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Bill for Wizards, Capitals arena clears Virginia House

A bill authorizing the construction of a new arena to bring the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Virginia passed through the state's House of Delegates on Tuesday. The proposal, which would establish a stadium authority to issue public bonds, passed 59-40.

February 13, 2024

Steelers release quarterback Mitch Trubisky

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday cut quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who seven years ago was the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft.

February 13, 2024

Spurs rookie Wembanyama records triple-double with 10 blocks

San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama stood especially tall Monday night. He recorded a triple-double with 10 blocks, 27 points and 14 rebounds as the Spurs secured a 122-99 victory in Toronto to end a seven-game losing streak.

February 13, 2024

Spurs’ rookie records triple-double with 10 blocks

San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama stood especially tall Monday night. He recorded a triple-double with 10 blocks, 27 points and 14 rebounds as the Spurs secured a 122-99 victory in Toronto to end a seven-game losing streak.

February 13, 2024

Some 49ers didn’t know overtime rules in Super Bowl

The Super Bowl went to overtime on Sunday, which was bad news for anyone with an early bedtime or a misunderstanding of NFL rules. Unfortunately for the San Francisco 49ers, at least two of their players fell into the latter camp.

February 12, 2024

Virginia lawmaker says arena deal for Capitals, Wizards is dead

A deal to bring the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Virginia is dead, according to Democrat state Sen. L. Louise Lucas.

February 12, 2024

San Francisco’s Greenlaw tore Achilles on Super Bowl sideline trying to enter game

An overtime loss added insult to injury at Sunday's Super Bowl for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who was sidelined in a bizarre accident when he tore his Achilles tendon while running onto the field in the first half.

February 12, 2024

Reba McEntire brings player to tears with National Anthem performance

Reba McEntire brought at least one player to tears with her rendition of the National Anthem at Sunday's Super Bowl. Chris Jones, a defensive lineman on the Kansas City Chiefs, let the tears run down his cheeks during the song.

February 11, 2024

D.C. hopes to enforce lease keeping Wizards, Capitals in the District through 2047

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to enforce a contract that would keep the Washington Wizards and Capitals at Capital One Arena through 2047. The mayor published an op-ed in the Washington Post on Friday saying the city has offered $500 million to renovate the existing arena.

February 11, 2024

Kyle Lowry to join hometown 76ers after buyout

NBA guard Kyle Lowry is returning to his hometown. The Pennsylvania native is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 11, 2024

Ovechkin sets NHL record for empty net goals in Capitals Win Over Bruins

The Great Eight claimed another NHL record on Saturday night. With the 57th empty net goal of his career, Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for the most all-time.

February 11, 2024

Frankie Muniz to race in NASCAR Xfinity Series this year, starting in Daytona

Former child star Frankie Muniz is moving from the soundstage to the racetrack. He will join the NASCAR Xfinity Series this year, starting with a race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.

February 11, 2024

Super Bowl betting has exploded. So have the problems that come with gambling addiction

Betting's fun factor is part of what makes it so dangerous. Now that fans can make bets online, there's less accountability. Friends and families don't always know how often their loved ones are gambling.

February 8, 2024

RFK Stadium bill advanced by House Committee on Natural Resources

A bill that would lease the RFK Stadium site to the District passed through a congressional committee on Tuesday. The House Natural Resources Committee approved the bill that would give D.C. officials a 99-year lease of the location.

February 8, 2024

Anti-arena activists urge lawmakers to press pause on Wizards, Capitals move

Anti-arena advocates on Thursday urged Virginia lawmakers in Richmond to hit pause on a bill that would sanction a new sports stadium complex for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Alexandria.

February 8, 2024

Delle Donne steps away from WNBA, Washington Mystics

WNBA star Elena Delle Donne is taking a break from basketball, ESPN reported, foregoing the Washington Mystics' offer of a one-year contract worth $242,000.

February 8, 2024

Wizards dish Gafford to Mavericks for Richaun Holmes and draft capital

A depleted roster of the Washington Wizards just got a little smaller. The Wizards traded Daniel Gafford to the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

February 8, 2024

Brady ‘surprised’ that Belichick didn’t land a coaching job

The NFL's coaching vacancies have all been filled. The yearly game of musical chairs has stopped, and former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't sitting in one of them.

February 8, 2024

NFL faces legal challenge over ‘racist’ Rooney Rule

The NFL's "Rooney Rule" is racist, according to a challenge from America First Legal. On Tuesday, the non-profit filed a federal civil rights complaint against the league.

February 6, 2024

Eric Bieniemy era in Washington over after just one season

Eric Bieniemy was routinely mentioned a year ago as an NFL head coaching candidate -- admittedly, an overlooked candidate, but a candidate nonetheless. After a year with Washington, that speculation has dried up.

February 6, 2024