Friday Night Live: September 04, 2026
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Churchill defeats BCC, James Madison defeats Lake Braddock, and more. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo brings you the sights and sounds from High School Football games across the DMV.

Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in assault case

Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records.

SEC sues LSU over recruiting NFL players to play college football

Days before most college football teams play their first games, a conference is suing one of its founding members over its controversial decision to recruit former pro players.

Ex-NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40

Alphonso Smith Jr. was drafted into the NFL in 2009 and played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.

LA Clippers found guilty in Kawhi Leonard salary cap scheme: What to know

The NBA has announced a decision one year after a report alleged salary cap circumvention against the Los Angeles Clippers and superstar Kawhi Leonard.

East Potomac Golf Links makeover set to begin Tuesday

Tuesday marks the day President Donald Trump said a major makeover of D.C.’s East Potomac Golf Links would begin.

Lionel Messi announces he's retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced in a social media post on Monday that he's ending his career as a player for the Argentine national team.

Jewell College running back dies after medical emergency on sideline

A running back from William Jewell College died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while on the sideline of the team’s season opener. 

Annie Mae throws out first pitch at Nats game Thursday

FOX 5’s Annie Mae will throw out the first pitch at Thursday’s Washington Nationals game, adding some excitement to the afternoon matchup against the Colorado Rockies! 

UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA’s Infantino over failed World Cup sale plan

UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup commercial rights to private investors.

Jed York prostitution-sting arrest seen on police body-camera footage

New police body-camera video of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested on Sunday morning at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio, shows York being placed in handcuffs. 

NFL ditches the Pro Bowl game, but not the Pro Bowl name

It’s game over for the Pro Bowl. The National Football League will scrap its version of an all-star game in favor of a new way to celebrate that season’s best players at each position. 

Metro plans for huge crowds at new Washington Commanders stadium

Metro is preparing to handle huge crowds expected at the new Washington Commanders stadium being built at the old RFK site.