Sports stories in DC / Maryland / Virginia

It’s not a trick. Instead, with much at stake, the result could be a big treat for the winning team. On Halloween afternoon — 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 […]

RFK Stadium has not been selected as a host site for the NCAA Final Fours scheduled between 2032 and 2036. This decision comes amid plans for a new stadium for the Commanders in Washington, D.C.

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on February 11, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or usi

There are far more important questions about the future of Maryland’s football program than how they’ll perform Saturday against Illinois, or how the team will adjust schematically to snap its five-game losing streak.Sure, it matters. But more pressing questions include: How can the Terps build a su

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been sidelined with a high-ankle sprain, leading to confusion and speculation about his recovery. The mixed messaging from the team has frustrated fans as Jackson misses games and practices.

Wizards fans finally have something to cheer about. After years near the bottom of the NBA standings, Washington has already won a handful of games to start the season. Stars Anthony Davis and Trae Young are leading the way, and the team’s young core is coming together. Josh Robbins is a senior writ

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards and Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrate during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls on October 24, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Villanova University, the alma mater of Pope Leo, is set to play their basketball season opener near the Vatican. This event symbolizes a unique connection between the university and the Pope.

The cast of "Team Moms: Baseball" shares what fans can expect in the first season of the reality TV show, which is now streaming on Paramount+.

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The Wizards couldn’t keep Moussa Diabate from getting offensive rebounds or Brandon Miller from scoring from everywhere, so they lost to the Hornets in Charlotte despite solid games from Anthony Davis and Trae Young. Diabate grabbed eight offensive boards in the first half and finished with 11 for

Brandon Miller scored a career-high 39 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 110-103 on Monday night for their third win in four games to open the season.

The Nationals went into the offseason knowing that they had a competitive team through last July, and that the trades they made at the August deadline gave them pitching depth and prospects they need to be better than 77 wins in 2027. The big question is how much money the ownership is willing to sp

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards shoots a three point basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or usin

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the bargain chain Dollar General for what it says are “long-running deceptive pricing practices.”

All times are Eastern. The graphic lists the NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA games scheduled for Monday, along with Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. By Pat Malone | Zebra Press Staff Monday, October 26, 2026, marks the 33rd traditional Sports Equinox, a day when Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA and NHL all have

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 30: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots a three point basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 30, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or usi

When Brian Turner told his young kids ‘no,’ they often knew it wouldn’t take much prodding to change his mind.Stay up late to watch a TV show together? Play music or go to the movies? With some patience and perhaps a little begging, they knew their easygoing father would come around eventually.“He w

No tricks and only treats! One Montgomery County couple is celebrating Halloween early after winning $30,000 in a Maryland Lottery game.

David DiGilio, showrunner of "The Terminal List," shares what fans need to know for the second season of the action thriller, which is now streaming on Prime Video.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 16: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards dunks during the first half of a preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 16, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by download

The 51st Marine Corps Marathon kicked off with thousands of runners traversing Arlington and D.C. in chilly weather. New corral organization for runners and a spectator-free finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial are among this year's updates.

The game turned out to be more of an adventure than seemed likely when the Wizards took a 21-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but they prevailed in the end, outlasting the Chicago Bulls, 124-120, for their first road win of the season. The Wizards built that lead with a heady third quarter b

CHICAGO — Trae Young had 25 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards held off the Chicago Bulls for a 124-120 victory on Saturday night.Kyshawn George had 22 points and nine rebounds for Washington in the opener of a three-game road trip. Anthony Davis added 19 points, and Justin Champagn

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 24: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball as Buddy Hield #7 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the first half at the United Center on October 24, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and

Alex Tuch scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves for the Capitals.Tuch opened the scoring for Washington when a pass bounced off Tage Thompson’s stick and into his own n