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Here’s what to know — and what to keep an eye on — as Rangers-Capitals gets underway in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Since the No. 1 pick seems to be a foregone conclusion, the Commanders’ choice at No. 2 has become the most important domino that will fall early in the draft.

Jake Irvin struck out six over six scoreless innings as the Nationals prevailed, 2-0, for a series win at Dodger Stadium.

Former Formula One standout David Coulthard will drive Red Bull’s RB7 car down Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday. Here’s how to watch.

As a teen, Wieber endured abuse and toxicity to win gold at the 2012 Olympics. Now she’s the beloved coach of an Arkansas team fighting for national relevance.

A first-inning base running gaffe by CJ Abrams get things off on the wrong foot for the Nationals, who grow impatient and can’t solve the Dodgers’ bullpen game.

The win gave the Capitals the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot. They’ll face the New York Rangers in the opening round.

America’s professional soccer league is experimenting with a new way to bring more diversity to its coaching and executive ranks.

Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain has sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year

“I’ll play the PGA Tour the rest of my career,” McIlroy declared while reiterating a hope that players from his circuit and from LIV Golf can compete against each other more often.

Parker became the first Nationals starter to earn a win in his major league debut since Stephen Strasburg in 2010 as Washington won the series opener.

Washington remains in the driver’s seat for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East and a win Tuesday night in Philadelphia would secure passage to the postseason.

The probe revealed widespread sports-betting among college athletes – and a disjointed system to keep corruption in check.

Two more wins will guarantee the Capitals a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. After Nick Jensen’s injury, they’ll have to dig deep to get it done.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA draft, heading to the Indiana Fever. Fellow stars Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese were also selected in the first round.

To the surprise of no one, Caitlin Clark, college basketball’s all-time leading scorer after a remarkable four-year career at Iowa, was taken with the No. 1 pick.

Sisay Lemma held off a late charge from Mohamed Esa to win the pro men’s division of the Boston Marathon. Hellen Obiri was victorious in the women’s field.

Derek Law’s struggles in relief spoiled a solid start by Trevor Williams and left the Nationals with a 7-6 defeat.

Don Donoher was all class to coaches, reporters and 11-year-old John Feinstein.

In Monday’s Boston Marathon, roughly 30,000 athletes will leave Hopkinton bound for Boston, 26.2 miles and one Heartbreak Hill away.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler won the Masters for the second time in his career, holding off challenges by Ludvig Aberg, Collin Morikawa and Max Homa to claim the green jacket.

During a 4-2 win, the Capitals bounced back after the defenseman to a scary injury.

The Capitals defenseman was injured on a hit by Tampa Bay’s Michael Eyssimont but did not have to go to the hospital.

After entering the third round of the Masters in a three-way tie for the lead, Scottie Scheffler emerged from Saturday’s action alone atop the leader board at 7 under.

Jake Irvin’s outstanding start and Jesse Winker’s 4-for-4 performance go to waste as Washington strands 10 runners in a 2-1, series-opening loss in Oakland.

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a hit from Tampa Bay’s Michael Eyssimont

Former UFC champion Holly Holm welcomes Kayla Harrison to the promotion during a star-studded UFC 300 event.

The Masters reached the halfway point on Friday afternoon, where Tiger Woods made the cut and former major winners, including Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, missed the line.

Homa, tied for the lead halfway through this Masters, thrived while playing in the shadow of a legend — and gleaned plenty from Tiger Woods in the process.

MLS spokesman Dan Courtemanche and Arena’s agent, Richard Motzkin, confirmed Friday that Arena is again eligible for employment in the league.