Washington Wizards begin Summer League action on Friday

The Washington Wizards return to action in their first 2025 Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Among the 15 rostered players, seven were taken in the first round of the past two NBA Drafts. 

DC United fires head coach Troy Lesesne

D.C. United has fired head coach Troy Lesesne following Wednesday night’s 5-2 defeat in Nashville, the team’s fifth consecutive winless game.

US Adaptive Open golf tournament held at Rockville country club

The DMV has a history of hosting big golf tournaments but this week, one was held in Rockville that we’ve never seen.

RFK Commanders Stadium deal faces fresh opposition as civic group demands restructuring

The long-debated RFK Commanders Stadium deal is facing a new wave of controversy as a prominent civic organization, the Committee of 100, calls for a major overhaul. 

Christian Horner out as Red Bull F1 team principal and CEO

Christian Horner was released from his duties as team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing, effective Wednesday, after 20 years of service. Laurent Mekies, previously the team principal at Red Bull’s sister team Racing Bulls, has been named as Horner’s immediate successor.

Mike Rizzo reflects on Washington Nationals exit: 'I did it my way'

The Washington Nationals' former general manager and president of baseball operations, Mike Rizzo, discussed his firing and tenure with the team in an interview on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday.

Washington Commanders unveil 2025 uniforms honoring Super Bowl-winning legacy

The Washington Commanders have introduced a new alternate uniform and helmet design for the 2025 season, paying tribute to the franchise’s Super Bowl-winning teams of the 1980s and ’90s.

Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk to Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley

The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade veteran Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick, reports say. 

Washington Mystics Rookies WNBA All-Stars
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Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez are out: What's next for the Nationals?

As the Nationals sit at a disappointing 37-53 record in 2025, the team relieved General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez of their duties in an announcement on Sunday.

Trump on RFK Stadium deal: 'If I can help them out, I would'

President Donald Trump says he wants to see the Commanders at RFK Stadium – but implied he'd stay on the sidelines for now. 

Mystics’ star duo Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron to play in WNBA All-Star game

Washington Mystics rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron are headed to the WNBA All-Star game, making them the first pair of rookie teammates to make the team since 1999. This makes them the youngest WNBA All-Stars in Mystics history.

Nationals’ James Wood, MacKenzie Gore earn first All-Star appearance

After a strong first half campaign, Washington Nationals sensations James Wood and MacKenzie Gore were named to the 2025 MLB National League (NL) All-Star team on Sunday.

Mike Rizzo, Davey Martinez fired by Washington Nationals; fans reflect on end of an era

The Washington Nationals have parted ways with longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez, ending a major chapter in franchise history following yet another losing season.

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.