‘Backyard Sports’ video game franchise relaunching. Here’s what we know
The iconic video game franchise first debuted in 1997 and featured the popular “Backyard Kids" characters.
Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during international flight
Gosder Cherilus, 40, was accused of urinating on a passenger and then hitting another person before the flight returned to the airport.
Jayden Daniels named starting QB for Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels has been selected as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders.
Quince Orchard preps for football season
FOX 5's Chad Ricardo visited Quince Orchard as the high school football team prepares for their fall season.
We've just begun the decade of sports for North America
From the World Cup to two Olympic games, America's "mega decade" of sports is upon us.
Commanders sign WR Martavis Bryant who last played in NFL in 2018
The Washington Commanders have signed receiver Martavis Bryant, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2018, when he had his third substance-abuse violation.
Nationals rout Orioles 9-3
Andrés Chaparro doubled three times in his big league debut, almost overshadowing another four-hit game by rookie James Wood as the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Hayfield Secondary prepares for new season amidst recruiting allegations
FOX 5's Chad Ricardo interviewd Hayfield Head Coach Darryl Overton as the football team prepares for their fall season.
George Mason basketball team’s Bahamas trip falls apart over 'unforeseen issues'
George Mason University’s men's basketball team faced an unexpected setback as their planned summer tour of the Bahamas was abruptly canceled.
Police arrest a man climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
Paris Olympics medal count: US has the most, but which country has the most golds?
The 2024 Olympics are done. Here’s where the USA and other countries stack up in terms of medal count.
Steph Curry electrifies Team USA to seal another Olympic men’s basketball title
The U.S. is atop the international men's basketball world once again, after Steph Curry scored 24 points and led the way to a 98-87 win over France.
Local resident makes DMV high schools teams for EA Sports College Football 25
One local man took the new EA Sports College Football 25 and expanded it – for the DMV high school crowd.
How did breakdancing become an Olympic sport?
Breaking is now an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how breakdancing emerged from the streets of the Bronx to spread around the world, all the way to the Olympics.
Kevin Durant on USA: 'A lot of bull**** happens in our country. But a lot of great things happen too' | Report
Kevin Durant said, "A lot of bull**** happens in our country. But a lot of great things happen too," when asked about what it means for the former NBA MVP to play for Team USA.
16-year-old Montgomery County track star Quincy Wilson set to run in Olympic 4x400 relay
Quincy Wilson is in line to race for the Americans in the men’s 4x400 meter relay on Friday, which would make the 16-year-old the youngest male to compete for the U.S. track team.
Tropical Storm Debby: Washington Nationals move up start time for Thursday’s game
The Washington Nationals have moved up the start time of Thursday’s game in hopes of playing before the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby drench the area.
Ex-Olympian MyKayla Skinner calls on Simone Biles to urge her followers to stop 'disgusting' comments
Simone Biles fired subtle shots at MyKayla Skinner over her criticism of the USA gymnastics team earlier this year.
Jacoby Jones cause of death revealed
A medical examiner has released the cause of death of Jacoby Jones, a former NFL receiver who helped the Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII.
MLB's DEI executive Billy Bean dies at age 60
Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, has died.