Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. trades football for sword at local fencing academy
Football fans are used to seeing Deatrich Wise Jr. celebrate on the field by pretending to pull out a sword and performing a dramatic fencing lunge. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
Football fans are used to seeing Deatrich Wise Jr. celebrate on the field by pretending to pull out a sword and performing a dramatic fencing lunge. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
Washington Wizards' Bub Carrington speaks about mental health with youth in the community
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington is using his platform for more than basketball. The Baltimore native spoke to D.C. youth about the importance of mental health today. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Monument Academy with the story
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington is using his platform for more than basketball. The Baltimore native spoke to D.C. youth about the importance of mental health today. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Monument Academy with the story
Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, who led the Irish to a title in 1988, dies at 89
One of the biggest names in Notre Dame football history passed away on Wednesday.
One of the biggest names in Notre Dame football history passed away on Wednesday.
2026 Arnold Sports Festival: Full lineup, schedule and how to watch the Arnold Classic
Here’s the complete list of competitors for the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, plus the full pro schedule and how to stream the event live from Columbus, Ohio.
Here’s the complete list of competitors for the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, plus the full pro schedule and how to stream the event live from Columbus, Ohio.
These Washington Nationals will play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
The Nationals will send two players to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including a top prospect.
The Nationals will send two players to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including a top prospect.
Excitement grows with FIFA World Cup just 100 days away
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA is officially on! 100 days from today, the world’s biggest sporting event kicks off right here in North America. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo is in Arlington speaking with some soccer fans.
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA is officially on! 100 days from today, the world’s biggest sporting event kicks off right here in North America. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo is in Arlington speaking with some soccer fans.
FIFA World Cup schedule: When are matches?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. The Northeastern U.S. will see dozens of matches, including the final in New Jersey.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. The Northeastern U.S. will see dozens of matches, including the final in New Jersey.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini gets life in prison for shooting in-laws
Daniel Serafini, who pitched for 11 years in the MLB, will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his father-in-law and shooting his mother-in-law in 2021.
Daniel Serafini, who pitched for 11 years in the MLB, will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his father-in-law and shooting his mother-in-law in 2021.
Baseball fans might not get 2026 World Baseball Classic jerseys until after tournament ends
Online listings for many of this year's World Baseball Classic jerseys say they may not be shipped out until late April, more than a month after the tournament ends.
Online listings for many of this year's World Baseball Classic jerseys say they may not be shipped out until late April, more than a month after the tournament ends.
Lacrosse Leagues Championship series kicks off in Springfield
The Lacrosse League's Championship series is getting underway in Springfield. The tournament kicked off on Friday. FOX 5 photojournalist Senon Davis has more.
The Lacrosse League's Championship series is getting underway in Springfield. The tournament kicked off on Friday. FOX 5 photojournalist Senon Davis has more.
Watch: Soccer players rush to help seagull struck by ball mid-flight
Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.
Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.
Fairfax County student ranked among top shot-putters in the country
Just a few years after he picked up a shot-put, Barrett Pullen is now ranked as one of the best in the country. FOX 5 photojournalist Nelson Jones has more on Pullen's incredible journey.
Just a few years after he picked up a shot-put, Barrett Pullen is now ranked as one of the best in the country. FOX 5 photojournalist Nelson Jones has more on Pullen's incredible journey.
Rare Honus Wagner card sells for whopping $5.124 million during auction
Another T206 Honus Wagner baseball card, considered to be the "Holy Grail" of the collectible space, was recently discovered and has been sold at auction for $5.124 million.
Another T206 Honus Wagner baseball card, considered to be the "Holy Grail" of the collectible space, was recently discovered and has been sold at auction for $5.124 million.
Washington Commanders to play in London during 2026 NFL season
The Washington Commanders will be one of the participating teams in the NFL’s 2026 London games, marking a return to the United Kingdom for the franchise.
The Washington Commanders will be one of the participating teams in the NFL’s 2026 London games, marking a return to the United Kingdom for the franchise.
Commanders GM, Coach address media at NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis
The NFL Scouting Combine is getting underway in Indianapolis, and before players take the field later this week, Commanders GM Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn met with members of the media Tuesday.
The NFL Scouting Combine is getting underway in Indianapolis, and before players take the field later this week, Commanders GM Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn met with members of the media Tuesday.
U.S. Men's Hockey team honored at State of the Union
President Donald Trump invited the gold-medal-winning U.S. Men's Hockey team to the State of the Union.
President Donald Trump invited the gold-medal-winning U.S. Men's Hockey team to the State of the Union.
Arlington budget debate heats up over youth programs
Arlington County leaders are defending a proposed tax increase and millions of dollars in budget cuts as parents speak out over the possible elimination of popular youth programs — including county-run gymnastics.
Arlington County leaders are defending a proposed tax increase and millions of dollars in budget cuts as parents speak out over the possible elimination of popular youth programs — including county-run gymnastics.
Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.