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nytimes.com > athletic > 7136441 > 03/21/2026 > trae-young-wizards-injury-update

Trae Young could miss remainder of Washington Wizards’ season

8+ hour, 52+ min ago  (319+ words) In five games with Washington this season, Trae Young is averaging 15.2 points and 6.2 assists per game. Brad Mills / Imagn Images WASHINGTON " Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young might not play again this season. In an update released Saturday, Wizards officials…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7124468 > 03/17/2026 > washington-nationals-technology-new-front-office

‘It’s insane’: Inside the early days of the Washington Nationals’ tech revolution

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1011+ words) Foster Griffin throws in the bullpen, where the Nationals' focus on tech is visible. Lucas Casel / Getty Images Editor's note: We're thrilled to introduce Spencer Nusbaum as our Washington Nationals beat writer. A native of Brookline, Mass., Nusbaum previously covered…...

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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

1+ mon, 2+ week 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?

2+ mon, 2+ week 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

3+ mon, 2+ 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

3+ mon, 3+ 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

3+ mon, 4+ 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

4+ mon, 6+ day 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

4+ mon, 1+ 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

4+ mon, 2+ 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…...