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Commanders’ new coordinators bring fresh eyes, varied backgrounds to Washington

The Washington Commanders needed fresh blood after a disastrous 2025 campaign that featured a laundry list of injuries and a disappointing 4-13 record. The infusion began Tuesday as the team introduced new offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones.

February 10, 2026

Outspoken Olympians divide American fans as athletes face Trump criticisms

Team USA's women's halfpipe snowboarding team defended skier Hunter Hess on Monday, a day after President Trump criticized the athlete for saying he didn't want to "represent everything that's going on in the U.S."

February 9, 2026

Seahawks smother Patriots to win second Super Bowl title in franchise history

The Seattle Seahawks' dominant defense stifled the New England Patriots in a lopsided 29-13 win on Sunday as the Seahawks claimed their second Super Bowl title in franchise history.

February 8, 2026

Bad Bunny preaches unity in Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny preached unity in a Spanish-language halftime performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, garnering mostly positive reviews from NFL fans online.

February 8, 2026

NBC censors Green Day Super Bowl performance, days after band tells ICE agents to quit

Punk band Green Day didn't make waves in a performance before the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday afternoon. However, NBC censored the controversial band for a TV broadcas

February 8, 2026

Sonny Jurgensen celebrated as NFL community remembers Redskins legend

Generations of NFL fans gathered -- online and in-person -- this weekend to remember Sonny Jurgensen, the Washington legend known for his enormous arm and even bigger personality. The one-of-a-kind figure -- who loved behind-the-back passes, women and scotch -- died Friday at the age of 91.

February 8, 2026

Former Redskins All-Pro Barry Wilburn dies in Tennessee house fire

Former Washington Redskins defensive back Barry Wilburn died in a house fire on Friday in Orange Mound, Tennessee.

February 8, 2026

Brady ruffles Patriots’ feathers after insisting he has no rooting interest in upcoming Super Bowl

New England Patriots fans will always love Tom Brady, who led the franchise to six championships. But current and former Patriots players said Thursday they are unhappy with the quarterback-turned-broadcaster after he claimed to lack a rooting interest in the upcoming Super Bowl.

February 5, 2026

Seahawks, Patriots’ Super Bowl rematch highlights generational divides among sports fans

There is nothing like it in American sports, broadcasting, advertising or pop culture: More than 120 million viewers are expected to tune in to Sunday night's 60th edition of the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

February 5, 2026

The Golden Boy and Cinderella: U.S. skaters Malinin and Naumov take center stage at Milan Olympics

Anything short of Olympic gold would be a disappointment for American Ilia Malinin, figure skating's back-flipping chosen one. But, elsewhere on Team USA, fellow figure skater Maxim Naumov has already achieved his dreams by qualifying after a roller coaster year.

February 4, 2026

Wizards ship haul of picks, players to Mavericks for 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis

The Washington Wizards made a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, sending a hefty package of players and draft picks to the Dallas Mavericks for a haul headlined by ten-time All-Star forward Anthony Davis.

February 4, 2026

Monumental Sports partners with IndyCar for America 250 race in D.C.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, is teaming up with IndyCar to promote the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the District this summer.

February 3, 2026

Maligned modern Pro Bowl to serve as flag football showcase ahead of Olympics

Washington safety Sean Taylor created a legendary highlight in 2007 when he leveled a bone-crushing hit against Buffalo punter Brian Moorman during the Pro Bowl.

February 2, 2026

Saints to play NFL’s first regular-season game in France

The New Orleans Saints are headed to Paris next year for the NFL's first regular-season game in France.

February 2, 2026

Battered Capitals look to ride momentum in final week before Olympic break

The Capitals find themselves in an unfamiliar spot with three games remaining until a much-needed Olympic break: outside the playoff picture. Washington's battered roster could use the rest -- and a spark from the final week before NHL players head to Italy.

February 1, 2026

Nationals officially announce new broadcast team: Kolko moves to full-time TV play-by-play

The Washington Nationals will have a revamped broadcast team for their first season away from MASN.

January 29, 2026

Wizards welcome Wall, highlighting on-court accolades and off-court advocacy: ‘That still resonates’

The Wizards will reflect on brighter days on Thursday night as they honor five-time All-Star John Wall through a series of events and an on-court celebration during a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

January 28, 2026

From homeless to homecoming: Commanders tap Daronte Jones as new defensive coordinator

Daronte Jones started his coaching career sleeping in the back seat of his car and on air mattresses in his office. Now the Maryland native will be the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, according to team sources.

January 27, 2026

Kolko to replace Carpenter as Nationals’ TV play-by-play broadcaster

The Nationals have found their new play-by-play broadcaster. Longtime MASN reporter Dan Kolko has been tapped to replace the retired Bob Carpenter in Washington's TV booth.

January 27, 2026

Commanders’ defensive coordinator hunt continues as candidate pool shrinks

The Commanders' hunt for a new defensive coordinator is entering its fourth week with no end in sight. Coach Dan Quinn has interviewed nine candidates, but the position is still vacant as other openings around the league start to fill up.

January 26, 2026