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Commanders to sign former Terps Okonkwo, Cross in free agency

Two Maryland products are returning to the region. The Washington Commanders agreed to sign safety Nick Cross and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

March 11, 2026

Team USA faces elimination at World Baseball Classic after manager’s ‘ticket punched’ gaffe

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said he misspoke when, during an interview before Tuesday's World Baseball Classic game against Italy, he said the Americans had already booked their ticket to the semifinal.

March 11, 2026

Nationals name Cavalli as opening day starting pitcher

Cade Cavalli will take the mound for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Wednesday, his first start in such a position.

March 11, 2026

Washington Commanders to sign edge rusher Chaisson to one-year, $12M deal

The Commanders' defensive overhaul continuedThe Commanders' defensive overhaul continued Wednesday. The franchise signed former New England Patriots edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal worth $12 million, according to multiple reports. Wednesday.

March 11, 2026

Commanders to sign linebacker Chenal to 3-year, $25 million deal

The Commanders addressed their hole at linebacker on Tuesday. The franchise agreed to sign Leo Chenal, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, to a three-year deal worth $24.75 million.

March 10, 2026

Commanders’ Daniels to join Brady, other NFL stars at flag football showcase in Los Angeles

Tom Brady's flag football showcase has a new venue. The event will feature NFL stars such as Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium on March 21.

March 10, 2026

Carlson-less Capitals look to new faces to lead locker room in playoff push

The Capitals lost 28 combined years of NHL experience when they traded away veterans Nic Dowd and John Carlson ahead of last week's trade deadline. The players remaining in Washington's locker room are trying to replace their presence -- on and off the ice -- as a collective.

March 10, 2026

Commanders open free agency by giving big deals to Oweh, Tunsil

The Washington Commanders made a pair of splashes during the first day of free agency on Monday. General manager Adam Peters extended left tackle Laremy Tunsil with a two-year, $60.2 million deal and agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract, sources familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.

March 9, 2026

Pennsylvania Avenue at 180 mph: IndyCar unveils Freedom 250 Grand Prix circuit

Some of the fastest cars in the world are coming to the District's streets for an IndyCar race on Aug. 23.

March 9, 2026

Commanders to sign DE Oweh to four-year, $100M deal

The Commanders have made a splash in free agency. The team agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

March 9, 2026

Mariota to sign one-year deal to stay with Commanders

Marcus Mariota is staying in Washington. The backup quarterback agreed to return to the Commanders on a one-year, $7 million deal on Monday, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.

March 9, 2026

Commanders to sign cornerback Robertson to 2-year deal

The Commanders agreed to their first deal of the free agency period on Monday afternoon.

March 9, 2026

Commanders sign Tunsil to 2-year, $60.2 million extension

The Washington Commanders signed offensive left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year, $60.2 million extension on Monday as the NFL free agency period opened, according to multiple reports.

March 9, 2026

Nationals sign veteran right-hander Littell to one-year deal

The Nationals aren't done adding to their rebuilding roster. The franchise agreed to sign veteran right-handed pitcher Zach Littell to a one-year contract on Sunday.

March 8, 2026

Commanders enter free agency with $80M to fill growing roster holes

The Commanders have cap space to burn and are reportedly willing to chase top-tier talent as the NFL enters its free-agent negotiating period on Monday.

March 8, 2026

UFC White House event to feature lightweight, heavyweight title fights

The UFC announced Saturday its planned lineup for the highly anticipated event on the White House's South Lawn -- now officially called UFC Freedom Fights 250 -- in June.

March 8, 2026

Capitals trade Dowd ahead of deadline, look to rally for playoff push

The Capitals found themselves in no-man's land as they shipped veteran forward Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, one of the final moves ahead of Friday afternoon's NHL trade deadline.

March 5, 2026

Wizards’ Davis cleared to begin on-court workouts after hand injury

Anthony Davis is inching toward his Wizards debut. The Washington franchise said Thursday that the 10-time All-Star was cleared for "individual on-court basketball activities" as he recovers from ligament damage in his left, nonshooting hand.

March 5, 2026

Capitals trade Dowd to Golden Knights, land draft picks in return

The Capitals traded center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday morning, Washington's first major move ahead of Friday afternoon's trade deadline.

March 5, 2026

Eight players ejected after South Alabama-Coastal Carolina women’s basketball brawl

One referee was punched and another was knocked to the hardwood during a brawl between the South Alabama and Coastal Carolina women's basketball teams on Wednesday afternoon. Eight players were ejected from the Sun Belt tournament game.

March 4, 2026