IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix top qualifiers speak to press
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IndyCar drivers Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood speak to the press after securing the front-row spots to start out the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race through DC.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?

Qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall on Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

Buffalo Bills lineman Ed Oliver suffers devastating drowning death of 2-year-old son

Ed Oliver has been carrying a heavy burden over the past two months: he has been mourning the loss of his 2-year-old son, who died in a drowning accident in June.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia

Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix of DC: Full list of parking restrictions and street closures

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the District. Officials say parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect throughout the buildout and to meet security requirements for the event. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays near the racecourse.

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, the founder of the 24-hour cable sports network, ESPN, has died at the age of 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease, the network said in a media release today. 

Freedom 250 Grand Prix comes to DC in one week
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Downtown Washington, D.C., is gearing up for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, bringing significant road closures and travel shifts to the National Mall area.

Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83

Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher whose elbow surgery set the standard in baseball and helped lengthen the careers of countless players, has died. He was 83.

How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost

Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see.

Commanders kick off preseason against Miami Dolphins
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Former Washington football player John Booty previews the Commanders' first preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Commanders take on Miami Dolphins in preseason opener

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders face the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in their first preseason game of the year.