Nationals fire GM Mike Rizzo, manager Davey Martinez

The Washington Nationals have fired general manager Mike Rizzo and field manager Davey Martinez following a prolonged losing stretch and escalating calls for change from fans and analysts. 

LeBron trade rumors, Ring Culture, Stephen A. Smith | Loud AF
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Chad Ricardo discusses the cryptic messaging around LeBron James and his trade rumors, Draymond Green and Gilbert Arenas discussing ring culture in the NBA , and the 'slander' Stephen A. Smith has received for his NBA draft and Finals coverage.

James Wood goes five-for-five, continues stellar campaign for Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood delivered a flawless performance at the plate Thursday, going five-for-five and further cementing his status as one of baseball’s brightest young stars. 

Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota dead at 28, weeks after winning Premier League and getting married

Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota and his brother died early Thursday in Spain after the Lamborghini they were traveling in crashed near the western city of Zamora, leaving the car in flames, police said.

Batter up! Women's Professional Baseball League announces tryout dates, location

The Women’s Professional Baseball League will hold tryouts Aug. 22–25 in Washington, D.C., with 150 players advancing to its October draft ahead of a planned 2026 launch.

Coco Gauff suffers first round loss at Wimbledon to Dayana Yastremska

In one of the most shocking upsets in recent Wimbledon history, world No. 2 and reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff was eliminated in straight sets in the first round by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, falling 7-6 (3), 6-1 on Tuesday. 

On Bobby Bonilla Day, the Nationals pay Toronto Blue Jays' Max Scherzer $15M

Every July 1, while Major League Baseball buzzes with excitement over the upcoming All-Star game, one name steals the spotlight without swinging a bat – and that’s Bobby Bonilla. 

RFK Stadium deal in limbo as DC Council seeks more time

Plans to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District are in limbo, as D.C. Council members signal they won’t meet the team and mayor’s timeline to finalize a stadium deal within weeks.

Nationals’ James Wood joins Barry Bonds in elite club with four intentional walks

James Wood solidified himself as one of the top power threats in the MLB, becoming the first player since Barry Bonds in 2004 with four intentional walks in a game, in a 7-4 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

The Washington Commanders return to DC may have to wait
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While DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has given D.C. Council until July 15 to vote on a deal to bring the Commanders to RFK Stadium, D.C. Council chair Mendelson says the council needs time to review pending reports before voting.

RFK Stadium Deal: DC Council vote could have to wait until fall

D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson said on Monday that he would not call D.C. Council to a vote during their August recess – meaning a vote on the RFK Stadium deal could be delayed until mid-September at the earliest. 

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.