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South Korean president calls for investigation after World Cup disappointment

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for an investigation into his national soccer team after it was eliminated from World Cup contention on Saturday, failing to qualify for the knockout rounds despite a heavily expanded Round of 32 in this year's tournament hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

June 28, 2026

Mercury defend Thomas following suspension over Clark altercation

Coach Nat Tibbetts and players for the Phoenix Mercury defended teammate Alyssa Thomas after Saturday's 89-80 win over the Toronto Tempo. Thomas was suspended for the matchup after an altercation with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark on Wednesday.

June 28, 2026

2027 NFL Draft in Washington to run from April 29 through May 1

The countdown to the 2027 NFL Draft in the District officially began on Thursday. League officials confirmed that the event would begin on Thursday, April 29 and continue through Saturday, May 1 on the National Mall.

June 25, 2026

Washington’s own Spider-Man: Wizards faithful welcome Dybantsa

A.J. Dybantsa is the future of Wizards basketball, an era that began on Thursday when he introduced himself to the District.

June 25, 2026

Capitals trade forward Lapierre to rival Penguins for draft picks

The Capitals made their third trade of the week on Thursday, sending forward Hendrix Lapierre to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder.

June 25, 2026

Dybantsa brings hope, postseason expectations to Wizards as No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards have real expectations for the first time in a generation. When the franchise selected A.J. Dybantsa with the first pick in Tuesday's draft, it caught the attention of fans and analysts across the NBA landscape.

June 24, 2026

Capitals add forward Tuch from Sabres in sign-and-trade deal

The Washington Capitals added another forward on Wednesday. The franchise acquired forward Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal with the Buffalo Sabres.

June 24, 2026

Nationals’ Wood trails in All-Star voting despite powerful season

Nationals outfielder James Wood is facing an uphill battle to make the MLB All-Star Game, even as Washington's quiet star continues to lead National League outfielders in almost every major batting category.

June 24, 2026

Wizards pick BYU’s Dybantsa with first No. 1 pick since 2010

The future is now for the Washington Wizards. The franchise selected BYU forward A.J. Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft, signaling a new era for the long-rebuilding squad.

June 23, 2026

Peterson or Dybantsa? Wizards face a winner-either-way scenario at No. 1

The Washington Wizards are barreling toward a potentially franchise-altering decision. Who will they take with the No. 1 pick on Tuesday night: BYU forward A.J. Dybantsa or Kansas guard Darryn Peterson?

June 22, 2026

Wizards, Young agree to 4-year, $212 million deal

Trae Young is staying in the District. The All-Star guard agreed to a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards on Monday, according to multiple reports, just days after declining his $48.97 million player option for the upcoming season.

June 22, 2026

Commanders announce training camp, joint practice schedule

The Commanders announced Monday that their rookies will report to minicamp on July 24, with veterans checking into the team facility in Ashburn, Virginia, on July 28.

June 22, 2026

Iranian soccer team leaves note in locker room after World Cup match in Los Angeles

The Iranian soccer team left a handwritten note in their locker room following Sunday's 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports.

June 22, 2026

Belgium’s Jeremy Doku plans to leave World Cup for birth of child

Belgian winger Jeremy Doku plans to leave the ongoing World Cup next month for the birth of his first child, the 24-year-old told reporters.

June 21, 2026

Swedish cowboys and TSA ranch kits: World Cup tourists keep falling in love with U.S.

Seeing the U.S. through the eyes of international tourists visiting for the World Cup has given locals who may take the more singular aspects of American culture for granted a new perspective.

June 21, 2026

District of Sports: Who the Washington Wizards could take with the No. 1 Pick in the NBA draft

The Washington Wizards are set to take someone with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft that will help transform the moribund franchise -- but who?

June 19, 2026

‘Fantastic’ hosts are wowing World Cup travelers, dispelling anti-U.S. buzz that preceded tournament

Sweltering temperatures, rampant crime and unfriendly locals. That's what the soccer fans who have flocked to the U.S. for the World Cup were told to expect in America. Instead, international visitors tell The Washington Times they have fallen in love with great restaurants and bars, modern shops, supersized gas stations, historic sites and friendly Americans.

June 18, 2026

Croatian soccer fans rally in District as city’s unofficial World Cup team

New England has welcomed Scotland fans who are drinking the towns dry. Mexican cities have gladly accepted the Iranian players who have made their temporary home on the nation's West Coast. Meanwhile, the D.C. region has embraced the checkered jerseys and flags of the Croatian squad that's training in nearby Alexandria, Virginia.

June 17, 2026

Hawley: MLB ‘must answer’ for warning after Giants pitchers’ Pride Night message

Sen. Josh Hawley sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday demanding answers after the league issued a warning to three San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote a Bible passage on their caps for the team's LGBTQ Pride night on Friday.

June 17, 2026

Commanders’ coaches, teammates laud ‘in control’ rookie Styles during offseason workouts

The Commanders remade their franchise two years ago when they drafted quarterback Jayden Daniels, an even-keeled leader who's a competitive menace on the field. Washington's leaders think they found his defensive mirror in rookie linebacker Sonny Styles.

June 16, 2026