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Nationals’ Clemmey replaces Sykora in MLB All-Star Futures Game

Washington Nationals prospect Alex Clemmey is headed to Atlanta for Major League Baseball's All-Star festivities, the franchise announced Thursday. The 19-year-old, who pitches for High-A Wilmington, will play in the All-Star Futures Game alongside other top minor leaguers. Published July 10, 2025

Reese trades barbs with former NFL QB Griffin over alleged Clark rivalry

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said he was trying to defend WNBA superstar Angel Reese from racist harassment when he took to social media on Thursday. Instead, he started a feud. Published July 10, 2025

NFL commissioner mulls 16 international games per season

The skyrocketing NFL is looking to sell more broadcast packages ahead of a 2029 option to renegotiate its deals, Commissioner Roger Goodell told CNBC on Thursday. Published July 10, 2025

D.C. United fire Lesesne, hires academy director as interim coach for floundering club

D.C. United have fired coach Troy Lesesne and hired Academy Director Kevin Flanagan as interim coach, the club announced Thursday. Published July 10, 2025

Commanders’ Tunsil named to NFL Top 100 list by fellow players

The Washington Commanders made their first appearance this year on the NFL's annual Top 100 list on Wednesday. Published July 9, 2025

Automated Ball-Strike System coming to MLB All-Star Game next week

Major League Baseball is dragging the Midsummer Classic into the future. Published July 9, 2025

Maryland’s Reese, Anthony named cover athletes for NBA 2K26

Marylanders Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony will be featured on special edition covers of the NBA 2K26 video game, 2K Games announced Wednesday. Published July 9, 2025

Ex-Nats GM Rizzo was ‘surprised,’ not ‘shocked’ by firing

Former Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was "a little surprised" when the franchise fired him on Sunday, he told "The Sports Junkies" radio show and podcast on Wednesday. Published July 9, 2025

Commanders add ‘Super Bowl Era’ throwback jerseys to uniform rotation

Quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders will rock new threads this season that call back to the franchise's winning history. The team unveiled "Super Bowl Era" throwback uniforms on Wednesday. Published July 9, 2025

Wizards flip Olynyk to Spurs for Branham, Wesley, 2026 second-rounder

Kelly Olynyk's tenure as a Wizard is already over. General manager Will Dawkins traded the 34-year-old to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in exchange for two prospects and a 2026 second-round pick. Published July 8, 2025

Interim GM DeBartolo: Nationals need ‘real change’ under new leadership

The reign of Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo began with a confession Tuesday -- the franchise needs "real change" as it embarks on a new era without the recently fired Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez. Published July 8, 2025

Mystics sink late free throws to seal victory over Reese, Sky

Thousands of small children were treated to an old-fashioned slugfest on Tuesday afternoon as the Washington Mystics defeated Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, 81-79, thanks to a pair of late free throws by the home team's Shakira Austin. Published July 8, 2025

Mystics rookie Iriafen collides with Reese, leaves game

Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Sky after fighting for a rebound with Angel Reese. Published July 8, 2025

Wizards unveil Summer League roster, headlined by eight draft picks from last two years

The Washington Wizards unveiled their Summer League roster Monday, featuring seven different first-round picks and eight total players selected in the last two drafts. Published July 7, 2025

Sky’s Reese joins chorus of critics targeting WNBA officiating

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is not happy with the state of WNBA officiating. Published July 7, 2025

Nationals name bench coach Cairo as interim manager after firing Martinez

The Washington Nationals have identified their new skipper for the rest of 2025, appointing Miguel Cairo as its interim manager on Monday. Published July 7, 2025

Trump offers Commanders help in stadium negotiations, criticizes name change

President Trump isn't a stranger to professional football. The former owner of the USFL's New Jersey Generals said Sunday he would help the Washington Commanders negotiate a new stadium deal, though he criticized the franchise's name. Published July 7, 2025

Nationals fire World Series-winning team of manager Martinez, GM Rizzo

The Washington Nationals fired both manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night in the midst of the latest in a string of disappointing seasons since the 2019 World Series triumph. Published July 6, 2025

Nationals’ Wood, Gore earn first All-Star Game nods

MacKenzie Gore and James Wood are All-Stars for the first time in their young careers. The Nationals' ace and star slugger were named to the National League roster as reserves on Sunday night, marking the next milestone for the rising stars. Published July 6, 2025