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Myles Garrett to Washington? Analysts see Commanders as trade contenders

The Washington Commanders are early favorites in the Myles Garrett sweepstakes after the Cleveland Browns' perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate requested a trade on Monday. For the first time in years, the District looks like an attractive trade destination for one of the NFL's top stars.

February 4, 2025

NWSL’s Washington Spirit to take pitch in new Prime Video series

The Washington Spirit are headed to a streaming service near you. The District's women's soccer team will be featured in the new "For The Win: NWSL" documentary series on Prime Video, the franchise announced Tuesday.

February 4, 2025

NFL backs DEI initiatives despite federal pivot

The NFL is standing by diversity, equity and inclusion even while President Trump moves to undo the initiatives.

February 4, 2025

Trump to become first sitting president to attend Super Bowl

President Trump is expected to join thousands of football fans at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans this weekend.

February 4, 2025

Owner Josh Harris says Commanders name here to stay

The late adopters in the Washington football fan base will need to adapt: Team owner Josh Harris said Monday that the Commanders' name is here to stay.

February 3, 2025

Ravens fan pleads guilty to assault of Commanders supporter captured in viral video

Baltimore Ravens fan John "Jack" Callis pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault on Monday after a viral video showed him punching Commanders fans after October's matchup between the teams.

February 3, 2025

Wizards look to future after snapping 16-game losing streak

The Wizards avoided the worst kind of history on Saturday night when they beat the Timberwolves to snap a 16-game losing streak, tied for the worst stretch in franchise history. However, amid a dreadful 7-41 campaign, fans and analysts are still looking toward the Wizards' future.

February 2, 2025

Nebraska coach may cancel spring football game over transfer portal concerns

The NCAA football landscape is ever-changing in the age of transfers and name, image and likeness deals.

February 2, 2025

Girls’ flag football sees rapid rise with NFL backing

With the support of the NFL and its franchises, more and more girls are flocking to flag football. Eleven states offer girls' flag as a varsity sport at a high school level; 60 colleges have followed suit.

January 30, 2025

Ovechkin’s chase, dynamic goalies: What late-arriving Capitals fans need to know

The Washington Commanders' improbable, unexpected run for the Super Bowl is over, but another local franchise has been busy putting together a magical season of its own.

January 29, 2025

Youth movement: Three Wizards named to NBA Rising Stars teams

Three Washington Wizards are headed to New Orleans next month for the Rising Stars game at the NBA's All-Star weekend.

January 28, 2025

Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to stick with Commanders despite interest from Saints

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is sticking around for another season with quarterback Jayden Daniels. The play-caller will not interview for a head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints.

January 28, 2025

Architects propose timber-based RFK Stadium design as demolition approaches for old site

Demolition is set to begin this week at the rusting, 63-year-old RFK Stadium in the Northeast corner of the District. While city officials are pushing to renovate the site, at least one architectural firm has published its apparently unsolicited vision for a new stadium on the campus.

January 28, 2025

Jayden Daniels trading cards explode in value after dynamic rookie season

Nobody had a better rookie season in the NFL this year than Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The trading card market has pounced on the charismatic dual-threat passer after he led the Commanders to a pair of upset playoff victories.

January 28, 2025

New Orleans officials to Eagles fans: If you’re celebrating after Super Bowl, stay off poles

City officials in New Orleans are preparing for an onslaught of raucous Philadelphia fans coming for the Feb. 9 Super Bowl between the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. With nearly two weeks until the game, the New Orleans Police Department is already warning Eagles diehards: Don't climb any poles.

January 28, 2025

Commanders balance sour season finale with bright future: ‘Looking forward to the years to come’

It was a bittersweet Monday at the Washington Commanders' practice facility. Players and coaches celebrated a season highlighted by the team's first NFC championship appearance in 33 years while acknowledging the disappointment over Sunday's blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 27, 2025

Commanders’ season ends in blowout fashion against rival Eagles in NFC championship

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't summon up enough late-game magic to overcome three fumbles from his receivers and running backs and a handful of back-breaking red-zone penalties by Washington's defense.

January 26, 2025

Commanders face flocks of raucous Eagles fans ahead of NFC championship in Philadelphia

The notoriously intense fans of the Eagles have brought their trademark enthusiasm to Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders.

January 26, 2025

Eagles castoffs look for retribution with Commanders in NFC championship game

A pair of offseason trades ensured that this season's Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders squads would be forever linked. Sunday's NFC championship game between the division rivals serves as a moment of retribution for a few members of the District's upstart squad. Washington's practice facility is littered with Philadelphia castoffs.

January 23, 2025

Come up smiling: Hard hits no match for Jayden Daniels, NFL’s charismatic new star

When opposing defenders hit rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels so hard that they make him leave his feet, or knock his helmet off, or roll up on his legs, he can't help but flash a million-dollar smile. And why wouldn't he?

January 23, 2025