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Washington Spirit kicks off 2026 NWSL season with home opener at Audi Field

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Washington Spirit kicks off 2026 NWSL season with home opener at Audi Field

John Harbaugh’s mentor, Andy Reid, had a better second act than his first

John Harbaugh’s mentor, Andy Reid, had a better second act than his first

Beltway Basketball Beat: Eagles get crucial conference win

Beltway Basketball Beat: Eagles get crucial conference win

Garzon’s clutch 3-pointer lifts No. 12 Maryland women over USC 62-55

Garzon’s clutch 3-pointer lifts No. 12 Maryland women over USC 62-55

Sharks’ 3-goal second period keys 3-2 victory over Capitals

Sharks’ 3-goal second period keys 3-2 victory over Capitals

Neighbors of Commanders planned DC stadium say what they want developed nearby

Neighbors of Commanders planned DC stadium say what they want developed nearby

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Ravens interview former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for their coaching vacancy

Ravens interview former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for their coaching vacancy

Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC

Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC

‘It was surreal’: Caps players invite kids with disabilities onto the ice after practice

‘It was surreal’: Caps players invite kids with disabilities onto the ice after practice

VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin’s 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games

VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin’s 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games

John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

Washington takes on Sacramento on 3-game losing streak

Washington takes on Sacramento on 3-game losing streak

Leonard scores 33 as Clippers top Wizards to win fourth straight

Leonard scores 33 as Clippers top Wizards to win fourth straight

The Commanders are hiring Doug Williams’ son, D.J., as their quarterbacks coach, AP source says

The Commanders are hiring Doug Williams’ son, D.J., as their quarterbacks coach, AP source says

When will Trae Young make his Wizards debut?

When will Trae Young make his Wizards debut?

Ravens interview defensive coordinators Minter and Schwartz for their coaching vacancy

Ravens interview defensive coordinators Minter and Schwartz for their coaching vacancy

Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball and some other sports

Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball and some other sports

NCAA urges federal regulators to suspend prediction markets that look a lot like gambling

NCAA urges federal regulators to suspend prediction markets that look a lot like gambling

Twins claim versatile infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves

Twins claim versatile infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves

John Harbaugh interviews in person for the Giants’ coaching vacancy, AP source says

John Harbaugh interviews in person for the Giants’ coaching vacancy, AP source says

The Washington Nationals are finally leaving MASN and setting up a local TV deal with MLB

The Washington Nationals are finally leaving MASN and setting up a local TV deal with MLB

Marsh hits 4 3s, scores 20 — both season highs — to help USC beat Maryland 88-71

Marsh hits 4 3s, scores 20 — both season highs — to help USC beat Maryland 88-71

Capitals host the Sharks after overtime victory

Capitals host the Sharks after overtime victory

Capitals’ coach Carbery after big third-period rally: ‘We showed a ton of character’

Capitals’ coach Carbery after big third-period rally: ‘We showed a ton of character’

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