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NHL / Capitals
Alex Ovechkin announced Monday, Oct. 5, that the 2026–27 season will be his last in the NHL, setting an endpoint for a Washington Capitals career that has spanned more than two decades.
Training camp and the preseason.
Wizards / NBA
The Wizards visit the Knicks on Oct. 8. Defense, shared offensive responsibilities and young players’ decisions offer the first measures of camp.
Sunday’s final game reports.
NFL / Washington Commanders
Jonathan Taylor scored twice as Washington’s early lead gave way to stalled drives, penalties and another quarterback injury.
NFL / Baltimore Ravens
Jackson did not return after a late first-half sack. Baltimore held on with Tyler Huntley, while Jesse Minter offered no further injury update after the game.
Teams. Schools. Across the DMV.
SCHOOL COVERAGE / A–Z
20 covered schools
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TEAM COVERAGE / A–Z
12 covered teams
Teams across the DMV.
ON THE PITCH
American’s late equalizer closes a September 30 match at Loyola Maryland. Follow the college beat across the DMV.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Two road tests frame NSMT’s October 2 high school football preview.
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