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Commanders lean on veterans to stop three-game losing streak against Titans

The Washington Commanders are tired of losing. Now on a three-game losing streak, members of the 7-5 squad said they're leaning on their veterans to right the ship on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

November 28, 2024

D.C. athletes give back with free Thanksgiving meals for people in need: ‘This is my family’

Representatives from the Wizards, Commanders and Nationals embraced the holiday spirit this month by hosting several free events to distribute free Thanksgiving meals to families in need around the District and the surrounding area.

November 27, 2024

‘This is my life’: Redskins collector looks to sell $6 million collection

When Samu Qureshi sits down in the middle of his 4,100-square-foot "museum" in Bethesda, the longtime Washington football fan is surrounded by his life's work.

November 27, 2024

Woeful month for Washington sports has fans thankful for November’s end

It's been a rough month for the District's sports fans, from Alex Ovechkin's broken leg to losing streaks by the Wizards and Commanders. This Thanksgiving, many of those fans undoubtedly will be giving thanks that November is nearly over.

November 26, 2024

Commanders kicker Seibert placed on injured reserve after missing three kicks against Cowboys

The Washington Commanders have placed kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Seibert missed three kicks, including a potential game-tying extra point, during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys.

November 26, 2024

Big 12 investigating leaked video of BYU football player’s explicit halftime speech

The Big 12 is investigating how a video of BYU football player Tyler Batty's explicit halftime speech from Saturday's 28-23 loss to Arizona State appeared on social media, coach Kalani Sitake said Monday.

November 26, 2024

Michigan-born, L.A.-based Magic Johnson putting his stamp on a new city: The nation’s capital

Black men didn't own sports teams when Earvin Johnson grew up in Lansing, Michigan, in the 1960s and '70s.

November 26, 2024

Trump ran for president as payback against NFL owners, claims ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith

President-elect Donald Trump was inspired to run for office after a failed attempt to buy the NFL's Buffalo Bills in 2014, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith said this week.

November 26, 2024

Ekeler suffers scary injury in final seconds against Cowboys

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler suffered a scary injury on a kick return in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

November 24, 2024

Inert offense dooms Commanders in rollercoaster loss to rival Cowboys

An offense that was a no-show most of Sunday and a series of special teams blunders doomed the Commanders in a 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium.

November 24, 2024

Washington on the hunt for another NWSL title

The Washington Spirit hope to bring the women's soccer title back to the District on Saturday as they take on the Orlando Pride in the NWSL final in Kansas City, Missouri.

November 21, 2024

Former Dallas players, coaches now with Commanders add extra layer to rivalry

Familiar faces are coming to Northwest Stadium on Sunday as the Washington Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in the historic rivalry's first matchup of the season.

November 21, 2024

Capitals place Ovechkin on injured reserve, sidelining him at least a week

The Washington Capitals placed superstar Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve Wednesday with a lower leg injury. The 39-year-old will miss at least three games, one of the longest absences of his career.

November 20, 2024

Spirit’s Bethune named NWSL Rookie of the Year after record season

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune was named the National Women's Soccer League Rookie of the Year on Tuesday after a record-setting season that was ultimately cut short by a knee injury.

November 19, 2024

Ovechkin ‘week-to-week’ as leg injury delays chase of Gretzky’s goals mark

Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record is on hold. The Washington Capitals said Tuesday the long-time captain is "week-to-week" with a lower leg injury suffered In Monday's win against the Utah Hockey Club.

November 19, 2024

RFK Stadium bill advances to Senate vote

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would lease the RFK Stadium site to D.C. officials for a potential new NFL stadium.

November 19, 2024

Spirit owner’s $30 million gift zeroes in on U.S. Soccer’s female programs

Michele Kang, owner of the NWSL's Washington Spirit, will give $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation over the next five years.

November 19, 2024

Slumping Commanders look to rekindle hot start by getting back to basics

The 7-4 Washington Commanders lost ground in the playoff race over the weekend, but coach Dan Quinn hopes a return to routine on Monday can help his young squad rekindle their hot start.

November 18, 2024

Brock Bowers does the Trump dance, but Raiders aren’t in step

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers pumped his arms back and forth and wiggled his hips after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, seemingly echoing the signature dance moves of President-elect Donald Trump.

November 18, 2024

Netflix’s glitchy Paul-Tyson match raises concerns ahead of NFL Christmas games

Netflix has six weeks to learn how to stream a massive sporting event reliably. Friday's boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson drew 65 million viewers for the streamer, but buffering and technical issues hampered the experience and led to widespread criticism.

November 17, 2024