Howard University swim team honored with key to the City of Eatonville
Making waves in history and the community, Howard University is school among the only Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to have a swim team competing at the Division I level.
Will the NFL move the Vikings/Rams playoff game due to L.A. wildfires?
The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the L.A. Rams next Monday night in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs, but Mother Nature might have a say in that.
Biden signs bill giving DC control of RFK Stadium, Bowser says: 'It's officially law'
President Joe Biden has signed the bill that gives D.C. control of the RFK Stadium site, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says, effectively opening up the opportunity for the District to lure the Commanders back to town.
Playoff-bound Commanders win 23-19 over Cowboys
Marcus Mariota threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with 3 seconds left, lifting Washington to a 23-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and clinching the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs for the Commanders.
Vikings buy fans nearly $2 million worth of tickets for Lions game
Some Minnesota Vikings fans are getting a chance to see them face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Sunday night for a significantly lower price after the Vikings' ownership group made a big purchase.
Kansas City Chiefs’ depart after ice storm strands them for hours on runway
The Kansas City Chiefs were stranded for hours Saturday at Kansas City International Airport as an ice storm shut down operations.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
How to watch NFL football: Week 18
The regular season concludes with playoff spots already guaranteed for several teams, while some clinging to postseason hope know they have to win to get in. Here’s the full schedule and how to stream games.
Saints' Cam Jordan donates $25K to New Orleans terror attack victims relief fund
Several people were killed in the terror attack on Bourbon Street.
Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin named to 2025 Pro Bowl
Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin have been named to the 2025 Pro Bowl. Both players were primary selections.
Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed until Thursday after Bourbon Street attack
The decision has been made to push back the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans' Superdome until Thursday following the deadly attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, sources told FOX 5's D.J. Shockley.
No. 21 Illinois beats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl for its 10th win of the season
Josh McCray scored his second touchdown of the game on a 9-yard run midway through the fourth quarter to give No. 21 Illinois the lead, and the Illini held on to beat No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday.
Commanders make NFL playoffs: What's next for the team?
The Commanders are back in the postseason for the first time since 2020, and while that has fans excited, just getting there is not enough. Winning is the goal—something they have not done since January 2006, when they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFC Wild Card Game.
Commanders clinch playoffs in OT win against Falcons
The Washington Commanders are headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after winning in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night.
Commanders' Jeremy Reaves proposes to girlfriend after win against Atlanta
Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves got to celebrate two major accomplishments on the field Sunday night, proposing to longtime girlfriend Mikaela Worley after he and his teammates beat Atlanta in overtime to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
Widow of Matthew Gaudreau gives birth to couple's first child
Madeline Gaudreau, the widow of local hockey star Matthew Gaudreau who was killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes with his brother Johnny, gave birth to the couple's first child.
Commanders heading to playoffs
The Washington Commanders are headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after winning in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night.
Commanders v. Falcons: Washington fans excited as team nears playoff picture
Anticipation continues building for the Washington Commanders as they prepare for a game against the Atlanta Falcons that could determine if they reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Professional boxer Paul Bamba dead at 35, days after winning title bout
Professional boxer Paul Bamba unexpectedly died just days after being crowned WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion, his manager and family announced on social media. He was 35.
Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies at 78
Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78.