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STEPHEN WHYNO

STEPHEN WHYNO

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Capitals are one of just 2 NHL teams without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It could help them

The Washington Capitals are the top team in the NHL more than halfway through the season

Capitals are one of just 2 NHL teams without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It could help them
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|US

Figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March

A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D

Figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March
Political|Sports|US

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit

President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports and avoided any talk of tariffs as he celebrated the NHL's defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit
Sports|US

Controlling owner Josh Harris says the Washington Commanders name is not changing

Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris says the team name is not changing

Controlling owner Josh Harris says the Washington Commanders name is not changing
Sports

Trades involving the Capitals, Kings and Jets have worked out for all three teams, an NHL rarity

Saturday night crystallized how two trades made over the previous summers benefited three teams in a way they usually don’t in the NHL

Trades involving the Capitals, Kings and Jets have worked out for all three teams, an NHL rarity
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Jets-Capitals midseason showdown of the top teams in the NHL lives up to that billing

A midseason showdown between the top two teams in the NHL lived up to that billing as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime

Jets-Capitals midseason showdown of the top teams in the NHL lives up to that billing
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Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime

Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing

Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime
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Stars acquire Granlund and Ceci from the Sharks in the latest move in flurry of NHL trades

The Dallas Stars have acquired center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in the latest in a flurry of trades around the NHL

Stars acquire Granlund and Ceci from the Sharks in the latest move in flurry of NHL trades
Sports

Rick Pitino-coached St. John's completes the program's first unbeaten January since 1985

St. John’s is 7-0 in 2025, making this the program’s first unbeaten January in 40 years dating to its last Final Four season in 1985

Rick Pitino-coached St. John's completes the program's first unbeaten January since 1985
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Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia for the NFC title game as a key player for the Commanders

Zach Ertz spent the first 8 1/2 years of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles

Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia for the NFC title game as a key player for the Commanders
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Cornerback Mike Sainristil is the other standout rookie fueling the Commanders' long playoff run

Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders rookie everyone is talking about, and with good reason

Cornerback Mike Sainristil is the other standout rookie fueling the Commanders' long playoff run
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'Best rookie year of all time?' Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl

Jayden Daniels is getting praised around the league after leading the Washington Commanders to the NFC championship game against the odds and expectations

'Best rookie year of all time?' Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl
Sports

Commanders' defense starts inside with defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne

Neither Jonathan Allen nor Daron Payne is considered among the best of the best defensive linemen in the NFL. Together, the Washington Commanders defensive tackles might be the best interior tandem in the league. Even with Chase Young sidelined for much of the past two seasons, the front four led by Allen, Payne and edge rusher Montez Sweat is the reason Washington’s defense ranked third last season. They’re again the reason this defense should be one of the Commanders’ biggest strengths in their effort tor return to the playoffs. “I want us to be the most

Commanders' defense starts inside with defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne
Sports

Magic Johnson meets with Washington Commanders players for the first time

Magic Johnson made a surprise appearance at Washington Commanders practice Wednesday, talking to players and coaches for the first time since becoming a part-owner of the NFL franchise. Johnson stopped by the practice facility to address the team at a pre-practice meeting. Starting quarterback Sam Howell said Johnson told the team about what it takes to win in professional sports. “It was awesome, man, just to be able to hear what he had to say and be able to ask him questions at the end and pick his brain,” Howell said. “He’s been through so many

Magic Johnson meets with Washington Commanders players for the first time
Sports

Belmont Stakes could be moved to Saratoga Race Course for 2024 and 2025

The Belmont Stakes could be relocated to Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York as soon as next year, an earlier-than-anticipated move for the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. The New York Racing Association’s hope is to hold the Belmont at historic Saratoga in 2024 and 2025. The move, which had already been committed to for 2025 because of a $455 million renovation of Belmont Park, is subject to the approval of an oversight board and the New York State Gaming Commission. A final decision is expected in the coming months. NYRA vice president of communications Patrick McKenna

Belmont Stakes could be moved to Saratoga Race Course for 2024 and 2025
Sports

Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fans

Magic Johnson handed Kanga Gwanyama $5,000 in cash, telling the 13-year-old he could only hold on to the money for five minutes and that most of it would go into savings. Johnson brought cheers and a few tears to Gwanyama and hundreds of kids and parents at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington on Thursday. He did so not as the Hall of Fame basketball player but as one of the new owners of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The visit was one stop on a whirlwind tour of the area by owners leading up to

Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fans
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Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos

Mike Babcock has resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after just two months on the job following revelations that he asked players to show him photos on their phones

Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos
Sports|US

Horse racing groups introduce competing safety legislation they hope will replace HISA

Horse racing groups are backing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that they hope will replace the federal organization overseeing the sport for just a year

Horse racing groups introduce competing safety legislation they hope will replace HISA
Sports

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Erik Karlsson is with the Pittsburgh Penguins after a blockbuster deal from San Jose

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL
Education|Health|Sports|Technology

AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing

AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
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Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20

Justin Fields connected with DJ Moore for 230 yards and three touchdowns to help the embattled Chicago Bears pick up their first win of the season by beating Washington 40-20

Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20
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NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for Pride nights

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
Sports

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season

NHL players will be allowed to use Pride tape this season after all

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season
Sports

Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0

The Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights have all won their first six games of the NHL season

Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0
News|Sports

Ottawa's Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games for violating the NHL's gambling policy

Ottawa's Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling

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