Maryland
Battle for the Washington Commanders: Maryland Wants ‘Fair Competition’ To Keep Team
The Washington Commanders already look very different under new ownership led by managing partner Josh Harris. There are just a few finishing touches Harris needs to put on the facelift he’s taken on with his purchase.
One of them includes finding the Commanders a new home to play in, in the relatively near future.
Battling it out to host the site of the new home for Washington football is the city of D.C. of course, the state of Maryland, and the commonwealth of Virginia. All three part of the greater DMV area the team has come to represent, stretching its influence beyond the nation’s capital.
Two officials from one of those combatants in the battle to house the team, Maryland, recently spoke to WUSA9’s Eric Flack about what they want to see happen as the decision process moves forward.
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“We think the best option is to remain in Landover, but whatever the future holds, there must be binding agreements as to the future of the current stadium property should the Commanders decide to move.”
– Sen. Ben Cardin, Maryland
“Maryland is seeking fair competition in the bid to host the Commanders in the future. We’ve had a great run for over 20 years and do not want to see the taxpayers used to alter the playing field,” said Sen. Ben Cardin in reference to the RFK Bill that could determine the viability of the Commanders returning to D.C. “We think the best option is to remain in Landover, but whatever the future holds, there must be binding agreements as to the future of the current stadium property should the Commanders decide to move.”
The bill to grant long-term control of the land old RFK Stadium currently sits on to D.C. needs to pass in order for there to be any real shot at Washington returning to its old stomping grounds in the future.
If that bill passes and the hurdles are cleared to make it happen, even if just for nostalgia, most are going to want to see the new stadium land there.
That would potentially cut Maryland out of the Commanders housing race altogether as Virginia already calls itself home to the team’s headquarters located in Ashburn, in the same county the commonwealth is eyeing to put a new stadium of its own. Doing so would make Virginia the exclusive home to Washington NFL football while D.C. would of course still hold claim to the team name bearing their identity.
Harris has made it clear in the past he’s not tied down to the idea the team needs to have all of its operations located at one site or even in the same jurisdiction, and Maryland clearly intends on doing everything it can to ensure it doesn’t go down without a fight.
If the Commanders do leave Landover, the state wants to ensure it’s not left with a rotting plot of land. The franchise owns not only the building that was once called FedEx Field, but also the land it sits on.
“The Commanders are excited about this upcoming season at Commanders Field, as well as our continued investments in the stadium, which total approximately $75 million in the last year,” the team told WUSA9 in a statement. “We remain committed partners with Prince George’s County and to all the jurisdictions where we live, play and work.”
And as long as Washington plays football in Landover we’re sure that won’t change. Until it changes, that is. If it does.
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Most of the people who shop at the Safeway on Connecticut Avenue in Kensington, Maryland would be absolutely shocked at what took place there during the overnight hours in early April.
It was a scene of absolute chaos inside the grocery store parking garage at 2:30 a.m. April 4.
Security camera video shows a man in a black sweatshirt with a white design, with a gun in his right hand. He walks toward a group of people gathered for a car rally and meet-up. The video shows muzzle flashes as he fires the weapon.
Two people were injured.
Police say 19-year-old Hermes Matewere of Laurel, Maryland is now charged with first degree assault, reckless endangerment and several firearms violations.
That shooting happened six weeks after another chaotic car rally Feb. 22 at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and East West Highway in Chevy Chase near the Columbia Country Club. Rally goers could be seen blocking responding Montgomery County Police cruisers as officers responded. One man sprayed a fire extinguisher onto an officer’s windshield.
“This thing keeps evolving, and before when the police showed up, they would run and run off to another area. Now, they feel emboldened for whatever reason,” said Assistant Chief Darren Francke with Montgomery County police.
Police released an image of one of the damaged police cruisers.
Police say 18-year-old Ayden Joseph Cline of Cumberland, Pennsylvania jumped onto a cruiser waving a lit flare and has now been charged as an adult with crimes that include reckless endangerment and malicious destruction of property. Novorriya Gregory Smith Jr. of Lusby, Maryland, is accused of smashing the rear window of an officer’s cruiser and then pulling down his pants to expose himself to the officer. The 20 year-old is facing multiple charges.
Both men are being held without bond until their next court appearance.
A 17-year-old arrested in connection with the February melee was released to his parent’s custody.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 20 drawing
09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 20 drawing
Midday: 9-0-3
Evening: 2-5-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 20 drawing
Midday: 3-9-2-7
Evening: 7-1-6-4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 20 drawing
Midday: 8-1-3-5-6
Evening: 5-1-8-0-5
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 20 drawing
9 a.m.: 11
1 p.m.: 11
6 p.m.: 04
11 p.m.: 05
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 20 drawing
01-12-21-25-26, Bonus: 36
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning MultiMatch numbers from April 20 drawing
06-11-19-31-32-38
Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 20 drawing
04-29-35-40-43, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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