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NOAH TRISTER Sports Writer.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) raises his stick to the crowd after he was recognized for playing in his 1,500th NHL hockey game during a break in the action in the first period against the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin plays his 1,500th game for the Capitals, but goal No. 900 will have to wait

October 25, 2025

Alex Ovechkin had a chance to pull off a double milestone by reaching 900 goals in his 1,500th game. The Ottawa Senators were having none of it. The Capitals and their fans had a chance to celebrate the latter accomplishment, but goal No. 900 will have to wait. Washington was drubbed 7-1 by the Senators on Saturday night. A goal against Columbus on Friday night brought Ovechkin to 899, but he had only one shot Saturday. As a team, the Capitals were outshot 34-13.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lamar Jackson back on practice field for Ravens after missing 2 games with hamstring injury

October 22, 2025

Lamar Jackson has returned to the practice field for the Baltimore Ravens after missing two games with a hamstring injury. Jackson initially did not take the field with Baltimore’s other two quarterbacks, but with practice still open to reporters, he came out with his helmet on and did some throwing on Wednesday. The Ravens have been holding out hope that Jackson’s return can help save their season after four straight losses. Now all eyes will be on the two-time MVP to see what progress he makes this week. The Chicago Bears are in town Sunday.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin’s first goal of the season brings him within 2 of the 900 mark for his career

October 17, 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal of the season, moving to within two of 900 for his career and helping the Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Ovechkin went without a goal in the season’s first four games — not a crisis but a longer dry spell than he had at any time last season. He scored 44 times in 2024-25 and eventually broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with No. 895. Now that number is up to 898.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores 898th goal as Capitals top Wild 5-1 for their 4th straight victory

October 17, 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored for the first time this season, Dylan Strome added a pair of goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 for their fourth straight victory. Ovechkin’s third-period shot pinged off the left post and in, and the crowd roared its approval when the counter above one corner of the ice was flipped over to 898, his new career total. The NHL career leader in goals also had an assist as part of a dominant showing at home for Washington. Logan Thompson allowed only ex-Capital Marcus Johansson’s tally in the second. That tied the game at 1, but Aliaksei Protas answered 31 seconds later.

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Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Pastrnak has a 3-point night in the Bruins’ 3-1 victory over Ovechkin and the Capitals

October 8, 2025

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Pastrnak scored in the second period and Elias Lindholm added a goal with 12:19 remaining in the third — just 38 seconds after Tom Wilson had tied the game at 1 for Washington. Morgan Geekie scored into an empty net with 57.1 seconds remaining. The Bruins made Marco Sturm a winner in his first game as coach, killing off all five of Washington’s power plays.

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FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during a break in the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, October. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40

October 7, 2025

Alex Ovechkin begins season No. 21 with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night when they host the Boston Bruins. It’s hard to imagine 2025-26 being more eventful than 2024-25, when he broke Wayne Gretzky’s record and become the league’s career leader in goals. But if last season was filled with anticipation — and ultimately celebration — this one may be more about appreciation. It could be the 40-year-old Ovechkin’s last in the NHL. He’s entering the final season of his contract and hasn’t said whether he intends to retire — or even how soon he expects to make a decision.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the bench as his leg is worked on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Ravens have shut down the Texans recently. But now Baltimore’s defense is depleted

October 2, 2025

Baltimore and Houston are both 1-3, which adds plenty of urgency to their matchup Sunday. The Ravens had to face Buffalo, Detroit and Kansas City already, so their record wouldn’t be worth panicking over — if they were still at full strength. But they are far from it. The Ravens are decimated by injuries and have had few answers for the offensive stars they’ve gone up against already this season. Baltimore has allowed 133 points in four games. The situations has reached a point where Lamar Jackson’s possible absence is far from the Ravens’ only concern as they prepare to host Houston.

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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) celebrates his touchdown run with teammates wide receiver Jameson Williams (1), tight end Brock Wright (89), guard Christian Mahogany (73) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore

September 22, 2025

Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery ran for two touchdowns apiece, and the Detroit Lions bullied their way to a 38-30 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions sacked Lamar Jackson seven times and outrushed the Ravens 224 yards to 85. Detroit scored on drives of 98 and 96 yards against a Baltimore front that was without defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike and showed little ability to handle the Lions physically up front. Up 31-24 at the two-minute warning, Detroit converted on fourth-and-2 from their own 49 when Jared Goff completed a 21-yard pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Then Montgomery raced for a 31-yard touchdown with 1:42 to play, capping a 151-yard night for the running back.

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FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) watches the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Semi-final round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File)

Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain

September 18, 2025

Alex Ovechkin remains reticent about his future. He spoke with reporters at the Washington Capitals’ media day on Thursday. A day after his 40th birthday, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader said he hasn’t been thinking much about what happens after this, his 21st season. That wait-and-see approach seems fine with the Capitals as Ovechkin enters the last season of his contract. The Russian star scored 44 goals last season despite a broken leg that limited him to 65 games. His pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals was a highlight of the NHL season, and Ovechkin enters the 2025-26 campaign three shy of 900.

