About a half hour away from the surging Defenders taking on the rival Battlehawks here at Audi Field.

Both teams looking to improve to 3-1 as the UFL season heats up.

Commanders unveil new uniforms, debut 'Hail Raiser' look with alternate logo Washington's updated three-uniform set is headlined by the black "Hail Raiser" look with a new alternate logo.

Commanders President Mark Clouse on the Redskins name and logo: "I'm sure there will be some that are always looking for a full reversal, and that's not the path we're on, but I think this is a great way to continue to celebrate that."

Aside from improving the primary helmet W logo or replacing it with a spear, the primary uniforms are flawless. 5/5

The new black alternate is lightyears ahead of the last one. I preferred just a spear on the helmet and maybe the sleeves but overall it's still a strong 4.5/5.

Fantastic job overall

The Washington Commanders have unveiled their new uniforms:

Perfect night in Pittsburgh for some Nats-Pirates.

Paul Skenes vs. Cade Cavalli

Here at Audi Field for the D.C. Defenders’ home opener against the Houston Gamblers.

Gabe Taylor will play his first game in D.C.

Other new additions to this year include Monty and the Shield Squad.

Even UFL co-owner Mike Repole made the trip up after attending last night’s game in Louisville.

Play ball!

Five observations on the Nats before they face Dodgers in the home opener The Nationals host the defending World Series champions after a 3-3 trip to start the season that offered some positive hints of what the season may hold.

Blake Butera on his young Nats club: “Our guys have fight. They want to win, they expect to win.”

Nationals blow out Phillies to keep their hot start going Everyone in Washington’s lineup had at least one hit, and Foster Griffin impressed in his first MLB action since 2022.

The Nationals after four games:

2026: 3-1
2025: 1-3
2024: 1-3
2023: 1-3
2022: 1-3
2021: 1-3
2020: 1-3
2019: 1-3
2018: 4-0

Storylines to watch as the Nationals’ rebuild begins again The Nationals are projected to flirt with another 100-loss season. But there are enough new names, and new ideas, to spark hope that more wins are on the horizon.

On the Nationals’ Opening Day, here are four storylines to follow as Washington ushers in another rebuild

(By @danielleallentuck.bsky.social)

Sources: Ravens nixed trade for Crosby due to medical concerns The Ravens have "backed out" of their agreement to acquire five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, with sources telling ESPN that medical concerns arose after a physical.

The NFL truly is the greatest soap opera we have going.

Capitals Acquire a Conditional First-Round Pick in Either 2026 or 2027 and a 2027 Third-Round Pick from Anaheim for John Carlson | Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals have acquired a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026 NHL Draft or the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks for defensem...

Wow. Hours after trading Nic Dowd to the Golden Knights, the Capitals trade franchise cornerstone John Carlson to the Ducks.

ESPN just showed the latest odds for who will draft Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love.

GM Jake Russell's preferred choices for the Commanders at No. 7 (subject to change after free agency):

Jeremiyah Love
Caleb Downs
Arvell Reese
David Bailey
Sonny Styles
Rueben Bain Jr.
Carnell Tate
Jordyn Tyson

2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs What will the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins do at QB? Has the A.J. Brown and Maxx Crosby trade buzz quieted? Which free agents are getting interest?

“Expect Washington to target offensive help, among a lot of other things. When asking about the top tier of free agent running backs, tight ends and linebackers, the Commanders come up a lot.”

That said, this pivot means I’m looking for long-term work and free to freelance for other outlets, so you might see my bylines pop up elsewhere. I very much plan to stay busy writing about film, theater, TV, soccer and whatever else piques my interest.

Personal news post: Like many, many others, I was affected by The Washington Post’s recent cuts. But I'll remain a contributing writer for The Post and, as of today, have resumed some of my editing work on contract. So I still have a role there.

Source: Commanders release starting center Tyler Biadasz The Commanders released starting center Tyler Biadasz, a source confirmed, freeing up more salary cap space but creating another need.

In a surprise move, the Commanders released starting center Tyler Biadasz.

UFL to Revolutionize the Game with Four-Point Field Goal for 2026 Season New Rules To Include Ban of Tush Push, One-Foot Inbounds, No Punts Inside The 50-Yard Line, and Innovative Overtime Guidelines

The UFL, which kicks off the 2026 season on March 27, introduced new rules that include:

- Four points for field goals of 60+ yards
- Banning the Tush Push
- No punting inside the 50-yard line
- Needing just one foot inbounds for catches

Column | Joy and pain for the U.S. and Canada, and a hockey game that had all the feels “I think it’s probably gonna go down as one of the greatest games ever played,” American defenseman Jake Sanderson said.

U.S. Coach Mike Sullivan: “We were loaded with personality up and down our lineup. There’s whiskey drinkers and milk drinkers, and we’ve got a lot of whiskey drinkers on this team.”

U.S. wins epic OT showdown against Canada to secure men’s hockey gold The gold is the first for the U.S. since the legendary “Miracle on Ice” team won in 1980 at Lake Placid.

BREAKING: In an epic gold medal showdown, the United States prevails over Canada in overtime.

What an incredible hockey game.

U.S. women’s hockey wins OT stunner over Canada in gold medal game Trailing for most of the game, the U.S. scored late in the third period and again in overtime to secure the victory.

Breaking news: The U.S. women’s hockey team beat Canada in overtime, 2-1, to win gold at the Olympics.

Saw that yesterday. So sad. That is a life well lived. He was voted best substitute every year and deservedly so. Funny enough, I wore red when he subbed at least once and he never said anything to me about it. I was a bit disappointed. Lol

Former Washington offensive guard Tre Johnson dead at 54 Former Washington football player Tre Johnson died Sunday morning while on a family trip. He was just 54 years old. Johnson played for Washington from 1994 to 2001 as an offensive guard before playing...

This is so sad. Another former Redskin gone this month

Sonny Jurgensen, Barry Wilburn and now Tre Johnson.

D.C. Defenders uniforms over the years:

2020 --> 2023 --> 2026

The D.C. Defenders have unveiled new uniforms (made by New Era) for 2026.

Super Bowl era uniforms and another spear-themed logo in this 2026 Commanders graphic the team shared on social media.

Family confirms former NFL player and Super Bowl champion died in Orange Mound house fire Family and friends are mourning the loss of former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Barry Wilburn. Family confirms he was the victim of a house fire in Orange Mound early Friday morning.

Sad news. Former Redskins defensive back Barry Wilburn has died at 62 due to a house fire, per WMC in Memphis.

Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen passes away at 91 Regarded as one of the finest pure passers in NFL history, Sonny Jurgensen ushered in a new era in Washington, delighting fans and decimating defenses with clinical throws and his uniquely entertainin...

Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen has died at 91.

Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund

Today is a devastating and heartbreaking day.

I somehow survived the Washington Post's cuts, but most of my supremely talented and kind-hearted colleagues in sports did not.

Employers: Hire them. You won't regret it.

Here is a link to help those impacted today:

Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund

Today is a devastating and heartbreaking day.

I somehow survived the Washington Post's cuts, but most of my supremely talented and kind-hearted colleagues in sports did not.

Employers: Hire them. You won't regret it.

Here is a link to help those impacted today: