into D.C. Sports Hall of Fame

The Washington, D.C. Sports Hall of Fame will welcome a new class later this month, featuring former Mystics' MVP Elena Delle Donne, gold-medal-winning bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor and ex-Commanders linebacker London Fletcher, organizers announced Monday.

August 10, 2026

Patriot Games near as competitors shrug off ‘Hunger Games’ comparison

More than 100 young athletes will gather in Geneva, Ohio, this weekend for the Freedom 250 Patriot Games, an athletic competition that President Trump painted as proof of American exceptionalism but which critics compared to the dystopian "Hunger Games" franchise.

August 5, 2026

Commanders to sign Maryland native, receiver Diggs to one-year, $12 million deal

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a new weapon. The team agreed Wednesday to sign wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year deal worth up to $12 million, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.

August 5, 2026

Nationals’ star slugger Wood sent to injured list with oblique strain

Nationals outfielder James Wood is headed to the 10-day injured list. Washington's star slugger suffered a "subtle, mild oblique strain," manager Blake Butera said Tuesday.

August 4, 2026

Commanders’ rookies ‘blessed’ to be featured in ‘Madden’ video game

The "Welcome to the NFL" moment doesn't always come on the field. Many of the Commanders' rookies have instead been floored by their inclusion in EA Sports' annual "Madden" video game. However, they have some complaints about how they are depicted.

August 4, 2026

Commanders sign cornerback Moreau after Witherspoon retires

The Commanders added depth to their cornerback room on Tuesday by signing journeyman Fabian Moreau, team officials confirmed.

August 4, 2026