Liam Griffin

Nationals’ deadline plans clouded by losing skid, early success

The Nationals have watched their path to the playoffs grow more difficult as the trade deadline nears. Now, with the MLB deadline looming at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni must dictate Washington's path forward.

August 2, 2026

Hall of Famers Darrell Green, John Riggins join Commanders in new roles

Hall of Famers Darrell Green and John Riggins were back in burgundy and gold on Saturday morning.

August 2, 2026

Bucs’ Mayfield joins growing list of disgruntled stars at NFL training camps

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield joined a growing list of disgruntled players at NFL training camps on Thursday. The Pro Bowler told reporters that he felt "disrespected" and "undervalued" by his team's recent contract offer.

July 30, 2026

‘Bigger, faster, stronger’: Commanders bring focus on fitness, physiques to training camp

As if football players weren't already athletic enough, the Washington Commanders opened their first training camp practice on Wednesday "bigger, faster and stronger" after making athletic conditioning a guiding principle for the offseason.

July 29, 2026

Commanders open training camp with offensive question marks

The countdown to NFL kickoff began in earnest on Tuesday in Ashburn, Virginia, as the Commanders' veterans reported to training camp for their first full-team practice of the offseason. But after another offseason roster overhaul, several question marks dot the offensive depth chart.

July 28, 2026

Mystics’ Austin focuses on leadership after All-Star showcase

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin didn't go to the WNBA's All-Star weekend festivities to play basketball, even though she won the league's "Shooting Stars" event with Hall of Famer Elena Delle Donne and local youth player Jezelle "GG" Banks.

July 27, 2026

Son charged in shooting wife of Chiefs’ coordinator Bieniemy in Virginia

The son of current Chiefs and former Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was charged with shooting the veteran coach's wife Sunday evening at the family's home in Loudoun County, Virginia.

July 27, 2026

Commanders part ways with TE coach Steele following DWI arrest

The Washington Commanders announced Monday that they were "parting ways" with tight ends coach Ben Steele, who joined the franchise in March.

July 27, 2026

Nationals’ Wood, Abrams shine in crucial win over Diamondbacks

Nationals' All-Stars James Wood and C.J. Abrams each hit two home runs on Sunday to give Washington a 10-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks as the young club tries to surge into a playoff spot.

July 26, 2026

Nationals ship infielder Mead to Red Sox for rookie pitcher Early

The Nationals traded corner infielder Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for rookie pitcher Connelly Early, the teams announced early on Sunday morning.

July 26, 2026

Requesting relief: Nationals could buy bullpen help at trade deadline

The 52-51 Washington Nationals could use help if they're going to make their first postseason push since 2019.

July 23, 2026

Free agent Tyreek Hill says he has ‘no power’ in injured left leg

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill is 10 months removed from a gruesome leg injury that ended his 2025 season and a four-year run with the Miami Dolphins.

July 23, 2026

Norwegian soccer head to file ethics complaint over Balogun’s overturned suspension

Lise Klaveness, the head of the Norwegian Football Federation, says she's concerned about FIFA's ethics.

July 23, 2026

Commanders’ rookies to watch as training camp, preseason near

The Washington Commanders' rookies report to training camp on Friday. Many of them -- including first-round linebacker Sonny Styles -- are looking to hit the ground running as they vie for spots in the starting lineup and on the final 53-man roster.

July 22, 2026

Trump floats FIFA’s Infantino for U.N. secretary-general

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could be positioned for a new job.

July 22, 2026

James ‘not going to be rushed’ as NBA awaits free agency decision

LeBron James is in no hurry to make his free agency decision. Rich Paul, James' agent, said in a podcast on Monday that the NBA's all-time leading scorer is "not going to be rushed" into a signing with a new team for his 24th season.

July 21, 2026

Commanders’ Styles makes NFLPA Rising Stars list

Washington Commanders rookie Sonny Styles could become a household name in the near future.

July 21, 2026

South American governing soccer body president says 2030 World Cup to be 64 teams

Another World Cup expansion could arrive in time for the next tournament.

July 21, 2026

DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over penalty at British Open: Report

Bryson DeChambeau has friends in high places. The controversial American golfer reportedly threatened to call President Trump after he received a two-shot penalty over the weekend at the British Open, according to multiple reports published Monday.

July 20, 2026

WNBA coach suspended over comments on Reese, officiating

The WNBA's ongoing reckoning over refereeing and racial tensions escalated over the weekend as Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended one game for calling Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese a "protected species" due to officials' foul calls.

July 19, 2026