Washington Wizards clinch post-season berth with win over Cleveland

Russell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week, lifting Washington past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-105 on Friday night and helping the Wizards clinch a spot in the play-in tournament.

Former Washington running back gets 50K petitions for equal treatment for Black players in settlement payout

Former Washington running back Ken Jenkins and his wife have collected tens of thousands of petitions as part of a campaign to end “race-norming” as a factor in determining which players are eligible for payouts in the in the NFL’s $1 billion settlement for brain injury claims.

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit will be allowed to race, subject to additional testing

Trainer Bob Baffert says Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with an antifungal ointment containing the steroid betamethasone that may have caused the horse to fail a postrace drug test.

Wizards’ guard Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robertson’s career record for triple-doubles

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook finally snapped a record many thought was unbreakable when he passed Oscar Robertson's all-time career triple-doubles mark Monday night.

Churchill Downs suspends trainer after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails post-race drug test

Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses at the track and suggested that it would invalidate Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby victory if the results of a failed postrace drug test are upheld.

Vanessa Bryant launching new 'Mambacita' clothing line to celebrate Gianna’s posthumous birthday

On Friday, Vanessa Bryant announced a new clothing line that will celebrate the life and legacy of Gianna Bryant. The athleisure line is set to launch over the weekend on what would have been Gianna’s 15th birthday. 

Floyd Mayweather will fight Logan Paul in an exhibition match on June 6

Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of retirement -- again -- and this time he’s going toe-to-toe with an even more unlikely opponent than some of his recent headline-grabbing bouts.

Arlington County softball dad takes on schools system over sport mask mandates

An Arlington County softball dad created a petition to take on the county’s school system on sports and mask mandates. The school system’s spokesperson sent FOX 5 an emailed response on Tuesday, affirming student athletes will be required to wear masks during competition until the end of the school year. 

Rob Gronkowski catches football dropped 600 feet out of helicopter, sets world record

Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski pulled off an incredible feat by catching a football dropped 600 feet out of a helicopter -- setting a world record in the process.

Washington Football Team says nearly 40K name submissions received

The Washington Football Team says they received nearly 40,000 name submissions since they put out the call to fans last summer including some interesting picks like the 'Cannons', the 'Thrushers', the 'Red-Monster-Truck-Jam', and the timely and topical, 'Washington Wash Your Hands.'