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Oct 08, 2026

Congress launches probe of youth sports giant AAU
A powerful House committee demanded answers from the Amateur Athletic Union after a ProPublica and Washington Post investigation found it has failed to protect kids from sexual abuse.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 08, 2026

NFL tells Supreme Court prediction markets are gambling, not investing
The league is urging the court to take up a case that would settle how prediction markets are regulated.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 07, 2026

Capitals top Penguins in Ovechkin's final home opener
Captain's two sons introduce him in front of raucous crowd as he embarks on his farewell season.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 07, 2026

An offensive line in flux and more X-factors for Commanders vs. Giants
Washington faces an essential must-win game Sunday at Northwest Stadium.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 07, 2026

NFL decides fake juice-box celebrations are okay after all
The league reversed course when it learned that a player nicknamed "Juice" wasn't pretending to chug a beer.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 07, 2026

Messi plays his final game with Argentina, marking the end of an era
The soccer star will continue playing with Inter Miami following his retirement from his home country's team.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 07, 2026

Savannah Bananas are bringing the Banana Bowl, their ‘craziest show' yet, to D.C.
Nationals Park will host the barnstorming baseball league's inaugural title game.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 05, 2026

As Daniels nears return, Mariota is sidelined with another MCL sprain
Commanders backup quarterback was injured in Sunday's loss to the Colts in London.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 05, 2026

As Jayden Daniels nears return, Marcus Mariota is sidelined with another MCL sprain
Commanders backup quarterback was injured in Sunday's loss to the Colts in London.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 05, 2026

The special meaning behind Monday night's game for Saints fans
I talked to Drew Brees, Steve Gleason, Sean Payton, Wendell Pierce, Jay Duplass and others about the rebirth in my hometown.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 05, 2026

The special meaning behind tonight's game for Saints fans
I talked to Drew Brees, Steve Gleason, Sean Payton, Wendell Pierce, Jay Duplass and others about the rebirth in my hometown.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 05, 2026

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announces this will be his final NHL season
The league's all-time leading goal scorer will step away after 22 seasons with Washington.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 05, 2026

From Ja'Marr to Lamar, an NFL Sunday filled with scary injuries
Injuries always reshape the NFL season, but the volume and star power feel especially impactful this year.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 04, 2026

Jayden Daniels will rejoin a Commanders team that's hurting. Can he succeed?
The quarterback is on track to face the Giants, but the roster around him is in dire straits.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 04, 2026

Down to their third quarterback, Commanders collapse in loss to Colts
The offense struggled to get going under rookie Athan Kaliakmanis during a 30-13 loss in London.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 04, 2026

Commanders lose Marcus Mariota to knee injury early in clash with Colts
Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis took over under center with Jayden Daniels also sidelined.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 04, 2026

The college shut down. The baseball team kept playing.
As enrollment declines force small colleges to shutter, athletes search desperately for what comes next.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 03, 2026

After ‘special' season, the Mystics will enter 2027 with lofty expectations
Washington earned a franchise-record 28 regular season wins in a breakthrough 2026 campaign.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 03, 2026

In Kardashian world, youth sports parents are even more insufferable
A new Kim Kardashian-produced reality show is called "Team Moms: Baseball," but the dads are the stars — and the villains.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 03, 2026

L.A. Olympics chief Casey Wasserman presses on after Epstein fallout
In an interview with The Post, Wasserman blamed an online smear campaign for bad press and said he pitched President Donald Trump on using the Games to build his legacy.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 03, 2026

Caps come out swinging to beat Carolina Hurricanes, 5-2, in season opener
Alex Tuch scored twice in the first period in his debut with the Washington Capitals, helping them cruise to victory against the reigning Stanley Cup champions.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 02, 2026

Amik Robertson nearly gave up on the NFL. The Commanders are glad he didn't.
The 28-year-old cornerback has been the bright spot for a struggling secondary after arriving in the offseason.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 01, 2026

MLB drops proposal to host a baseball game at Grand Teton National Park
After The Washington Post reported on the proposal, local leaders sent letters to the Trump administration and the MLB commissioner expressing strong opposition.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 01, 2026

Jayden Daniels feeling confident despite elbow injury: ‘I can get through it again'
The Commanders quarterback was back at practice 10 days after suffering his second dislocation.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 01, 2026

With Alex Ovechkin back and a young core locked in, Capitals have ‘no excuses'
Washington opens its NHL season Friday against Stanley Cup champion Carolina.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 30, 2026

Mystics can't catch up in season-ending loss to Dream
Washington is swept out of the WNBA playoffs in the first round, 93-75, after recording a franchise-best regular season.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 30, 2026

Jayden Daniels returns to Commanders practice with left arm brace
Washington arrives in England ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 30, 2026

The WNBA's top-seeded team is already out. Is the first round too short?
The league's biggest team was eliminated in three days. Another top star may be next.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 30, 2026

Pope Leo sent a letter blessing the White Sox ahead of playoffs win
The Chicago-born pontiff sent the Chicago team the "Almighty's abundant blessings."

