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Capitals jump into a splashy free agency with trade, flurry of signings

General manager Brian MacLellan said after the NHL draft that he would shop around and be aggressive to improve the Washington Capitals roster. He followed through, adding four players through free agency and trades on Monday.

July 2, 2024

Referee refuses to shake hands with Christian Pulisic after U.S. loss

The U.S. men's soccer team was eliminated from the Copa America tournament Monday after a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, but controversy followed after the final whistle when referee Kenny Ortega refused to shake hands with U.S. captain Christian Pulisic.

July 2, 2024

Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards named to Canadian Olympic team

Washington Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards added another accolade Tuesday when she was named to the Canadian national team for this summer's Paris Olympics.

July 2, 2024

Capitals plan to ‘shop around’ after draft weekend moves

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan promised to be aggressive heading into this weekend's NHL draft. He followed through on that plan.

June 30, 2024

Sean Taylor’s daughter to wear his No. 21 for UNC volleyball team

Jackie Taylor, the daughter of former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, has committed to play college volleyball at the University of North Carolina. She'll wear No. 21 to honor her father's legacy, the university confirmed on Thursday.

June 30, 2024

Jamarcus Russell loses coaching job, accused of pocketing $74K donation

The former quarterback faces a lawsuit after a booster accused him of stealing a $74,000 donation check.

June 30, 2024

Capitals plan to be ‘aggressive’ in free agency, NHL draft

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said the organization is keeping its foot on the gas, noting that they'll be aggressive in the trade market throughout this weekend's NHL draft.

June 27, 2024

Wizards select French center Alexandre Sarr with No. 2 pick in NBA draft

Moments after the Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with the top pick in Wednesday's NBA draft, the Washington Wizards added center Alexandre Sarr with the No. 2 pick to help lead the long-struggling franchise into the future.

June 26, 2024

Wizards ship Deni Avdija to Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and a first-round draft pick

The Washington Wizards are making moves ahead of the NBA draft. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday evening that the Wizards are sending forward Deni Avdija to the Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 pick in this year's NBA draft and an additional pick in 2029.

June 26, 2024

‘DEI is so vital,’ Emmitt Smith says after Reggie Jackson shares experiences with racism

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives "must exist," says NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. The three-time Super Bowl champion said he was inspired to speak out after hearing MLB legend Reggie Jackson share his own experiences with racism.

June 26, 2024

Duke alum claims Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur

J.J. Redick, the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, has denied an allegation that he called a Black woman a racial slur while he attended Duke University.

June 26, 2024

Wizards, armed with No. 2 pick, aim to rebuild through NBA draft

The Washington Wizards hit rock bottom last season. Any hope of returning to relevance will depend on making the right picks, including the No. 2 selection, when the NBA draft kicks off on Wednesday night.

June 25, 2024

Golf Galaxy employee drinks 3 beers before playoff, qualifies for PGA Tour event

Nick Bienz is technically a registered pro golfer, but his day job sees him selling clubs at Golf Galaxy.

June 25, 2024

Magic Johnson sees himself and Larry Bird in Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese’s rivalry

When NBA legend Magic Johnson sees Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese set viewership records for the WNBA, he says he thinks of his rivalry with Larry Bird in the 1970s and 1980s.

June 25, 2024

Capitals weighing trade possibilities ahead of Friday’s NHL draft

The prospects in this weekend's NHL draft likely won't make an impact on the ice next season -- that's the nature of a hockey player's development. But the Washington Capitals say they could package this year's draft picks to trade for an impact player.

June 24, 2024

Former Pistons general manager to join Wizards as adviser

The Washington Wizards are still making front-office moves just two days before the NBA draft. The rebuilding team has hired former Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver as a senior adviser, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

June 24, 2024

Capitals unveil commemorative logos, patches for 50th anniversary season

The Washington Capitals are going to party like it's 1974. The franchise announced throwback logos and jersey patches to celebrate its 50th season in the D.C. area.

June 24, 2024

Dan Snyder’s $60 million mansion is back on the market

Dan Snyder doesn't seem to be planning a return to the D.C. region. After donating his Maryland estate to the American Cancer Society last year, the former Washington Commanders owner wants to sell his Fairfax County estate for $60 million.

June 24, 2024

Caitlin Clark snub was ‘missed opportunity’ for women’s basketball, head of 2028 L.A. Games says

Caitlin Clark, the brightest young star in the WNBA, won't compete for Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. The president of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee said the snub marked a "missed opportunity" for women's basketball.

June 23, 2024

Hundreds of youth wrestlers converge on Fairfax tournament to raise mental health awareness

It's been nearly 15 years since Eric Monday, a pillar of northern Virginia's wrestling community, killed himself. On Saturday, hundreds of wrestlers will take to the mats at George Mason University to his memory and raise awareness about the mental health challenges athletes face.

June 20, 2024