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nytimes.com > athletic > 7019090 > 02/04/2026 > washington-post-sports-layoffs

The Washington Post eliminates sports section as part of wider layoffs

The Washington Post eliminates sports section as part of wider layoffs3+ hour, 23+ min ago   (245+ words) The Washington Post announced mass layoffs Wednesday. Eric Baradat / Getty Images The Washington Post eliminated its sports department on Wednesday, a process that will include laying off dozens of journalists and bringing to an end a storied section, which for…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6950743 > 01/07/2026 > commanders-offensive-defensive-coordinator-candidates

Washington Commanders are searching for a new coordinator. Who are candidates to watch?

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (906+ words) The Commanders could consider offensive assistant David Blough and Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich for their coordinator openings. Jeff Nguyen / Detroit Lions via AP; Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images The Washington Commanders are starting over. Mostly. After only two seasons with…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6873530 > 12/08/2025 > minnesota-maryland-womens-basketball-loss

How Minnesota lost a game it had a 99.9% chance to win against No. 7 Maryland

How Minnesota lost a game it had a 99.9% chance to win against No. 7 Maryland1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (265+ words) Maryland's Saylor Poffenbarger had 30 points and played 48 minutes the double-OT win. Vasha Hunt / USA Today Network " Jason Yellin (@JasonYellin) December 9, 2025 The Golden Gophers had a 99.9 percent chance to win before the last-minute drama. " Maryland Women's Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 8, 2025 Minnesota began…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6835304 > 11/25/2025 > jayden-daniels-playing-time-commanders-questions

Biggest questions facing Washington Commanders in final stretch of season

Biggest questions facing Washington Commanders in final stretch of season2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1401+ words) The Commanders return from a Madrid game and a bye week with plenty of questions. Denis Doyle / Getty Images The Denver Broncos are coming off a week of rest after ripping off eight consecutive wins and could soon get star…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6822121 > 11/22/2025 > nwsl-championship-washington-spirit-gotham-how-to-watch

NWSL Championship 2025: How to watch Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC in rivalry title match

NWSL Championship 2025: How to watch Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC in rivalry title match2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (445+ words) Esther Gonz'lez and Gotham face Hal Hershfelt and Washington in Saturday's title tilt. Vincent Carchietta / Getty Images One of soccer's fastest-growing leagues wraps up its season Saturday night. The 2025 NWSL Championship pairs two franchises with big names, passionate followings and…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6805795 > 11/15/2025 > nwsl-semifinals-washington-portland-orlando-gotham-how-to-watch

NWSL semifinals 2025: How to watch Washington vs. Portland, Orlando vs. Gotham this weekend

NWSL semifinals 2025: How to watch Washington vs. Portland, Orlando vs. Gotham this weekend2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (424+ words) Reilyn Turner's breakthrough in stoppage time sent her Portland Thorns to Saturday's semis. Troy Wayrynen / Getty Images A staggering upset of the No. 1 seed. A penalty shootout to stave off shock. And a match-winning goal in the 94th minute. All of…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6801278 > 11/12/2025 > washington-commanders-real-madrid-spain

Commanders start searching for a spark, 3,600 miles away from Washington

Commanders start searching for a spark, 3,600 miles away from Washington2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (588+ words) The Washington Commanders will meet the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Madrid. Kirby Lee / Imagn Images MADRID " The Washington Commanders traveled nearly 3,600 miles in search of normalcy. They need it after five weeks of chaos " blowout losses, a slew of…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6776203 > 11/05/2025 > st-pauli-anthem-nazis

A left-wing German football club’s anthem and an ‘uncomfortable’ Nazi connection

A left-wing German football club’s anthem and an ‘uncomfortable’ Nazi connection2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1742+ words) Since February 2025, part of St. Pauli's matchday routine has been missing. Das Herz von St. Pauli, a popular fan song, had been played at the Millerntor Stadium for two decades. But no more. Earlier this year, an investigation by the…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6752684 > 10/27/2025 > washington-commanders-age-disappointment

The Washington Commanders seem off-course. Maybe this is where they always were?

The Washington Commanders seem off-course. Maybe this is where they always were?3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (895+ words) Marshon Lattimore and the Commanders have had a frustrating start to the 2025 season. Stacy Revere / Getty Images ASHBURN, Va. " The 3-4 Commanders will search for their identity at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, exactly one year after their 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6720130 > 10/17/2025 > washington-wizards-streaming-channel-how-to-watch

How to stream all Washington Wizards games in the 2025-26 season

How to stream all Washington Wizards games in the 2025-26 season3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (899+ words) Alex Sarr, last year's second overall draft pick, looks to establish himself with a strong sophomore season. Patrick Smith / Getty Images Will they be good this year? Almost certainly not. Will they be fixtures in the national TV rotation? We…...