Owners are weighing a 16‑team "3‑2‑1" draft lottery that flattens odds and cuts rewards for the league's worst teams as part of a crack‑down on tanking.

Hailey Baptiste saved six match points to topple world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Madrid Open, reaching her first WTA 1000 semifinal.

Monte Coleman, a three‑time Super Bowl winner with Washington and former UAPB head coach, has died at 68. The university announced his passing Sunday.

Pickerington native Sonny Styles was taken No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders after a breakout 2025 season at Ohio State. The Buckeye standout arrives in Washington as a versatile, athletic linebacker.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from Monday’s game after being hit twice by pitches; X‑rays returned negative and the Braves list him day‑to‑day. The team will monitor him over the next 48 hours.

One Knoxville stunned D.C. United in a 6-5 penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw at Audi Field, advancing in the U.S. Open Cup.

Matt Crocker resigned as U.S. Soccer sporting director on April 14, 2026; reports link the exit to a Saudi federation role as World Cup preparations continue. The federation says oversight is in place while a successor search begins.

Alex Ovechkin left the ice amid chants of "One more year" after the Capitals' 2-1 season finale. He says he'll weigh his future and decide in the offseason.

Alex Ovechkin says he will wait until after the Washington Capitals' season to decide whether to retire, citing health and family. Milestones and an expiring contract have turned the final home weekend into a likely send-off.

Duke jumped to a 44-29 halftime lead over UConn in the East Regional final, paced by the Boozer twins and a dominant showing on the offensive glass.

A World Cup tune-up arrives in Landover as France and Colombia meet this Sunday at Northwest Stadium. Gates open 1 p.m., kickoff 3 p.m.; plan transit and arrival times.

The IOC has adopted a 10‑page policy that bars transgender women from female Olympic events and requires a one‑time SRY gene screen, effective for LA 2028.

Kate Greenberg will run Washington's new Major League Volleyball franchise as owners aim to stage home matches at Audi Field and consider adding a roof.