“Hey, just a heads-up,” Thao recalls Kaval saying. “Somebody leaked to the press that we have a binding deal with Vegas.” Thao was stunned. Since taking office in January, she and her staff had picked up where previous mayor Libby Schaaf left off, negotiating with A’s owner John Fisher to facilitate a massive, city-altering $12 […]
Continue readingLANDOVER, Md. — One of the most peculiar NFL records — or “stupid” if you ask the irreverent Washington Commanders — came to a close in dramatic and emotional fashion. The Baltimore Ravens’ 24-game preseason win streak ended Monday night in a 29-28 loss to the Commanders, who erupted in celebration on the field and […]
Continue readingThe New York Jets and Carolina Panthers were among the NFL teams taking part in joint practices Wednesday, which provided an opportunity for No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young to meet his quarterback idol Aaron Rodgers. Unfortunately for Rodgers, some bumps on offense in the practice also led to some signs of frustration for the […]
Continue readingASHBURN, Va. — Three hours before practice began Saturday, an unusual sight could be seen at the Washington Commanders’ facility: a handful of fans already waiting in line. That handful turned into an estimated 10,000 fans — the highest number to watch a Washington practice in at least a decade. They showed up on this […]
Continue readingPHILADELPHIA — And then there were none. The Philadelphia Eagles’ run as the NFL’s final remaining undefeated team came to an end Monday night, as a Washington Commanders team that entered the night as double-digit underdogs came away with a shocking 32-21 victory at Lincoln Financial Field. How did the Commanders (5-5) do it? A […]
Continue readingPHILADELPHIA — Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to miss extended time after suffering a shoulder injury in Monday’s loss to the Washington Commanders, league sources confirmed. A decision has not been made yet as to whether the Eagles will place him on injured reserve, as evaluations are still ongoing that will determine exactly […]
Continue readingPHILADELPHIA — The Eagles had their undefeated streak snapped in a wild Monday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders, in which a critical missed call by the referees helped Washington to a 32-21 win. On a third-and-1 early in the fourth quarter, with the Eagles trailing by two, Jalen Hurts completed a pass to […]
Continue readingPreparations for the 2022 NFL draft hit high gear this week with more than 300 of the top prospects in Indianapolis for the annual NFL scouting combine, which runs through Monday. Players will undergo medical testing and be put through on-field drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Then it’s on to interviews with team personnel and […]
Continue readingWashington signed veteran Joey Slye as its new kicker. In six games with the Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers this season, Slye was a combined 11-of-13 on field goals and 9-for-12 on extra points. He got his start with Washington coach Ron Rivera in 2019 for Carolina, making 25-of-32 field goals — including a […]
Continue readingOfficial Sunday inactives should begin coming in approximately 90 minutes prior to the scheduled kickoff time, around 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for the late games. Refresh often for the latest information. Derrick Henry, RB, TEN: Foot — OUT/IR Impact: Jeremy McNichols, Adrian Peterson and/or D’Onta Foreman will try […]
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