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Aesthetics over safety? NFL players weigh benefits of Guardian Caps during preseason games

Six NFL players became the first in the league to wear Guardian Caps in a preseason game last weekend by using the oversized extra pad that goes over their regular helmets.

August 12, 2024

World’s fastest man, youngest track gold medalist: D.C.-area Olympians made history in Paris

The world's fastest man is from northern Virginia. A Maryland teenager became the youngest-ever gold medalist in a track event. One of Maryland's favorite daughters became the most decorated female Olympian in U.S. history.

August 11, 2024

QB Jayden Daniels dazzles in preseason debut for Commanders

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels did his best Tom Cruise impression during his preseason debut on Saturday against the Jets, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. The 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner audibled from a screen to an "all-go" look without his coach's permission on his first NFL drive.

August 11, 2024

American high jumper forced to settle for silver after opting against shared gold medal

American Shelby McEwen had a shot at a shared gold medal at Saturday's Olympic high jump final. Instead, McEwan will return to the U.S. with a silver medal after losing a "jump-off" to New Zealand's Hamish Kerr.

August 11, 2024

Tom Cruise cheers on U.S. women’s soccer before expected Olympic ceremony stunt

Tom Cruise has had a busy summer. The "Top Gun" star was spotted cheering on the American women's soccer team during their gold medal victory on Saturday and is expected to perform a high-octane stunt at Sunday's closing ceremony in Paris, according to multiple reports.

August 11, 2024

Commanders have ‘room for improvement’ after underwhelming joint practice with Jets

The Washington Commanders are not where they want to be. That's what defensive tackle Jon Allen said after a soggy joint practice Thursday that saw coach Dan Quinn's squad struggle in a downpour against the New York Jets.

August 8, 2024

Conor McGregor lambasts Trump over praise of Russian MMA fighter

Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor teed off on Donald Trump after the former president named Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite UFC pugilist during an interview Monday with online streamer Adin Ross.

August 7, 2024

Indian wrestler’s unlikely Olympic run ends after she misses weight by ‘a few grams’

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Cinderella run at the Paris Olympics ended Wednesday when she failed to make weight before her gold medal match in the 110-pound weight class.

August 7, 2024

Daniels, other rookies earn starting spots on Commanders’ first depth chart

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Washington Commanders during their preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Jets, coach Dan Quinn announced Tuesday.

August 6, 2024

Bears All-Pro Jaylon Johnson furious over Top 100 snub: ‘Everybody makes mistakes’

There aren't 100 NFL players better than Jaylon Johnson. At least, that's what the Chicago Bears cornerback is telling reporters.

August 6, 2024

Pitbull Stadium coming to FIU campus after rapper buys naming rights

The rapper Pitbull has purchased the naming rights to Florida International University's football stadium, the Miami-area college said Tuesday.

August 6, 2024

Italian swimmer naps in park after complaining about Olympic Village conditions

One Olympic gold medalist would rather sleep in a park than in the athletes' village in Paris.

August 5, 2024

American beach volleyball duo fires coach amid Olympic run

American beach volleyball players Andy Benesh and Miles Partain made an unusual move two games into their Olympic run. The pair announced Saturday that they fired their coach, Mike Placek, between matches.

August 4, 2024

Daniels to make Commanders debut Saturday against Jets, but Quinn refuses to name starting QB

Jayden Daniels will make his Washington Commanders debut Saturday in a preseason game against the New York Jets, coach Dan Quinn said Sunday. However, the Commanders' coaching staff still refuses to name the rookie as the starting quarterback 10 days into training camp.

August 4, 2024

U.S. women’s rugby team keeps scoring with $4 million gift from soccer owner Michele Kang

The U.S. women's rugby sevens team shocked the world by defeating Australia Tuesday with a last-second score to secure a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The good news continued when Michele Kang, owner of the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, announced a $4 million donation to help the team prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

August 1, 2024

Cheers! Ovechkin vouches for hockey postgame beer: ‘It’s useful’

Alex Ovechkin became an off-ice legend for his exploits with the Stanley Cup following the Capitals' 2018 championship run. He notably performed a keg stand with the trophy, drinking beer out of the Cup while his teammates held his legs in the air.

August 1, 2024

Rizzo: Nationals’ busy trade deadline will be ‘very beneficial long-term’

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo finally caught up on sleep Wednesday after completing four trades in a busy month leading before the MLB trade deadline. But he said his front office's hard work paid off and his franchise is primed to contend for a championship in the near future.

July 31, 2024

Commanders release receivers Milne, Byrd to make room for receiver Pringle, kicker Patterson

Wednesday was an off day for the Washington Commanders' players, but the front office stayed busy. The team released wide receivers Dax Milne and Damiere Byrd, signed wide receiver Byron Pringle and claimed kicker Riley Patterson off waivers.

July 31, 2024

Kelce brothers seek $100 million payday for ‘New Heights’ podcast

It's a good time to be a Kelce brother. The pair of football stars turned social media sensations reportedly want $100 million for their "New Heights" podcast.

July 31, 2024

Army wants $6 million back after losing teamwork with Dwayne Johnson, UFL

The U.S. Army agreed to an $11 million deal with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his UFL spring football league this year to boost recruitment. It didn't work.

July 31, 2024