Nats top Cardinals; Commanders injury news

The Nationals beat the Cardinals 8-5 and signed Cade Cavalli long-term, while the Commanders will be missing two defenders Sunday and James Madison stayed unbeaten.

Washington Commanders · Other

Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the Commanders will be without linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo for Sunday's road game against Dallas.

Washington Nationals · Result

Jorbit Vivas went 4-for-6 with an RBI and Daylen Lile added a home run and two RBIs as the Nationals beat the Cardinals 8-5, improving to 73-82 and fourth in the NL East.

Washington Nationals · Other

The Nationals signed pitcher Cade Cavalli to a four-year, $47 million contract running through 2030, with a team option for 2031.

Virginia Cavaliers · Result

Virginia lost to West Virginia 27-38, falling to 2-1 while remaining second in the ACC.

Georgetown Hoyas · Result

Georgetown lost to Richmond 21-24, falling to 0-2 and eighth in the Patriot League.

DC United · Result

DC United lost to Charlotte FC 1-2, falling to 6-11-8 and 11th in MLS.

Washington Mystics · Preview

The Mystics, at 25-16 and third in the Eastern Conference, next play at Indiana Fever on Sunday, 4 p.m.

Washington Commanders · Other

Commanders special teams player Tyler Owens drew praise from J.J. Watt, who called his play against the Eagles among the best he's ever seen.

Washington Spirit · Other

The Washington Spirit have more African players than any other NWSL club, making the team and the DC area a notable draw for players from the continent.