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Quinn takes over defensive play-calling for Commanders amid five-game skid

Commanders coach Dan Quinn is taking over as defensive coordinator, replacing Joe Whitt Jr. after Washington lost its fifth consecutive game amid a disappointing campaign, the franchise announced on Monday.

November 10, 2025

Pro women’s hockey league brings ‘Takeover Tour’ to District in January

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to the nation's capital. The PWHL announced Monday plans to host a game at Capital One Arena in January as part of the league's "Takeover Tour" -- a slate of neutral-site events to grow the sport.

November 10, 2025

Commanders’ defensive tackle Daron Payne suspended after throwing punch at Lions’ St. Brown

The NFL suspended Washington Commanders' defensive tackle Daron Payne for one game after he swung at Detroit Lions' wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday's 44-22 loss at Northwest Stadium, the league announced Monday.

November 10, 2025

Commanders losing streak reaches 5 in blowout loss to Lions

The Commanders' losing streak reached five games on Sunday as the visiting Detroit Lions embarrassed Washington in a 44-22 rout.

November 9, 2025

Trump Stadium? Commanders fans greet president with mix of boos, applause

President Trump withstood a thoroughly mixed greeting from the crowd at Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland, just a day after reports surfaced that the commander-in-chief was hoping to have the District's new NFL stadium named after him.

November 9, 2025

Trump to attend Commanders-Lions game on NFL ‘Salute to Service’ weekend

The Washington Commanders will have a special guest on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. President Trump plans to attend the Week 10 matchup, the team confirmed Friday.

November 7, 2025

Blues’ Binnington justifies pocketing Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck: ‘I basically had an assist’

St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington drew the ire of hockey fans after he shoved the puck from Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal into his pants on Wednesday night. Binnington insisted on Thursday that he intended to return the souvenir.

November 6, 2025

Underdog Commanders look to repeat last postseason’s upset against Lions

Ten months ago, the underdog Commanders rode a six-game win streak into a playoff game against the Detroit Lions with an NFC championship game berth on the line. On Sunday, Washington takes a four-game skid into the rematch with its season at stake.

November 6, 2025

Authorities: Cowboys’ Kneeland dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound following police chase

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase in Texas on Thursday morning, the Frisco Police Department confirmed. The Western Michigan product was 24.

November 6, 2025

Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline NFL halftime show in Madrid

The NFL is bringing Latin American flavor to the Nov. 16 game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins in Madrid.

November 6, 2025

Silver Linings Playbook? Commanders’ youngsters offer hope amid disastrous season

Commanders fans enduring a nightmarish season are hungry for a silver lining. With stars like quarterback Jayden Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin and cornerback Marshon Lattimore out with injuries, they'll have to turn to fresh faces for a glimmer of hope.

November 5, 2025

Sluggish Capitals look to turn tide, end losing skid on upcoming road trip

It's hard to win in the NHL without scoring goals. The Capitals -- and 40-year-old captain Alex Ovechkin -- have learned that the hard way during their ongoing four-game losing streak.

November 4, 2025

NFL shifts Week 16 kickoff times to accommodate college playoffs

The NFL confirmed Tuesday it's changing the start times of its Week 16 games on Saturday, Dec. 20, to minimize overlap with the expanded College Football Playoff schedule.

November 4, 2025

Commanders’ Luvu suspended one game over hip-drop tackles

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was suspended without pay for one game by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.

November 3, 2025

Stanley Cup hero, ex-Capital Smith-Pelly to join NHL Network as studio analyst

Former Capitals winger Devante Smith-Pelly is joining NHL Network as a studio analyst, the league announced on Monday. He'll make his season debut on "NHL Tonight" this week.

November 3, 2025

Injury-ravaged Commanders to miss Daniels, Lattimore, McCaffrey going forward

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during Sunday night's blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday. The second-year signal-caller will be sidelined indefinitely.

November 3, 2025

Commanders lose Daniels to gruesome arm injury during blowout loss to Seahawks

The Commanders endured a nightmare against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Washington lost in a 38-14 blowout after quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome-looking injury to his left arm.

November 2, 2025

Commanders honor franchise ‘pillar’ Monk, retire No. 81 jersey

Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk was immortalized at Northwest Stadium on Sunday. The Hall of Famer became the sixth former Washington player to have his jersey retired by the franchise, an honor that former teammates and current players said was long overdue.

November 2, 2025

Colorado’s Sanders shields players following blowout loss to Arizona

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders wouldn't allow his players to speak to the media after Saturday's 52-17 blowout loss at home against Arizona. He urged reporters to focus their questions on the coach.

November 2, 2025

Commanders to rock throwback uniforms as they look to snap three-game skid against Seahawks

The 3-5 Washington Commanders desperately need a home win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday to keep a once-promising season from spiraling out of control. They'll be rocking a new look as the struggling squad looks for a spark.

October 30, 2025