Washington Informer Sports: DMV Athletics, Community Champions & Local Coverage

Commanders Sign Super Bowl MVP Von Miller To Bolster Pass Rush

by Skylar Nelson July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

In the forthcoming sports documentary “More Than A Trainer,” NFL star turned filmmaker Vernon Davis (right) shines a light on the life and legacy of DMV trainer Myron Flowers (left), uplifting his story of mentorship and resilience as motivation for all viewers. (Courtesy photo)

Forthcoming Sports Documentary Highlights Myron Flowers as a Catalyst for Change in the DMV, Beyond

by Jada Ingleton July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Washington Wizards top draft pick Tre Johnson speaks to the press at the introductory press conference, presented by Cisco Systems, on June 28. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

DMV Sports Roundup: Wizards Shine in Summer League; Nationals Draft Franchise Hopeful; Kiki Iriafen Sets Mystics Record; Jayden Daniels Makes Quarterback Ranking Debut; and More

by Skylar Nelson July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Members of the DC Defenders poses for a team photo at the championship party at the Wharf in Southwest D.C. on July 12. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Mayor Bowser Proclaims July 11 As DC Defenders Day

by Skylar Nelson July 15, 2025July 16, 2025

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels poses in the team's new Super Bowl Era uniform and helmet, which will debut during the 2025 season. (Kourtney Carroll/The Washington Commanders)

Commanders Mark 93rd Anniversary With Super Bowl Era Uniforms

by WI Web Staff July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin attempts a lay-up over the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese (5) and Elizabeth Williams (1) during the Mystics' 81-79 win on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on July 8. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Mystics Defeat Sky; Nationals Shift Gears

by Skylar Nelson July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

**FILE** Miguel Cairo (Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Nationals Name Miguel Cairo Interim Manager

by WI Web Staff July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

**FILE** MacKenzie Gore (David, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Nationals’ Gore and Wood Named to All-Star Game

by WI Web Staff July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Dave Martinez (left) and Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo share a laugh during a Nov. 2 news conference at the team's southeast D.C. clubhouse to introduce Martinez as the Nationals' new manager. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Washington Nationals Fire GM Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez

by WI Web Staff July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Ray Savoy (center), founder of Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club, and others celebrate 36 years of dedicated service to District youth on June 24. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Langston Youth Golf Program Celebrates 36 Years; Wizards Usher In New Era

by Skylar Nelson July 2, 2025July 2, 2025