The D.C. and Baltimore sports community is mourning the loss of longtime journalist and broadcaster Craig Heist, a familiar and respected voice in local sports media for decades. Known for his professionalism, warmth, and kindness, Heist was a staple in press boxes across the region, covering countless games and building relationships with athletes, coaches, and fellow reporters throughout his career.
The Washington Spirit announced this week that defender Casey Krueger has been added to the season-ending injury list, though this time it’s for the best possible reason… she’s expecting her second child. Krueger, who shared her pregnancy news on October 3, will take maternity leave as she and her husband Cody prepare to welcome a new addition to their family.
Washington linebacker Bobby Wagner continues to show that age is just a number. The 35-year-old veteran, now in his 14th NFL season and second with the Commanders, ranks second in the league in total tackles through Week 5 with 56, just one behind Miami’s Jordyn Brooks (57).
Wagner has been a steadying force in the middle of Washington’s defense since joining the team last year, helping lead the Commanders to an NFC Championship Game appearance in his first season with the franchise. Known for his elite preparation and football IQ, Wagner has remained one of the league’s most reliable tacklers well into his mid-30s — a rare feat at such a physically demanding position.
Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt continues to make waves in his debut NFL season. The league announced that Croskey-Merritt has been named one of Week 5’s FedEx Ground Players of the Week and the agency that represents him announced he has signed an exclusive deal with Nike.
The Washington Spirit broke its club record for single season home attendance with this afternoon’s strong crowd of 17,422 at Audi Field, the team announced today. The Spirit has welcomed 181,324 fans through 12 regular season home matches in 2025, passing last season’s record of 181,226 across 13 matches.
The Washington Commanders went to Los Angeles and defeated the Chargers 27-10, scoring 27 unanswered points. The team is now 3-2 heading into a big game at home against the Chicago Bears on Monday night football. Below, you’ll see 11 fun facts about today’s big win:
The Washington Spirit and Dead Dirt have partnered again [Complex, 2025] to launch the “Fast Track to the Future of Women’s Sports” Capsule this Fall.
The Washington Commanders have signed former University of Maryland star and 2019 first-round pick Darnell Savage, bolstering their secondary after safety Will Harris suffered a broken fibula.
The Washington Commanders’ pass rush was one of the biggest question marks entering the 2025 season, especially after Dante Fowler departed for Dallas following a 10.5-sack campaign in the burgundy and gold. But through three weeks, Dorance Armstrong has flipped that narrative…and then some.
The Washington Wizards have unveiled their 2025–26 City Edition uniforms, introducing a bold new look that will shine on the hardwood throughout the season. The team announced the design with the tagline: “Timeless. Iconic. Golden.”
The Washington Commanders’ 41–24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders had a dramatic moment just before halftime that involved head coach Dan Quinn taking a big hit on the sidelines. As the team got into field goal position, quarterback Marcus Mariota accidentally collided with head coach Dan Quinn, knocking him to the ground and bloodying his nose. Quinn’s head hit the turf as he went down, but he quickly bounced back up and continued coaching as if nothing had happened, drawing reactions from players and staff after the game.