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RFK Stadium, the onetime home of the Washington Commanders football team, the Washington Senators and Washington Nationals baseball teams, and the D.C. United soccer team is being torn down, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders’ return to the RFK Stadium site

September 17, 2025

The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared its final hurdle with the local legislature. The District of Columbia Council approved the legislation on Wednesday. The bill passed by an 11-2 vote and can now be sent to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser. She negotiated the original plan with Commanders owner Josh Harris in April. The Commanders currently play at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, but aim to open a new venue in 2030.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) fumble the ball as he is hit by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Ravens’ late-game collapse against Bills raises more questions about their ability to finish

September 8, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens have built a reputation for excellence that they sabotage just enough to result in defeat. That was the story of Sunday night’s 41-40 loss at Buffalo. The Ravens moved the ball at will at times on offense but couldn’t hold onto the ball in the fourth quarter, giving the Bills a chance to rally. Coach John Harbaugh says “in hindsight,” the play-calling was an issue. The Ravens’ reputation for folding in big moments will likely hang over them all season — and nothing short of a Super Bowl run may be enough to change it.

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Robert MacIntyre, of Scotland, chips onto the second green during the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

MacIntyre’s frustration: Scheffler’s long chip the latest epic shot to go against the Scot

August 17, 2025

Robert MacIntyre has faced two of golf’s most memorable shots this year. On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler’s 82-foot chip at the BMW Championship helped seal a two-stroke win over MacIntyre. That’s after J.J. Spaun’s long putt at the U.S. Open sealed a victory there over MacIntyre. MacIntyre started strong with a first-round 62 this week at Caves Valley, but he faltered with a final round of 73. His four-shot lead vanished within five holes due to three bogeys.

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Akshay Bhatia hits from the seventh tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The scramble to make the FedEx Cup top 30 leads to plenty of drama at Caves Valley

August 16, 2025

Akshay Bhatia has made a splash at the BMW Championship with an eagle and a hole-in-one. Rickie Fowler sank a 57-foot birdie putt, while Taylor Pendrith struggled with an errant tee shot. These shots are crucial as players aim for the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings to qualify for the Tour Championship. Bhatia, who started ranked 29th, is now projected at 28th. Fowler, currently 32nd, hopes to move up. Michael Kim and Sungjae Im are also in the mix.

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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marquise Robinson (28) reacts after making a hit on Indianapolis Colts running back Ulysses Bentley IV, not visible, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Anthony Richardson injured as Colts fall to Ravens 24-16 in their preseason opener

August 7, 2025

Anthony Richardson’s preseason opener was cut short early, and the Indianapolis Colts went on to lose 24-16 to the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie LaJohntay Wester scored on an 87-yard punt return for the Ravens, and Keaton Mitchell ran for 68 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore won despite just 16 yards passing in the first half. Lamar Jackson did not play. The Indianapolis quarterback situation was always the more compelling aspect of this game. But after leading the Colts to a field goal on their opening offensive drive, Richardson left with an injured finger in the middle of their second possession after being sacked by David Ojabo.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (90) during the firs half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Colts QB Richardson leaves preseason game with a pinky injury; CB Walley has a torn ACL

August 7, 2025

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson left the Colts’ preseason game against Baltimore after taking a sack from David Ojabo. Richardson is competing with Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback position. After the sack, Richardson jogged to the sideline and was replaced by Jones. He’d dislocated the pinky on his throwing hand. Coach Shane Steichen also said rookie cornerback Justin Walley had a torn ACL. He didn’t play in the game. The Ravens ended up beating the Colts 24-16.

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FILE - People make their way to RFK Stadium in Washington before the start of an MLS soccer match between D.C. United and Toronto FC, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. D.C. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

August 1, 2025

The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared another significant hurdle. The District of Columbia Council approved legislation on Friday, but it still needs a second approval before reaching Mayor Muriel Bowser. The Commanders, currently playing in Maryland, aim to open a new venue by 2030. The ownership group has been exploring locations in Washington, Maryland and Virginia since buying the team in 2022. Congress transferred the RFK Stadium land to the city in January, paving the way for redevelopment.

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United States midfielder Claire Hutton (15) celebrates her goal with teammates during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Claire Hutton scores first international goal to help the United States beat Canada 3-0

July 2, 2025

Claire Hutton scored her first international goal as the U.S. beat Canada 3-0 in a friendly. Sam Coffey and Yazmeen Ryan also found the net. The Americans have five straight wins by a combined score of 18-0 since losing to Brazil in April. Hutton’s goal came in the 36th minute off a corner kick by Rose Lavelle, who also helped set up Coffey’s earlier goal. This was the third game in seven days for the U.S., following two 4-0 wins over Ireland. The Americans face South Korea and Japan in September.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, stands on the 11th green after putting in during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Rory McIlroy ends his US Open on a high note with a 67. The next major is in his home country

June 15, 2025

Rory McIlroy shot a 3-under 67 to finish the U.S. Open at 7 over. That’s a performance he can build off as he works toward the year’s final major. Next month’s British Open at Royal Portrush is in his home country of Northern Ireland. First, McIlroy has the Travelers Championship in Connecticut next week. At times this week, he seemed eager to leave Oakmont behind. But he ended up feeling pretty good about his round Sunday — and the state of his driver.

