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Virginia sprinter who hit high school track opponent with baton charged with assault

The Virginia high schooler who hit an opponent in the head with a baton during a track meet has been criminally charged. Published March 13, 2025

Commanders sign former Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise, cornerback Jonathan Jones

The Commanders continued their free agency frenzy on Wednesday, signing a pair of former New England Patriots defenders. The team agreed to deals with cornerback Jonathan Jones and defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. Published March 12, 2025

QB Marcus Mariota returning to Commanders on one-year deal

Quarterback Marcus Mariota is sticking with the Washington Commanders. The journeyman backup agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday to return for a second season in Washington, according to multiple reports. Published March 12, 2025

Commanders, defensive tackle Eddie Goldman agree on one-year contract

The Washington Commanders added more defensive line depth Wednesday to fill the role vacated by the recently released Jonathan Allen. Washington agreed to a one-year deal with veteran defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, according to multiple reports. Published March 12, 2025

West Virginia coach bans players from TikTok dances: ‘We try to have a hard edge’

Fans won't see any West Virginia football players hitting the renegade dance on TikTok this year. New coach Rich Rodriguez said he's limiting what players can do on the popular social media app. Published March 12, 2025

Spirit star Trinity Rodman floats move overseas: ‘Matter of when’

A move to another country could be in the cards for Washington Spirit and U.S. Women's National Team forward Trinity Rodman, she said this week. But the 22-year-old said she isn't in any rush to leave the District. Published March 12, 2025

Commanders re-sign running back Jeremy McNichols on one-year deal

The Washington Commanders have agreed to re-sign another familiar face. Published March 11, 2025

Capitals ticket prices soar as Ovechkin approaches NHL goals record

History doesn't come cheap. Tickets to see the Washington Capitals have skyrocketed to eye-watering prices as superstar Alex Ovechkin narrows in on Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record. Published March 11, 2025

Commanders agree to sign former Saints safety Will Harris

The Washington Commanders have agreed to sign former New Orleans Saints safety Will Harris. Published March 11, 2025

Super Bowl champion Eagles receive, accept White House invitation

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are coming to the District. The team received a White House invitation on Monday and "enthusiastically accepted," according to the administration. Published March 11, 2025

Capitals’ voice Joe Beninati gets to call Alex Ovechkin’s potential record-breaking goal

Washington Capitals fans can breathe a little easier. Local play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati will get to call Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal, even if the score occurs on a national broadcast, the team announced Tuesday. Published March 11, 2025

Commanders make a splash with Tunsil trade, Kinlaw signing

The Washington Commanders are loading up. The franchise made a pair of splashy moves on Monday as NFL free agency began, trading for Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil and agreeing to sign former New York Jets defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. Published March 10, 2025

Commanders shoot for offensive line upgrade with trade for Texans’ Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil

The Washington Commanders, looking to address some of their offensive line problems, traded a package of draft picks to the Houston Texans Monday for perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Published March 10, 2025

Virginia track runner received death threats after hitting opponent with baton

A senior at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, said she's received death threats since a viral video from last week's Class 3 State Indoor Championships showed her hitting an opponent in the head with a baton during a relay. Published March 10, 2025

Curry accepts new role as assistant general manager for Davidson basketball

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is preparing to lead his squad on a playoff push in the Western Conference. But the two-time MVP is taking on additional responsibility as the assistant general manager for Davidson College's basketball teams. Published March 10, 2025