Today: October 05, 2024
Today: October 05, 2024

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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
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 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
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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|Travel

Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes

This is the final running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course before long-awaited construction begins on a facility leaders hope will properly showcase the second leg of the Triple Crown

Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes
Sports|Travel

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all
Sports|Technology

Arizona Coyotes move to terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces

The Arizona Coyotes have put forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract

Arizona Coyotes move to terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces
Business|Health|Sports|Technology

The death of hockey player Adam Johnson by a skate cut has jumpstarted work on protective equipment

The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent laceration injuries on the ice

The death of hockey player Adam Johnson by a skate cut has jumpstarted work on protective equipment
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
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

The horse welfare scandal that has been the talk of equestrian events at the Paris Olympics is being noticed and highlighted by prominent voices in a related sport

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport
News|Sports

Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fans

The Washington Commanders say they have fired an employee after he was shown making derogatory comments about players and fans in undercover video posted on social media

Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fans
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Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million
Crime|News|Sports

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets has been killed after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle in his home state of New Jersey

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding
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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
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics

Mike Sullivan has been selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics

Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics
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Commanders' Daniels and Giants' Nabers call off their $10K bet between ex-LSU teammates

The bet is off between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers

Commanders' Daniels and Giants' Nabers call off their $10K bet between ex-LSU teammates
Arts|Sports|Travel

What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options

Ownership of the NHL's team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise's new name

What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options
News|Sports

Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy

The biggest controversy so far in the NHL playoffs came in the first round when the Tampa Bay Lightning on the wrong end of a couple of questionable goaltender interference rulings in the game they were eliminated by Florida in the first round

Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy
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St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full-time coach

The St. Louis Blues have removed the interim tag from Drew Bannister's title and named him their full-time coach

St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full-time coach
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DC attorney general argues NBA's Capitals, NHL's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047

The attorney general for the District of Columbia contends that the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are obligated to play their games in the downtown arena through 2047

DC attorney general argues NBA's Capitals, NHL's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047
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Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52
News|Sports|World

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will wait for the judicial process to play out before making any decisions about four players charged in a 2018 sexual assault case in Canada

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves
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Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs

Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days

Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs
News|Sports|World

New Jersey Devils' Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, his lawyers say

Michael McLeod of the NHL's New Jersey Devils has been charged with sexual assault

New Jersey Devils' Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, his lawyers say
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Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the move tell The Associated Press

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

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