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Maryland is making girls' flag football a varsity sport. The inaugural season will kick off in fall 2026.

Tim Tebow announced the death of his father in a heartfelt social media post, framing the loss through his Christian faith.

For four nations, the 2026 World Cup isn’t just another tournament, it’s a dream decades in the making, finally becoming reality on soccer’s biggest stage.

Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have already drawn criticism, and now resale listings topping $2 million for the final are adding new fuel to the debate.

The Washington Commanders took Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with their first pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

The Washington Commanders enter the 2026 NFL Draft holding the No. 7 overall pick, with several key roster needs that could shape their decision. 

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday. From Maryland Terrapins and Virginia Cavaliers to DMV natives, several prospects with local ties could be selected this weekend.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Pittsburgh, bringing a fresh wave of collegiate talent to the league.

Football fans in the D.C. area have plenty of options to watch the 2026 NFL Draft, with watch parties happening across the region Thursday night and throughout the weekend. From stadium events to sports bars, fans can gather to follow every first-round pick and celebrate the future of the league.

From Lamine Yamal to Serge Gnabry and Estêvão, injuries are piling up before the World Cup, fueling concerns that too many games are taking a toll on players.

Arlington County leaders voted to keep the long-running gymnastics program at Barcroft Community Center open after earlier proposing cuts due to budget pressures.

FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."

The top college football prospects take center stage as NFL teams make their selections to find their next franchise player in this year’s draft.

Elizabeth Smart is redefining her legacy. After taking home top honors at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Smart opened up about her decision to stop hiding her fitness journey.

The House v. NCAA settlement faces a major wrinkle as plaintiffs seek to exempt multimedia partners from revenue-sharing caps in college athletics.

Nationals Park came in 15th place out of 30 in USA Today's Major League Baseball stadium rankings for 2026.

A new batch of FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets is set to drop April 22 as part of the final sales phase, with fans expected to face high demand.

Churchill Downs is moving to acquire the Preakness Stakes brand, marking a major shift in control of one of horse racing’s biggest events.

A coach with New Jersey roots did something no American had done before, winning a major European trophy on one of soccer’s biggest stages.