Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota dead at 28, weeks after winning Premier League and getting married
Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota and his brother died early Thursday in Spain after the Lamborghini they were traveling in crashed near the western city of Zamora, leaving the car in flames, police said.
Clayton Kershaw joins 3,000 strikeout club; 20th in MLB history
Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to join the 3,000-strikeout club.
Batter up! Women's Professional Baseball League announces tryout dates, location
The Women’s Professional Baseball League will hold tryouts Aug. 22–25 in Washington, D.C., with 150 players advancing to its October draft ahead of a planned 2026 launch.
Caitlin Clark's Nike shoes sell out in minutes, now going for over $600
Nike dropped new Kobe V Protros.
Coco Gauff suffers first round loss at Wimbledon to Dayana Yastremska
In one of the most shocking upsets in recent Wimbledon history, world No. 2 and reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff was eliminated in straight sets in the first round by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, falling 7-6 (3), 6-1 on Tuesday.
On Bobby Bonilla Day, the Nationals pay Toronto Blue Jays' Max Scherzer $15M
Every July 1, while Major League Baseball buzzes with excitement over the upcoming All-Star game, one name steals the spotlight without swinging a bat – and that’s Bobby Bonilla.
RFK Stadium deal in limbo as DC Council seeks more time
Plans to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District are in limbo, as D.C. Council members signal they won’t meet the team and mayor’s timeline to finalize a stadium deal within weeks.
Nationals’ James Wood joins Barry Bonds in elite club with four intentional walks
James Wood solidified himself as one of the top power threats in the MLB, becoming the first player since Barry Bonds in 2004 with four intentional walks in a game, in a 7-4 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
The Washington Commanders return to DC may have to wait
While DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has given D.C. Council until July 15 to vote on a deal to bring the Commanders to RFK Stadium, D.C. Council chair Mendelson says the council needs time to review pending reports before voting.
Nationals strike jersey patch sponsorship deal with AARP
AARP is teaming up with the Washington Nationals.
RFK Stadium Deal: DC Council vote could have to wait until fall
D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson said on Monday that he would not call D.C. Council to a vote during their August recess – meaning a vote on the RFK Stadium deal could be delayed until mid-September at the earliest.
D. Wayne Lukas, Triple Crown racehorse trainer, dies at 89
D. Wayne Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races, including six in a row and 20 Breeders' Cup world championships during his accomplished career.
Dave Parker, Pirates great and World Series champion, dies at 74
Parker was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013.
NFL suspends Justin Tucker for violating personal conduct policy amid sexual misconduct allegations: report
The NFL is suspending former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season for violating the league's personal conduct policy, according to ESPN.
D.C. Council delays vote on Commanders stadium as budget battle continues
The back and forth over a new Commanders stadium continues.
Washington Wizards select Tre Johnson and Will Riley in 2025 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards just got a little younger with 19-year-olds Tre Johnson and Will Riley being selected during the 2025 NBA Draft.
Dallas Mavericks draft Cooper Flagg with first overall pick
The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
DC Council chair proposes removing RFK stadium deal from city's 2026 budget
The Chairman of the D.C. council is pushing for the RFK redevelopment deal to be separated from the District's 2026 Budget Support Act (BSA).
Derik Queen ready to represent Maryland in the 2025 NBA Draft
Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Could Ace Bailey fall to the Wizards in the NBA Draft?
The Washington Wizards have the 6th and 18th pick in today's NBA draft and national sports reporter Cam Rogers says that Rutgers star Forward Ace Bailey could slide in the draft all the way to the Wizards' pick.