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Washington Post Sports
Aug 23, 2026

IndyCar drivers roar through D.C. streets in Trump's Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Drivers zoomed along Pennsylvania and Independence avenues at speeds of 160 mph, looping around the National Mall as upward of 150,000 spectators were on hand. Kyle Kirkwood won the event.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 23, 2026

Nationals' nightmare road trip ends with a Miami sweep
Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins dropped Washington to 6-15 in August.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 23, 2026

See photos from the first IndyCar race in Washington
Drivers are dashing around the National Mall at speeds expected to exceed 185 mph.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 23, 2026

IndyCar drivers roar through D.C. streets in auto race along National Mall
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which drew upward of 150,000 spectators, kicked off after President Donald Trump waved a green flag.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 23, 2026

IndyCar drivers to zoom through D.C. streets, with Trump set to take lap in limo
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, expected to draw around 140,000 spectators, is the culmination of events the president launched to mark the country's birthday.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 23, 2026

IndyCar drivers prepare to zoom 185 mph on D.C. streets in Trump-hosted race
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, expected to draw around 140,000 spectators, is the culmination of events the president launched to mark the country's birthday.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 22, 2026

Commanders' defense flashes disruptive potential in preseason loss to Lions
There were positives and negatives in a 17-13 defeat that helped clarify Washington's 53-man roster outlook.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 22, 2026

His parents named him after a Corvette. Now, he's a racecar driver.
The 24-year-old will take his No. 77 Chevrolet to the roads of Washington for Sunday's Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 22, 2026

The ballad of Sting Ray Robb, the racecar driver named for a car
The 24-year-old will take his No. 77 Chevrolet to the roads of Washington for Sunday's Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 21, 2026

Led by Olivia Miles, Lynx end Mystics' home winning streak
Even with no Napheesa Collier, Minnesota proved to be too much for Washington in a 94-84 loss.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 21, 2026

Luis García Jr. is a Yankee now. That hasn't stopped him from tracking the Nats.
After a trade-deadline deal, the infielder is adjusting to life away from the only MLB team he had known.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 20, 2026

Nationals throttled by Jacob deGrom, drop series finale to Rangers
Andrew Alvarez pitches well enough to keep Washington in the game, but the bats are silent.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 20, 2026

The Commanders' offensive line was a strength. Now it's a question mark.
An injury to standout left tackle Laremy Tunsil caused ripple effects through the unit.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 20, 2026

Private equity's billion-dollar scramble to own a piece of sports
A new private equity group says sports ownership needs a new framework -- and is looking to spend billions to get its own piece.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 20, 2026

This coach is banned from working with kids. Why is he still coaching?
An oversight group found girls' volleyball coach Ryan Richardson engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor, but sports organizations failed to keep him off the sidelines.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 20, 2026

Sports TV and radio listings for D.C. region
Channels and times for today's games.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 19, 2026

For the Commanders' defensive line, strength is in the collective
Influential unit figures to be deeper, stronger and more versatile this season.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 19, 2026

Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
"I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it," the Australian player said on social media, adding that he has been struggling with coming to the end of his career.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 18, 2026

Nationals fall to Rangers as young Kent returns to the mound
Starter has trouble settling in as Washington suffers fourth straight loss.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 18, 2026

Nationals' newcomers get ahead of the curve at Florida draft camp
The organization hopes its newest prospects will build chemistry and good habits as they begin their paths to the majors.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 18, 2026

The WNBA's most-hyped rookie is just as effortlessly cool off-court
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles plays basketball with certainty and savoir faire. She gets dressed the same way.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 17, 2026

Commanders release Jake Moody, tap undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as kicker
Washington will look to the free agent out of Iowa to solve its kicking woes.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 16, 2026

As the Nationals get swept, Abimelec Ortiz offers a silver lining
Another home run for the rookie first baseman ties Joey Meneses's franchise record.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 16, 2026

Tommy John, whose elbow surgery transformed baseball, dies at 83
The lefty made four all-star teams while pitching for the White Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. An innovative procedure extended his career to 26 seasons.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 16, 2026

