D. Wayne Lukas, Triple Crown racehorse trainer, dies at 89

D. Wayne Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races, including six in a row and 20 Breeders' Cup world championships during his accomplished career.

Washington Wizards select Tre Johnson and Will Riley in 2025 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards just got a little younger with 19-year-olds Tre Johnson and Will Riley being selected during the 2025 NBA Draft.

DC Council chair proposes removing RFK stadium deal from city's 2026 budget

The Chairman of the D.C. council is pushing for the RFK redevelopment deal to be separated from the District's 2026 Budget Support Act (BSA).

Derik Queen ready to represent Maryland in the 2025 NBA Draft

Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. 

Could Ace Bailey fall to the Wizards in the NBA Draft?
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The Washington Wizards have the 6th and 18th pick in today's NBA draft and national sports reporter Cam Rogers says that Rutgers star Forward Ace Bailey could slide in the draft all the way to the Wizards' pick.

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
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Orioles announcer Kevin Brown talks upcoming excitement at Camden Yards this season.

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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