The Washington Commanders' path to returning to nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve.

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.

Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other area leaders celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday.

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.

The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays.

A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game days.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia.

Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf.

Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.

Darlington Raceway will honor late NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough at his hometown track where he won five Southern 500s and left a legacy of success.

The Washington Commanders' home field now will be known as Northwest Stadium.

Jason Wright is no longer president of the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after the 2024 season.

FedEx has ended its naming rights agreement to the Washington Commanders stadium that had been known as FedEx Field since 1999.

Dan Quinn’s work as Washington Commanders coach is already well underway.

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the move tell The Associated Press.

The Washington Commanders are hiring San Francisco 49ers executive Adam Peters as their new general manager, a person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press.

Eric Bieniemy's future is up in the air again after the Washington Commanders fired coach Ron Rivera.

The Washington Commanders have fired coach Ron Rivera.

The Washington Commanders have traded Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round pick and Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-rounder next year.

The new owners of the Washington Commanders are making the rounds to introduce themselves to the local community in the days leading up to the season opener.

Dan Snyder remains in the news despite no longer owning the Washington Commanders.

The first practice of Washington Commanders training camp under new ownership definitely felt different than any opening day in decades.

The NFL says Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs.

NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that NFL owners are set to meet July 20 to consider and potentially vote to approve the sale of the Washington Commanders.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in the completion of the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders.

NFL owners have approved a flexible scheduling policy for Thursday night games on Amazon Prime Video.

A group led by Josh Harris has agreed to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder and his family.

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the NFL is reviewing the sale agreement of the Washington Commanders.

Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports record $6.05 billion.

Magic Johnson has racked up another victory and dished out another big assist in his post-basketball career as a prolific sports team owner.

Dan Snyder will soon no longer own the Washington Commanders.

Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and including Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder.

Dan Snyder’s departure from the NFL is moving closer to reality.

Dan Snyder’s future in the NFL as owner of the Washington Commanders remains in standby mode while his peers gathered at a posh resort for the league’s annual meetings and waited for news on the potential sale of the team.

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris' bid to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders.

Cal Ripken and Cooperstown are connected again.

The bid for Chelsea launched by Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca has added Canadian sports tycoon Larry Tanenbaum ahead of Thursday’s expected deadline for improved offers for the Premier League club.

Final bids are being prepared for European champion Chelsea as the process to end the ownership of sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich steps up.

Pressed on Embiid and Simmons, Morey quipped he was low on the tenure board. “I think they absolutely can work together,” Morey said, “but Doc’s been here a little longer than me. “Whatever my role needs to be, I accept that role,” Brand said. “The goal is not to shoot 3-pointers, the goal is to win,” Morey said. Or Morey and Rivers, who bring decades of sustained winning to Philly and will demand players do it their way?