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| Washington Nationals draftee Chris Hacopian |
Nats Snag DMV Native Hacopian (Texas A&M 2B) with No. 11 Overall Pick
Chris Hacopian has been to Nationals Park many times. Growing up in Potomac, Md., and attending Winston Churchill High School, Nationals baseball was in his backyard. The 21-year-old admired Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and, inspired by a heroic World Series run, idolized Howie Kendrick.
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| Washington Nationals (All-Star) pitcher Foster Griffin |
Nationals' Griffin Joining Wood, Abrams at All-Star Game
Foster Griffin’s comeback season continued with him being named to the 2026 All-Star Game. The 30-year-old southpaw has excelled in his return to the Major Leagues after pitching the past three seasons in Japan. Griffin is 10-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 19 starts across 110 1/3 innings.
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| Trae Young re-signed with the Washington Wizards |
Wizards Sign Trae Young
The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed guard Trae Young.
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| Khris Middleton returns to the Wizards |
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.
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| Deandre Ayton joins the Wizards |
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.
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| Alex Ovechkin signs a one-year extension |
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.
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| New Caps Boone Jenner & Vincent Desharnais (r) |
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.
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| Fourth-round selection Tyus Sparks |
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.
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| NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman & Oliver Suvanto (r) |
Caps Land Center Suvanto in First Round of 2026 NHL Draft
Caps draft Oliver Suvanto, a big, physical two-way center from Finland
After making a lot of big moves earlier in the week, the Caps sat tight with the 18th overall pick in the first round, and they used it to draft one of the youngest players in the 2026 NHL Draft, Finnish center Oliver Suvanto.
Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres
6’4”, 219-pound forward, who has scored 30-plus goals in each of the last two seasons, ranked second on Buffalo in goals, assists and points during his five-year tenure
The Washington Capitals have acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft (originally from San Jose) and forward David Kämpf, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Prior to the trade, Buffalo signed Tuch to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension. Tuch’s contract will carry an average annual value of $10.5 million.
Wizards Acquire Draft Rights to Felix Okpara in Second Round of 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards have acquired the draft rights to forward Felix Okpara (ock-PAR-uh), the 46th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, from the Orlando Magic.
Wizards Select AJ Dybantsa with First Overall Pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Dybantsa Becomes Fifth Number One Selection in Franchise History
The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the first-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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| Forward Jordan Kyrou is headed to the Washington Capitals |
Capitals Acquire Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues
28-year-old and three-time 30-goal scorer joins Washington for McMichael, Gastrin and the Capitals’ first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues for forwards Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin and Washington’s first-round pick (16th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.
Capitals Sign Spencer Carbery to Multi-Year Contract Extension
2025 Jack Adams Award winner has 134-83-29 record and two playoff appearances with Washington
The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multi-year contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.
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| Iwate Gyu Wagyu (Photo: Jonni Scott) |
Summer Wagyu Experiences for Gourmands at Little Blackbird
Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the upcoming summer happenings at Little Blackbird, located at 3309 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008, next door to sister restaurant Sababa. June brings Japan’s prized Wagyu beef to the forefront of Executive Chef Ryan Moore’s menu with a special celebration taking place from Wednesday, June 17, through Sunday, June 21st.
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| Chefs Jean-Claude Plihon & Andrew Cleverdon (r) (Photo: Rey Lopez) |
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| Black Cod with Honey & Dill at Malabar (Photo: Shimon Tamara Photography) |
Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj Announces The Opening of Malabar
Malabar replaces Knightsbridge Restaurant Group’s Rosedale, bringing modern Indian fare to the Forest Hills neighborhood of Washington
Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group announces the mid-December closing of the year-old restaurant, Rosedale, to be replaced by Malabar in mid-January 2026. Located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital, the incoming restaurant, Malabar, will bring modern Indian fare, with a culinary team led by Group Executive Chef Vikram Sunderam. The restaurant is named after the Malabar Coast, which is the southwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. For the transformation, the restaurant will undergo a décor refresh with the installation of striking new artwork in the 100-seat dining room. The patio, which seats 30 guests for outdoor dining, weather permitting, will have a more tropical vibe as summer 2026 returns warmer weather to the nation’s capital. Malabar will serve dinner and Sunday brunch and is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station.
