Alex Ovechkin will return to the Capitals for a 22nd season on a one-year deal that pays $1M with bonuses and keeps the franchise icon in Washington.

A benches-clearing brawl at Fenway ended with Willson Contreras and three others ejected after a helmet toss struck a Nationals player.

Sonia Citron scored 32 as the Mystics outlasted Portland 124-123 in a record-tying four-overtime classic at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

Brockton native AJ Dybantsa returned home after becoming the NBA's No. 1 pick, promising to give back and 'put Brockton on the map.'

The Baltimore Ravens will hold a free, ticketed training-camp practice at UMD's SECU Stadium on Aug. 1. Limited passes become available July 9 via the team's app and website.

The Capitals acquired Alex Tuch in a sign‑and‑trade after Buffalo signed him to an eight‑year, $84M extension. Washington also added Jordan Kyrou earlier this week.

Trae Young will decline his 2026–27 player option and test free agency, but the Wizards’ Bird‑rights leverage gives Washington the inside track to re‑sign him.

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has limited his pre-draft visits to the Washington Wizards, a bold signal less than a week before the NBA draft. The move puts D.C. in the spotlight for the No.1 pick.

DICK'S House of Sport opened at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg with athlete appearances, giveaways and a World Cup-watch vibe.

D.C. United canceled its July 11 Ethiopia exhibition at Audi Field, citing visa problems and Ebola‑related precautions; ticket refunds will be automatic.

Sources say the 2026 NWSL Championship is expected at Audi Field in Washington on Nov. 21, with a primetime CBS/Paramount+ broadcast. The move would bring the final back to D.C. and to a compact, sold‑out stadium.

Thomas Partey made Ghana’s final World Cup roster while facing multiple charges in London. Whether he actually travels will depend on bail terms and visa rules.

Jordan Ta'amu has been placed on injured reserve after a season-ending injury. The Defenders will turn to Spencer Sanders or Jason Bean as they assess the playoff picture.