FOX Sports teaming up with Harvard to study fandom
Research shows that nearly 90% of Americans identify as fans of a sport or a specific team, with deep implications for communities. But experts say fandom is deeply understudied.
Research shows that nearly 90% of Americans identify as fans of a sport or a specific team, with deep implications for communities. But experts say fandom is deeply understudied.
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick No. 1 overall on June 23
The league's worst team this season is getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft.
The league's worst team this season is getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft.
Christian Lundgaard earns second career win at Sonsio Grand Prix
Christian Lundgaard won in Indianapolis on Saturday, and said he hopes to take that momentum with him to the biggest race of the season, the Indianapolis 500, in just two weeks.
Christian Lundgaard won in Indianapolis on Saturday, and said he hopes to take that momentum with him to the biggest race of the season, the Indianapolis 500, in just two weeks.
Christian Lundgaard wins Sonsio Grand Prix, snaps winless streak
Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet snapped a 47-race winless streak taking home the win at the Sonsio Grand Prix in Indianapolis. He sat down with FOX 5 after the win.
Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet snapped a 47-race winless streak taking home the win at the Sonsio Grand Prix in Indianapolis. He sat down with FOX 5 after the win.
Gymnast in Jordan Chiles Olympic medal controversy suspended over missed drug tests
Romanian gymnastics star Ana Barbosu has been provisionally suspended from her sport after missing three drug tests.
Romanian gymnastics star Ana Barbosu has been provisionally suspended from her sport after missing three drug tests.
Bobby Cox, former Atlanta Braves manager, dies at 84
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series title, has died at 84.
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series title, has died at 84.
Braves legend Bobby Cox passes away at age 84
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series title, has died at 84.
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series title, has died at 84.
Commanders rookie mini camp begins: Fans get first look at Antonio Williams
The Washington Commanders held their first day of rookie mini camp on Friday. The team and the fans got their first look at their newest draft class, including wide receiver Antonio Williams.
The Washington Commanders held their first day of rookie mini camp on Friday. The team and the fans got their first look at their newest draft class, including wide receiver Antonio Williams.
NCAA expanding March Madness college basketball tournaments to 76 teams in 2027
The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format.
The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format.
FOX 5 hosts Weather Day at Nationals Park
More than 1,000 local students joined FOX 5 at Nationals Park ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Chad Ricardo threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
More than 1,000 local students joined FOX 5 at Nationals Park ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Chad Ricardo threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
DC weather: Clouds and sun for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nats Park
Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.
Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.
FOX 5, Nationals team up for Weather Day at Nats Park!
FOX 5 is joining the Washington Nationals on Thursday for Weather Day at Nationals Park!
FOX 5 is joining the Washington Nationals on Thursday for Weather Day at Nationals Park!
PWHL Detroit team announced as first expansion team of the year
Detroit is getting a PWHL team, the league and officials with the city announced during a press conference Wednesday morning.
Detroit is getting a PWHL team, the league and officials with the city announced during a press conference Wednesday morning.
Disabled athlete in Menlo Park sets out to swim 26 miles on his birthday
Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.
Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.
Stefon Diggs, former Patriots receiver, found not guilty of assaulting his private chef
Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. Here's what to know.
Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. Here's what to know.
LIV golfer says he’ll never return to PGA Tour amid uncertainty over league’s future
LIV golfer Thomas Pieters says he would not return to the PGA Tour, even as uncertainty surrounds the league’s future.
LIV golfer Thomas Pieters says he would not return to the PGA Tour, even as uncertainty surrounds the league’s future.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
East Potomac Golf Links faces uncertain future as high school caddies earn prestigious scholarship
A watchdog group asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration from moving forward with plans to allegedly shutdown and redevelop East Potomac Golf Links. The Trump Administration severed the lease agreement with the non-profit that manages this and two other DC public golf couses, leaving the futures of those three locations uncertain.
A watchdog group asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration from moving forward with plans to allegedly shutdown and redevelop East Potomac Golf Links. The Trump Administration severed the lease agreement with the non-profit that manages this and two other DC public golf couses, leaving the futures of those three locations uncertain.
Kentucky Derby 2026 winner: Golden Tempo races to historic win for trainer
Golden Tempo came charging from the back of the field at Churchill Downs and took the lead when it counted to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Golden Tempo came charging from the back of the field at Churchill Downs and took the lead when it counted to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Lois Cook of the DC Divas | Loud AF: May 02, 2026
FOX 5's Chad Ricardo talks all things sports in Loud Athletes & Fans.
FOX 5's Chad Ricardo talks all things sports in Loud Athletes & Fans.