Concussion PSA compares youth football dangers to smoking
Everybody seems to be having fun when the kids in a new public service announcement are just playing football, until one boy is thrown to the ground and the background music turns ominous.
Everybody seems to be having fun when the kids in a new public service announcement are just playing football, until one boy is thrown to the ground and the background music turns ominous.
Montgomery County's first-ever cricket field unveiled
Montgomery County residents now have a place to play the second most popular sport in the world – after fighting for it for more than a decade.
Montgomery County residents now have a place to play the second most popular sport in the world – after fighting for it for more than a decade.
Washington Mystics hold celebration for fans following WNBA championship victory
The Washington Mystics are waking up WNBA champions after beating the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the Finals Thursday night.
The Washington Mystics are waking up WNBA champions after beating the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the Finals Thursday night.
Mystics win first ever WNBA Finals in Game 5 against Sun, 89-78
The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night.
The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night.
Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds
There was only one way for Simone Biles to finish off yet another dominant world championship performance. She dropped the mic.
There was only one way for Simone Biles to finish off yet another dominant world championship performance. She dropped the mic.
Security removes 'Free Hong Kong' signs from fans at Wizards game
The NBA-China controversy over protests in Hong Kong flared up Wednesday night at a pre-season Washington Wizards game.
The NBA-China controversy over protests in Hong Kong flared up Wednesday night at a pre-season Washington Wizards game.
Washington Nationals heading to National League Championship Series
The Washington Nationals are heading to the National League Championship Series for the first time after stunning the Dodgers 7-3 in Los Angeles.
The Washington Nationals are heading to the National League Championship Series for the first time after stunning the Dodgers 7-3 in Los Angeles.
Iranian women allowed to attend soccer match for first time in decades
Iran is the world's last nation to bar women from soccer matches. Saudi Arabia recently began allowing women into soccer matches.
Iran is the world's last nation to bar women from soccer matches. Saudi Arabia recently began allowing women into soccer matches.
Kendrick slam in 10th lifts Nats over Dodgers 7-3, into NLCS
Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night and advance to the NL Championship Series against St. Louis.
Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night and advance to the NL Championship Series against St. Louis.
Students wear 'Child of God' headbands in support of New Orleans Saints' Demario Davis
The New Orleans Saints linebacker is now selling his “Man of God” headbands online with all proceeds donated to charity.
The New Orleans Saints linebacker is now selling his “Man of God” headbands online with all proceeds donated to charity.
Strasburg vs. Buehler as Nats, Dodgers decide NLDS in Game 5
Stephen Strasburg's 2012 shutdown is a distant memory by now.
Stephen Strasburg's 2012 shutdown is a distant memory by now.
'I never think of records': Simone Biles becomes most decorated female gymnast in history
The 22-year-old won a record 21st medal at the world gymnastics championships on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old won a record 21st medal at the world gymnastics championships on Tuesday.
Penn State coach addresses fan criticism of player's ‘disgusting’ dreadlocks
A Penn State alum is accused of sending a racist letter to a current Penn State football player regarding his dreadlocks.
A Penn State alum is accused of sending a racist letter to a current Penn State football player regarding his dreadlocks.
Sun force Game 5 in WNBA Finals with 90-86 win over Mystics
Alyssa Thomas had 17 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals with a 90-86 win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.
Alyssa Thomas had 17 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals with a 90-86 win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.
NFL player Demario Davis won't be fined for wearing 'Man of God' headband
A linebacker with the New Orleans Saints says he has won an appeal of a fine the NFL levied on him for more than $7,000 for wearing a headband that reads: Man of God.
A linebacker with the New Orleans Saints says he has won an appeal of a fine the NFL levied on him for more than $7,000 for wearing a headband that reads: Man of God.
Mystics want to clinch in Connecticut for coach Thibault
Washington, of course, would take its first WNBA championship no matter where it happens. But the Mystics want to win it in Connecticut on Tuesday in part for their coach.
Washington, of course, would take its first WNBA championship no matter where it happens. But the Mystics want to win it in Connecticut on Tuesday in part for their coach.
Scherzer, Zimmerman lead Nats past LA 6-1 to force Game 5
For a guy whose teams kept losing in the postseason, Max Scherzer sure is delivering now. Every time he's pitched this October, the Washington Nationals have won.
For a guy whose teams kept losing in the postseason, Max Scherzer sure is delivering now. Every time he's pitched this October, the Washington Nationals have won.
Montgomery County Public Schools release findings of report examining athletics, after-school activities
Nearly a year after a sexual assault case rocked Damascus High School and made national headlines, officials at Montgomery County Public Schools released the findings of an external report that looked into the supervision of athletics and extracurricular activities throughout the district.
Nearly a year after a sexual assault case rocked Damascus High School and made national headlines, officials at Montgomery County Public Schools released the findings of an external report that looked into the supervision of athletics and extracurricular activities throughout the district.
Washington Redskins fire head coach Jay Gruden
The Washington Redskins announced Monday that they have relieved head coach Jay Gruden of his duties with the team.
The Washington Redskins announced Monday that they have relieved head coach Jay Gruden of his duties with the team.
Scherzer on the mound with Nats backs to the wall in NLDS
The Washington Nationals will have their ace on the mound tonight when they face possible elimination in the National League Division Series at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Washington Nationals will have their ace on the mound tonight when they face possible elimination in the National League Division Series at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers.