Commanders' Wide Receiver Jaden Bradley warms up ahead of the team's preseason opener against the Dolphins at Northwest Stadium on Friday Aug. 14. (Abdullah Konte/WINsports) The Washington Commanders faced one of their strongest tests of training camp yet when they traveled up north to Owings Mills, Maryland, to begin the final stretch of the preseason against the Baltimore Ravens. The final week of preseason kicked off on Wednesday that put emphasis on work between the start

Mystics' players celebrating from the bench in the team's 93-82 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Aug. 19 at CareFirst Arena. (Jonae Guest/WinSports) The Washington Mystics clinched their playoff berth on Sunday with a 105-100 win over the Portland Fire at Moda Center. This marks the team's first postseason appearance since 2023. The playoff berth was also secured after the Chicago Sky fell to 113-90 to the Indiana Fever earlier that day. The Mystics last won a postseason ser

Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi looks to make a play past Orlando Pride goalkeeper in the team’s 1-0 loss at Audi Field. (Marcus Relacion/Winsports) The Washington Spirit fell 1-0 to the Orlando Pride at Audi Field on Sunday. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, the Spirit couldn't find an equalizer after conceding early, falling short in their comeback attempt. Orlando opened the scoring effect in the third minute after a thrilling counterattack. Pride midfielder

(Abdullah Konte/WinSports) The Washington Commanders fell 17-13 to the Detroit Lions on the road in week two of the NFL preseason at Ford Field. Despite Saturday's preseason loss, the matchup offered a first glimpse of the revamped starting offense and a dominant showing from Washington's defense. The first-team offense took the field for Washington on Saturday, with quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs making their preseason debuts. T

Mystics’ guard Cotie McMahon launches herself up to bank in a shot in the team’s 80-70 win over the Los Angeles Sparks at CareFirst Arena on Saturday Aug. 15. (Jonae Guest/WinSports) To kickoff the second half of the WNBA season, the Washington Mystics went on a seven-game winning streak, their longest since the 2018 season. The win streak was fueled by center Shakira Austin, who recorded 15 points or more in all seven games, including five double-doubles. The thrilling strea

The Washington Commanders kicked off their 2026 preseason under the Friday Night Lights with a 20-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium. With 26 players held out including, Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, Odafe Oweh, Frankie Luvu, and several other key players, as expected Washington leaned on the depth giving a number of players an opportunity to make their mark.

Commanders' running back Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt looking to make a catch in position group drills in the team's joint practice session with the Miami Dolphins at the BigBear.ai Performance Center on August 12. (Marcus Relacion / WinSports) The Washington Commanders welcomed the Miami Dolphins to Ashburn for a joint practice on Wednesday Aug. 12, providing the team with their first official test of training camp. It also marked the team's first joint practice ever held a

Buffalo Bills' Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs waves to fans following the team's 37-3 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sept. 24, 2023, at Northwest Stadium. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer) The Washington Commanders made yet another major move this offseason, signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Wednesday afternoon in the second week of training camp. Diggs is expected to sign a one-year, $10 million contract giving Washington another proven playmaker to pair wi

Maryland Women’s Basketball showing excitement on the bench in dominant 84-68 win over Princeton on Sunday Nov. 16, 2025. (Marcus Relacion / The Washington Informer) As November settles in and the holiday season draws near, the DMV sports scene continues to captivate fans from all over. From historical moments, to thrilling victories, and tough losses from this past week, it’s still an incredible time be a DMV sports fan. Here’s everything you need to know from the captivat

Commanders’ Safety Quan Martin looks to stop Dolphins’ running back De’Von Achane from scoring a touchdown in Washington’s loss to Miami on Sunday Dec. 3, 2023. The Commanders fell to the Dolphins 16-13 in Madrid on Nov. 16. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer) Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium welcomed its first-ever NFL game on Sunday, and the Spanish football fans witnessed a finish that matched the stature of the venue. In a thrilling clash between two 3-7 t

The Washington Spirit Mascot, PK the Eagle waving the spirit chant flag ahead of the 2-0 semifinal win on Saturday Nov. 15, 2025. (Marcus Relacion / The Washington Informer) The Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns FC 2-0 on Nov. 15 in the semifinal round of the 2025 NWSL playoffs, delivering yet another thrilling performance before a sellout crowd of 19,365 at Audi Field. Saturday’s matchup marked the fourth consecutive playoff sellout, third highest sellout in cl

Spirit defender getting the D.C. crowd hyped during a 3-1 shootout against the Racing Louisville. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) In a quarterfinal National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) game deemed to be a potential upset, the No. 2 seeded Washington Spirit flipped the script, advancing to the semifinals after a tense penalty 3-1 winning shootout at Audi Field. “We knew that wouldn’t be easy. There’s no easy games right now and anything can happen, any opponent rig

Washington Wizards’ forward Alex Sarr looking to make a play in a 148-115 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Nov. 7 at Capital One Arena. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) Despite losing to the Dallas Mavericks 111-105, the Washington Wizards have been showing off a fiery new wave of basketball. “I’m really pleased with the guys tonight, the competitive response that we were looking for. These are the games that we wanna be in,” said Head Coach Brian Keefe. “C

Washington Commanders’ cornerback Johnathon Jones punching the ball out of Lions’ hands in 44-22 loss on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Northwest Stadium. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer) The Commanders endured yet another brutal loss at home, having lost five consecutive games, but this time in an NFC showdown to a team that Washington eliminated in the playoffs last year: the Detroit Lions. Despite a frustrating time for the Commanders, with the 44-22 loss to the Lions and yet

In a home game at Northwest Stadium on Nov. 2, quarterback Jayden Daniels scores the only Commanders touchdown in the 38-14 week nine loss against the Seattle Seahawks. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) In a night that ended with a grueling 38-14 loss, there were still special moments that were unforgettable. A night set for celebrating franchise history and special moments quickly turned into the Commanders most grueling losses of the season so far. The Washington

More Injuries and Work to Do; Mayor Bowser Travels to Arlington Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota tries to get rid of the ball before being tackled by Dallas Cowboys defenders during Dallas' 44-22 home win on Oct. 19. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer) The Washington Commanders traveled to Arlington, Texas, looking to bounce back against the Dallas Cowboys, a division rival, after their disappointing 25-24 Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears.

As the curtains have now closed on minicamp, the Commanders are heading into a six-week offseason break before training camp kicks off. Although the players will be getting rest, the fans have a lot to be gearing up for, based on the work put in at minicamp. “Maybe at some places, throughout the years, the end of a minicamp might have felt like one foot out the door,” said Head Coach Dan Quinn. “What I felt was cool for me to watch from afar, is the connection the team has h