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GM Meetings wrap-up today in Las Vegas
By Stephen "Ghost" Mears|November 12, 2026|mode_comment53
The GM Meetings, the “Sku-Bull” Market, and the Nats’ Blueprint: How Paul Toboni Can Turn 77 Wins Into October Baseball
LAS VEGAS — The annual General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas always bring a familiar rhythm of closed-door sessions, side conversations in hotel lobbies, and media scrums. Yet this year felt distinctly different, overshadowed by the looming MLB lockout set to begin on December 2.
Nobody expected a lot of action at the GM Meetings. Emilio Pagan signed a deal and some minor league signings happened along with some small trades. These aren’t the Winter Meetings. But with the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) issues, most expect a flurry of signings and trades to happen before the clock strikes midnight after Dec. 1.
Meanwhile, super-agent Scott Boras is doing what he does best: drumming up business from mid-market clubs to pump new money into the system. Representing Tarik Skubal, Randy Arozarena, and Ryan Jeffers — three of the top names in a relatively thin free-agent class — Boras holds the ultimate trump card in Skubal, the clear No. 1 player available this winter in what he has dubbed a “Sku-bull market.”
The Scherzer Parallel
To understand how a single megadeal can alter a franchise’s trajectory, rewind to the winter after the 2014 season. Back then, the Washington Nationals were not supposed to be in on Max Scherzer. As the story goes, in January 2015, Boras contacted the late Ted Lerner and sent him a detailed binder laying …
Washington Capitals
Capitals
Game #17: Caps take on the Devils in New Jersey
By Ronnell Foreman|November 11, 2026|mode_comment2
Division Clash: Capitals Look to Contain Explosive Devils Offense in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — Fresh off a hard-fought battle and a Washington Capitals overtime win against the Senators, the Caps cross back into the United States for an immediate, high-stakes Metropolitan Division test at the Prudential Center. This back-to-back stretch presents a prime opportunity to build serious divisional momentum.
The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) face the New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) tomorrow night, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST, searching for answers against one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference. Going into the Rock is always a brutal
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Commanders
Game #9: at NY Giants
By Ray Wyvill|November 12, 2026|mode_comment4
The New York Football Giants played their first games in 1925. They lost their first game on the road to the Providence Steam Rollers 0-14. The game was played in the Cycledrome, an enclosed velodrome for bicycle racing. It held all of 10,000 patrons. The Giants would return serve on November 15 in front of 20,000 at the Polo Grounds. Both teams would win a League Championship by 1928. The Giants won in 1927 followed by the Steam Rollers in 1928. For the Steam Rollers the end would come soon. The franchise folded after the 1931 season. In those days attendance was the sole source of revenue. Being limited to 10,000 seats placed the business venture in tough straits. On the other hand the Giants have been a League stalwart. They have been to the Championship Game some 19-times having won the NFL Championship 4-times and the Super Bowl 4-times.
Forget the mathematics. Here’s the deal: Win tonight OR go into developmental mode. The Eagles have already done everything but take out full-page advertisements that declare they are on the tank train. The Marketing enterprise that is the Cowboys will not accept such a thing. Jerry Jones will always believe his team is a Super Bowl contender until the Super Bowl itself when his team is at home. Giants’ nation is scouting out Super Bowl trip packages. They have THE John Harbaugh, don’t you know. They lead the sorry NFC East with a 5-2-1 record against teams that have gone a combined 21-37-1. They also have yet to play a team with a winning record at the time of the game. You might want to cool your jets, Giants’ fan. Then there’s Washington.
Kabuki Theatre
It is totally understandable if you feel like you need an interpreter to explain …
Washington Wizards
Wizards
Fading Mirage: How the Washington Wizards’ 5-Game Skid Exposed Early-Season Optimism
By Charles Chisholm|November 12, 2026|mode_comment2
The Washington Wizards’ promising 4–3 start to the 2026–27 NBA season has unraveled into a five-game losing streak, dropping them to 4–8 and exposing deep structural flaws beneath their star-studded roster. That .333 winning percentage is about as bad as the recent shooting percentages. All of the talk on buying those playoff tickets was a little premature. The disappointing Wizards of years past are back to haunt us just two weeks after Halloween.
Just a few weeks ago, the basketball world was buzzing about a potential D.C. renaissance. Coming off a dismal 17–65 campaign last season, the front office aggressively retooled by making several trades and securing the No. 1 overall pick in the draft to acquire veteran All-Stars Anthony Davis and Trae Young with AJ Dybantsa who was that first pick in the draft. Adding them to a roster with promising young pieces like Kyshawn George and Alex …
Maryland Terrapins
Terrapins
Terps Win First Game Back on U.S. Hardwood
By Gabe Chiralsky|November 8, 2026|mode_comment2
COLLEGE PARK, MD — The No. 20 Maryland Terps improved to 1-1 on this young season. Losing to No. 1 South Carolina to start the season was nothing to be ashamed of. The women arrived back from Paris, France and took their frustrations out on George Mason University with a 19-point margin of victory and a final score of 81-62 at XFINITY Center. With its 28th straight home win over a non-conference opponent, Maryland evened their record as they showed what they have.
Oluchi Okananwa led the Terps with 24 points and six rebounds as one of three Maryland players to secure double-digit scoring. Sunday marked Okananwa’s 19th career game with 20+ points. Addi Mack hit three 3-pointers in her 15-point performance, while Bri McDaniel scored 12 points and grabbed five boards as Maryland improved to 11-0 all-time against George Mason.
