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Commanders re-sign defensive linemen Tuttle, Wise

The Commanders are maintaining some consistency on the defensive line. The franchise agreed to sign defensive linemen Deatrich Wise and Shy Tuttle to one-year deals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

March 4, 2026

Wizards’ Young to make team debut as franchise enters new era

The Wizards' new era begins Thursday, as point guard Trae Young is expected to make his team debut more than a month after Washington acquired him through a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.

March 4, 2026

Capitals sign forward Ethen Frank to two-year contract extension

Capitals forward Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with them on Wednesday that will keep him in Washington through the 2027-28 season.

March 4, 2026

Spirit’s Rodman ‘fine’ after injury scare during national team match

Washington Spirit fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Emma Hayes, the coach of the U.S. Women's soccer team, said star forward Trinity Rodman is "fine" after leaving Sunday's SheBelieves Cup win over Argentina with an apparent back injury.

March 3, 2026

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in doping-friendly Enhanced Games

Swimmer Hunter Armstrong will compete in the doping-friendly Enhanced Games in May.

March 3, 2026

Falcons named home team for NFL Madrid matchup as league finalizes global schedule

The Atlanta Falcons are headed to Spain. The NFL announced Tuesday that they're the designated home team for the league's second game in Madrid.

March 3, 2026

Commanders re-sign Allegretti, plan to release Lattimore as free agency nears

The Commanders are gearing up for the NFL's free-agency blitz this month. The franchise agreed to re-sign offensive lineman Nick Allegretti to a two-year deal on Monday and informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore about plans to release him, according to sources familiar with the moves.

March 2, 2026

Young to make Wizards debut Thursday against Jazz

Guard Trae Young is expected to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday at home against the Utah Jazz.

March 2, 2026

Nationals not in ‘dark ages anymore,’ embrace new tech at spring training

The Nationals have joined the rest of the majors in the 21st century. After years of relying on old-school development and scouting under former general manager Mike Rizzo, the franchise's new regime is embracing fresh technology.

March 2, 2026

Washington Commanders resign offensive lineman Allegretti to two-year extension

The Commanders are focusing on their offensive line as the NFL nears its free agency period.

March 2, 2026

Commanders finish third in annual NFL players’ survey

The NFL Players Association isn't publicly releasing its annual survey that asks athletes to grade their teams' facilities, policies and benefits each offseason. An initial report indicated that the Commanders, who once ranked near the bottom of the league in most categories, surged up the survey leaderboards this year.

February 26, 2026

Capitals to honor youth hockey players, HBCU coach at Black History Night

Duante Abercrombie will be joined by two Black hockey players -- teenagers Keivonn Woodard and Luc Zeigler-Najar -- for the event at Friday's Capitals game against the Vegas Golden Knights as part of Black History Night.

February 26, 2026

Spirit unveil cherry blossom-themed alternate jerseys

The District's National Women's Soccer League franchise is ready for spring. The Washington Spirit unveiled a fresh jersey for the upcoming soccer season on Thursday that features the city's iconic cherry blossoms.

February 26, 2026

Suns owner offers $1M to future dunk contest winners: ‘Let’s make it awesome’

The NBA's slam-dunk contest is hardly a headliner anymore, so Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has a solution: money.

February 26, 2026

Commanders enter NFL combine with options for No. 7 pick, plenty of holes to fill

The Commanders have a choice to make with the No. 7 pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The clock unofficially starts ticking this week as the top prospects in college football convene with teams at the scouting combine in Indianapolis.

February 25, 2026

U.S.-Canada men’s hockey final scores ratings gold for NBC with 26M viewers

Twenty-six million people on this side of the Atlantic tuned into NBC and Peacock on Sunday morning as Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in Team USA's 2-1 Olympic triumph over Canada, according to Nielsen ratings released Tuesday.

February 25, 2026

Commanders to host regular-season game in London, opponent still to be determined

The Commanders are headed across the pond again in 2026. The NFL announced Tuesday that the franchise would host a regular-season game at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this fall.

February 25, 2026

Commanders eye extension with Tunsil, offer no updates on Wagner, Ertz

Commanders general manager Adam Peters is keeping every door open as Washington steps into a crucial offseason period. He avoided any splashy comments at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, instead focusing on flexibility in contract negotiations.

February 24, 2026

Capitals finally return from Olympic break with eyes on playoff push

The Capitals can't afford an Olympic hangover. Washington's squad, which returns to action at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, emerges from a three-week break embroiled in a hotly contested playoff race.

February 24, 2026

Tebow’s journey: From football glitz, glory to advocacy for victims of human trafficking

Tim Tebow doesn't want to be defined by his football career. Or his baseball career. Or his broadcasting career. The now-retired athlete aims to leave a lasting legacy as an advocate for the victims of human trafficking, rallying for legislation such as the recently introduced Renewed Hope Act.

February 24, 2026