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Commanders swear by ‘Mamba Mentality’ of late Kobe Bryant

A serpentine specter looms over the Washington Commanders, providing inspiration for players who grew up admiring the cool charisma of the NBA's "Black Mamba."

September 10, 2025

LeBron James did not pen op-ed for Chinese media, despite initial report

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not write an op-ed for Chinese state media, despite an Associated Press report stating otherwise on Tuesday.

September 10, 2025

Commanders ride momentum of Week 1 win into Thursday litmus test against Packers

The Commanders barely had time to shake off the preseason rust before rushing headfirst into their first short week of the young NFL season. Coach Dan Quinn's squad will have no days off between last Sunday's season-opening win and Thursday's matchup with the Packers in Green Bay.

September 9, 2025

Optimism reigns after Commanders’ promising season opener

Pundits and fans rushed to the airwaves and keyboards on Monday morning to issue bold proclamations based on a one-game sample. For the Washington Commanders, those declarations were overwhelmingly positive after Sunday's 21-6 win over the New York Giants.

September 8, 2025

Jackson shoves rowdy Bills fan who swiped at Ravens players

A Buffalo Bills fan who struck Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins during Sunday's game has been indefinitely banned from Buffalo's Highmark Stadium and other NFL venues, league officials confirmed on Monday.

September 8, 2025

Commanders’ defense shines in season-opening win over Giants

The Commanders' defense kept the Giants out of the endzone while quarterback Jayden Daniels delighted the home crowd with 233 passing yards and a touchdown in the 21-6 season-opening victory on Sunday.

September 7, 2025

Moss joins Commanders’ Ring of Honor during season opener against Giants

Another legend joined the Commanders' Ring of Honor on Sunday. Former wide receiver Santana Moss joined the group of franchise icons at a ceremony at halftime of the season opener against the New York Giants.

September 7, 2025

Not a cakewalk: Commanders won’t underestimate Giants ahead of season opener

The New York Giants aren't a cakewalk for the Commanders for Sunday's season opener. Despite the Giants' 3-14 finish last season, the upstart Commanders struggled against their division rival -- and the stout defensive front -- during last year's run to the postseason.

September 4, 2025

Commanders look to build on unexpected 2024 run

The Commanders took the NFL by surprise last year with an unexpected run to the NFC championship game. They won't fly under the radar this season, which begins with Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants.

September 4, 2025

‘Commercial-free’ no more: NFL RedZone to air advertisements this season

The popular NFL RedZone channel will no longer offer "seven hours of commercial-free football."

September 3, 2025

NFL returns with most ambitious broadcast slate yet, games on 10 different platforms

Professional football has been the nation's dominant television force for years, a fact that has only been exacerbated as viewing behaviors shift to asynchronous streaming options. To keep up, everybody wants a piece of the NFL pie.

September 3, 2025

Daniels, other NFL award winners to don gold patches for 2025 season

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest of the NFL award winners will sport a special gold patch on their jerseys this season.

September 3, 2025

$5 beer, $3.50 hot dogs: Ravens drop concession prices ahead of NFL season

It'll be a bit cheaper to feed a family of football fans at Baltimore Ravens games this fall. The NFL franchise announced Flock Friendly prices on Tuesday as they dropped the price for several items like water, hot dogs, nachos and soda at M&T Bank Stadium.

September 2, 2025

Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ gets official sponsor: Flushable DUDE Wipes

The Philadelphia Eagles are leaning into the "Tush Push" after several teams unsuccessfully tried to ban the quarterback sneak this offseason. On Tuesday, DUDE Wipes became the "official presenting partner of the Tush Push."

September 2, 2025

Eagles lead revitalized Commanders, mystery-box Giants, Parson-less Cowboys in high-stakes NFC East

The ever-competitive NFC East is never boring. With the NFL season kicking off on Thursday, this year promises to be no different.

September 1, 2025

Army football player pulls man from crashed car before it catches fire

An Army football player helped save a man from a burning vehicle on Sunday morning, just days after making his college debut for the Black Knights in West Point, New York.

September 1, 2025

‘My last free summer:’ Fudd returns to University of Connecticut after globetrotting offseason

University of Connecticut basketball star Azzi Fudd was everywhere this summer. The Washington-area native tossed a first pitch for the Nationals, toured China with Steph Curry and hosted a camp for children at her old high school with proceeds going to charity.

August 31, 2025

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz to remain on leave amid MLB gambling probe

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are unlikely to return to the mound this season.

August 31, 2025

Armed with new contract, McLaurin returns to Commanders practice

Terry McLaurin was the man of the hour at Wednesday's Commanders practice in Ashburn, Virginia. Sporting gold cleats, the newly paid $96 million man joined his teammates on the training field for the first time in months.

August 27, 2025

Rick Snider, longtime Washington football writer, dies at 65

Give him two minutes. Long-time Washington sports writer Rick Snider would make you laugh, critique the many scandals of the city's football team or teach you a lesson about the region's history.

August 27, 2025