Both Mack and Okananwa scored in double digits to
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Mystics
The JuJu Sweepstakes: How the WNBA Draft Lottery Could Reshape the Washington Mystics
By Samantha Carson|November 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The future fortunes of the Washington Mystics could hang on 14 ping-pong balls.
As the WNBA prepares for its 26th annual Draft Lottery on Sunday, November 15, the entire women’s basketball world is focused on one player: Southern California’s virtuoso guard, JuJu Watkins. Fresh off an explosive return from a knee injury—headlined by a dominant 32-point, 16-rebound performance against Utah State earlier this week—Watkins has firmly cemented herself as the undeniable No. 1 pick for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
While expansion franchises Toronto Tempo and the newly minted Houston Comets hold the statistical upper hand with a 32.9% chance each at the top pick, the Washington Mystics are the ultimate wild card of the lottery.
The Masterclass Trade Paying Dividends
Washington’s luxury positioning in this lottery is the result of pure front-office wizardry. By trading veteran star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky, the Mystics secured a…
D.C. United
United
D.C. United Prepares to Close 2026 Campaign Against New York City FC on MLS Decision Day
By Talk DC Sports|November 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — D.C. United will wrap up their 2026 Major League Soccer regular season at home tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, 2026, when they host New York City FC. The match represents the 34th and final game of the campaign for both clubs on what promises to be a high-stakes MLS Decision Day across the league.
Entering the final weekend with a 7-14-12 record (33 points), Head Coach René Weiler’s Black-and-Red squad is out of playoff contention but aims to finish the year on a high note in front of the home crowd. D.C. United looks to bounce back from a tough 3-0 road loss against the Columbus Crew and replicate the success of their previous meeting with NYCFC, which resulted in a 2-0 victory at Citi Field back in May. Meanwhile, New York City FC (9-12-12, 39 points) arrives in the District fighting to solidify their postseason positioning, led…
Georgetown Hoyas
Hoyas
Bragging Rights Stay on the Hilltop
By Gabe Chiralsky|November 8, 2026|mode_comment2
In what was a highly anticipated early-season matchup between the DMV’s two most prestigious programs, the Georgetown Hoyas dominated the Maryland Terrapins from tip off until the final buzzer. After the Hoyas strolled into Maryland and handed the Terps a 10 point loss last season, Maryland fans and players were hungry for revenge. Despite the support of the large Maryland contingency that made the trip down to Capital One Arena, Georgetown spoiled any plans for revenge, draining 15 threes, their most in a game since 2010. After another double-digit Hoya victory (86-74), the title of the DMV’s top dog will stay in the Nation’s Capital.
Flow of the Game
After Maryland Guard DJ Wagner (Sr.) converted an and-one free throw coming out of the under-four media timeout, the Terps cut the Hoyas’ first half lead to just six. In the final 3:35 of the first half, however, Georgetown went on
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Spirit
Rowdy Audi Awaits: Third-Seeded Washington Spirit Host Cinderella Utah Royals in NWSL Semifinals
By Samantha Carson|November 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- When the whistle blows at noon on Saturday in the Buzzard Point neighborhood by the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., two dramatically different postseason narratives will collide on the grass of Audi Field. In one corner stands the third-seeded Washington Spirit (17-4-9, 55 points), a battle-tested powerhouse marching towards a third consecutive NWSL Championship appearance on the back of a dominant regular season and a ruthless quarterfinal display. In the other stands Utah Royals FC (14-5-11, 47 points), the tournament’s No. 7 seed and undisputed Cinderella story, arriving in the nation’s capital fresh off the biggest upset of the opening round.
With national broadcast coverage on CBS and Paramount+, Saturday’s semifinal offers everything postseason soccer promises: elite star power, tactical intrigue, an electric home crowd, and a season-defining prize. For Washington, victory would not only send the club to its fifth NWSL Championship match since…
DMV High Schools
DMV High Schools
DMV November High School Football Rankings
By Talk DC Sports Staff|November 9, 2026
The DMV Top Dozen Football Rankings
There was a lot of movement at the bottom of the rankings as a key WCAC showdown pushed Gonzaga down. But can they win in an upset this weekend?
1. The St. James Performance Academy (8-1)
The St. James Performance Academy has officially wrapped up its inaugural national slate. Coached by Darryl Overton, the Strivers' only loss on the year remains their matchup against Florida's IMG Academy. They are a national powerhouse.
- This Week: Season completed.
- Next: Offseason training and preparation for 2027
2. St. John’s (9-1)
The Cadets took absolute control of DC's oldest rivalry on Saturday, dismantling long-time foe Gonzaga 44-3 to claim the all-time lead in the historic series.
- This Week: Dominant 44-3 victory over No. 4 Gonzaga.
- Next: Hosting Good Counsel in the WCAC semifinals.
3. Quince Orchard (10-0)
The Cougars' unstoppable train rolled right into the Maryland…
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Other News
Sports Story in the News
By DC Sports|November 9, 2026
Other News
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Beyond the Washington Beltway: A Look at the Orioles 2027 Season
By Stan Kay|November 5, 2026
A year ago, it was the Baltimore Orioles who made a huge splash in free agency and bagged one of the biggest names in free agency: Pete Alonso. The optimism was on high. Orioles' owner, David Rubenstein, increased the payroll to nearly $180 million, a record amount in the history of the franchise.
The disappointment is that the money spent didn't translate to wins, yet, Alonso was the star of the team and a legitimate MVP candidate. To finish in fourth place in the AL East with a frustrating 79-82 campaign, the Orioles had to sell-off at the trade deadline and parted ways with the previous face of the franchise, Adley Rutschman. With some credit to President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias, he crushed it on that trade with the Red Sox. Short term pain for long term gain. That is good news for the future as those…
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