DC Council to vote on $500M for Capital One Arena renovations

Emergency legislation to unlock more than a half-billion dollars in refurbishments to Capital One Arena will be introduced to the D.C. Council tomorrow, according to D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson. 

Downtown DC business owners thrilled as Wizards, Capitals stay put

Businesses around Capital One Arena are breathing a sigh of relief after the announcement that the Washington Wizards and Capitals will stay in Washington D.C.

Caps, Wizards not moving to Potomac Yard, staying in DC

The proposal to bring the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals to Potomac Yard will not move forward, officials say. 

Capitals, Wizards must play in Washington through 2047, DC attorney general says

The attorney general for the District of Columbia contends that the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals are obligated to play their games in the downtown arena through 2047, the city’s latest salvo to keep the teams from leaving.

Virginia budget bill leaves out $2 billion deal to relocate Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard

A proposal to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria took another big hit Thursday, when top Virginia lawmakers confirmed the budget they will take up later this week would not include language enabling the deal.

Virginia lawmaker pushes to keep funding for proposed relocation of Wizards, Capitals out of budget

A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker vowed Wednesday to keep language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria out of the state budget lawmakers will take up later this week.

Alexandria Republicans oppose Potomac Yard plan

Some Virginia Republicans are coming out against plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Potomac Yard.

Workers union is latest roadblock for Monumental Sports move to Potomac Yard

Another roadblock has come up in the plans to build a new home for the Capitals and Wizards in northern Virginia. This time, it's labor unions crying foul.  

Virginia Senator Lucas rejects arena funding bill: 'Dead on arrival'

The monumental battle continues. In the coming weeks, lawmakers in Virginia will decide on the future home for the Washington Wizards and Capitals.

Shaq offers advice to Jason Kelce on potential retirement with a warning

Shaquille O’Neal is still one of the most recognizable faces of the NBA even though he’s no longer on the court. Jason Kelce is also a very recognizable face in his own game, as one of the NFL’s best centers to ever play the game.

Virginia lawmakers divided over proposal to relocate Capitals, Wizards

Top Democrats in the Virginia Senate have dealt a blow to legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia, refusing to docket the bill for a hearing and expressing serious reservations Monday about the financing of the proposed deal.

19-foot Kobe Bryant statue unveiled outside Lakers' arena

Kobe Bryant's legacy was further immortalized as not just one bronze statue, but three statues resembling the Los Angeles Lakers legend will be unveiled in downtown Los Angeles.

Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu: NBA stars to square off in epic 3-point showdown

NBA and WNBA stars Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will face off in a highly anticipated 3-point contest during the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

Community members protest Capitals & Wizards relocation to Alexandria

Many people in the District and Alexandria continue to say they are not happy about the idea of moving the Capitals and the Wizards to the site of a proposed $2 billion professional sports arena at Potomac Yard.