2018 FIFA World Cup: Root For Your Roots

There are 32 teams vying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - but the U.S. is not among them this year! So how do you pick a team to root for?

University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair passes away

A University of Maryland football player has died after he was hospitalized following an organized team workout two weeks ago, the school’s athletic department said.

Redskins acknowledge no waiting list for season tickets

The Washington Redskins say they no longer have a waiting list for fans wanting to buy season tickets.

Washington Capitals star Devante Smith-Pelly celebrates Stanley Cup victory with autograph signing

Caps fever is still going strong with an autograph signing by one of the team's most popular stars. Winger Devante Smith-Pelly will be celebrating the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory at DICK'S Sporting Goods in Gaithersburg between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Four reasons why Americans should care about the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in Russia this year and the Americans won’t be there after they failed to qualify for the tournament.

As North American wins FIFA World Cup Bid for 2026, DC region puts hat in ring for games

One day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament kicks off, a major announcement comes out of Russia. The international games are coming to the US, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair passes away
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A University of Maryland football player has died after he was hospitalized following an organized team workout two weeks ago, the school?s athletic department said.

North American trio beats Morocco to host 2026 World Cup

North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.

DC celebrates Stanley Cup victory with city's 1st championship parade in 26 years

Joy and happiness spread through the streets of the District as the city celebrated its first major sports championship in 26 years with a parade for the Stanley Cup Champions Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Germany looks to become 1st repeat champ in half-century

MOSCOW (AP) - After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from the Kremlin on July 15 and become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.

Caps players reflect on experience winning the Stanley Cup!
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Caps players Tom Wilson and Devante Smith-Pelly talk to FOX5's Erin Como about what it's meant to them to be Stanley Cup champions.

A beginner's guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Soccer rules are tough to pick up on the fly. We’ve compiled a cheat sheet for Americans watching the “other football” during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.