Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
Kentucky Derby: Top horses to watch
The starting gate in the Kentucky Derby will contain 19 horses aiming to run 1 1/4 miles, many for the first time.
The starting gate in the Kentucky Derby will contain 19 horses aiming to run 1 1/4 miles, many for the first time.
Washington Commanders supporting efforts by DC to get control of RFK Stadium site
The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia to get control of the RFK Stadium site that used to be the NFL team's home.
The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia to get control of the RFK Stadium site that used to be the NFL team's home.
Ex-UFC star Jorge Masvidal's home site of shooting, one in custody: reports
A man is in custody after allegedly shooting an unidentified person at the home of former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal on Thursday. The victim is in stable condition.
A man is in custody after allegedly shooting an unidentified person at the home of former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal on Thursday. The victim is in stable condition.
Calvin Davis, Olympic medal winner in 400 hurdles, dead at 51
Calvin Davis won a medal at the 1996 Olympics and was part of the U.S. men’s relay team that won the world indoor championships in Spain.
Calvin Davis won a medal at the 1996 Olympics and was part of the U.S. men’s relay team that won the world indoor championships in Spain.
4 horses have died at Churchill Downs ahead of 149th Kentucky Derby
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Olympic gold medal winner, track star Tori Bowie dead at 32
Tori Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic games and helped the U.S. women's relay team win a gold medal at the 2017 world championships in London.
Tori Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic games and helped the U.S. women's relay team win a gold medal at the 2017 world championships in London.
Jackson Mahomes arrested on aggravated sexual battery charge after restaurant incident
Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, was booked in the local Johnson County Jail on Wednesday morning.
Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, was booked in the local Johnson County Jail on Wednesday morning.
College Football Playoff schedule to include 12 teams, New Year's Day tripleheaders
The College Football Playoff released on Tuesday a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year's Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.
The College Football Playoff released on Tuesday a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year's Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby: Forte is 3-1 favorite at Churchill Downs
Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Teen killed after eye gets impaled during PE class in 'tragic accident'
School officials said 16-year-old Brayden Bahme was in P.E. class when the gruesome, freak accident occurred.
School officials said 16-year-old Brayden Bahme was in P.E. class when the gruesome, freak accident occurred.
DC Defenders advance to XFL Championship
The D.C. Defenders have advanced to the 2023 XFL Championship game.
The D.C. Defenders have advanced to the 2023 XFL Championship game.
Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings
Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7.
Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7.
Washington Commanders pick defensive back Quan Martin 47th in NFL draft
The Washington Commanders continued bolstering their secondary in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, taking Illinois defensive back Quan Martin with the 47th pick.
The Washington Commanders continued bolstering their secondary in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, taking Illinois defensive back Quan Martin with the 47th pick.
A history of the Belmont Stakes, the oldest of the Triple Crown horse races
The Belmont Stakes is the oldest of the Triple Crown horse races and is known for epic competitions and heartbreaking losses throughout its 150-plus-year history.
The Belmont Stakes is the oldest of the Triple Crown horse races and is known for epic competitions and heartbreaking losses throughout its 150-plus-year history.
Collegiate Rugby Championship taking place this weekend in DC area
The 2023 Collegiate Rugby Championship will be held this weekend in the D.C. area.
The 2023 Collegiate Rugby Championship will be held this weekend in the D.C. area.
Commanders take Emmanuel Forbes with 16th pick in NFL draft
The Washington Commanders selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes with the 16th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, filling a major area of need in the secondary.
The Washington Commanders selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes with the 16th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, filling a major area of need in the secondary.
NFL draft 2023: Teams hope to secure their future franchise quarterback
The Carolina Panthers selected Young, the slender and dynamic Alabama quarterback, with the No. 1 pick, seven weeks after making a blockbuster trade with Chicago to move up to get their choice of potential franchise players.
The Carolina Panthers selected Young, the slender and dynamic Alabama quarterback, with the No. 1 pick, seven weeks after making a blockbuster trade with Chicago to move up to get their choice of potential franchise players.
Empty office spaces could be converted into pickleball courts in Arlington County
Pickleball is one of the hottest sports right now, but finding a place to play is becoming a major headache in our area.
Pickleball is one of the hottest sports right now, but finding a place to play is becoming a major headache in our area.
Lamar Jackson agrees to 5-year, $260M deal with Ravens
Five years after he fell to the end of the first round, draft day was a huge payday for Lamar Jackson.
Five years after he fell to the end of the first round, draft day was a huge payday for Lamar Jackson.