Knee injury to sideline Marcus Mariota for rest of Commanders' preseason
The backup quarterback suffered a sprained MCL in Friday's win over the Dolphins.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 14, 2026

Who will make the Commanders' roster? Here's the outlook with preseason underway.
Washington opened its preseason slate with a 20-7 win over the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 13, 2026

Cavalli strikes out 10 as Nationals beat Cubs, 7-0
Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh, allowing just one hit in eight scoreless innings as Nationals beat Cubs 7-0.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 13, 2026

This national youth sports organization is failing to protect kids from sexual abuse
Over a decade after the Amateur Athletic Union promised to implement "historic child protection measures," it hasn't done so, leaving hundreds of thousands of athletes at risk.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 13, 2026

Jackson Kent makes a bumpy but promising debut against the Cubs
The Nationals' lefty, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, pitched into the fifth inning and allowed three runs.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 12, 2026

Jayden Daniels under pressure, and other observations from the Commanders joint practice
What our beat reporter saw during Wednesday's padded practice with the Miami Dolphins.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 12, 2026

Record-breaking $12.5 billion deal for Lakers comes just months after previous sale
The Los Angeles basketball team has been sold to a group reportedly led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 12, 2026

They got traded to the Nationals. Here's what happened next.
What comes after trades are made can be more jarring than receiving the news itself.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 12, 2026

One game after a superb performance, Nationals pitchers falter against the Cubs
Five pitchers combined to give up eight runs in a series-opening loss to Chicago.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 11, 2026

Behind its ‘mad scientist' coordinator, Commanders defense works to improve
If the Commanders defense plays like one of the NFL's best units this season, then an offense that's merely good would put the team in the playoff mix.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 10, 2026

What will Commanders do at left tackle after losing Laremy Tunsil to injury?
The exact timeline for Tunsil's return won't be known until after surgery, but he's expected to miss multiple months.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 10, 2026

Patriot Games open with dodgeball, lots of MAGA caps and even more questions
The youth contest for $250,000 — part of the White House's Freedom 250 festivities — featured over 120 competitors drawn from a murky selection process.

Washington Post Sports
Aug 09, 2026

Nationals ride their bullpen to a sweep-clinching rout of the Reds
The Washington bullpen allowed just two runs in 15? innings over three games against Cincinnati.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension reverberates beyond late-night TV
Critics accused ABC of bowing to President Donald Trump after it suspended Kimmel's show over his comments about the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Kimmel's suspension confirms what many suspected after Colbert's cancellation
Media companies must punish Trump critics if they want their mega-mergers approved.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Backups abound as NFL quarterbacks keep going down
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

I'm an evangelical Christian. There's danger in casting Charlie Kirk as a martyr.
Rhetoric from the pulpit after the conservative activist's death risks stoking political fires.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Why seniors who want covid shots should consider getting one this week
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is weighing changes to coronavirus vaccine recommendations that could make it harder for some seniors to access them.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Sports expert? Test your knowledge with our weekly quiz.
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

The cities where buying a house is most and least affordable as mortgage rates change
The Fed's recent rate cut won't bring down borrowing costs enough to offset the rise in housing prices in most major U.S. cities, Zillow's research suggests.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

The Clippers-Kawhi Leonard scandal, explained
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Why are vets Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum on the rebuilding Wizards?
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Daniel Snyder, Jon Gruden and two franchises in the aftermath of scandal
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

NFL best bets for Week 3: The Chiefs get right against the Giants
Plus, picks for all 16 games.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Do state abortion laws affect women's recruiting? That's up to athletes.
A recent study on the college choices of high school basketball players suggests a correlation with states' positions on reproductive rights.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

He was set to break a record cycling across Eurasia, then came Russia
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

To pitch again, Cade Cavalli had to learn his pitches again
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Five big questions (including the Ovechkin one) as the Caps open training camp
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

Cardi B is pregnant with her 4th child. It will be her 1st with Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs
Cardi B is expecting

