Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury legend, announces retirement

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi officially announces her retirement after 20 seasons in the Valley and three WNBA Championships.

Ovechkin’s hat trick lifts Capitals over Oilers, now 13 goals from Gretzky's record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. 

Washington Capitals 2018 Stanley Cup championship plaque unveiled in DC

The Washington Capitals unveil a special permanent plaque in commemoration of the 2018 Stanley Cup championship celebration at the Washington Harbour fountain in Georgetown, D.C. 

San Francisco man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Chris Edell, 45, of San Francisco, was searching for a challenge and added meaning to his life, so he decided to run seven marathons in seven days on seven different continents. 

'Gay Baby Jail' WNBA star Brittney Griner finds concerning note near National Harbor hotel room

Brittney Griner, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, pulled out of a speaking engagement she was booked for just outside of Washington, D.C. due to a concerning note found near her hotel room.

Feds bust Chilean migrant gang that targeted NFL, NBA players

Authorities have unsealed charges for seven Chilean migrants accused of burglarizing the homes of NFL and NBA players, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and Luka Doncic.

Coolidge’s Quintin Cooper wins second straight DCIAA Player of the Year Award

Coolidge High School’s Quintin Cooper has once again proven himself as one of the top basketball talents in the District, winning his second consecutive DCIAA Player of the Year award. 

Teen wins $100K for beating NBA star Damian Lillard in 3-point challenge

“This is going to mean the world to me, it's going to help my family a lot and definitely my future," Jaren Barajas said after winning the contest.

Coachella Valley Invitational: NWSL Day 1 match results

The 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, running from Feb. 1-22.

Coachella Valley Invitational: Day 5 match results

The Coachella Valley Invitational kicked off its fifth day of matches Saturday as Major League Soccer begins preseason match play. 

NHL announces return of World Cup of Hockey in 2028

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, aiming to establish a regular cycle of international tournaments featuring the world's top players.