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Hall of Fame Yankees closer Rivera tears Achilles during Old-Timers’ game

Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera returned to retirement after tearing his Achilles tendon while fielding a fly ball during the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' game on Saturday afternoon.

August 10, 2025

Two Japanese boxers die after suffering brain injuries in separate bouts on same card

Two Japanese boxers died over the weekend after suffering brain injuries during separate bouts on the same card in Tokyo on Aug. 2.

August 10, 2025

Commanders’ Niang tears ACL, forcing more offensive line changes as season approaches

Commanders tackle Lucas Niang, who the team signed just two weeks ago, will miss the upcoming season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday.

August 10, 2025

Nationals drop series to A’s amid dreadful summer stretch

The Washington Nationals are limping to the finish line of another disappointing season after stripping the roster amid last week's trade deadline. Thursday's sparsely attended, 6-0 loss to the visiting Athletics was the latest struggle for a Washington club that's revamping on the fly.

August 7, 2025

Mystics trade 2024 first-rounder Edwards to Sun for Sheldon

The Aaliyah Edwards era is over for the Washington Mystics. They agreed to trade the 2024 first-round pick to the Connecticut Sun on Thursday in exchange for guard Jacy Sheldon.

August 7, 2025

Second fan arrested, accused of throwing sex toy at WNBA game

A second fan was arrested on Wednesday and accused of throwing a sex toy at a WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury the night before at PHX Arena.

August 7, 2025

Grandfather Archie Manning says Texas QB Arch Manning will stay in college after 2025 season

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is widely expected to be one of the top passers in college football this season.

August 7, 2025

More NFL starters to skip preseason games as surging joint practices supplant exhibitions

The Washington Commanders open preseason action on Friday against the New England Patriots. But star quarterback Jayden Daniels likely won't play in the exhibition game. He'll get his work in during a joint practice between the two teams on Wednesday.

August 5, 2025

Mystics trade All-Star Sykes to Storm for package featuring 2026 first-round pick

The Washington Mystics' leading scorer is headed to Seattle.

August 5, 2025

Nationals prospect Cavalli to make first major league start in three years

It was a long road back to the majors for Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli, but the 26-year-old is expected to make his first major league start in three years on Wednesday against the Athletics.

August 5, 2025

Capitals’ Ovechkin to partner with Russian streaming service for biopic

The Alex Ovechkin story is coming to a Russian streaming service.

August 5, 2025

Bridgewater signs with Buccaneers after suspension as high school coach

Journeyman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL -- again. The former high school football coach was expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

August 5, 2025

‘Do what’s right’: Commanders coordinators embrace new philosophy after breakout season

Coaching is an exercise in humility, according to Washington Commanders coordinators Joe Whitt Jr. and Kliff Kingsbury. While players spent the offseason honing their skills and letting their bodies recover, the coaching staff pinpointed their own areas for improvement.

August 4, 2025

Washington Commanders donate $1 million to local girls’ flag football programs

The Washington Commanders are betting big on flag football. The team announced Monday a $1 million donation to 127 girls flag football programs around the Washington area.

August 4, 2025

Commanders, Bowser take victory lap after D.C Council approves RFK Stadium plan

The Washington Commanders' return to "Old D.C." has cleared a major hurdle as the D.C. Council voted 9-3 on Friday in favor of a glitzy new arena on the site of the crumbling RFK Stadium.

August 3, 2025

Spirit’s Rodman gets standing ovation, scores game-winning goal in return from injury

Washington Spirit fans greeted star forward Trinity Rodman with a standing ovation during Sunday's match against the Portland Thorns. She rewarded the home crowd with a game-winning goal in the 92nd minute.

August 3, 2025

Fan arrested, banned after throwing sex toy onto court during WNBA game, league says

A WNBA fan has been arrested after authorities said they threw a sex toy onto the court during a game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, the league confirmed on Saturday.

August 3, 2025

D.C. Council approves $3.7 billion RFK Campus proposal for new Commanders stadium

Cue the fight song; the Washington Commanders are coming back to "Old D.C."

August 1, 2025

Gore remains a National amid frenzy of MLB trade deadline moves

Led by interim general manager Mike DeBartolo, the Nationals hosted a deadline fire sale. Closer Kyle Finnegan is now a Detroit Tiger and rotational outfielder Alex Call is a Los Angeles Dodger after a pair of trades on Thursday.

July 31, 2025

Commanders’ McLaurin requests trade as contract negotiations stall

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday evening as contract negotiations stalled, sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Washington Times.

July 31, 2025