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Robert MacIntyre, of Scotland, and Cameron Young, left, shake hands after finishing the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

MacIntyre made Spaun earn the U.S. Open title, nearly pulling off a record-tying comeback

June 15, 2025

Robert MacIntyre shot a 2-under 68 in the final round to finish the U.S. Open at 1 over — two strokes behind winner J.J. Spaun. MacIntyre was seven strokes back of leader Sam Burns at the beginning of the day. He actually made up 10 shots on Burns but couldn’t outlast Spaun. Arnold Palmer is still the only U.S. Open winner to come from seven strokes behind in the final round. He did it in 1960 at Cherry Hills. MacIntyre settled for sole possession of second place.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, after sinking a putt on the eighth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

McIlroy breaks his US Open silence after shooting a 74 in the third round at Oakmont

June 14, 2025

Rory McIlroy held his first post-round media session of the U.S. Open after shooting a 4-over 74 in the third round at Oakmont. He’d skipped talking to reporters after playing Thursday and Friday. McIlroy said that was out of frustration with reporters. Although he then said he wasn’t necessarily annoyed with reporters — but “just the whole thing.” It was only a couple months ago that McIlroy won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Following that up has been difficult. McIlroy’s driver was deemed nonconforming before the PGA Championship. He was annoyed that that news leaked out and didn’t speak to the media after any of the four rounds at Quail Hollow.

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Scottie Scheffler plays out of the Church Pews bunker on the third hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Friday, June 13, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Scheffler: ‘Definitely not out of the tournament’ after another US Open round over par

June 13, 2025

Scottie Scheffler battled his way to a 1-over 71 at the U.S. Open. That was a slight improvement on his first-round 73 but still not the type of performance that’s made him the game’s dominant player the past three years. He has 36 more holes to try to unleash the form that produced wins in three of his last four tournaments. Scheffler hit into Oakmont’s famous Church Pew bunker for the third time in two days. He also bogeyed a hole despite nearly driving the green.

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J.J. Spaun walks across a bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs through Oakmont Country Club, during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A golf course with a 6-lane highway? Welcome to the US Open at Oakmont, where I-76 somehow blends in

June 13, 2025

From an overhead view, the sight is somewhat jarring. The Pennsylvania Turnpike essentially cuts Oakmont’s golf course in half. At ground level, though, the highway is surprisingly unintrusive at this week’s U.S. Open. In fact, it can’t be seen from much of Oakmont’s layout. The biggest reason the roadway blends in when you’re on the course is because there’s an elevation change down to the highway. So the Turnpike presents largely as a gap in the middle of the course. That’s if it’s perceptible at all.

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Brooks Koepka lines up a putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

After 2 straight missed cuts in majors, Brooks Koepka is in early contention at Oakmont

June 12, 2025

Another round like this, and Brooks Koepka should be back for the weekend in a major. After missing the cut at the Masters and PGA Championship, Koepka shot a 2-under 68 in the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. That left him in a tie for third, two strokes behind leader J.J. Spaun. Koepka made a 42-foot putt for eagle on the par-5 fourth. After falling back to even par, he finished with birdies on Nos. 17 and 18.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, prepares to hit from the tall grass on the fourth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Slumping Rory McIlroy fails to take advantage of a bright start at Oakmont, shoots 74 in first round

June 12, 2025

A poor second nine left Rory McIlroy with a 4-over 74 in the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. He played his final six holes in 5 over. This U.S. Open course was expected to be tough, but this wasn’t exactly a huge step forward after McIlroy shot a 78 in the second round at the Canadian Open last week and missed the cut there. McIlroy started his round on No. 10 and birdied two of his first three holes. He later bogeyed Nos. 1, 4, 6 and 7 before a double bogey on 8.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks to media after an NFL team practice, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Harbaugh says cutting ties with Justin Tucker was a ‘complex’ decision for the Ravens

May 28, 2025

Ravens coach John Harbaugh was available to local reporters for the first time since they announced May 5 they were releasing kicker Justin Tucker. The five-time All-Pro had been accused by over a dozen massage therapists of inappropriate sexual behavior, according to reporting by the Baltimore Banner. The NFL said it would investigate, but it’s not clear when that process will conclude. Harbaugh says it was a complex decision-making process on what to do with Tucker. But ultimately the team needed to have a kicker ready to go for Week 1.

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