Wizards Sign Trae Young

Trae Young re-signed with the Washington Wizards

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Wizards Sign Trae Young

The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed guard Trae Young.

Wizards Acquire Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton returns to the Wizards

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Wizards Acquire Khris Middleton

The Washington Wizards announced today they have acquired forward Khris Middleton from the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade agreement that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a larger six-team deal. 

Wizards Acquire Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton joins the Wizards

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Wizards Acquire Deandre Ayton

The Washington Wizards announced today they acquired center Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks.

Tuner Twitter/X Movie Review

Dustin Hoffman & Leo Woodall (r) star in Tuner

An Eligible Virtuoso

Rotten Tomatoes Plot: In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki's safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory.

Little Beast Cafe & Bistro Twitter/X Retro Food Review

Tomato Bisque at Little Beast Cafe & Bistro

Now That's a Combo

Retro Review (12/30/25) For such a little (pun intended) menu, the folks at @LittleBeastCafe sure know how to please. This end-of-the-year visit featured a break from their standout pizza, but still produced near-orgasmic reactions. Great service ALWAYS, and a to-die-for Tomato Bisque (sans the Grilled Cheese) with equally lethal (in a great way) Classic Buffalo Wings. Said wings (15 bucks) are huge, crispy and chock-full of fleshy, perfectly-cooked meat inside. The buffalo sauce is just the right amount, so as not to overwhelm. A (possibly the best wings in DC.) As for the soup, it demands to be placed on the menu by its lonesome (so everyone can enjoy.) Perfect texture and flavor. A+

Grade: A+

Young Washington Twitter/X Movie Review

William Franklyn-Miller stars in Young Washington

Pawn Takes King

Rotten Tomatoes Plot: Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront not only his enemies but the man he's becoming. This is the untold story of Young Washington. Directed by Jon Erwin.

Capitals Re-Sign Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin signs a one-year extension

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Capitals Re-Sign Alex Ovechkin

Stanley Cup champion and NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer returns for 22nd season, becoming the longest-tenured athlete in the history of Washington, DC sports.

The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension, Senior Vice President and General Manager Chris Patrick announced today. Ovechkin will earn $1 million in salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus (10 games) and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.25 million.

Caps Ink Jenner, Desharnais, Holl as UFAs

New Caps Boone Jenner & Vincent Desharnais (r)

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Caps Ink Jenner, Desharnais, Holl as UFAs

Caps add trio of veteran players and some organizational depth on day one of free agency

Last week, the Caps swung a pair of big trades to land a pair of proven wingers. They got Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis last Tuesday and then engineered a sign-and-trade with Buffalo to obtain impending UFA Alex Tuch.

34th Annual Giant Barbecue Battle Photo Recap - Day One

Buzz Lightyear & friend at the 34th annual Giant BBQ Battle

Summer officially began a week ago today, but DC Outlook doesn't recognize summer until the return of the Giant Barbecue Battle. That was yesterday, and even Mother Nature agreed to lend a helping hand, defying local projections of rain and (shudder) thunderstorms. She even managed to keep the Sun under wraps clouds, which for those of us who love to attend, makes a big, BIG difference. With the weather in check, the kind folks at Giant Food took care of everything else, delighting a huge crowd with great food, giveaways and music. If you're keeping score at home, those are probably the three best things in the world. Here's our annual recap of happy faces and memories; and in case you missed Saturday's non-stop fun, the BBQ Battle returns today along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 7th Streets. Tickets cost only $21.20 (including tax) and can be purchased online or in person. Gates open at 11 AM and don't close until 7 PM tonight.

Caps Add Trio of Prospects on Day Two of Draft

Fourth-round selection Tyus Sparks

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Caps Add Trio of Prospects on Day Two of Draft

Caps conclude 2026 NHL Draft by selecting two centers and a defenseman on Saturday in Buffalo

The 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo is in the books, and the Caps have concluded a busy and transformative week with the addition of four fresh prospects for the organization, headlined by first-round choice Oliver Suvanto, a Finnish center selected with the 18th overall choice in the Draft on Friday night.

Supergirl Twitter/X Movie Review

Milly Alcock & Matthias Schoenaerts (r) star in Supergirl

Not My Circus

Rotten Tomatoes Plot: When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl (Milly Alcock) reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. Directed by Craig Gillespie.

BurgerFi Twitter/X Food Review

B.A.D. Burger at BurgerFi

There’s seemingly no end to the number of burger 🍔 options at @BurgerFi. Opted for the B.A.D. Burger ($11.49) and a Strawberry 🍓 Shake ($7.49) The Burger was delicious, despite a normally unforgivable offense (forgot the bacon 🥓) It starts with a tender potato roll, flavorful single Angus beef patty, a full-size hash brown and fried egg. Toss in the slightest dash of syrup, and you have a near-perfect (bacon?) burger. B+ Might be the best burger bun in the DMV. The shake’s good, but the color (beige) is odd & kinda off-putting C+.

Grade: B (Great choice for great burgers.)