2025 NBA Draft: What the Wizards selections may look like Wednesday night
The Washington Wizards hold the No. 6 and 18 overall selections in the 2025 NBA Draft at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Here are a few prospects that may land in D.C.
Orioles announcer talks upcoming games
Orioles announcer Kevin Brown talks upcoming excitement at Camden Yards this season.
Leaders propose free DASH rides for Alexandria City High Schoolers in 2026
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
NBA Draft: Wizards trade Poole to Pelicans, gaining McCollum and Olynyk
Just a day before the NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards traded guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans. This may not feel like a major move in terms of where these teams rank compared to the rest of the league, but it does give the Wizards an absurd amount of cap space, projecting around $100 million in 2026.
Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen makes top 10 in WNBA All-Star voting
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen came in at No. 10 in WNBA All-Star voting. Iriafen garnered over 213,000 votes, making her the only Mystics player to make the top ten.
James Wood’s walk-off homer lifts Nationals, ends 11-game skid amid calls for change
With two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning, Wood crushed his second home run of the game—a towering 427-foot shot to center field—securing a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory over the Colorado Rockies, snapping the Nationals' grueling 11-game losing streak.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get 400% pay raise
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are reportedly getting a "life-changing" 400% pay raise this season, a big jump revealed in their new Netflix series.
Lakers sold: Buss family sells majority stake for $10B, reports say
The Buss family has reportedly agreed to sell majority ownership of the LA Lakers, for a value of $10 billion, to Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter.
DC Divas to provide cleats for DCPS girls
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Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers to capture back-to-back Stanley Cup
The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6, bringing home the Stanley Cup for a second year in a row.
Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut
Bruce, a golden retriever, made his MLB debut fetching a bat for the Washington Nationals on Saturday, delighting fans.
Brady House, Washington Nationals No. 3 prospect, looks to ignite struggling offense
After much anticipation, the Washington Nationals announced the promotion of the No. 91-ranked prospect in the MLB, Brady House, per an announcement to the team's X account Sunday.
T.J. Oshie retiring from Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals Forward T.J. Oshie has announced that he’s making a big career change, retiring from the team after nine seasons. FOX 5’s Shirin Rajaee was live as he shared the news.
RFK Stadium deal in jeopardy as Bowser, Mendelson clash over approval timeline
The deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. is in jeopardy as Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson fight over the approval timeline.
Republicans rout Democrats in annual Congressional Baseball Game
It was a packed house at Nationals Park on Wednesday, but not for the Nationals. The crowd was out for the annual Congressional Baseball Game.
Commanders receiver Noah Brown carted off the field at minicamp: Day 2 Highlights
On day two of Washington Commanders minicamp, receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field at the end of practice.
DC Mayor and Council Chair clash over RFK stadium deal timeline
Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chair Phil Mendelson clash over the DC Council's approval of the RFK stadium deal. The approval of the deal may need to be pushed due to budget delays, which Mayor Bowser argues could cause the deal to "die".
NBA Finals Game 3 Preview: Pacers, Thunder square off — Maryland’s Aaron Wiggins in the spotlight
As the NBA Finals head to Indianapolis for a pivotal Game 3 between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, all eyes in the DMV will be on a familiar face: Aaron Wiggins, the University of Maryland alumnus whose breakout postseason is turning heads and fueling OKC’s title hopes.
Noah Brown injured at Commanders minicamp
Chad Ricardo covers DMV high school coaches' visit to Commanders camp and breaks Noah Brown injury news.
Aaron Rodgers reveals marriage at minicamp press conference
After 20 years in the National Football League and a Super Bowl ring under his belt, Aaron Rodgers is surely married to the game of football, but Rodgers revealed another ring at Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp practice.