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Feeling lucky? Wizards hope for fortunate draw at Monday’s NBA draft lottery

The fate of the Washington Wizards and a handful of other NBA teams will be decided by ping pong balls on Monday night. The league's lottery will determine the order of picks for next month's draft.

May 11, 2025

Nationals release reliever Lucas Sims as bullpen woes continue

The Nationals gave reliever Lucas Sims a pink slip for his birthday. The franchise released the right-hander, who turned 31 on Saturday, after another tough outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.

May 11, 2025

McLaurin hosts job fair for homeless youth as Commanders continue cultural turnaround

Terry McLaurin saw the Commanders at their lowest. The wide receiver was the face of the franchise while former owner Dan Snyder was involved in countless controversies over a crumbling stadium, an unpopular name change and claims of a toxic workplace.

May 8, 2025

Capitals rely on ‘short memory’ as they look to even series against Hurricanes

No Game 2 is truly a "must-win" in a best-of-seven series. Thursday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes sure feels like one to the Washington Capitals, though.

May 7, 2025

Fan files $100 million lawsuit alleging emotional distress after Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide

An NFL fan has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the league for allowing former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders to fall in last month's draft.

May 7, 2025

Cowboys add receiver George Pickens in trade with Steelers

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones followed through on his offseason promise of "substantive trades," with his team sending a 2026 third-round draft choice and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens.

May 7, 2025

Not a done deal: New Commanders stadium faces D.C. Council opposition as summer deadline nears

The clock is ticking for Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Washington Commanders. Based on a term sheet released last week, they have just over two months to convince the D.C. Council to vote in favor of a new facility at the old RFK Stadium site.

May 6, 2025

NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher

Many NHL fans are not happy about the league's player-safety protocols following a scary scene during Monday's second-round playoff game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.

May 6, 2025

WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers calls out ‘White privilege’ in media coverage

The WNBA season hasn't started yet, but Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is already making headlines. The top pick in this year's draft raised concerns this week about "White privilege" in media coverage.

May 6, 2025

Trump-owned golf course to host European Tour’s Scottish Championship

The European Tour is coming to a golf course owned by President Trump.

May 6, 2025

Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery and captain Alex Ovechkin have spent the last few days like the rest of the country's hockey fans: enjoying the first round of the NHL playoffs from their couch.

May 5, 2025

Trump announces Washington will host 2027 NFL draft

President Trump announced Monday that the 2027 NFL draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, the first time the event will be held in the nation's capital city since 1941.

May 5, 2025

NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule with Game 1 set for Tuesday

The Washington Capitals will have had plenty of rest after their first-round win over the Montreal Canadiens. The NHL announced Sunday that Washington's second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes won't begin until Tuesday night.

May 4, 2025

Capitals set sights on rival Hurricanes for second-round series

The Washington Capitals are moving on in the NHL playoffs. But the chippiness of the first round will likely pale in comparison to the upcoming series against the rival Carolina Hurricanes.

May 1, 2025

Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up

The injuries are piling up for the Washington Mystics ahead of the WNBA season. Forward Aaliyah Edwards, last year's first-round pick, will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a lower-back bruise, the franchise said Thursday.

May 1, 2025

Nationals batting practice pitcher coherent, resting after collapsing on field

The Nationals cancelled batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phillies at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park after a scary sight on the field. James Frisbie, Washington's batting practice pitcher, collapsed while pitching batting practice.

May 1, 2025

Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore injures ACL in preseason practice

The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced.

April 30, 2025

Rubio says he helped Belichick land North Carolina coaching gig

Bill Belichick established some pretty powerful connections while winning six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The former Florida senator said he helped the legendary coach land his new gig at North Carolina.

April 30, 2025

Falcons, assistant coach Ulbrich slapped with fines for prank call to Sanders on draft night

The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 after a draft-night prank call to quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the league announced Wednesday.

April 30, 2025

Commanders rookie Josh Conerly Jr. says he was targeted by draft night prank call

The Washington Commanders' first pick in last weekend's draft, former Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., said he received one of the prank calls by imposters who targeted some NFL prospects during the first round.

April 29, 2025