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Padres rout Nationals, win series thanks to Bogaerts’ grand slam

San Diego Padres designated hitter Xander Bogaerts hit a first-inning grand slam to help defeat the Nationals 8-1 on Sunday.

July 20, 2025

‘Washington Whatever’s’: Trump criticizes Commanders name, urges return to Redskins moniker

President Trump wants the Washington Commanders to return to the Redskins name and re-embrace the franchise's iconic Indian imagery that was retired in 2020.

July 20, 2025

Trump mulling executive order on name, image and likeness deals in college sports

President Trump is weighing an executive order that would introduce policies to "save college sports" in the wake of unregulated endorsement deals for student-athletes, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

July 17, 2025

Commanders’ second-round pick signs rookie deal ahead of training camp

Rookies are slated to report to the Washington Commanders training camp on Friday and cornerback Trey Amos, the franchise's second-round pick in April's draft, will be there.

July 17, 2025

Nationals eye trade deadline as second half begins against Padres

The first half of the season was one to forget for the Washington Nationals. They'll spend the second half of the campaign preparing for the future, even if it means more losses in the present.

July 17, 2025

Commanders’ Wagner named to NFL Top 100 list for 10th time

The Commanders made their second appearance on the NFL Top 100 list on Thursday.

July 17, 2025

Running with the pack: 59-year-old sprinter heads to Senior Games thanks to sled dog training

Denise Lawson's pre-run routine has changed a lot in the 40-plus years since she competed in track meets as a teenager.

July 17, 2025

Commanders sign veteran edge rusher Miller to bolster defense

Veteran pass rusher Von Miller is signing with the Commanders, the eight-time Pro Bowler wrote on social media on Wednesday night.

July 16, 2025

NFL training camps set to open with 30 of 32 second-round picks unsigned

NFL training camps begin for about half of the league's rookies this week. But 30 of the 32 players selected in the second round of April's NFL draft have yet to sign contracts, setting up a standoff as the season approaches.

July 16, 2025

D.C. United hire Swiss manager Weiler as new head coach

D.C. United hired Swiss manager Rene Weiler as the Major League Soccer club's fourth coach in the past five seasons, the team announced Wednesday.

July 16, 2025

Ovechkin, Capitals to open 2025-26 season at home against Bruins on Oct. 8

Hockey is coming. The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that they will open the 2025-26 season at home against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 8. The game will be the first national broadcast of the season for TNT.

July 16, 2025

Caitlin Clark threatens to ‘call the league’ over referee

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark isn't happy with WNBA officiating. Teammates had to hold back the 23-year-old phenom as she threatened to call the league office to complain about a referee during Tuesday's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun in Boston.

July 16, 2025

Frustrated McLaurin says Commanders haven’t talked to him in a month amid contract holdout

Washington Commanders star receiver Terry McLaurin isn't ready to demand a trade, but said Tuesday that he hasn't heard from the team representatives in a month amid increasingly tense contract negotiations.

July 15, 2025

Mystics’ Citron to compete in All-Star 3-point contest

Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron is set to participate in the WNBA's All-Star 3-Point Contest in Indianapolis on Friday night.

July 15, 2025

Commanders retiring Art Monk’s No. 81 this season

No Washington Commander will ever wear No. 81 again. On Tuesday, the franchise announced plans to retire wide receiver Art Monk's jersey number at a ceremony during the Nov. 2 home game against the Seattle Seahawks.

July 15, 2025

Teddy Bridgewater, ex-NFL quarterback, suspended from high school coaching gig

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his job coaching the Miami Northwestern high school football team, he confirmed Sunday.

July 14, 2025

Commanders’ Daniels ranks fifth among quarterbacks in survey of NFL coaches, executives

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took the NFL by storm last season, his first in the league. Opponents won't be caught off guard this year.

July 14, 2025

Nationals buck expectations, draft 17-year-old shortstop Willits with top pick

The Nationals defied expectations on Sunday night, drafting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft.

July 13, 2025

‘Round on Riz:’ Ex-Nationals GM to buy beer for fans during Home Run Derby

Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is leaving fans with a parting gift.

July 13, 2025

Nationals’ Clemmey replaces Sykora in MLB All-Star Futures Game

Washington Nationals prospect Alex Clemmey is headed to Atlanta for Major League Baseball's All-Star festivities, the franchise announced Thursday. The 19-year-old, who pitches for High-A Wilmington, will play in the All-Star Futures Game alongside other top minor leaguers.

July 10, 2025