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Pennsylvania Avenue at 180 mph: IndyCar unveils Freedom 250 Grand Prix circuit

Some of the fastest cars in the world are coming to the District's streets for an IndyCar race on Aug. 23.

March 9, 2026

Commanders to sign DE Oweh to four-year, $100M deal

The Commanders have made a splash in free agency. The team agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

March 9, 2026

Mariota to sign one-year deal to stay with Commanders

Marcus Mariota is staying in Washington. The backup quarterback agreed to return to the Commanders on a one-year, $7 million deal on Monday, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.

March 9, 2026

Commanders to sign cornerback Robertson to 2-year deal

The Commanders agreed to their first deal of the free agency period on Monday afternoon.

March 9, 2026

Commanders sign Tunsil to 2-year, $60.2 million extension

The Washington Commanders signed offensive left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year, $60.2 million extension on Monday as the NFL free agency period opened, according to multiple reports.

March 9, 2026

Nationals sign veteran right-hander Littell to one-year deal

The Nationals aren't done adding to their rebuilding roster. The franchise agreed to sign veteran right-handed pitcher Zach Littell to a one-year contract on Sunday.

March 8, 2026

Commanders enter free agency with $80M to fill growing roster holes

The Commanders have cap space to burn and are reportedly willing to chase top-tier talent as the NFL enters its free-agent negotiating period on Monday.

March 8, 2026

UFC White House event to feature lightweight, heavyweight title fights

The UFC announced Saturday its planned lineup for the highly anticipated event on the White House's South Lawn -- now officially called UFC Freedom Fights 250 -- in June.

March 8, 2026

Capitals trade Dowd ahead of deadline, look to rally for playoff push

The Capitals found themselves in no-man's land as they shipped veteran forward Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, one of the final moves ahead of Friday afternoon's NHL trade deadline.

March 5, 2026

Wizards’ Davis cleared to begin on-court workouts after hand injury

Anthony Davis is inching toward his Wizards debut. The Washington franchise said Thursday that the 10-time All-Star was cleared for "individual on-court basketball activities" as he recovers from ligament damage in his left, nonshooting hand.

March 5, 2026

Capitals trade Dowd to Golden Knights, land draft picks in return

The Capitals traded center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday morning, Washington's first major move ahead of Friday afternoon's trade deadline.

March 5, 2026

Eight players ejected after South Alabama-Coastal Carolina women’s basketball brawl

One referee was punched and another was knocked to the hardwood during a brawl between the South Alabama and Coastal Carolina women's basketball teams on Wednesday afternoon. Eight players were ejected from the Sun Belt tournament game.

March 4, 2026

Commanders re-sign defensive linemen Tuttle, Wise

The Commanders are maintaining some consistency on the defensive line. The franchise agreed to sign defensive linemen Deatrich Wise and Shy Tuttle to one-year deals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

March 4, 2026

Wizards’ Young to make team debut as franchise enters new era

The Wizards' new era begins Thursday, as point guard Trae Young is expected to make his team debut more than a month after Washington acquired him through a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.

March 4, 2026

Capitals sign forward Ethen Frank to two-year contract extension

Capitals forward Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with them on Wednesday that will keep him in Washington through the 2027-28 season.

March 4, 2026

Spirit’s Rodman ‘fine’ after injury scare during national team match

Washington Spirit fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Emma Hayes, the coach of the U.S. Women's soccer team, said star forward Trinity Rodman is "fine" after leaving Sunday's SheBelieves Cup win over Argentina with an apparent back injury.

March 3, 2026

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in doping-friendly Enhanced Games

Swimmer Hunter Armstrong will compete in the doping-friendly Enhanced Games in May.

March 3, 2026

Falcons named home team for NFL Madrid matchup as league finalizes global schedule

The Atlanta Falcons are headed to Spain. The NFL announced Tuesday that they're the designated home team for the league's second game in Madrid.

March 3, 2026

Commanders re-sign Allegretti, plan to release Lattimore as free agency nears

The Commanders are gearing up for the NFL's free-agency blitz this month. The franchise agreed to re-sign offensive lineman Nick Allegretti to a two-year deal on Monday and informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore about plans to release him, according to sources familiar with the moves.

March 2, 2026

Young to make Wizards debut Thursday against Jazz

Guard Trae Young is expected to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday at home against the Utah Jazz.

March 2, 2026