Washington Post Sports
Sep 30, 2026

Former NFL players object to proposed settlement of lawsuit against disability plan
Multiple lawsuits by former players accuse the league's disability plan of illegally denying benefits.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 30, 2026

Trump's upscale golf plan could destroy a D.C. haven for cyclists, runners
The president wants to eliminate the public road that loops around the Hains Point peninsula, allowing the golf course to stretch to the water's edge.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 30, 2026

Wizards' big three aims to ‘change the narrative' as training camp commences
Veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis will play alongside No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa for long-suffering Washington.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 29, 2026

A promising Nationals campaign is over. What questions loom this offseason?
Washington must address pitching concerns, a potential lockout and CJ Abrams's future.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 28, 2026

Senate passes a sweeping college sports bill. Here's what it would change.
The Protect College Sports Act was approved by a vote of 77-22. The bill now heads to the House, which is divided over how Congress should intervene in college athletics.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 28, 2026

The next generations of GLP-1s might help athletes even more
That is, if the drugs aren't banned.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 28, 2026

Commanders expect Jayden Daniels to practice this week in London after elbow injury
Linebacker Leo Chenal undergoes season-ending surgery following a neck fracture.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 28, 2026

NFL to DHS: No, you can't use highlights to promote immigration enforcement
NFL asks DHS to remove video

Washington Post Sports
Sep 28, 2026

A wild NFL Sunday saved its craziest seven seconds for Brazil
Thirteen of the 14 games played Sunday were within one score in the fourth quarter, and 12 were decided by eight points or fewer. Six teams scored the winning points in the final three minutes.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 28, 2026

Should the Commanders rush Jayden Daniels back? Not with Marcus Mariota thriving.
The veteran backup threw three touchdown passes in Sunday's 33-31 upset of the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 27, 2026

Turnovers plague the Mystics in opening playoff loss to the Dream
Washington loses Game 1 of the WNBA first-round series after matching a season high with 22 giveaways in a 92-77 defeat.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 27, 2026

The Commanders couldn't buy a turnover. Bring on the Super Bowl champion.
Washington upset Seattle with the help of two interceptions and a tone-setting fumble recovery.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 27, 2026

As Nationals wrap up season, they have plenty of reason for optimism
Washington's win over the New York Mets sealed its best record since the 2019 championship season.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 27, 2026

Marcus Mariota leads Commanders to upset of Super Bowl champion Seahawks
Winless and without Jayden Daniels, Washington held on for a stunning 33-31 victory.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 27, 2026

Athletes are taking GLP-1s. Anti-doping regulators are watching.
Serena Williams's praise of weight-loss drugs highlights a debate playing out among researchers: Should the medications be banned for most athletes?

Washington Post Sports
Sep 26, 2026

Spirit's home woes continue with rain-soaked loss to Angel City
Washington fell, 1-0, to drop its fifth game at Audi Field since the start of August.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 26, 2026

Connelly Early impresses, Jake Irvin struggles as Nationals fall to Mets
The left-hander acquired from the Red Sox threw three scoreless innings, while the veteran right-hander was tagged for five runs.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 26, 2026

The Mystics are back in the playoffs. Thriving in the paint could keep them there.
First-round foes Washington and Atlanta both excel at rebounding and scoring near the rim.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 26, 2026

The ‘magic' of Celsius has athletes buzzing — and nutritionists fretting
From high school to the pros, athletes are in love with this trendy energy drink. Their trainers? Not so much.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 26, 2026

Jayden Daniels's injury could reshape Commanders' trajectory for years to come
General Manager Adam Peters and Coach Dan Quinn bet big on the quarterback. Now, their futures hang in the balance.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 26, 2026

Newly extended National Cade Cavalli could be the first of many
At Nationals Park, every player turned out to see the budding star Washington has locked down.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 25, 2026

Jayden Daniels considered week-to-week after Commanders rule out elbow surgery
Washington doesn't plan to place the quarterback on injured reserve.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 24, 2026

Mystics hang on to beat Sky, 101-93, to close regular season
Washington earned its franchise-best 28th regular season win and secured the No. 5 seed for WNBA playoffs.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 24, 2026

Bob Pettit, basketball great who was named the NBA's first MVP, dies at 93
He led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 title and revolutionized his position, establishing himself as one of the greatest players of his generation.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 24, 2026

The NFL, the official sport of beer, is fining players who pretend to drink beer
The NFL has reportedly fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926, and Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves $8,847, for touchdown celebrations the league said mimicked chugging a beer.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 24, 2026

Marcus Mariota's latest shot and more X-factors for Commanders vs. Seahawks
The veteran quarterback will face the Super Bowl champions with Jayden Daniels sidelined.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 23, 2026

Nearing the finish line, Nationals take series from the Tigers
Yohandy Morales goes deep, and Washington wins a bullpen game while keeping an eye on the future.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 22, 2026

Mystics notch franchise-best 27th victory with 79-69 win over Sun
After a close first half, a late surge pushes playoff-bound Washington past Connecticut.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 22, 2026

Keibert Ruiz, the Nationals' once-timid catcher, is speaking up and making noise
The 28-year-old has come into his own as a batter and a leader this season.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 22, 2026

‘Born a leader,' Shakira Austin has guided youthful Mystics back to playoffs
The center's breakout season has Washington in the postseason for the first time since 2023.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 21, 2026

Jayden Daniels remains out indefinitely as Commanders tap Marcus Mariota to face Seahawks
Coach Dan Quinn declines to provide an update after the quarterback undergoes an MRI exam on his dislocated left elbow.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 21, 2026

157-degree turf was so hot NFL players had to hose off their cleats
The extreme heat in Nashville produced some unusual scenes during the Philadelphia Eagles' 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 21, 2026

Jayden Daniels is injured again. Where do the Commanders go from here?
Washington's defense needs to step up with the game-changing quarterback sidelined.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 20, 2026

Jayden Daniels's dislocated elbow overshadows Commanders' loss to Cowboys
The quarterback faces more time on the sidelines after exiting the 37-20 defeat. He injured the same elbow last year.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 20, 2026

As Nationals fall short of a sweep, CJ Abrams is a bright spot
Washington falls, 5-3, in St. Louis but the all-star second baseman has a highlight-worthy day.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 20, 2026

Jayden Daniels exits Commanders' game vs. Cowboys with elbow injury
The quarterback went down on the final play of the first half at AT&T Stadium.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 20, 2026

The 13-year-old girl traversing the globe for a pickleball paycheck
Trades! Visas! Middle school! There's no rest for a teen pickleball sensation.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 20, 2026

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

Washington Post Sports
Sep 19, 2026

No-goal call leaves D.C. United fuming and its playoff hopes fading
Charlotte FC triumphed, 2-1, after Louis Munteanu's late effort was controversially ruled out.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 19, 2026

Hailed as Muhammad Ali's toughest opponent, his biggest fight was outside the ring
Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who has died at 89, lost his wife and three sons to suicide and heroin. He channeled his grief into an anti-drug campaign.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2026

Which Nationals still have something to prove this season?
Washington is eliminated from playoff contention, but there's plenty at stake for players on the fringe.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 18, 2026

His father led Washington to a Super Bowl. Now, he coaches the Commanders' star QB.
D.J. Williams, the coach tasked with getting Jayden Daniels back on track, took a circuitous path to this moment.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2026

Nationals agree to contract extension with rotation cornerstone Cade Cavalli
The agreement is the first extension and long-term deal completed by new team president Paul Toboni.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2026

Nationals near contract extension with rotation cornerstone Cade Cavalli
The agreement would mark the first extension and long-term deal completed by new team president Paul Toboni.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 17, 2026

Alex Ovechkin defends pro-Putin video appearance: ‘I support my country'
The Capitals captain, who turned 41 on Thursday ahead of his 22nd NHL season, recently appeared in a campaign video for United Russia.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2026

Nationals secure another losing season with dormant loss to Phillies
Washington clinches a sub-.500 finish for the seventh straight year with its 82nd loss.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2026

Jayden Daniels's rhythm and more X-factors for Commanders vs. Cowboys
Washington's secondary and offensive line are also under the microscope.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 16, 2026

Democrats demand records from Trump's ‘methodical' D.C. golf takeover
A new federal contract shows the administration is advancing a major reconstruction of a historic public course without consulting Congress or holding public meetings, top Democrats said Wednesday.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2026

