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Jackpot: Wizards land top pick in NBA draft lottery for first time since 2010

The Washington Wizards will pick first in next month's NBA draft after winning Sunday's lottery. Washington entered the drawing tied for the best odds -- a 14% chance -- to land the top pick.

May 10, 2026

Ruiz leads Nationals’ offense in win over Twins

Keibert Ruiz racked up four RBIs, thanks to his second homer of the season and a pair of doubles, in the Washington Nationals' 7-5 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday.

May 7, 2026

Mystics ‘chomping at the bit’ to start landmark WNBA season

The Washington Mystics' players and coaches weren't initially sure if opening day would arrive on time, with a labor dispute threatening the league's landmark 30th season, which kicks off on Friday when the Mystics visit the newly formed Toronto Tempo.

May 6, 2026

Wizards’ Keefe ranked as NBA’s least impressive coach in player survey

Wizards coach Brian Keefe was ranked as the least impressive coach in the NBA, according to a survey of 100 of the league's players released by The Athletic on Wednesday morning.

May 6, 2026

World No. 1 Sabalenka calls for player boycott over tennis prizes

Labor strife is brewing in the tennis world. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said at the Italian Open on Tuesday that players may need to boycott to gain a larger share of prize money at the sport's top tournaments.

May 5, 2026

Nationals get back to basics in effort to fix ‘rusty’ defense

The Nationals are playing through their growing pains. The rebuilding squad is balancing encouraging highs -- one of the top offenses in the league -- with nagging woes, as the pitching staff and defense struggle to find any measure of consistency.

May 4, 2026

‘It can’t get worse’: Littell leads Nationals to win with revamped attitude

Nasim Nunez recorded a pair of RBI singles and C.J. Abrams scored twice in the Nationals' 3-2 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon.

May 3, 2026

Ex-Wizard Wall to lead basketball operations at Howard

Former Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has agreed to become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, the school announced on Thursday.

April 30, 2026

March Madness expansion proposal draws ire from NCAA fans: ‘I hate it’

College basketball fans are crying foul over the NCAA's newly reported plan to expand its annual men's and women's March Madness tournaments from 68 to 76 teams as soon as next season.

April 29, 2026

Young Mystics find joy in WNBA crash course ahead of season opener

Many of the Washington Mystics' rookies, including top pick Lauren Betts, are less than a month removed from the end of their collegiate careers. They have just over a week to prepare for their WNBA debuts.

April 28, 2026

Nationals’ high-powered offense brings excitement to latest phase of rebuild

At least the latest phase of the Washington Nationals' rebuild hasn't been boring. Through the first month of the MLB season, Washington fans have ridden highs and lows as the new-look Nationals boast one of the top offenses in baseball -- and one of the worst pitching staffs.

April 27, 2026

Warriors’ coach Kerr walks back China comments as questions surround his NBA future

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr received criticism from President Trump in 2019 for defending the NBA's business in China, refusing to critique the nation's human rights record amid widespread protests in Hong Kong.

April 27, 2026

‘Sade,’ ‘Fat Man’ and ‘Sonny’: Meet the new Commanders’ draft picks

From a linebacker named after a character from "The Godfather" to a running back best known as "Fat Man," the Washington Commanders added a handful of characters in the weekend's NFL draft.

April 26, 2026

Commanders add linebacker Styles with No. 7 draft pick

The Washington Commanders' defensive overhaul continued on Thursday, as the franchise selected Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the seventh pick in this year's NFL draft.

April 23, 2026

Offensive weapon or defensive pillar? Commanders have decision to make

The Washington Commanders have options with the No. 7 pick in this year's NFL draft, which begins with Round 1 on Thursday night.

April 22, 2026

District of Sports: Who will the Washington Commanders take in the NFL Draft?

Coming of a 5-12 season in 2025 -- and only two seasons removed from an NFC Championship game appearance -- the Washington Commanders have a specific position of need on each side of the ball in this year's NFL Draft.

April 22, 2026

Capitals’ Sandin tears ACL, expected to miss start of next season

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair an ACL tear that he suffered during the April 11 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the franchise announced Wednesday.

April 22, 2026

Young Mystics eager to hit ground running as WNBA tipoff approaches

The Washington Mystics' team-building efforts began with seafood.

April 20, 2026

Nationals dodge sweep with shutout win over Giants

Nationals first baseman Curtis Mead hit his second home run of the year as the Nationals defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep.

April 19, 2026

Skydiver gets stuck on Virginia Tech scoreboard, delays football team’s exhibition

An unlucky skydiver had a rough afternoon in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Saturday. The parachutist, equipped with an American flag, got stuck on the scoreboard at Virginia Tech's football stadium ahead of the annual spring exhibition game.

April 19, 2026