Jake Russell
@jakerussell.bsky.social
Washington Post multiplatform sports editor/sometimes sports writer/author of "100 Things Nationals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die."
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With Army also honoring 250 years of service, here is this year's Army-Navy Game uniform matchup:
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
With Army also honoring 250 years of service, here is this year's Army-Navy Game uniform matchup:
Navy has unveiled its uniform for the 2025 Army-Navy Game.
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Navy has unveiled its uniform for the 2025 Army-Navy Game.
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com
The UFL unveiled a new lineup of teams (and a new league logo).
Out: Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas.
In: Columbus Aviators, Orlando Storm, Louisville Kings.
Rebranded: Houston Roughnecks -> Houston Gamblers, Arlington Renegades -> Dallas Renegades.
Out: Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas.
In: Columbus Aviators, Orlando Storm, Louisville Kings.
Rebranded: Houston Roughnecks -> Houston Gamblers, Arlington Renegades -> Dallas Renegades.
October 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The UFL unveiled a new lineup of teams (and a new league logo).
Out: Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas.
In: Columbus Aviators, Orlando Storm, Louisville Kings.
Rebranded: Houston Roughnecks -> Houston Gamblers, Arlington Renegades -> Dallas Renegades.
Out: Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, San Antonio Brahmas.
In: Columbus Aviators, Orlando Storm, Louisville Kings.
Rebranded: Houston Roughnecks -> Houston Gamblers, Arlington Renegades -> Dallas Renegades.
Interesting note on if new Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni will have a role for interim GM Mike DeBartolo on his staff: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Interesting note on if new Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni will have a role for interim GM Mike DeBartolo on his staff: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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The Commanders are 10th in Forbes's latest NFL team valuations at $7.6 billion.
They've increased in value by $1.55 billion since Josh Harris bought the team in 2023.
Link: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
They've increased in value by $1.55 billion since Josh Harris bought the team in 2023.
Link: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
August 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Commanders are 10th in Forbes's latest NFL team valuations at $7.6 billion.
They've increased in value by $1.55 billion since Josh Harris bought the team in 2023.
Link: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
They've increased in value by $1.55 billion since Josh Harris bought the team in 2023.
Link: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
It’s been a fun season taking in some baseball in D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Queens and the Bronx.
August 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It’s been a fun season taking in some baseball in D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Queens and the Bronx.
Enjoying ballpark No. 6 on the season for Nats-Yankees.
August 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Enjoying ballpark No. 6 on the season for Nats-Yankees.
A beautiful night in Baltimore
August 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A beautiful night in Baltimore
The Seahawks announced they will wear their throwbacks against the Commanders on November 2, meaning a top-tier uniform matchup will take place during Art Monk's jersey retirement.
August 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The Seahawks announced they will wear their throwbacks against the Commanders on November 2, meaning a top-tier uniform matchup will take place during Art Monk's jersey retirement.
Little did I know a summer trip to Carlisle, Pa. in 1991 would kickstart my love for sports and begin an annual tradition now going on 35 years.
Here’s to training camp No. 35.
Thanks, mom. ❤️
Here’s to training camp No. 35.
Thanks, mom. ❤️
July 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Little did I know a summer trip to Carlisle, Pa. in 1991 would kickstart my love for sports and begin an annual tradition now going on 35 years.
Here’s to training camp No. 35.
Thanks, mom. ❤️
Here’s to training camp No. 35.
Thanks, mom. ❤️
Harris, fresh off a UFL title and UFL coach of the year honors, is listed on the TSU's coaching staff roster on the team's website.
The Defenders will now look for their third head coach in three seasons. tsutigers.com/sports/footb...
The Defenders will now look for their third head coach in three seasons. tsutigers.com/sports/footb...
July 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Harris, fresh off a UFL title and UFL coach of the year honors, is listed on the TSU's coaching staff roster on the team's website.
The Defenders will now look for their third head coach in three seasons. tsutigers.com/sports/footb...
The Defenders will now look for their third head coach in three seasons. tsutigers.com/sports/footb...
NEW: D.C. Defenders interim head coach Shannon Harris has joined Tennessee State as OC/QBs coach, TSU head coach Reggie Barlow confirmed to me.
