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The Dodgers reached deep into their bag of tricks to extend their season

Jerry Brewer Read more

Francisco Lindor gave the Mets another October moment to remember

Sally Jenkins Read more

Derrick Henry is a problem. It’s the Commanders’ turn to try to solve it.

Barry Svrluga Read more

Skip Bayless is off TV but not done arguing about sports

Neil Greenberg Bayless, , spent a decade plus picking fights on ESPN and Fox Sports. How he’s looking for a new home and new sparring partners.

After a big blow from Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees are back in control

Jason La Canfora Read more

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam winner, to retire

Ben Golliver The Spanish star, plagued by a series of injuries, said in a video that he will retire after playing in the Davis Cup Finals in November in Malaga, Spain.

Stars vs. culture: How Liberty, Lynx were built for these WNBA Finals

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets are destined to bring out the worst in each other

The Aaron Rodgers Robert Saleh partnership wasn’t going to work, and it ended with the coach’s firing Tuesday. Now all scrutiny falls on the star quarterback.

U.S. athletes make it plain that Trump’s genetic analysis is junk

Despite Trump’s rhetoric, if you’re looking for aspiration and work ethic, take the first or second generation American every time.

Calling hockey is John Walton’s calling. After cancer, it means more.

After a whirlwind cancer scare during the offseason, longtime radio voice John Walton is back in the Capitals broadcast booth.

Jayden Daniels is changing what’s expected and what’s possible

After their fourth straight win, Daniels and these Commanders are making it easy to dream.

Hurricane Milton shreds roof of Tampa Bay Rays stadium

Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., had been turned into a , person camp to support rescue operations. Video showed its roof fabric blowing in the storm.

What matters to the Capitals this season? Everyone and everything.

The Hilltoppers have eyes: WKU’s helmets are talk of college football

NFL best bets for Week 6: Kirk Cousins and the Falcons will roll

Ex-NFL Media reporter Jim Trotter says lawsuit against league is resolved

Wizards steady themselves defensively in a preseason loss to the Knicks

Northwestern’s new football stadium is a wonder. It’ll be gone in two years.

Caitlin Clark is box office: 10 charts that illustrate her WNBA impact

Caitlin Clark changed the WNBA during her rookie season. Her statistics, attendance, TV ratings and popularity tell the story.

Mookie Betts knows he can’t save baseball. He just plays like he can.

A reporter keeps asking about Caitlin Clark. Players want her banned.

Sports TV and radio listings for D.C. region

Channels and times for today’s games.

The combustible Padres have found the right spark against the Dodgers

Nats’ year ends on a low note for Jake Irvin but a high one for Dylan Crews

MacKenzie Gore leaves the Phillies flummoxed to finish on a high note

Gore struck out nine in six scoreless innings as the Nationals beat Bryce Harper’s Phillies, .

Welcome back, Stone Garrett: Outfielder homers in return to Nationals

More than a year ago, Stone Garrett was carted off the field at Nationals Park after suffering a gruesome leg injury. His first game back proved to be something special.

Nationals’ Mike Rizzo says CJ Abrams is still our guy’

While Rizzo acknowledges this team hasn’t produced a record I wanted, the GM says he sees progress and hopes ownership will add to the roster this offseason.

Aaron Rodgers says it’s patently false’ he got Robert Saleh fired

NFL places Jabrill Peppers on paid leave after last weekend’s arrest

The Ravens’ defense has taken a staggering step back

Pat Fischer, undersized NFL defensive back, dies at 84

Known for playing well beyond his physique in NFL seasons, the final in Washington, the cornerback perfected the bump and run coverage technique.

Commanders’ defense shows what it can be when arriving violently’

Porous to start the season Washington’s D’ finally clicked Sunday against the Browns, as it delivered seven sacks and consistent pressure.

Hail or Fail: Frankie Luvu and the Commanders feasted against Deshaun Watson

Washington sacked Watson seven times and limited Cleveland to one third down conversion on attempts in a blowout win.

Shams Charania, star NBA reporter, joins ESPN

NBA winners and losers: Taking stock after a mostly quiet offseason

With Bronny in tow, LeBron James finds pure joy’ as 22nd season dawns

Dikembe Mutombo, shot-blocking NBA center and humanitarian, dies at 58

Malcolm Brogdon’s Wizards career begins with thumb surgery

Washington did not provide a timetable on when guard Malcolm Brogdon might return.

After a shaky first season in D.C., Jordan Poole still has Wizards’ trust

To get the best out of Jordan Poole this season, the Washington Wizards are putting the ball in his hands and having him play point guard.

Wizards rookie Kyshawn George begins pro career in a familiar spot

The Wizards started the preseason with a loss to the Raptors in Montreal, where the forward enjoyed a family reunion.

Driver accused of killing Gaudreau brothers had road-rage issues, prosecutors say

Friends, family, teammates remember Gaudreau brothers at funeral

Loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau leaves a hole in our hearts’

After deaths of Gaudreau brothers, mourning, tributes and a suspect charged

Caps unveil opening night roster, including the return of Jakub Vrana

Jakub Vrana who entered Capitals training camp on a professional tryout signed a one year, league minimum contract worth , .

Capitals close preseason with a win over Bruins

The Capitals ran out what is expected to be the opening night lineup for a win over the Bruins, who managed just shots against Charlie Lindgren.