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Commanders name former Campbell’s Soup CEO Mark Clouse as team president

The Washington Commanders have a new president: former Campbell's Soup Company CEO Mark Clouse. He will oversee the franchise's business operations when he assumes his new role in January, the team announced Tuesday.

December 3, 2024

Jameis Winston ‘praying to the Lord to deliver me from pick sixes’ after Browns loss

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is seeking divine intervention to keep him from turning the ball over after throwing three interceptions -- including two that were returned for touchdowns -- in a loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

December 3, 2024

Commanders’ Daniels leads NFC quarterbacks in Pro Bowl voting

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' record-breaking rookie season continued Monday when the NFL released the results of the first batch of Pro Bowl voting. The dual-threat passer led all NFC quarterbacks in votes.

December 3, 2024

Texans’ Al-Shaair suspended three games for late hit on Jaguars’ Lawrence

The NFL has suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games after a late hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday.

December 3, 2024

Golden at-bat could be on deck for MLB, with fans in uproar

A big rule change could be coming to MLB, courtesy of Commissioner Rob Manfred. Now he's floating the possibility of the golden at-bat, and many fans are swinging against it.

December 3, 2024

Wizards make worst kind of history, look to rebound after no-win November

To say the Washington Wizards are having a bad season may be an understatement.

December 2, 2024

Capitals find their way to the top of conference with Ovechkin on the shelf

The Great Eight wouldn't stay stationary for long. Alex Ovechkin gingerly skated around the rink before the Washington Capitals practice on Monday, just two weeks after fracturing his left fibula.

December 2, 2024

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence resting at home after late hit by Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence rested at home on Sunday night after a scary late hit to the head by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during Sunday's game that resulted in a penalty and an on-field clash between the two teams.

December 2, 2024

Dan Quinn lauds Commanders’ ‘sled dogs’

It was a banner day for the Washington Commanders' veteran leaders as they led the way in snapping a three-game losing streak with a dominant win over the Tennessee Titans.

December 1, 2024

Commanders ride dominant first half to win over Titans

Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns and ran for another in the Washington Commanders' 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium on Sunday.

December 1, 2024

Emmanuel Forbes, former first-round pick, released by Commanders

The Washington Commanders released cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on Saturday, the team announced. Forbes, 23, was the franchise's first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

November 30, 2024

December’s PGA vs. LIV duo event to feature $10 million cryptocurrency prize

A two-on-two TV event featuring rival golfers from the PGA and LIV tours next month will feature a $10 million prize. The participants won't receive cash or a check, though -- they'll be paid in CRO cryptocurrency.

November 28, 2024

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