District of Sports

Maryland's most difficult test of their season comes at the most difficult time. The Terrapins, on a three-game losing streak and the back end of a two-game road trip, are faced with going to Columbus to take on No. 5 Ohio State and Heisman Trophy frontrunner Jeremiah Smith.

On this edition of District of Sports, George Gerbo talks with sports anchor Jon Rudder of WCMH-TV NBC 4 in Columbus on what makes Smith so great, how Maryland quarterback Malik Washington matches up against the Buckeyes' defense, and what Maryland's place is in the greater consciousness of the Big Ten Conference.

The struggle is real for the Washington Commanders, who are 0-2 and will be without quarterback Jayden Daniels for a few weeks after a dislocated elbow, and for the Maryland Terrapins, who lost in a primetime spot to rival Virginia Tech, amplifying questions about coach Mike Locksley's future.

The Washington Times' George Gerbo and Liam Griffin discuss the state of DMV pro and college football on this edition of District of Sports, including what to expect from Commanders backup QB Marcus Mariota and a slow-starting running game, as well as the outlook for Locksley and the Terps as they begin Big Ten Conference play.

The Sunshine Protection Act — a bill to make daylight time the default standard nationwide — is the closest it's been to becoming reality in recent years after overwhelmingly passing the House and awaiting action in the Senate.

The change would affect many parts of American life, and that includes the sports and recreation world closest to us in the DMV.

On this edition of District of Sports, National Golf Course Owners Association CEO Jay Karen joins George Gerbo to break down how the time changes would impact golf both nationwide and in the D.C. region, what his membership sees as the benefits and drawbacks to permanent DST, and the chances it becomes a reality.

The Washington Commanders are halfway through training camp, and George Gerbo and Liam Griffin break down Washington's first preseason action against the Miami Dolphins, how key position battles are playing out at wide receiver and tight end, and the tiff between quarterback Jayden Daniels and his alma mater, LSU, issuing his No. 5 for the first time since his 2023 Heisman Trophy season.

The World Cup has thrilled crowds and TV audiences across North America over the last six weeks. But even with captivating storylines, stars and results, will the tournament's impact fade after a humbling United States loss in the round of 16?

On this edition of District of Sports, George Gerbo and Liam Griffin examine where soccer in the States goes from here and whether it can gain a greater foothold in the national sports consciousness.

The already soccer-mad DMV has potential upgrades coming to its primary venue, Audi Field. The guys discuss the recent plan floated by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson to invest more than $600 million into adding a roof and expanding the home of D.C. United, the Washington Spirit, as well as the UFL's DC Defenders and how practical or impractical such an endeavor would be.

Finally, George and Liam discuss Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin's decision to return for a 22nd season and his place in the pantheon of all-time D.C. pro athletes.

The Washington Wizards are set to take someone with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft that will help transform the moribund franchise — but who?

George Gerbo and Liam Griffin look at the top three prospects on the board for the Wizards — BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer — and how each would fit in the District while discussing the ramafacitaons if Washington would trade out of the top slot.

The guys also talk about the Washington Commanders' recent minicamp in Ashburn and how third-year quarterback Jayden Daniels is adjusting to a new system under offensive coordinator David Blough, as well how as first-round draft pick Sonny Styles is fitting in with Washington's linebacker corps.

The World Cup kicks off across North America in just a few weeks and although there aren't any games in the D.C. area, local soccer fans won't miss out on getting a taste of the global celebration.

George Gerbo and Liam Griffin talk about what's coming to the District for fans to take part in and how the high cost of tickets, parking, and more has — so far — priced many fans out of attending the games and may force FIFA to change course.

The guys also talk about the new energy surround the Washington Wizards after the franchise secured the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft for the first time since taking John Wall in 2010.

On this edition of District of Sports, George Gerbo and Liam Griffin break down the Washington Nationals' hot start at the plate after the first quarter of the baseball season and try to explain what's gone wrong in the bullpen and in the field. And, as it arrives for its third event in Virginia, the guys also discuss the future of LIV Golf and what its legacy will be as the league loses its Saudi funding at the end of the year.

Coming of a 5-12 season in 2025 — but only two seasons removed from an NFC Championship appearance — the Washington Commanders have a specific position of need on each side of the ball in this year's NFL Draft.

With only six picks to work with, sports reporter Liam Griffin joins George Gerbo to narrow down who the Commanders could target with the seventh overall pick in the first round — with a focus on edge rushers as well as a wide receiver to line up opposite veteran Terry McLaurin — while also identifying potential targets for Washington in rounds 3-7.

The two also discuss the future of Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin's playing career after the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer sent mixed signals over the last month about whether or not he will return for a 22nd season.