Olympics: Tamyra Mensah-Stock 1st Black US woman to win gold in freestyle wrestling
American Tamyra Mensah-Stock defeated Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu 4-1 in the women’s 68-kilogram freestyle wrestling final to become the first American Black woman to win Olympic gold in the sport and the second American woman overall.
Washington Football Team banning headdresses, face paint at FedExField for upcoming season
The Washington Football Team has announced new safety protocols and fan attire restrictions for the upcoming football season.
Simone Biles reveals she was dealing with family tragedy while at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
NCAA gender equity probe calls for combined women's, men's Final Four
A law firm hired to investigate gender equity concerns at NCAA championship events says the association has not lived up to its own standards.
Praying mantis hitches ride on hat of Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles during game
The Washington Nationals got a little extra help in the outfield Monday when a praying mantis hitched a ride on the cap of outfielder Victor Robles.
Washington Football Team head coach issues warning after more players land on COVID-19 list: report
ESPN reports that Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera issued a warning to the team after additional players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list over the weekend.
Tokyo Olympics: Americans wrap up swimming events with medals, milestones
The United States took home more gold as the swimming competition wrapped up Sunday.
US men's basketball advances to knockout round with win over Czech Republic
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is off to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games.
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles drops out of vault, uneven bars events
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars.
Michael Andrew, the unvaccinated US swimmer, goes maskless at Tokyo Olympics
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
NCAA to convene constitutional convention to propose ‘dramatic changes’
The NCAA has set the stage for major reforms, announcing a constitutional convention would be convened this November to propose drastic changes to its constitution.
Nationals trade Jon Lester to Cardinals; pick up outfielder Lane Thomas
The Washington Nationals busy trade-deadline day included dealing left-handed pitcher Jon Lester to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas.
Nationals deal Josh Harrison, Yan Gomes to A’s: report
The Washington Nationals have unloaded two more players, according to sports reporter Ken Rosenthal.
Washington Nationals trade Max Scherzer, Trea Turner to Los Angeles Dodgers
The Washington Nationals have finalized their highly anticipated deal to trade ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tokyo Olympics: US women's soccer team defeats the Netherlands on penalty kicks
Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
Nationals close to sending Max Scherzer, Trea Turner to Dodgers as trade deadline looms
Ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner could be moving from the Washington Nationals to the Los Angeles Dodgers as the 4 p.m. EDT trade deadline approaches.
Washington Nationals acquire Boston Red Sox's Aldo Ramirez in exchange for Kyle Schwarber
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Aldo Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Thursday.
Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook traded to Los Angeles Lakers
The Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night as part of the NBA draft, according to FOX Sports.
DC professional sports franchises continue to struggle with COVID-19, vaccinations
While NFL players will soon be taking shots on the field, it remains to be seen how many will do the same off of it.
Former Olympian and Montgomery County native applauds Simon Biles’ priority to ‘take care’ of mental health
Former Olympian and Montgomery County native, Dominique Dawes is praising Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the women’s gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics.