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Washington Post Sports
Nov 12, 2026

The shabby public golf course that became key to Trump's D.C. makeover
After the president set eyes on the course, officials maneuvered to quickly start work remaking East Potomac Golf Links, which is set to close Saturday.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 11, 2026

Wizards' issues overshadow Kyshawn George's breakout as skid stretches to five
Washington falls to Indiana, 114-101, to conclude a brutal road trip.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 11, 2026

Alex Ovechkin isn't scoring. When should the Capitals be concerned?
The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer is off to the slowest start of his 22-year career.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 11, 2026

Treylon Burks questioned his NFL future. The Commanders are glad he stuck with it.
Derailed by injuries to kick off his career, the wide receiver feels like he's "playing backyard football again."

Washington Post Sports
Nov 10, 2026

Commanders' season is on the line vs. the Giants. Here are the X factors to watch.
Washington will need to clean up its game management issues on "Thursday Night Football."

Washington Post Sports
Nov 10, 2026

Judge keeps East Potomac tree-cutting ban in place ahead of planned closure
A federal judge on Monday night refused to pause an order barring the Trump administration from cutting down more trees at East Potomac Golf Links.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 09, 2026

Pat Summitt, Willie Mays, unicorns featured on new postage stamps
The 2027 collection is to spotlight "sports legends, mythical creatures and celebrations."

Washington Post Sports
Nov 09, 2026

Judo star announces run for president of France
"Fighting has always been a part of who I am," five-time Olympic gold medalist Teddy Riner said. As president, he would try to compete in the 2028 Games.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 09, 2026

The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams
ESPN will pay an additional $1.7 billion to air the new games.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 09, 2026

How a busy NFL Sunday impacts Tuesday's trade deadline
NFL teams have to decide within days if they are ready to shop or plan for next season.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 09, 2026

Should the Commanders buy or sell at the deadline? Neither.
With Washington struggling but still in playoff contention, standing pat is the sound strategy.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 08, 2026

Trinity Rodman powers Spirit to rout of Thorns in NWSL quarterfinals
The 4-1 win sets up a semifinal between Washington and Utah on Saturday.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 08, 2026

Commanders' offensive line can't handle Myles Garrett, Rams' pass rush in loss
Washington rushes for just 60 yards while surrendering four sacks, including three by Garrett in his first game since Sept. 10.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 08, 2026

Trump shares cartoon of UFC fighters beating reporters after offering Dana White press job
The roughly one-minute video depicts Dana White in the White House press briefing room flanked by several notable UFC fighters.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 08, 2026

Commanders' shorthanded offense sputters in home loss to Rams
Washington's defense held its own against high-powered Los Angeles, but the offense couldn't find a rhythm in a 20-13 defeat.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 08, 2026

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

Washington Post Sports
Nov 07, 2026

Georgetown thumps Maryland to retain local bragging rights
The Hoyas made a statement with an 86-74 victory at Capital One Arena.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 07, 2026

D.C. United caps another lackluster season as playoff drought nears MLS record
A 1-0 loss to New York City FC concluded United's seventh straight campaign without making the postseason.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 07, 2026

Capitals secure much-needed home win over Panthers after Tom Wilson gets tossed
Jack St. Ivany recorded his first NHL goal as Washington improved to 9-6 with a gritty victory over Florida.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 07, 2026

Democrats could use new power to challenge Trump's D.C. golf project
The golf project could be included in spending legislation during the lame-duck Congressional session that begins next week.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 06, 2026

Nationals sign Jacob Young to extension, locking down another core player
The outfielder's new deal follows pitcher Cade Cavalli's extension in September.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 06, 2026

How Jayden Daniels turned protecting the football into his ‘superpower'
Through all of the Commanders' struggles, the quarterback has remained one of the NFL's most efficient passers.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 05, 2026

Opponents ask judge to stop Trump from closing historic D.C. golf course
The National Park Service has said East Potomac Park needs to close Nov. 15 because it is unsafe, but preservationists say the president just wants to start work on a new course.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 05, 2026

MLB free agency has arrived. Who can the Nationals build around?
Coming off a promising year, Washington kicks off the offseason with a clearer roster picture.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 05, 2026

SafeSport says it will expand efforts to stop banned coaches from working with kids
The organization, which helps regulate youth sports, said it was launching the initiative in response to reporting from ProPublica and The Washington Post.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 04, 2026

Wizards can't stop Hawks' three-point barrage in a home loss
Washington surrenders 19 baskets from behind the arc as their two-game winning streak ends with a 120-105 loss.

Washington Post Sports
Nov 04, 2026

Commanders will be outmanned against Rams. Here are X factors to watch for Sunday.
Washington, fresh off a galvanizing win over Philadelphia, hosts Los Angeles at Northwest Stadium.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 13, 2026

After heated hearing, judge orders Trump officials to testify about tree removal
The order followed an extraordinary hearing Monday in which the judge rebuked government lawyers for allowing approximately 430 trees to be removed.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 12, 2026

‘Furious' judge halts tree removal, demands answers on Trump's D.C. golf plan
The judge lambasted the Trump administration for ignoring her repeated pleas not to work on the historic East Potomac course: "There's no excuse for this."

Washington Post Sports
Oct 12, 2026

Where, oh, where will the WNBA finals be played?
Angel Reese's Atlanta Dream are scrambling for an arena bigger than their typical 3,500-seat home.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 12, 2026

Judge halts tree removal at D.C. golf course that Trump has proposed overhauling
Plaintiffs had said "hundreds more" were slated for the ax, and the judge ordered a stop to all tree removal until 7 a.m. Tuesday or until she issues another order.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 12, 2026

Why AJ Dybantsa's rookie season with Wizards could deviate from other top picks
Washington's roster improvements mean the 19-year-old won't be instantly asked to shoulder a bevy of responsibilities.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 12, 2026

After 500 trees fall at D.C. golf course Trump wants remade, foes ask judge for halt
Preservationists said they were told the East Potomac Golf Links operation went "faster than anticipated" and "hundreds of additional trees" are now slated for removal.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 12, 2026

Two NFL coaches, two disastrous endings and zero excuses
It was a rough Sunday for the Eagles' Nick Sirianni and the Commanders' Dan Quinn.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 12, 2026

The buck stops with Dan Quinn after Commanders' overtime debacle
Owner Josh Harris will surely reflect on Sunday's tie with the Giants when considering his coach's fate.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 11, 2026

Ovechkin finds the net for first goal, but Capitals fall to Kraken
Washington captain breaks through as his final NHL season continues with loss at Capital One Arena.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 11, 2026

Inside the Commanders' final sequence that cost them a win over the Giants
Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels bemoaned a play that left Washington unable to attempt a field goal before overtime expired.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 11, 2026

Commanders can't make up ground in NFC East after calamitous tie vs. Giants
Washington settles for a 27-27 stalemate after letting the clock expire before attempting a game-winning field goal.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 10, 2026

World Cup champion Spain hands U.S. women a sobering lesson at Audi Field
The Americans fell, 2-0, in a clash of the world's top two teams.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 10, 2026

He called himself the ‘most violent drunk in baseball.' Then he found redemption.
All-star pitcher Sam McDowell has died at 84. In retirement, he became a sobriety counselor and drew comparisons to Ted Danson's character on "Cheers."

Washington Post Sports
Oct 10, 2026

The White Sox's season needs saving. Luckily, they know a guy.
No one loves his hometown team like Pope Leo XIV, who has closely followed the Sox's heavenly playoff run.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 10, 2026

Capitals rally to beat the Rangers, 3-1, after New York loses Igor Shesterkin to injury
Tom Wilson added an empty-netter with one second to go, closing the door on the Rangers.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 09, 2026

More than 500 trees may be removed from D.C. golf course Trump wants to redesign
Beginning Saturday, National Park Service crews will start another major round of cutting at East Potomac Golf Links, according to a new filing in federal court.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 09, 2026

Mike Ditka, legendary coach of ‘Da Bears,' dies at 86
He helped revolutionize the tight end position, but he left a legacy as a coach with Chicago.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 09, 2026

Trump has big plans for East Potomac. So does this tennis entrepreneur.
Michael Retta began pursuing the East Potomac project in 2023. More than three years later, the construction equipment has finally arrived.

Washington Post Sports
Oct 09, 2026

Jayden Daniels's risky return can't solve all of the Commanders' problems
The quarterback gives Washington a chance of getting its season back on track. But there are other issues to resolve.

Washington Post Sports
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

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 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 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.

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