Liam Griffin

Peterson or Dybantsa? Wizards face a winner-either-way scenario at No. 1

The Washington Wizards are barreling toward a potentially franchise-altering decision. Who will they take with the No. 1 pick on Tuesday night: BYU forward A.J. Dybantsa or Kansas guard Darryn Peterson?

June 22, 2026

Wizards, Young agree to 4-year, $212 million deal

Trae Young is staying in the District. The All-Star guard agreed to a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards on Monday, according to multiple reports, just days after declining his $48.97 million player option for the upcoming season.

June 22, 2026

Commanders announce training camp, joint practice schedule

The Commanders announced Monday that their rookies will report to minicamp on July 24, with veterans checking into the team facility in Ashburn, Virginia, on July 28.

June 22, 2026

Iranian soccer team leaves note in locker room after World Cup match in Los Angeles

The Iranian soccer team left a handwritten note in their locker room following Sunday's 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports.

June 22, 2026

Belgium’s Jeremy Doku plans to leave World Cup for birth of child

Belgian winger Jeremy Doku plans to leave the ongoing World Cup next month for the birth of his first child, the 24-year-old told reporters.

June 21, 2026

Swedish cowboys and TSA ranch kits: World Cup tourists keep falling in love with U.S.

Seeing the U.S. through the eyes of international tourists visiting for the World Cup has given locals who may take the more singular aspects of American culture for granted a new perspective.

June 21, 2026

District of Sports: Who the Washington Wizards could take with the No. 1 Pick in the NBA draft

The Washington Wizards are set to take someone with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft that will help transform the moribund franchise -- but who?

June 19, 2026

‘Fantastic’ hosts are wowing World Cup travelers, dispelling anti-U.S. buzz that preceded tournament

Sweltering temperatures, rampant crime and unfriendly locals. That's what the soccer fans who have flocked to the U.S. for the World Cup were told to expect in America. Instead, international visitors tell The Washington Times they have fallen in love with great restaurants and bars, modern shops, supersized gas stations, historic sites and friendly Americans.

June 18, 2026

Croatian soccer fans rally in District as city’s unofficial World Cup team

New England has welcomed Scotland fans who are drinking the towns dry. Mexican cities have gladly accepted the Iranian players who have made their temporary home on the nation's West Coast. Meanwhile, the D.C. region has embraced the checkered jerseys and flags of the Croatian squad that's training in nearby Alexandria, Virginia.

June 17, 2026

Hawley: MLB ‘must answer’ for warning after Giants pitchers’ Pride Night message

Sen. Josh Hawley sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday demanding answers after the league issued a warning to three San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote a Bible passage on their caps for the team's LGBTQ Pride night on Friday.

June 17, 2026

Commanders’ coaches, teammates laud ‘in control’ rookie Styles during offseason workouts

The Commanders remade their franchise two years ago when they drafted quarterback Jayden Daniels, an even-keeled leader who's a competitive menace on the field. Washington's leaders think they found his defensive mirror in rookie linebacker Sonny Styles.

June 16, 2026

MLB warns Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on LGBTQ Pride hats

MLB issued a warning over the weekend to three San Francisco Giants who wrote a Bible verse on their rainbow hats for Friday's LGBTQ Pride game against the Chicago Cubs.

June 16, 2026

Patriotism, not politics: UFC fans tout love of sport, country at Freedom 250 events

The politicization of Sunday's UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn was unavoidable. But fans at the weekend's festivities on the Ellipse offered a different perspective, with many saying they saw the event as unifying and a celebration of the continued legitimization of mixed martial arts.

June 14, 2026

Somali referee denied visa to receive full World Cup pay from FIFA

Omar Artan, the Somali referee who was denied an American visa ahead of the World Cup last week, will receive his full FIFA World Cup pay despite not working the event, according to multiple reports published on Sunday.

June 14, 2026

UFL’s D.C. Defenders fall to Louisville Kings in United Bowl despite home-field advantage

The UFL's D.C. Defenders fell short in their title defense Saturday, as they lost to the visiting Louisville Kings 27-20 in the United Bowl, which was held at the Defenders' home stadium in the District.

June 14, 2026

Birthday punches: Trump to celebrate birthday, America’s 250th with White House UFC event

On Sunday, as President Trump marks his 80th year on Earth, he'll set a new bar for presidential parties with professional MMA fights on the White House's South Lawn.

June 11, 2026

‘A wash’: World Cup host cities in U.S. unlikely to recoup nine-figure investments

World Cup host cities across North America have shelled out hundreds of millions of dollars for security, watch parties and stadium renovations ahead of this year's tournament, which begins Thursday. But, according to experts, they're unlikely to recoup those investments.

June 10, 2026

Commanders’ Daniels ranks fifth in NFL merchandise sales

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is a star on and off the field.

June 9, 2026

Spirit’s Rodman, Kang named to inaugural TIME100 Sports list

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang and superstar forward Trinity Rodman were named Tuesday to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list, which recognizes the most influential athletes and decision-makers from across the athletic landscape.

June 9, 2026

‘Beautiful Game’ faces ugly test: Racism, slurs in stands

Advertisements around the World Cup emphasize soccer's place as "The Beautiful Game," a unifying force for athletes and spectators across the globe. But there's an ugly side to fandom, as organizers frantically prepare to keep racist and homophobic chants out of stadiums in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

June 8, 2026