Washington's NFL Team Unveils New Name As Commanders
Washington's NFL team is now known as the Commanders.
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Washington's NFL team is now known as the Commanders.
The passenger — Olivia S. Peters, 29, of Las Vegas — died at a hospital after Thursday night's crash along a road near Aldie, Virginia, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Washington Football President Jason Wright said Thursday the organization has significantly trimmed the list of potential team names, with the unveiling expected before the 2022 NFL draft.
The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million and owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations for several months after an independent investigation found the organization's workplace "highly unprofessional," especially for women.
Washington dipped into the free-agent pool and spent significant money to fill a void at cornerback.
Washington is the next stop on the FitzMagic tour.
Washington released AP Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith on Friday, a move that was expected but still provides a cold ending to the veteran quarterback's storybook tenure with the organization.
Washington will not have cheerleaders for the first time since the NFL's longest-running cheerleading team was founded in 1962, with a coed dance team taking its place.
Taylor Heinicke hoped an impressive performance in his playoff debut would keep him in the NFL. It did more than that.
Dwayne Haskins will attempt to kick-start his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New team, same swashbuckling playoff success for Tom Brady. Brady threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers past Washington 31-23 in their NFC wild-card game Saturday night for their first playoff victory since 2002.
Ron Rivera loves a good catchphrase and is fond of using visual presentations to convey messages to his players.
Running off the field after Washington clinched a spot in the playoffs, Chase Young couldn't contain his excitement about who's up next.
Just call the Washington Football Team division champs.
The last time Washington faced Philadelphia, the quarterbacks were Dwayne Haskins and Carson Wentz, and the Eagles were the team with playoff expectations.
Taylor Heinicke had math, not football, on his mind this fall.
Ron Rivera wants his players to focus on "what's important, not what's interesting" with Washington facing another win-and-get-in game in the regular-season finale.
Washington released 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Monday, less than 24 hours after he committed three turnovers in a loss to Carolina and in the aftermath of another violation of pandemic protocols.
Ron Rivera thought his first game with Washington would be against the Carolina Panthers he coached the previous nine seasons — a fitting season opener with a juicy storyline.
Dwayne Haskins was handed a hefty fine Wednesday for partying with several people not wearing a mask but will start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Carolina if Alex Smith isn't healthy enough to go.
Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins publicly apologized Tuesday after photo evidence came to light of him partying with several people unmasked after playing Sunday.
Russell Wilson asked Carlos Dunlap to make a play to get the Seattle Seahawks into the playoffs, and the veteran defensive end was all too eager to deliver.
Dwayne Haskins is set to start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Seattle because starter Alex Smith is out with a right calf injury.
Quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner already are assured of a ninth consecutive winning season — every year they've been in the NFL with the Seahawks.
Rookies Chase Young and Kamren Curl scored defensive touchdowns and Washington grabbed sole possession of first place in the NFC East after a gritty 23-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
We have one more mild day Sunday before temperatures tumble early this week
A police investigation is underway after a person was stabbed in Towson on Saturday evening.
The annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled due to inclement weather, according to the MDTA.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days, due to the sharp drop in temperature.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
The annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled due to inclement weather, according to the MDTA.
After morning showers early on Saturday, we dry out during the daylight hours
A police investigation is underway after a person was stabbed in Towson on Saturday evening.
Baltimore firefighters battled a massive, 4-alarm fire in the city's Remington neighborhood Friday afternoon, prompting nearby residents to evacuate.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ is at the Maryland State Fairgrounds for the return of the Irish Festival on Nov. 7.
UniFIED Efforts is hosting the Next Tiger in the Woods kids golf event in Baltimore.
The Whitman Coin Expo is returning to the Baltimore Convention Center from November 6 to November 8.
The Inner Harbor Ice Rink in Baltimore will open on Friday, Nov. 7.
Marty Bass is at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in Maryland to learn about their bike recycling and pumpkin composting programs.
The Ravens acquired Jones in a deadline deal with the Tennessee Titans, and now he'll try to provide his new team some much-needed help in the pass rush.
Notre Dame (6-2, No. 10 CFP) hosts rival Navy (7-1). on Saturday in South Bend.
Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles.
Jake Paul's boxing match against lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, a Baltimore native, was scrapped Monday, with Paul planning a different bout before the end of 2025.
The Baltimore Ravens have traded for edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, the team announced.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Scattered showers and storms this evening
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 11/8/2025
Blustery air moves into the region after Sunday. Brace for colder temperatures.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 11/7/2025
Monday and Tuesday are Alert Days, due to unusually cold weather and gusty winds.
Scattered showers and storms this evening
The annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled due to inclement weather, according to the MDTA.
Remington residents dealing with smoke damage, displacement after Friday fire in Baltimore
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 11/8/2025
Blustery air moves into the region after Sunday. Brace for colder temperatures.