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UFL to experiment with 4-point field goal, tush push ban in spring league’s next season

The organizers of the UFL spring football league are experimenting with new rules for their upcoming season, saying Tuesday that they will introduce a four-point field goal, a restriction on punts inside the 50-yard line and a ban on the tush push.

February 24, 2026

Commanders re-sign lineman Wylie, lose assistant coach Johnson to Rams

The Washington Commanders made their first major move of the offseason on Monday, re-signing offensive lineman Andrew Wylie to a two-year contract.

February 23, 2026

WATCH: Olympic athletes bring silver, gold back to D.C. region

The Olympic flame has been extinguished in Italy and thousands of athletes and their medals are returning home -- including one gold and a pair of silvers that are on their way back to the Washington region.

February 23, 2026

Spirit headline new ESPN series ‘NWSL: The Final Third’

Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit will be featured in a new ESPN documentary series, "NWSL: The Final Third."

February 23, 2026

‘Little bit of chirping’: Canadian, American Capitals delay practice to bask in gold-medal match

The oohs and aahs cascaded around the Capitals' locker room and coaching offices on Sunday morning as players and staff members gathered to watch the instant classic gold-medal match between the United States and Canada.

February 22, 2026

Still believe in miracles? Americans top Canada for first Olympic hockey gold since 1980

It wasn't the Miracle on Ice, but Sunday's 2-1 win over Canada in the Olympic men's hockey gold-medal game tasted almost as sweet for the U.S. team. The victory gave the Americans their first gold medal in hockey since the legendary upset over the Soviet Union 46 years ago.

February 22, 2026

Wizards’ Young recovering, Davis still not cleared for practice

The Wizards' new All-Stars aren't making their Washington debut any time soon. The franchise said Thursday that Anthony Davis and Trae Young, whom the team traded for earlier this year, would remain sidelined with injuries.

February 19, 2026

From tracks and pools to icy chutes: American bobsled team welcomes all athletes

They didn't dream of becoming Olympic bobsledders. But when careers in football, softball, track and swimming fizzled to an end, the members of the U.S. bobsled team found their new passion -- careening down an icy track at breakneck speeds.

February 19, 2026

Capitals cheer on Slovakian, Canadian teammates amid Olympic runs

Slovakian defenseman Martin Fehervary is a rising star at this year's Olympics. His impressive play and subsequent rise in fame haven't surprised his Capitals teammates, who watched from afar Wednesday as Slovakia qualified for the semifinals.

February 18, 2026

Nazgul the dog steals the show at Olympic cross-country ski race

The newest Olympic hero is a Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul.

February 18, 2026

Rodman, Spirit aim for redemption as NWSL preseason training begins

It took Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman three months to return to her home in the Washington area following last season's loss in the NWSL championship match. She returned to the region on Tuesday, along with the rest of her team, as the club opened another preseason with championship aspirations.

February 17, 2026

Nationals’ Wood enters spring training with eyes on another leap

Nationals outfielder James Wood won't settle for a repeat of last season. The slugging rising star joined his teammates for the first official practice of spring training on Monday, eager to lay a foundation that can help him become a household name.

February 16, 2026

Former Redskins guard Johnson dies at 54 during family trip

Former Washington Redskins guard Tre' Johnson died "suddenly and unexpectedly" on Sunday during a trip, his family reported. The 1999 Pro Bowler was 54 years old.

February 16, 2026

NBA scrambles to fight tanking, lackluster All-Star weekend as fans shrug off festivities

The NBA has an effort epidemic. Tanking teams are opting against fielding competitive lineups while star players sleepwalk through the annual All-Star festivities.

February 15, 2026

Phillies’ Harper said team president’s criticism was ‘wild’

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper said Sunday that he was taken aback by earlier criticism from President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, who said in October that Harper was no longer "elite."

February 15, 2026

D.C. United plans to build Baltimore stadium for minor league club and new women’s team

D.C. United is expanding its reach. The District's MLS club announced plans Thursday to bring a new soccer venue to Baltimore, along with a minor league club and a women's team.

February 12, 2026

Wizards’ Carrington to replace injured teammate Sarr in NBA Rising Stars Game

The Wizards' list of injuries is growing. The franchise announced Thursday that center Alex Sarr would miss approximately two weeks with a hamstring strain.

February 12, 2026

Nationals pitchers, catchers report to spring training with questions surrounding new-look roster

The pitchers and catchers of the new-look Washington Nationals hit the field in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday to start the first spring training in the franchise's new era.

February 11, 2026

Orioles’ Holliday to miss opening day with broken bone in hand

The Baltimore Orioles will take the field on opening day without one of their young stars. Second baseman Jackson Holliday has a broken hamate bone in his right hand and will miss the start of the season, Mike Elias, president of baseball operations, said Wednesday.

February 11, 2026

Commanders sign punter Way to one-year extension

The longest-tenured Commander is sticking around. The franchise signed punter Tress Way, who first joined the organization in 2014, to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday.

February 10, 2026