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Mystics hire Sydney Johnson as new coach, add Jamila Wideman as general manager

The Washington Mystics have hired former Chicago Sky assistant Sydney Johnson as their new coach and tapped former WNBA player Jamila Wideman as general manager, the franchise announced Monday.

December 23, 2024

Ex-wife of former Seahawk Earl Thomas charged with defrauding NFL veteran of $2.7M

Retirement has been tough for former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. The 35-year-old reportedly lost more than $2.7 million in a fraud scheme orchestrated by his ex-wife, according to multiple reports.

December 23, 2024

Commanders overcome five turnovers to secure comeback win over Eagles

The Washington Commanders overcame five turnovers to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday at Northwest Stadium.

December 22, 2024

Commanders diehards, D.C. leaders see team returning to RFK site after legislation clears Senate

Fans who braved the cold for the Commanders' 36-33 win over the Eagles on Sunday were excited about more than just the afternoon NFC East showdown: There was a palpable buzz over the growing possibility of a return to the old RFK Stadium site for the Burgundy and Gold.

December 22, 2024

Senate passes RFK Stadium site Hail Mary, paving way for potential Commanders home

The path for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve.

December 21, 2024

RFK Stadium opposition by Trump, Musk frustrates D.C. lawmakers and Commanders fans

Jubilation melted into frustration this week for D.C. officials and many local football fans as a proposal that might have brought the Washington Cammanders back to a new RFK Stadium went from a sure-thing chipshot extra point to a near-impossible Hail Mary from the shadow of their own goalposts.

December 19, 2024

Nationals sign former White Sox pitcher Soroka to one-year, $9 million deal

The Washington Nationals have signed former Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Soroka to a one-year, $9 million contract, the team announced Thursday.

December 19, 2024

Leonsis, D.C. mayor kick off $800 million Capital One Arena renovation project

A new era for Capital One Arena started with the ceremonial swing of sledgehammers on Thursday. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, to launch the $800 million renovation of the teams' Chinatown home.

December 19, 2024

Maryland officials hope to keep Commanders stadium in Landover despite D.C. proposal

D.C. officials celebrated a potential new stadium to lure the Washington Commanders back to the District this week, but representatives from Maryland aren't throwing in the towel.

December 18, 2024

‘A win-win’: D.C. politicians celebrate city control of RFK Stadium site

It's been a joyful few days for D.C. politicians who have spent years trying to lure NFL football back to the nation's capital.

December 18, 2024

Ovechkin-less Capitals maintain spot atop Eastern Conference

A month without Alex Ovechkin has been no problem for the Capitals, who won eight of their first 12 games without the three-time MVP.

December 17, 2024

Commanders’ Week 17 matchup with Falcons flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’

The Washington Commanders are returning to prime time. Their Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons has moved to NBC's "Sunday Night Football" on Dec. 29, the NFL announced Tuesday.

December 17, 2024

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson signs hefty extension with Nike

Nike locked up reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces with a six-year extension on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

December 17, 2024

McGregor to box Paul, delaying MMA comeback

Conor McGregor will postpone his return to the octagon to face YouTuber-turned-fighter Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India within the next two years, the former UFC champion said Tuesday.

December 17, 2024

‘Nothing but love’: Commanders react to facing former teammate Chase Young

It wasn't the night that New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young envisioned against his hometown team, the Washington Commanders franchise that selected him with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

December 15, 2024

Commanders survive Saints’ comeback attempt in New Orleans

A comeback led by New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler fell short on Sunday as the Washington Commanders left the Superdome with a 20-19 victory.

December 15, 2024

Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn knocked out of game against Saints with apparent head injury

Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn appeared to lose consciousness after colliding with a teammate during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.

December 15, 2024

Commanders’ Lattimore expected to make debut against former Saints team

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner had some simple advice for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who is expected to make his debut in burgundy and gold on Sunday against his former team, the New Orleans Saints.

December 12, 2024

Robert Griffin III returns to D.C. with football camp for military families

Robert Griffin III returned to the D.C.-area gridiron on Wednesday, nine years after he last played quarterback for the Washington Redskins, to lead a football camp for the country's "hidden heroes": military families.

December 11, 2024

NFL to host first Berlin game in 2025 as part of league’s ‘long-term partnership’ with city

The NFL is heading to Berlin next year. After playing games in Munich and Frankfurt over the past three seasons, the league announced plans Wednesday to play a 2025 regular season game in Germany's capital.

December 11, 2024