4+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) The Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns will play each other in their first NBA Summer League matchup tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can catch tonight's game on ESPN with streaming available through FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV and ESPN+. The Wizards finished last overall in the Eastern Conference last season with an 18-64 record. They selected Texas guard Tre Johnson with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and he is expected to make his debut tonight. In just one season for the Longhorns, Johnson averaged 19.9 points per game. The Suns finished 11th overall in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record. They're hoping the addition of Duke center Khaman Maluach will help them get back into a spot to compete for a playoff appearance. Maluach was drafted 10th overall by the Houston Rockets, but the pick was traded in advance to the Suns as part…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) Michigan's football team faces Washington for a third straight season, but Saturday's matchup will be the first of the three played at Michigan Stadium. Kickoff is at noon, and MLive will be providing live updates and analysis on this page throughout the game. The Wolverines (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) stumble home after an ugly 31-13 loss last week at USC, while the Huskies (5-1, 2-1) are coming off back-to-back fourth-quarter comeback victories. Michigan's defense will be looking for a bounce-back performance after being gashed for 489 yards against the Trojans, including over 200 on the ground. Slowing down Washington could be difficult. It is third in the Big Ten in total offense and has one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation. Demond Williams Jr. set a program record with 538 total yards in last week's win over Rutgers and two of the league's top playmakers around…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago (242+ words) Two teams on different paths meet up to see who takes home the title, as the Washington Spirit face Gotham FC in the 2025 NWSL Championship match. Gotham's run to the final has been stunning. Despite narrowly squeaking into the postseason, they managed to eliminate the record-breaking Kansas City Current in the quarterfinals before outlasting the Orlando Pride in the semifinals. The Spirit did not have the cleanest path to the final, needing penalties to get through Racing Louisville in the opening round, but picked things up with a 2-0 victory over the Portland Thorns in the semis. Gotham was part of the wild chase for the final few playoff spots in the league. Yet, the team from the Tri-State Area managed to show that seeds can just be a number. Now, the club will look to advance to the championship match…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) Two playoff hopefuls square off in a marquee matchup on Saturday afternoon, as Gotham FC plays host to the Washington Spirit. The two teams might be on opposite ends of the postseason picture, but that does not mean both sides will not want a win in this match. The Spirit came out of the break strong with a solid 2-1 win over the Portland Thorns, giving the team its first win in three league matches. Now, with three wins in its last five contests, and points in five of the club's last six contests, Washington is looking like a team that will be tough to beat come playoff time. Gotham is clinging to the last postseason position in the NWSL. The reason the team is on the right path to the playoffs is that they can keep playing the way they…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (172+ words) The second week of the NFL preseason comes to a close tonight with a matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders. Fans can catch the action at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN with streaming available through Fubo, Sling and DirecTV. The Bengals lost their preseason opener to the Philadelphia Eagles, 34-27. The team's starters saw the field in the loss, with starting quarterback Joe Burrow completing nine of 10 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Desmond Ridder and Jake Browning also got in the game, with Ridder throwing a touchdown. Starting wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and kicker Evan McPherson also made appearances, with Chase scoring a touchdown and McPherson kicking two field goals. The Commanders are also 0-1 in the preseason after a 48-18 loss to the New England Patriots. Quarterback Josh Johnson completed 15 of 22 passes for 173 yards and one touchdown and Jeremy McNichols scored…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) Two sides on different ends of the National Women's Soccer League playoff picture meet up on Friday night, as the Washington Spirit play host to Racing Louisville. It was a prime opportunity for the Spirit to try and keep up with the first-place Kansas City Current. However, Washington comes into Friday night third in the NWSL, 12 points back of the Current. On the other side, Louisville is fighting to stay in the top eight. After dropping a rough 2-0 decision to Kansas City, at home, a couple of weeks ago, the club managed to grab a point against the Orlando Pride, on the road, last Saturday. Louisville is seventh in the league, just two points ahead of the ninth-place North Carolina Courage. Washington Spirit FC (8-4-3) vs. Racing Louisville FC (6-6-3) When: Friday, August 15 Where: Audi Field (Washington, D.C.) Stream: Prime Video (30-day free…...

13+ hour, 50+ min ago (209+ words) The No. 6 Oregon Ducks will head to Seattle this afternoon for a rivalry clash with the Washington Huskies. Fans can catch the Big Ten action on CBS at 3:30 p.m., with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Paramount+. All three streaming services offer free trials and both Fubo and DirecTV Stream offer first-month discounts for new customers. The Ducks would all but secure a spot in the College Football Playoff with a victory over their rivals today. They could also earn a spot in the Big Ten championship game, depending on the results of the Ohio State vs. Michigan game. If Michigan wins and the Ducks come away with the victory, they'll head to Indianapolis to play the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in the conference championship. The 8-3 Huskies are looking to spoil the Ducks' season with a win today. They've won…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) An important matchup with playoff implications and one of the best players of all time is set for Tuesday night in the U.S. capital as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals play host to the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings head to Washington in the midst of a fierce playoff battle. After a statement shutout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, Detroit has some confidence heading to a four-game road trip this week. Coming into Tuesday, the Wings are sixth in the Atlantic Division, two points back of the last Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals hold the best record in the East, tied with the Winnipeg Jets for the best record in the league. Detroit Red Wings (32-29-6) vs. Washington Capitals (44-15-8) When: Tuesday, March 18 Where: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.) Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit Stream:…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) ANN ARBOR " Quentin Moore is "doing well" at a local hospital, according to Washington head coach Jedd Fisch. Moore, a veteran tight end, was carted off the Michigan Stadium field Saturday in the second quarter of Michigan's 24-7 win. He was one of the punt protectors during Washington's punt with 10:38 left in the second quarter and went down after blocking a Michigan defensive player. He was face down on the field for a time before a cart came and took him through the stadium's tunnel. He was strapped to a stretcher with his helmet still on, though the face mask and chin strap had been removed. Two other Washington players suffered injuries Saturday and did not return. "It's not a good situation for any of those three right now," Fisch said in a press conference about 20 minutes after the game. "(Moore),…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. " Michigan football will be down a starting offensive lineman for the rest of its game today. Left tackle Evan Link was carted off the field during the first quarter of the Wolverines" game against Washington with an apparent leg injury. Link went down with 5:59 left in the quarter, after quarterback Bryce Underwood completed a pass to tight end Zack Marshall. He was placed on a stretcher, visibly frustrated, and carted to the Michigan locker room for further examination. An update may come after the game. Link had started all six games at left tackle. Redshirt freshman Blake Frazier was inserted into the game as a replacement at left tackle. Frazier has played in all six of Michigan"s games so far this season, making several starts as an extra lineman. Injuries have plagued the Michigan offensive lineman…...