New coordinator Daronte Jones is transforming the Commanders' defense after major changes
Jones has spent his first six months on the job not only installing a new system but also overhauling the team's entire defensive identity.
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Alexandria brings home two trophies from Dundee — but not the Mayor's Cup
The women's side blanked Dundee 87-0 in its first-ever appearance and the legends, some of them veterans of the original 2008 match, took their game too. The men fell 33-17, leaving the main prize in Scotland
Austin and Citron score 19 points apiece as Mystics beat Mercury 95-75 for 7th straight win
The Mercury (12-22) have lost three games in a row and four of their last five.
Ortiz hits 2nd career homer, Dion leads strong bullpen outing as Nationals beat Reds 7-1
Trevor Williams tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings and maintained his 0.00 ERA since returning from elbow surgery on July 29.
Jacobs' stoppage-time goal gives the Courage a 4-3 win over the Spirit
The Spirit (11-5-3) have dropped consecutive matches for the first time this season.
Nationals snap Cincinnati ace Chase Burns’ 12-game winning streak, beating Reds 8-2
The Nationals have won three of four after dropping a season-worst seven in a row.
Lile and Ford homer to give the Nationals all their runs in a 5-3 victory over the Reds
Daylen Lile and Harry Ford homered for Washington, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night for just their second win in the last 10 games.
Shakira Austin's 21 points, 11 rebounds, 5 blocks help Mystics win 6th straight, 79-74 over Dream
Shakira Austin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, Kiki Iriafen added 15 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 79-74 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Washington-area native Stefon Diggs returns home to the Commanders in a full-circle moment
It's a full-circle moment for Diggs, a Gaithersburg, Maryland, native who played for youth programs in the area growing up.
Sanchez becomes first 15-game winner in majors in Phillies' 7-3 victory over Nationals
Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, Bryson Stott had two of Philadelphia's eight doubles and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
Stefon Diggs gives the Commanders a proven receiver behind Terry McLaurin
Adding Diggs instantly upgrades the Commanders at the position behind undisputed No. 1 Terry McLaurin, ending a lingering process to get quarterback Jayden Daniels some more pass-catching help.
Abrams hits tiebreaking triple in 11th and pitcher Mikolas drives in run as Nats beat Phils 10-4
The Nationals snapped their seven-game skid.
Mystics beat the Wings 96-92 to complete a 20-point comeback for 5th straight win
The Washington Mystics overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 96-92 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
Diggs joins Washington for a 12th year in the NFL after playing last season with New England
Arraez has 2 hits and 2 RBIs in Phillies debut, Luzardo tosses 8 innings in 5-0 win over Nationals
The reeling Nationals lost their seventh in a row.
Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood placed on 10-day injured list with left oblique strain
Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after suffering a left oblique strain while batting Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.