How a national team qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup are some of the most exciting as teams compete for a chance to represent their country in a prestigious global event.

Newlywed Capitals fans turn wedding into victory party for Stanley Cup champs

What do you do when you're a Washington Capitals fan and your wedding falls during the same week your team wins the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history? Turn your big day into a Caps celebration - of course!

Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Parade Guide: What you need to know

As more than 100,000 fans are expected to swarm the District on Tuesday to partake in the parade to celebrate the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory, here’s everything you need to know.

Metro unveils commemorative SmarTrip card honoring Capitals' Stanley Cup victory

After Washington Capitals players T.J. Oshie and Matt Niskanen took the Metro to get Game 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Metro made a promise to create a commemorative SmarTrip card if they brought home the Stanley Cup. That promise has become reality as Metro has released the design of the limited-edition card on the eve of the Caps’ victory parade.

GROUPS TO WATCH: The two most challenging 2018 FIFA World Cup groups

When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner pose with Caps, Stanley Cup in viral tweet photo

As the Washington Capitals continued their Stanley Cup festivities throughout the District, a viral tweet shows the star team crashing First daughter Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner's dinner at a Georgetown restaurant.

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis celebrates with Stanley Cup for first time

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis got to put his hands on the Stanley Cup for the very first time on Saturday -- and he shared it with some DC first responders.

Justify wins Belmont to become 13th Triple Crown champ

NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.

Alex Ovechkin brings Stanley Cup to Nats Park
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The crowd goes wild as Caps Captain Alex Ovechkin brings the Stanley Cup to Nats Park and thew the first pitch.

Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 for third NBA title in four years

Golden State. Golden still.   Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 20 and a triple-double and the Warriors stamped themselves a dynasty after winning their second straight NBA title and third in four years Friday night, 108-85 over the Cleveland Cavaliers to complete a sweep and perhaps drive LeBron James from his home again to chase championships.

Caps players celebrate in Arlington with Stanley Cup

Just hours after arriving back home in the D.C. area and landing at Dulles International Airport Friday evening, the Washington Capitals are continuing their championship celebration in Arlington.

Washington Capitals return home after Stanley Cup win

The Stanley Cup is officially in Washington, and so is the team that won it. The Washington Capitals have landed at Washington Dulles International Airport late Friday afternoon, and they have brought the Cup with them.

World Cup health: from heart attacks to baby booms

The World Cup is here and while it brings a ton of excitement and joy -- it can also present a scary affect on our health.

Capitals victory parade planned for Tuesday in DC

Washington Capitals fans have waited 43 seasons for a championship parade, and now they know when they'll get it. 

Caps players celebrate in Arlington with Stanley Cup
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Just hours after arriving back home in the D.C. area and landing?at Dulles International Airport Friday evening, the Washington Capitals are continuing their championship celebration in Arlington.