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A group of young boxers from the D.C. area are working to reach their dream of qualifying for the USA Boxing team while also earning a spot to go to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

The Washington Redskins claimed Reuben Foster off waivers Tuesday after the San Francisco 49ers released the linebacker following a domestic violence arrest, though it's unclear if or when he'll suit up for them.

Tuesday marks eleven years since the tragic death of Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor who was shot and killed by intruders inside of his Miami home.

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — The Houston Texans organization announced on Friday that team founder, senior chairman and chief executive officer Robert C. "Bob" McNair passed away on Friday with his wife and family by his side.

Amari Cooper had a 90-yard touchdown catch while finishing with 180 yards receiving and two scores and the Dallas Cowboys pulled even with Washington atop the NFC East with a 31-23 Thanksgiving victory over the Redskins on Thursday.

Colt McCoy silenced his phone knowing he was coming back to his home state for his first NFL start in four years, in the stadium where he helped lead the Texas Longhorns to a shot at a national title as their star quarterback and where he last won a game as a pro.

Michael Jordan passed out Thanksgiving Meals to families still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Florence.

The Washington Wizards have reportedly fined star point guard John Wall after he cursed out head coach Scott Brooks during practice.

Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said on Monday that quarterback Alex Smith's surgery went well and is expected to make a full recovery after sustaining a season-ending broken leg on Sunday.

Coach Jay Gruden says the Washington Redskins are signing quarterback Mark Sanchez to back up Colt McCoy after Alex Smith's season-ending injury.

The Washington Redskins will be without quarterback Alex Smith for the foreseeable future after Smith's gruesome leg injury in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans -- but don't expect Colin Kaepernick to come running through the tunnel to replace him.

Alex Smith seemed to know immediately this was bad. Really, really bad. He covered his face with both hands, then a white towel, before his fractured right leg was placed in an air cast and he was carted off the field.

Redskins quarterback Alex Smith's season is over.

The Redskins are in first place but you may not know it looking at FedExField on game days. So far this season, the burgundy and gold have the worst attendance percentage in the NFL.

The much-anticipated matchup between the Rams and Kansas City Chiefs will be played Monday night at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with the NFL announcing today that field conditions at the original planned venue in Mexico City fell short of league standards.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was an overwhelming pick for National League Rookie of the Year, easily beating Washington outfielder Juan Soto.

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has had his 20-game suspension reduced to 14 by a neutral arbitrator and is eligible to play immediately.

Dez Bryant had to be carried off the field after suffering an injury during practice with the New Orleans Saints, multiple reports say.

A Washington Capitals fan opened their heart and checkbook to help the victims of the tragic synagogue shooting in Pennsylvania.