Matthew Paras

Eric Bieniemy ready for new challenge: ‘Why not Washington?’

New Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said Thursday that he's ready for a new challenge after spending the last 10 years with the Kansas City Chiefs.

February 23, 2023

Capitals season is mirroring 2014 — the year Washington last missed the postseason

Washington has lost five straight games in regulation, something it hasn't done since January 2014. That's the last year Washington missed the postseason.

February 22, 2023

Ovechkin remembers late father as he returns to Capitals: ‘He give me everything’

Alex Ovechkin landed from Russia, made a trip through customs and rushed straight from the airport Wednesday to return to the Washington Capitals' facility. After a week away mourning the death of his father, the Russian didn't wait long to lace up his skates and step onto the ice.

February 22, 2023

Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals after leave of absence

Alex Ovechkin returned to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, rejoining the team a week after taking a leave of absence related to his father's death.

February 22, 2023

Justice Department issues subpoena to Commanders for financial records

Congress may have wrapped up its investigation into the Washington Commanders late last year, but there are still probes out there looking into the team.

February 21, 2023

Commanders part ways with senior offensive assistant Jim Hostler in latest shakeup to staff

The Washington Commanders have parted ways with senior offensive assistant Jim Hostler, a source with knowledge of the situation said -- marking another shakeup to coach Ron Rivera's staff.

February 21, 2023

Nationals look to boost rotation with young trio of top prospects

The Nationals' starting rotation for this coming season figures to be built by a trio of talented, young arms in Josiah Gray, MacKenzie Gore and Cade Cavalli.

February 21, 2023

Report: Another potential buyer tours Commanders facility

Another prospective buyer for the Washington Commanders toured the team's facility in Ashburn, according to multiple reports.

February 20, 2023

Capitals hoping Alex Ovechkin returns this week

Alex Ovechkin remains away from the Washington Capitals, but coach Peter Laviolette said Monday that he's hopeful the Russian star will return to the team sometime this week.

February 20, 2023

Daron Payne franchise tag would make sense for Commanders

The window for NFL teams to use the franchise tag on players with expiring contracts opens Tuesday. And if the Washington Commanders decide to use it, then Daron Payne would be the logical choice.

February 20, 2023

Russell Westbrook passes on Wizards to join Clippers

There will be no Russell Westbrook reunion for the Washington Wizards.

February 20, 2023

Eric Bieniemy’s hiring prompts stark divide between local, national perspective

In the photo-op that commemorated his hiring, the giant Super Bowl ring on Eric Bieniemy's finger served as an enormous reminder of the Washington Commanders' new offensive coordinator's credentials.

February 19, 2023

Capitals gear up for ‘playoff-style hockey’ as postseason prospects dim

Missing Alex Ovechkin has the Washington Capitals in danger of missing the postseason. With their captain still on leave because of his father's death, the Capitals have lost important ground in a competitive playoff race thanks to four straight losses,

February 19, 2023

Commanders finalizing deal for Eric Bieniemy to become offensive coordinator

The Washington Commanders got their guy.

February 17, 2023

Cardinals request to interview Drew Terrell for offensive coordinator

The Washington Commanders interviewed Kansas City's Eric Bieniemy for their vacant offensive coordinator position Thursday, but while that was happening, word broke out that another team has expressed interest in a member of coach Ron Rivera's staff to possibly become its play-caller.

February 16, 2023