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Commanders coach Dan Quinn is taking over as defensive coordinator, replacing Joe Whitt Jr. after Washington lost its fifth consecutive game amid a disappointing campaign, the franchise announced on Monday.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to the nation's capital. The PWHL announced Monday plans to host a game at Capital One Arena in January as part of the league's "Takeover Tour" -- a slate of neutral-site events to grow the sport.

The NFL suspended Washington Commanders' defensive tackle Daron Payne for one game after he swung at Detroit Lions' wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday's 44-22 loss at Northwest Stadium, the league announced Monday.

Tatsuya Imai is likely to be the next Japanese pitcher to move to a Major League team after his club, Seibu Lions, said Monday it would begin the process of making him available - a process called "posting."

Keenan Allen made more history with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, snagging two catches to become the franchise leader in receptions.

The Commanders' losing streak reached five games on Sunday as the visiting Detroit Lions embarrassed Washington in a 44-22 rout.

Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday from heart failure. He was 84.

McLaren driver Lando Norris significantly extended his lead in the F1 championship after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, with his main rival and teammate Oscar Piastri receiving a 10-second penalty and again failing to make the podium.

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes to ensure successful bets.

Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday from heart failure. He was 84.