Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Commanders fire defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio after losing to the Cowboys

The Washington Commanders have fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer

Commanders fire defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio after losing to the Cowboys
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Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement

The Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Jay Woodcroft after a team that was supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender lost 10 of its first 13 games

Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement
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Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends

Some early trends are showing in the NHL

Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends
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Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan says it's unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says
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Player's death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection

The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck has led officials in the NHL and other leagues to continue discussions about cut-resistant protection

Player's death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection
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Commanders jump-start rebuild by trading Chase Young to the 49ers and Montez Sweat to the Bears

The Washington Commanders have traded Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round pick and Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-rounder next year

Commanders jump-start rebuild by trading Chase Young to the 49ers and Montez Sweat to the Bears
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Frank Howard, former All-Star, home run champ and World Series winner, dies at 87

Former major leaguer Frank Howard has died at the age of 87

Frank Howard, former All-Star, home run champ and World Series winner, dies at 87
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Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0

The Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights have all won their first six games of the NHL season

Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0
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Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20

Justin Fields connected with DJ Moore for 230 yards and three touchdowns to help the embattled Chicago Bears pick up their first win of the season by beating Washington 40-20

Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20
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Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Erik Karlsson is with the Pittsburgh Penguins after a blockbuster deal from San Jose

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL
Political|Sports

Horse racing groups introduce competing safety legislation they hope will replace HISA

Horse racing groups are backing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that they hope will replace the federal organization overseeing the sport for just a year

Horse racing groups introduce competing safety legislation they hope will replace HISA
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Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fans

Magic Johnson handed Kanga Gwanyama $5,000 in cash, telling the 13-year-old he could only hold on to the money for five minutes and that most of it would go into savings. Johnson brought cheers and a few tears to Gwanyama and hundreds of kids and parents at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington on Thursday. He did so not as the Hall of Fame basketball player but as one of the new owners of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The visit was one stop on a whirlwind tour of the area by owners leading up to

Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fans
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Belmont Stakes could be moved to Saratoga Race Course for 2024 and 2025

The Belmont Stakes could be relocated to Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York as soon as next year, an earlier-than-anticipated move for the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. The New York Racing Association’s hope is to hold the Belmont at historic Saratoga in 2024 and 2025. The move, which had already been committed to for 2025 because of a $455 million renovation of Belmont Park, is subject to the approval of an oversight board and the New York State Gaming Commission. A final decision is expected in the coming months. NYRA vice president of communications Patrick McKenna

Belmont Stakes could be moved to Saratoga Race Course for 2024 and 2025
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Magic Johnson meets with Washington Commanders players for the first time

Magic Johnson made a surprise appearance at Washington Commanders practice Wednesday, talking to players and coaches for the first time since becoming a part-owner of the NFL franchise. Johnson stopped by the practice facility to address the team at a pre-practice meeting. Starting quarterback Sam Howell said Johnson told the team about what it takes to win in professional sports. “It was awesome, man, just to be able to hear what he had to say and be able to ask him questions at the end and pick his brain,” Howell said. “He’s been through so many

Magic Johnson meets with Washington Commanders players for the first time
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Commanders' defense starts inside with defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne

Neither Jonathan Allen nor Daron Payne is considered among the best of the best defensive linemen in the NFL. Together, the Washington Commanders defensive tackles might be the best interior tandem in the league. Even with Chase Young sidelined for much of the past two seasons, the front four led by Allen, Payne and edge rusher Montez Sweat is the reason Washington’s defense ranked third last season. They’re again the reason this defense should be one of the Commanders’ biggest strengths in their effort tor return to the playoffs. “I want us to be the most

Commanders' defense starts inside with defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne
Sports|Travel

Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes

This is the final running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course before long-awaited construction begins on a facility leaders hope will properly showcase the second leg of the Triple Crown

Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes
Sports|Travel

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all
Sports|Technology

Arizona Coyotes move to terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces

The Arizona Coyotes have put forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract

Arizona Coyotes move to terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces
Business|Health|Sports|Technology

The death of hockey player Adam Johnson by a skate cut has jumpstarted work on protective equipment

The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent laceration injuries on the ice

The death of hockey player Adam Johnson by a skate cut has jumpstarted work on protective equipment
Sports|Technology

AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing

AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics

Mike Sullivan has been selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics

Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics
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Commanders' Daniels and Giants' Nabers call off their $10K bet between ex-LSU teammates

The bet is off between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers

Commanders' Daniels and Giants' Nabers call off their $10K bet between ex-LSU teammates
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What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options

Ownership of the NHL's team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise's new name

What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options
News|Sports

Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy

The biggest controversy so far in the NHL playoffs came in the first round when the Tampa Bay Lightning on the wrong end of a couple of questionable goaltender interference rulings in the game they were eliminated by Florida in the first round

Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy
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DC attorney general argues NBA's Capitals, NHL's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047

The attorney general for the District of Columbia contends that the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are obligated to play their games in the downtown arena through 2047

DC attorney general argues NBA's Capitals, NHL's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047

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