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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
News
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Police & Fire
8 Injured After Mercedes Plows Into Crowd Following Eagles-Commanders Game: Police 8 Injured After Mercedes Plows Into Crowd Following Eagles-Commanders Game: Police
8 Injured After Mercedes Plows Into Crowd Following Eagles-Commanders Game: Police Eight people were injured when a silver Mercedes drove into a crowd on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia after the Eagles-Commanders game Sunday, Jan. 26, police announced. The driver, 26-year-old Rebekah DeShields of Narberth, PA, is facing serious charges after a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 struck eight pedestrians, police said. The crash happened at 1400 Spring Garden Street at 9:31 p.m., shortly after fans flooded the streets following the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Washington Commanders, according to police. The injured individuals suffered a range of wounds, from mino…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Eagles Soar Into Super Bowl LIX With Dominant Win Over Commanders Eagles Soar Into Super Bowl LIX With Dominant Win Over Commanders
Eagles Soar Into Super Bowl LIX With Dominant Win Over Commanders The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to Super Bowl LIX after crushing the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 26. This victory secures their second Super Bowl appearance in three years and cements their status as a powerhouse in the NFL. The Eagles' offensive firepower was on full display. Running back Saquon Barkley delivered a career-defining performance, rushing for 118 yards on just 15 carries and scoring three touchdowns. Barkley set the tone early, breaking free for a 60-yard touchdown on the Eagles’ opening drive. Inne…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Frozen History: Eagles Selling Snow From Philly's Iconic Playoff Win Over LA Rams Frozen History: Eagles Selling Snow From Philly's Iconic Playoff Win Over LA Rams
Frozen History: Eagles Selling Snow From Philly's Iconic Playoff Win Over LA Rams Philadelphia Eagles fans can own a frozen piece of history that fell during a huge playoff victory. The Eagles and sports memorabilia site The Realest are selling 16-ounce containers filled with snow from Philly's NFC Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19. Authentication partner TRuEST watched the Eagles' grounds crew scrape the snow from the end zone at Lincoln Financial Field immediately after the game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Philadelphia Eagles (@philadelphiaeagles) The…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Philly Native, 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died: Family Philly Native, 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died: Family
Philly Native, 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died: Family Frank Wycheck, a Philadelphia native and Maryland Terrapin known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history, had a severe form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died more than a year ago, his family said. Wycheck's family confirmed the former Tennessee Titans tight end's posthumous diagnosis of stage three CTE in a statement released on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Archbishop Ryan High School graduate died at 52 years old after falling and hitting his head in his Chattanooga, TN, home on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Wychecks have worked with Boston University’s C…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Jersey Shore Native Could Make First Start At QB For Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Shore Native Could Make First Start At QB For Philadelphia Eagles
Jersey Shore Native Could Make First Start At QB For Philadelphia Eagles A Monmouth County native is getting ready to potentially start his first game for a team not too far away from his hometown. Ocean Township High School graduate Kenny Pickett is in line to start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in their week 17 game at home against the Dallas Cowboys.  Primary starter Jalen Hurts remained in the concussion protocol after the Eagles lost to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22. "It’s going to be tough for him to make it this week," head coach Nick Sirianni said about Hurts at a news conference on Friday, Dec. 27. Pickett’s rise from …

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by Chris Spiker