Daylen Lile comes through in a pinch, and Nationals outduel Phillies
Washington wins its fourth in a row, beating playoff-chasing Philadelphia.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2026

Sports leagues ask regulators to help curb bettor harassment
Five major sports leagues and their players' associations are calling on regulators to require sportsbooks to ban users who harass athletes or team personnel, to create a better reporting mechanism for threats and to require sportsbooks to monitor and flag accounts linked to abuse.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2026

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin campaigns for pro-Putin party in new ad
Ovechkin appeared in a video for United Russia, the country's ruling party, as the country heads into key parliamentary elections this weekend.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 15, 2026

Arch Manning criticized for laughing at AI video of coach slapping reporter
The Texas quarterback drew ire from social media, with several prominent women in sports criticizing his flippant reaction to a fake video of his coach striking a female reporter after a victory against Ohio State.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 14, 2026

Was that NFL scoring bonanza a fluke or a trend?
Heading into Monday night's matchup, teams had combined to average 50 points per game, the highest-scoring Week 1 of the NFL-AFL merger era.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 14, 2026

At Notre Dame, three sons of NFL stars bond over pressure and privilege
Devin Fitzgerald, Jerome Bettis Jr. and Elijah Burress are among the youngest members of the Irish's receiver room. All three aim to forge their own identities.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 14, 2026

The Commanders' defense held the Eagles in check — except for those big plays
A handful of breakdowns spoiled a strong day for Daronte Jones's unit in the 24-22 loss.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 13, 2026

Outmatched offense and questionable no-call send Commanders to season-opening loss
The Eagles bottled up Jayden Daniels during a 24-22 triumph in Philadelphia.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 13, 2026

Nationals finish sweep of Angels in Jake Irvin's first relief appearance
Pitching behind an opener, the right-hander allowed three runs in five innings, and a late rally secured a 6-5 win.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 13, 2026

Even in a loss, Ben Shelton owned the U.S. Open until the final point
Alexander Zverev prevailed in four sets, keeping alive a two-decade drought for Americans at the U.S. Open. But Shelton, brash and powerful, was the event's breakout star.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 12, 2026

D.C. United plays down to Atlanta in a scoreless draw
The hosts were lucky to salvage a point at Audi Field.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 12, 2026

CJ Abrams saves the day as Nationals walk off Angels
Andrew Alvarez pitches seven scoreless innings in best outing of his career; Angels error allows winning run to score.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 12, 2026

The billionaire Trump ally blowing up college football
At a time when college sports are unrecognizable, no one is rewriting the playbook more than Cody Campbell, one of the most influential megadonors and most prominent disrupters in the industry.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 12, 2026

Park Service works to fortify sea wall key to East Potomac golf project
Rebuilding the sea wall could add hundreds of millions of dollars to the project's cost and push a completion date years down the road.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 11, 2026

Nationals stop their skid with a Cade Cavalli gem and a late rally
Washington's right-hander continued his breakout season in a 4-3 victory over the Angels.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 11, 2026

Dan Quinn has a plan to get the Commanders back on track, and he knows it's urgent
"I knew what I signed up for," the under-scrutiny football coach said. "I love the pressure."

Washington Post Sports
Sep 10, 2026

In Dallas, Trump says Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade may be ‘worst of all time'
Speaking in Dallas, the home of Doncic's former NBA team, the president joked that "we gotta redo that deal."

Washington Post Sports
Sep 10, 2026

The Commanders need Jayden Daniels back at his best. It's not a one-man job.
Plagued by injury concerns and an off-the-field controversy, the quarterback enters his third season under no shortage of scrutiny.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 10, 2026

Two NFL teams, two vastly different strategies to defeat jet lag in Australia
Before the division rivals meet Friday morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 49ers and Rams have followed two sharply different approaches to sleep, travel and performance.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 09, 2026

Nationals wrap up winless West Coast trip with contentious loss to Padres
Manager Blake Butera is ejected as Washington's late-season struggles continue.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 09, 2026

The NFL season kicks off tonight. Yes, on a Wednesday.
The unusual timing reflects a convergence of calendar and travel considerations.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 09, 2026

LIV Golf, bankrupt without Saudis, owes former PGA stars millions
LIV files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, remains in discussions with players about a slimmed-down league owned by them.

Washington Post Sports
Sep 09, 2026

A marathon U.S. Open day capped by an epic finish … at 3:30 a.m.
Those who stayed the course to watch the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history were rewarded with a heroic battle.

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