Alexandria native Owen Hull drafted by Red Sox after College World Series run
Bishop Ireton grad and Little League alum selected 67th overall by Boston
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Yankees rally late again in Washington, this time with 4 in 8th for 4-2 victory and 3rd win in row
Trent Grisham's two-run homer in of the eighth inning gave the Yankees another comeback victory over the Washington Nationals' bullpen, 4-2 on Saturday, giving Aaron Boone his 750th win as New York's manager.
Chisholm's homer keys 3-run 9th as the Yankees rally past Washington 5-3
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Friday night.
Zlatko Dalić, who led Croatia through its month in Alexandria, steps down as coach
Croatia's most successful coach is leaving after nearly nine years, three major medals, and one summer that made a Northern Virginia city his team's World Cup home.
Washington Commanders are retiring Hall of Famer John Riggins' No. 44 on Nov. 8
The Washington Commanders are retiring John Riggins’ No. 44 during the upcoming NFL season, the team announced Thursday.
CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers as the Nationals rout the Astros 8-2
CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers of the season, and the Washington Nationals pounded the Houston Astros 8-2 on Wednesday night.
Khris Middleton going back to Wizards in sign-and-trade with Dallas, AP source says
Khris Middleton is being traded back to the Washington Wizards on a partially guaranteed, three-year deal that could be worth as much as $17.6 million, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday night.
Jose Altuve homers, Nick Allen drives in 3 as the Astros beat the Nationals 6-3
Jose Altuve homered, Nick Allen drove in a season-high three runs and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba
The owner of Washington's NBA and NHL teams received a letter from the chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on China asking him to cut ties with Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant that has gone to court to dispute the Pentagon's recent designation of the corporation as a “Chinese military company.”
Kaitlyn Chen scores 14 and Valkyries shut down the Mystics 62-49 for 5th straight victory
Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points off the bench and the Golden State Valkyries shut down the Washington Mystics 62-49 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros
James Wood hit a grand slam in the fifth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame a five-run deficit and held off the Houston Astros 12-11 in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
The NHL's career leader in goals didn't formally commit to returning in 2026-27 until last week, so it was perhaps no surprise that Ovechkin remained noncommittal on whether this is going to be his swan song in Washington.
Cornerback Rasul Douglas agrees to a 1-year contract with the Commanders, AP source says
Veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a contract for next season, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Griffin's big day leads the Pirates to an 11-5 win over the Nationals
Konnor Griffin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday in a game in which he was also spectacular in the field.
Rodman’s brace and late winner propels Washington over Houston 2-1 as NWSL returns
Trinity Rodman scored a pair of goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Washington Spirit defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Friday night.
García and Lile each homer twice as the Nationals rout the Pirates 9-5
Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each homered twice, and José Tena also went deep for Washington as the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night.