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2025

The fight for the future of transgender athletes
A group of influential women's sports advocates say their proposals are about fairness. But LGBT activists say their plans would endanger transgender rights — and transgender lives.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Kyler Murray apologizes for wearing Michael Vick jersey while posing with dog
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Brad Lord has been a pleasant surprise. The Nats hope more is in store.
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Jayden Daniels misses practice, leaving his status for Sunday in question
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Jayden Daniels not practicing; Commanders sign Preston Smith to bolster defense
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Caps celebrate Alex Ovechkin and give their fans something to hold on to
The Capitals say printed tickets for full season ticket holders, which feature various images of Alex Ovechkin, will return for one season only.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Commanders sign Preston Smith to bolster defensive line
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

He is the best pitcher in baseball. He wants to be even more.
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Tom Brady is doing too much
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Ranking the best players in the NFL
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

More than the salary cap is at stake in the Clippers-Kawhi Leonard story
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

NFL toughens punishment guidelines for domestic violence
In wake of widespread criticism for its handling of Ray Rice case, league institutes more stringent policy.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Kirby's creators on developing accessible games, and the darker horrors of the series
The developers discussed the future of the series in 3D and how they decide what features to include in new Kirby games.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

From a foster home to a basketball family, Jose Fudd finds happiness
The adopted brother of hoops star Azzi Fudd is carving out his own role within the game and his family.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2025

Homer-prone Jake Irvin gets burned and Nats' bats fall flat in doubleheader sweep
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Homer-prone Jake Irvin gets burned again as Nats open doubleheader with loss
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

In another shake-up, D.C. United fires general manager Ally Mackay
Mackay, who was appointed to his role in 2023, departs the club not long after coach Troy Lesesne, who was ousted earlier this summer.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

The Raiders lean on Tom Brady's insight. Other NFL teams don't love that.
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Thou shalt not steal baseballs and hats from kids
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Panthers win Stanley Cup, beating Oilers in six games to repeat as champions
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

NFL owner secretly relapsed, got ketamine from private doctor before death
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

NFL playoff projections: Win totals and Super Bowl odds for every team
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

NFL power rankings: How all 32 teams stack up after two weeks
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Early returns are positive on NFL kickoffs, despite Trump's gripes
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

With Wizards starters out at summer league, it's AJ Johnson's time to shine
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

The Packers are rolling, the Steelers are reeling, and the Bears look lost
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

The Dodgers are baseball's most expensive mess. They can still win it all.
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Clippers deny report Kawhi Leonard had ‘no-show job' to bypass salary cap
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Aliaksei Protas had a breakout season. His brother is ready for his turn.
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

After a wild NHL start, Ryan Leonard hopes to play with ‘a lot more confidence'
Leonard, who made his NHL debut amid Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record, says he's ready to ramp back up.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

What makes Mondo fly?
A look at the unique jumping style of the world's best pole vaulter, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, who is favored to win his second Olympic gold medal in Paris.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

The NBA schedule is out. These 25 games will help define the 2025-26 season.
The NBA released its full schedule for the upcoming regular season, the first of its new media rights deals. Here's a viewer's guide to sort through the best matchups.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola wins Olympic marathon gold, and it was a climb
A late substitute for an injured countryman, Tola withstood a hilly course that defeated even two-time defending champion Eliud Kipchoge.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2025

Making his case for 2026, the Nationals' Daylen Lile remains red-hot
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Making his case for 2026, the Nats' Daylen Lile remains red-hot
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Jayden Daniels is ‘truly day-to-day' with knee injury, Dan Quinn says
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Alex Delvecchio, NHL Hall of Famer with Detroit Red Wings, dies at 93
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

When the Eagles push tush, are they also bending rules?
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Should the Wizards retire John Wall's number?
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Midseason moves could have outsize influence on WNBA playoffs
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Joe Burrow is hurt. Again. Can the Bengals keep winning without him?
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

A reflective John Wall retires from the NBA and pivots to TV
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Football Top 20: Stone Bridge, Westfield climb the rankings
Both Northern Virginia powerhouses benefitted from a hectic weekend, with Stone Bridge rising to No. 8 and Westfield moving to 12.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

NFL's Charlie Kirk tributes show that sticking to sports never made sense
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Jose A. Ferrer loves to learn. His teachers include MLB's best closers.
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

The 10 best college football towns in America
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Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2025

Joe Burrow could face surgery, lengthy absence because of toe injury
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