10+ mon, 1+ week ago (433+ words) The Detroit Lions clinched the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs after taking down the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 in Week 18. After securing a first-round bye and home field advantage, the Lions host the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round on Jan. 18. While oddsmakers deemed Detroit heavy favorites to defeat Washington, Lions head coach Dan Campbell is not sleeping on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Co. "He's dangerous, he poses a major threat," Campbell told reporters. "He does not play the position like a rookie quarterback. He's composed, he understands how to progress, he sees the field well, he can buy time with his legs, he's a dangerous runner, he's smart, you can tell he understands how to run that offense, what they're asking him to do, and then he's got weapons." RELATED:Lions HC Dan Campbell,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (193+ words) The Washington Commanders head west for Week 5 to take on the Los Angeles Chargers and this game marks the return of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels after missing the last two games with a knee sprain. The Commanders will be without star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, but they'll look to rally together as they chase their first road win of the season. With Daniels back at the helm, the team will look to find their rhythm and set the tone early. A win in Los Angeles could be just what Washington needs to build momentum heading into the heart of their schedule. Commanders inactives: "QB Josh Johnson (emergency third QB), WR Terry McLaurin, LB Ale Kaho, LB Kain Medrano, G Brandon Coleman, WR Noah Brown Chargers inactives:"WR Derius Davis, S RJ Mickens, CB Nikko Reed, OLB Kyle Kennard, T Joe…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (165+ words) For Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, fans will see two key returns tonight as the Washington Commanders" return to Northwest Stadium and the return of quarterback Jayden Daniels. With a 3-5 record, the Commanders will try to channel their glory days, wearing their Super Bowl-era uniforms and entering Sunday night with a must-win mentality as they fight to keep their playoff hopes and chances at a winning record alive. Sunday's night game will show if Washington can fight to turn their season around. Washington Commanders Inactives: WR Terry McLaurin, CB Josh Igbinoghene, QB Josh Johnson (emergency 3rd quarterback), LB Kain Medrano, T Trent Scott, T George Fant, TE Colson Yankoff Seattle Seahawks Inactives: CB Derion Kendrick, QB Jalen Milroe, WR Cooper Kupp, WR Jake Bobo, LB Jared Ivey, T Mason Richman, WR Dareke Young "Washington Commanders' next game could decide their trade…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago (272+ words) Jordan Poole is coming off his second season playing for the Washington Wizards. While the team didn't have a good year, Poole rebounded a big way after his 20 ... Jordan Poole is coming off his second season playing for the Washington Wizards. While the team didn't have a good year, Poole rebounded a big way after his 2023-24 season. On Thursday, Poole made a post to Instagram (with no caption) that had over 62,000 likes in nine hours. Many people commented on Poole's post. Corey Kispert: "Pictured: the fellas" Mahmoud "Mak" Issa: "The franchise" @offthetop_barbershop: "Literally the District on his back "" Tarver Sports Cards: "Keep cooking bro! "" Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Bilal Coulibaly, Ausar Thompson, Amen Thompson, Damion Lee, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II and Alex Sarr were among the NBA players to like Poole's post. Poole finished the season with averages…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (452+ words) The Washington Nationals need power. They would prefer it be a corner infielder. First base would be a snug fit. The player most connect to the Nationals is Pete Alonso, where that be rumor or sourced reporting. But a logical, lower-cost backup would be Christian Walker. Well, if the Nationals are interested, they have competition from an old friend's former team " the New York Yankees. MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported on Tuesday that the Yankees were among the teams that have reached out to Walker's representatives in the wake of losing slugger Juan Soto in free agency to the New York Mets. It's not clear how far those talks have gotten. Losing Soto is a clear ding to the Yankees' lineup. But they had a need at first base before the winter meetings. Anthony Rizzo is a free agent and…...

11+ mon, 2+ day ago (325+ words) Former Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook II, a prominent target in the transfer portal for Florida, on Saturday pledged his services to Washington, choosing the Huskies over the Gators. A former five-star in the 2023 recruiting class, Cook II will have two years of eligibility remaining. He appeared in 20 games with the Longhorns, recording 16 receptions for 273 yards and two touchdowns in that time. Cook II's commitment to Washington comes after a recent crystal ball from 247 Sports national recruiting analyst Mike Roach for Cook II to land at Washington. He visited with the Huskies prior to announcing his commitment. He also recently visited Florida from Dec. 21 until Dec. 22. After his visit, On3's Pete Nakos predicted Cook II would commit to the Gators. However, it seems in recent days that the Gators had begun to distance themselves from Cook II due to an…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (237+ words) The Charlotte Hornets have a very winnable matchup tonight in the Queen City as they take on the Washington Wizards, who finally got back in the win column over ... The Charlotte Hornets have a very winnable matchup tonight in the Queen City as they take on the Washington Wizards, who finally got back in the win column over the weekend after dropping sixteen straight games. A few moments ago, both teams revealed their starting lineups for tonight's game. G Nick Smith Jr. Charles Lee's message to the team after Saturday's loss "A lot of times I'll talk about our process and whether or not I feel like our gameplan execution was good on both ends of the court. For the most part, we tend to grade ourselves with a letter grade, and last game we gave ourselves probably like a…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (359+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville football program is ending their 2024 campaign with a matchup against Washington in the Sun Bowl, and oddsmakers are liking them to end the season on a high note. According to DraftKings, the Cardinals have opened up as a 5.0-point favorite over the Huskies. The over/under has been set at 50.5. Ever since their embarrassing loss at Stanford on Nov. 16, Louisville has been operating at near peak efficiency. The Cardinals responded to the loss by steamrolling Pitt 37-9 in their home finale, then followed that up with a 41-14 demolition of Kentucky to cap off the regular season and bring back home the Governor's Cup. As for the Huskies, they might have been the national runner up in 2023, but it has been an up-and-down season under first year head coach Jedd Fisch, who took over after Kalen DeBoer left…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (326+ words) Michigan Football cornerbacks coach LaMar Morgan has been one of the best recruiters on head coach Sherrone Moore's staff since being hired in March 2024, and has the Wolverines among the top schools ... Michigan Football cornerbacks coach LaMar Morgan has been one of the best recruiters on head coach Sherrone Moore's staff since being hired in March 2024, and has the Wolverines among the top schools for the No. 2 player in the nation's capital. Last week, three-star Washington (D.C.) St. John's cornerback Hakim Satterwhite included Michigan in his 'Top 10' alongside Penn State, Miami, Notre Dame, Missouri, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland. More Recruiting News: Michigan Football makes top group for 4-star athlete from Chicago According to 247Sports Composite rankings, Satterwhite is considered the No. 384 overall prospect, the No. 29 cornerback and No. 2 player from Washington D.C. in the 2026 recruiting class. He holds offers…...

3+ day, 11+ min ago (580+ words) Zevi Eckhaus" college career began on the East Coast at FCS Bryant University in 2021. The California native made an immediate impact in his very first game, stepping in after the starter went down, and never looking back. After one of the best freshman campaigns in Bryant history, Eckhaus earned First Team All-NEC honors and the NEC Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He followed that initial success with even more in 2022, becoming just the second quarterback in school history to eclipse 3,000 passing yards in a season while setting the program record for total offense with 3,393 yards. In his final season at Bryant in 2023, Eckhaus cemented his legacy, setting the school record for career touchdown passes (75), being named Big South Offensive Player of the Year, earning First Team All-Big South honors, and becoming a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. After…...