The 2025 NFL Draft has concluded. Despite the Washington Commanders having only five picks– a consequence of last season’s and this offseason’s trades for Marshon Lattimore, Deebo Samuel, and Laremy Tunsil– ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. was full of praise for the team (see video below).
Washington Capitals analyst Craig Laughlin announced that he will miss a few upcoming games on the advice of his medical team. Earlier this year, Laughlin underwent open heart surgery and subsequently missed time as he focused on his recovery.
The Washington Commanders drafted Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly, Jr. in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft—a move that few predicted but one that has been warmly received by reporters and fans alike. One ardent supporter of this decision is offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who left a note for general manager Adam Peters earlier this week. The note (video available below) was simple and it read, “I stopped by. Take Oregon tackle. Thnx! Kliff.”
The Washington Commanders selected Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly, Jr. with their first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, further strengthening an already improved offensive line. However, contrary to circulating rumors, Conerly did not “send back a $100 bill” to the team.
The Washington Spirit announced today that it will welcome ten new members into the Coaches Mentorship Program for 2025. Allie Coyle, who became the first woman to coach a Maryland boys’ soccer team to a State Championship when Blair defeated Richard Montgomery this past fall, is one of the mentees.
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Washington Nationals are mourning the loss of Tony Blanco, Jr., who tragically died in the roof collapse at a Dominican Republic nightclub that killed 221 people.
Montgomery Parks is taking to the ice to celebrate the Washington Capitals ice hockey great Alex Ovechkin, and his record-breaking goal, this Thursday, April 10, 2025, with a special Great 8 Skates event.
Montgomery Village, MD native and University of Maryland standout Kaden Prather took a significant step toward his NFL aspirations this week, participating in the Washington Commanders’ local pro day on Tuesday. The Terrapins wide receiver, a product of Germantown’s Northwest High School, brings a decorated college resume and hometown pride to the draft process.
Ben Standig reports that the Washington Commanders have signed defensive end Thabani Jehiel Tawana Maguranyanga– more commonly known as TJ Maguranyanga. He is a Zimbabwean professional rugby player.
The Washington Commanders are among the select NFL clubs making significant strides in the league’s growing global footprint. As part of the NFL’s expanded Global Markets Program (GMP) in 2025, the Commanders have been granted exclusive marketing rights in the United Arab Emirates– a prime market that promises to boost international engagement and grow the fan base far beyond U.S. borders.
On March 27th, the Team Spirit Cheerleaders, a MoCo-based after-school enrichment program, wowed the audience with their dynamic Wizards PreShow performance at Capital One Arena. Their infectious energy and undeniable spirit electrified the crowd, setting an enthusiastic tone for the event.