Virginia budget bill leaves out $2 billion deal to relocate Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard

A proposal to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria took another big hit Thursday, when top Virginia lawmakers confirmed the budget they will take up later this week would not include language enabling the deal.

Virginia lawmaker pushes to keep funding for proposed relocation of Wizards, Capitals out of budget

A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker vowed Wednesday to keep language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria out of the state budget lawmakers will take up later this week.

Giants manager Bob Melvin requires team to stand for national anthem

San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, has implemented a new mandate requiring the entire team to stand for the national anthem. 

Broncos to release Russell Wilson after 2 seasons

The Denver Broncos will release Russell Wilson once free agency officially opens later this month, the team said in a statement Monday.

Jason Kelce uses Taylor Swift lyrics during retirement speech, fans notice

During a news conference announcing his retirement, Jason Kelce, brother to Travis Kelce, appeared to borrow a few of Taylor Swift’s lyrics on Monday.

ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dead at 72

Chris Mortensen, the legendary ESPN NFL reporter, died Sunday morning, the network announced. He was 72.

Britt Reid’s DWI sentence commuted by Missouri governor

Britt Reid, former Chiefs assistant coach and son to Andy Reid, pleaded guilty in 2022 after driving under the influence and caused a crash that injured a 5-year-old girl.

Watch: Seventh grade basketball player sinks half-court shot to win game

The basketball player’s unbelievable basket clinched a spot for her team in the next game of the Girls Basketball League championship.