Wizards, Capitals Virginia deal could be 'biggest taxpayer stadium subsidy' ever

A plan to move the Washington Wizards and the Capitals out of Washington is facing scrutiny from Virginia taxpayers, skeptical about just how much of their money will go into the project.

Potomac Yard arena plan would create 30,000 jobs, according to impact report

An impact analysis for the planned development of Potomac Yard found that the creation of an entertainment district would create nearly 30,000 permanent jobs and generate 2.5 times the economic output. 

VA lawmakers raise red flag on spending state money on new Wizards, Capitals arena

Two prominent Virginia lawmakers, State Sen. Louise Lucas and Congressman Don Beyer, are raising serious concerns about plans to utilize taxpayer dollars for the construction of a new arena for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards.

Caps, Wizards departure may spell trouble for DC's Downtown revitalization efforts

What will happen to Downtown D.C. if the Caps and Wizards move to Virginia? That’s a question on many minds and a new report claims it could mean the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars.

Virginia lawmakers weigh in on possibility of new Monumental Sports stadium in Potomac Yard

Just a day after the big announcement that the Capitals and Wizards are moving to Alexandria, some area lawmakers are raising questions about aspects of the plan – namely, transportation. 

Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection.

Capitals, Wizards owner, Youngkin, announce plans to move teams to Virginia

Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and other local leaders announced Wednesday an ambitious plan for a public-private partnership that would relocate the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals from D.C. to a newly proposed entertainment district in Alexandria's Potomac Yard. 

Mayor Bowser proposes $500 million investment to keep Wizards and Capitals in DC

Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced a pivotal piece of legislation Tuesday that sets the stage for a comprehensive $500 million modernization of the Capital One Arena.

Are the Capitals and Wizards moving to VA? Youngkin set to announce 'remarkable' economic project amid rumors

Will they stay, or will they go? Answers about the future of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards could come Wednesday morning with Ted Leonsis, owner and CEO of Monumental Sports, set to make an appearance with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 

Flavor Flav sings the National Anthem!
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The rapper approached his performance at the Hawks-Bucks game with confidence.

Washington Wizards are hosting a style showcase
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The Wizards roster will walk the runway on Oct. 4 to support the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.

Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NBA season

Teams have an average of 14 instances of back-to-back games this season, up slightly from last year’s rate of 13.3 per team. But back-to-backs involving travel are down to 9.0 on average.

LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report

The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.