Fire hold the Mystics to 29% shooting in a 75-56 rout
Carla Leite scored 14 points, Serah Williams had 12 points and the Portland Fire beat the Washington Mystics 75-56 on Thursday night.
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Pirates acquire former top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals
The 24-year-old outfielder has hit .215 with two homers and 21 RBIs for Triple-A Rochester this year.
Lavelle scores, Gotham beats the Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field with record crowd of 42,175
Rose Lavelle scored in the first half and Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Wednesday night in a match at Citi Field that was dubbed the Queens Classic.
Mystics power past short-handed Tempo 79-62 behind double-doubles by Iriafen and Austin
Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Shakira Austin added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 79-62 on Tuesday night.
Washington Spirit names Pupatella as official Neapolitan pizza partner
The Arlington-founded pizzeria, which has a location in Old Town North, will activate at matchdays, community events, and fan experiences across the DMV
USWNT to face world No. 1 Spain at Audi Field in October
USWNT to face world No. 1 Spain at Audi Field in October
Shakira Austin scores 10 of her 27 points in the 4th quarter as the Mystics beat the Storm 84-79
Shakira Austin scored 10 of her 27 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen had 12 points and 13 rebounds for her ninth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 84-79 on Sunday.
Yankees win 5-3, sweep 3 games from the Nationals despite trailing after 7 innings in each
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the New York Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Washington Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
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
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.