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Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $100K for ‘offensive comment’ in postgame interview

The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball $100,000 for making an "offensive and derogatory comment" in a postgame interview following Saturday's 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 17, 2024

Georgia coach Kirby Smart questions CFP committee: ‘I don’t know what they’re looking for’

Georgia coach Kirby Smart felt good about his team following a 31-17 win over No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday. But the two-time national champion questioned the College Football Playoff committee for his squad's No. 12 ranking.

November 17, 2024

Spirit headed to NWSL championship after winning semifinal on penalty kicks

The Washington Spirit are headed to the National Women's Soccer League championship game after defeating defending champion Gotham FC on penalty kicks Saturday at Audi Field.

November 17, 2024

TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ reportedly finds new home at ESPN

TNT's wildly popular "Inside the NBA" program, featuring Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, will stay on the air next year. The show will reportedly move to ESPN and ABC, as Turner Sports will no longer broadcast NBA games in 2025-26.

November 17, 2024

President-elect Trump receives raucous ovation during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden

President-elect Donald Trump made a triumphant return to New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for UFC 309, weeks after his controversial rally at the arena that saw comedian Tony Hinchcliffe refer to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage."

November 17, 2024

Prime-time lights, postseason impact: Commanders face Eagles in Thursday night high-stakes matchup

The NFL season isn't decided in November. But for the Washington Commanders, Thursday's trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles could decide the trajectory for the remainder of the season.

November 13, 2024

Capitals reunite with forward Lars Eller 6 years after Stanley Cup triumph

The Washington Capitals traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Lars Eller, the team announced on Tuesday.

November 12, 2024

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ jersey reaches Top 5 in sales at NFL Shop

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has repeatedly said he doesn't see himself as a superstar, but the latest data from the NFL Shop would disagree. The No. 2 pick in this year's draft ranked fifth in jersey sales from April 1 through Oct. 31.

November 12, 2024

No time to mope: Commanders prepare for Thursday night matchup with division-rival Eagles

The Washington Commanders woke up in second place in the NFC East on Monday morning. Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Commanders' third of the season, allowed the rival Philadelphia Eagles to slip into the top spot in the division.

November 11, 2024

Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grilled for failing to place hand over heart during national anthem

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grew up in a military family, but that didn't save him from an onslaught of criticism on Sunday when he failed to place his hand over his heart during the national anthem.

November 11, 2024

Special teams, defensive mistakes doom Commanders in loss to Steelers

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't engineer another game-winning drive on Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 28-27 victory at Northwest Stadium.

November 10, 2024

Commanders expect tough challenge from Wilson, Steelers

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn welcomes an old friend to Northwest Stadium on Sunday -- the Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin.

November 7, 2024

Washington Spirit women’s soccer players feel like ‘most popping team in D.C’ ahead of playoff run

The Washington Spirit women's soccer team, the self-proclaimed "most-popping team in the city," opens a playoff run at Audi Field on Sunday after a strong regular season that broke attendance records as more fans flock to women's sports.

November 7, 2024

Cities, investors vie for WNBA teams after record-setting season

The WNBA wrapped up its biggest season ever last month with eye-popping TV ratings, robust ticket sales and record revenue. Now, everybody wants in on the action.

November 7, 2024

‘You had me at hello’: Excited Commanders welcome new cornerback Marshon Lattimore to 7-2 squad

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn had a simple message when he learned that his squad added New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

November 6, 2024

Trump says he could solve PGA-LIV split in 15 minutes

Former President Donald Trump feels confident he could fix the split between the LIV and PGA golf tours in a quarter-hour.

November 5, 2024

Penn State’s cops investigating after video shows Jason Kelce smashing fan’s phone

Penn State's police opened a probe after a viral video from Saturday showed former NFL center Jason Kelce smash a football fan's phone.

November 5, 2024

Commanders send draft picks to Saints for cornerback Marshon Lattimore

The Washington Commanders traded for New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore on Tuesday, just hours before the NFL's trade deadline.

November 5, 2024

NFL players seek trades to 7-2 Commanders ahead of Tuesday’s deadline

NFL players are crossing their fingers on Tuesday, hoping to land a trade to the hottest team in the league before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.

November 4, 2024

Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games

Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals' 39-year-old captain was named the NHL's First Star of the Week on Monday after scoring an NHL-best five goals in four games.

November 4, 2024