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Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Breaks NFL Rookie Quarterback Record
In a season filled with record-breaking moments, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has once again etched his name into the NFL history books.
During Sunday’s night game against the Atlanta Falcons, Daniels broke the league’s single-season rushing record for a rookie quarterback, surpassing the 815-yard mark set by former Commanders Robert Griffin III in 2012. Griffin’s record stood for over a decade, achieved in 15 games, while Daniels reached the milestone in his 16th.
Daniels’ record-breaking moment came in the fourth quarter, with a 7-yard run that brought his season total to 820 yards. He finished the night leading Washington in rushing, tallying 85 yards on 10 carries, including a 25-yard keeper up the left sideline in the third quarter.
This performance against the Falcons was Daniels’ third consecutive standout game on the ground, following 66 rushing yards against the New Orleans Saints and 81 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in previous weeks.
The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner has been the engine driving the Washington Commanders offense all season, redefining what it means to be a dual-threat quarterback.
His ability to extend plays with his legs has kept defenses guessing and has been instrumental in the Commanders’ playoff push. Sunday’s 30-24 victory over the Falcons secured Washington first postseason berth since 2020.
Daniels’ historic season is a testament to his relentless work ethic and skill set. His dual-threat ability elevated the Commanders’ offense and set a new standard for rookie quarterbacks. Teams have struggled to contain his multifaceted game, and his record-breaking performance is the latest chapter in an impressive NFL debut.
With the playoffs on the horizon, Daniels’ leadership and playmaking abilities will be crucial as the Commanders aim to make a deep postseason run. For now, his record-breaking performance is a shining example of how he’s transformed the quarterback position in Washington and left a permanent mark on the league and the city in his rookie year.
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A 26-year-old man had an argument with a co-worker before allegedly fatally shooting the colleague in Washington Heights, prosecutors said Friday.
Bobby Martin, who was charged with first-degree murder Thursday, made his first appearance Friday in Cook County court.
Martin, is accused of killing his co-worker, Antoine Alexander, 32, in a parking lot at 9411 S Ashland Ave about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Chicago police.
Prosecutors said Martin and Alexander worked together at an armed security company and got into a verbal altercation inside the guard shack on Tuesday afternoon. During the altercation, prosecutors said Alexander removed his bullet proof vest and threw it to the ground. A witness, another co-worker, then told the defendant and the victim to take the altercation outside.
After stepping outside, the defendant pulled his firearm and fired one shot into the victims abdomen, prosecutors said. The victim’s firearm was holstered at the time of the argument and the shooting. The defendant fled the scene and came into contact with another co-worker, whom he told that he had just shot Alexander.
Alexander was then taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead.
Martin was arrested by authorities three blocks from his home approximately 20 minutes after the shooting, prosecutors said.
Martin was detained and will appear in court again on March 17, authorities said.
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Trinity Rodman signs record deal with Washington Spirit
USWNT forward Trinity Rodman signed a three-year deal with the NWSL’s Washington Spirit. The deal makes Rodman the highest-paid female footballer in the world.
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Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury has announced that she and her husband Matt are expecting a baby in July.
The couple made the announcement in a video on the Spirit’s social media channels, holding a baby goalkeeper jersey on the pitch at Audi Field.
Kingsbury becomes the most recent Spirit star to go on maternity leave, following defender Casey Krueger, midfielder Andi Sullivan and forward Ashley Hatch.
Sullivan gave birth to daughter Millie in July, while Hatch welcomed her son Leo in January.
Krueger announced she was pregnant with her second child in October.
Kingsbury has served as the Spirit’s starting goalkeeper since 2018, and has been named the NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year twice (2019 and 2021).
The 34-year-old has two caps with the U.S. women’s national team, and was named to the 2023 World Cup roster.
The club captain will leave a major void for the Spirit, who have finished as NWSL runner-up in back-to-back seasons.
Sandy MacIver and Kaylie Collins are expected to compete for the starting role while Kingsbury is on maternity leave.
The Spirit kick off their 2026 campaign on March 13 against the Portland Thorns.
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima could soon take a major step toward redesigning Sixth Avenue after the Washington State Public Works Board awarded the city a $985,600 loan.
The loan was approved for the design engineering phase of the Sixth Avenue project. The funding can also be used along Sixth Avenue for utility replacement and updated ADA use.
The Yakima City Council must decide whether to accept the award. If the council accepts it, the city’s engineering work will move forward with the design of Sixth Avenue.
The cost of installing trolley lines is excluded from the plan. The historic trolleys would need to raise the funds required to add trolley lines.
The award is scheduled to be discussed during next week’s City Council meeting.
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