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Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day' Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day'
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day' The Washington Commanders are officially coming home. The DC City Council voted 11-2 late on Wednesday, Sept. 17 to give the final approval for a $3.8 billion project to build a 65,000-seat stadium at the old RFK Stadium site. The plan also calls for a mixed-use development project in the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as affordable housing in the area. "Today is a historic day for DC, the Commanders organization, and our fans," Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement. "With the Council's approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasti…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Shares Fake Video Showing Obama Being Arrested, Sent To Jail Trump Shares Fake Video Showing Obama Being Arrested, Sent To Jail
Trump Shares Fake Video Showing Obama Being Arrested, Sent To Jail President Donald Trump posted a digitally-fabricated video on his Truth Social account that imagines former President Barack Obama being handcuffed and jailed.  The 45-second mash-up, taken from TikTok creator @neo8171, begins with Democratic leaders declaring, “no one is above the law,” set to the whimsical theme of Curb Your Enthusiasm.  It then transitions to the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.”, featuring a manipulated Oval Office scene where FBI agents escort Obama away in handcuffs while Trump, seated beside him, observes. The video, posted by Trump Sunday night, July 20, ends w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hola, Madrid! Washington Commanders, Miami Dolphins Set For First-Ever NFL Game In Spain Hola, Madrid! Washington Commanders, Miami Dolphins Set For First-Ever NFL Game In Spain
Hola, Madrid! Washington Commanders, Miami Dolphins Set For First-Ever NFL Game In Spain Get your passports ready—the Washington Commanders are taking their talents to Madrid for the first-ever NFL game in Spain, the team announced. The Commanders are officially headed overseas to face the Miami Dolphins in Madrid as part of the NFL’s 2024 International Games, officials confirmed. The game will be played at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the world-famous home of Real Madrid, in Week 11 as part of the NFL's slate of international games in 2025. Kickoff time is set for 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, and it will air on the NFL Network. It is the second overseas game for the Commanders…

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by Zak Failla
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2027 NFL Draft Headed To DC As White House Announcement Looms: Reports (DEVELOPING) 2027 NFL Draft Headed To DC As White House Announcement Looms: Reports (DEVELOPING)
2027 NFL Draft Headed To DC As White House Announcement Looms: Reports (Developing) The NFL Draft may be heading to the nation's capital. It's been a good week for the Washington Commanders, who announced plans for a new stadium in DC and are now reportedly set to host the 2027 NFL Draft. According to multiple reports, an official announcement is planned for Monday at the White House, with the event likely to be held on the National Mall. Pittsburgh will host the 2026 draft, following Green Bay, which recently welcomed more than 600,000 fans for the three-day event last month. On the White House website, Trump is scheduled to "deliver a sports announcement" at 1 p.m. on …

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by Zak Failla
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Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like The Washington Commanders will build a new stadium in a major redevelopment on the site of the NFL team's former home for decades. The Commanders officially announced plans for a $2.7 billion domed stadium at the former site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium on Monday, April 28. The move means all of DC's major sports teams will have their home venues within the borders of the nation's capital. The new stadium is expected to open in 2030 and will occupy just 11% of the 180-acre site, leaving room for housing, green space, hotels, and retail. "We are thrilled to welcome the Command…

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by Chris Spiker