Harris took over for Barlow as the Defenders' interim head coach days before the 2025 season began and led them to the UFL championship.
Harris took over for Barlow as the Defenders' interim head coach days before the 2025 season began and led them to the UFL championship.
July 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW: D.C. Defenders interim head coach Shannon Harris has joined Tennessee State as OC/QBs coach, TSU head coach Reggie Barlow confirmed to me.
Harris took over for Barlow as the Defenders' interim head coach days before the 2025 season began and led them to the UFL championship.
Harris took over for Barlow as the Defenders' interim head coach days before the 2025 season began and led them to the UFL championship.
Nats GM Jake Russell says:
July 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Nats GM Jake Russell says:
This is what the "rebrand" should've been. 5/5
July 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This is what the "rebrand" should've been. 5/5
The 4th of July collaborations we didn't know we needed instagram.com/p/DLtWsVFoZjx/
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July 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The 4th of July collaborations we didn't know we needed instagram.com/p/DLtWsVFoZjx/
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The D.C. Defenders are hosting a UFL Championship celebration on Saturday, July 12 at The Wharf from 4-6 p.m.
Fans can take photos with players and the UFL Championship trophy.
Fans can take photos with players and the UFL Championship trophy.
July 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The D.C. Defenders are hosting a UFL Championship celebration on Saturday, July 12 at The Wharf from 4-6 p.m.
Fans can take photos with players and the UFL Championship trophy.
Fans can take photos with players and the UFL Championship trophy.
The newest Washington Wizard
June 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The newest Washington Wizard
🚨The D.C. Defenders the 2025 UFL champions🚨
A 58-34 win over the Michigan Panthers gives D.C. the title.
(📷via the Defenders)
A 58-34 win over the Michigan Panthers gives D.C. the title.
(📷via the Defenders)
June 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM
🚨The D.C. Defenders the 2025 UFL champions🚨
A 58-34 win over the Michigan Panthers gives D.C. the title.
(📷via the Defenders)
A 58-34 win over the Michigan Panthers gives D.C. the title.
(📷via the Defenders)
🚨The D.C. Defenders are heading to the UFL Championship Game.🚨
A 36-18 win over the Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Championship Game sends D.C. to its second spring football title game in three seasons.
The Defenders face the Michigan Panthers for the UFL Championship on Saturday at 8 p.m.
A 36-18 win over the Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Championship Game sends D.C. to its second spring football title game in three seasons.
The Defenders face the Michigan Panthers for the UFL Championship on Saturday at 8 p.m.
June 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🚨The D.C. Defenders are heading to the UFL Championship Game.🚨
A 36-18 win over the Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Championship Game sends D.C. to its second spring football title game in three seasons.
The Defenders face the Michigan Panthers for the UFL Championship on Saturday at 8 p.m.
A 36-18 win over the Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Championship Game sends D.C. to its second spring football title game in three seasons.
The Defenders face the Michigan Panthers for the UFL Championship on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Maryland defeats Syracuse, 14-8, to head to its fourth NCAA men's lacrosse national championship game in the last five years and ninth in the last 15 years.
The No. 2 Terps face No. 1 Cornell Monday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
Maryland beat Cornell, 9-7, to win the 2022 title.
The No. 2 Terps face No. 1 Cornell Monday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
Maryland beat Cornell, 9-7, to win the 2022 title.
May 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Maryland defeats Syracuse, 14-8, to head to its fourth NCAA men's lacrosse national championship game in the last five years and ninth in the last 15 years.
The No. 2 Terps face No. 1 Cornell Monday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
Maryland beat Cornell, 9-7, to win the 2022 title.
The No. 2 Terps face No. 1 Cornell Monday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
Maryland beat Cornell, 9-7, to win the 2022 title.
Perfect day for some Blue Angels
May 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Perfect day for some Blue Angels
Here at Audi Field for Defenders (5-2) vs. Renegades (3-4).
Game starts at noon on ABC.
Game starts at noon on ABC.
May 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Here at Audi Field for Defenders (5-2) vs. Renegades (3-4).
Game starts at noon on ABC.
Game starts at noon on ABC.
It's no Utah Yeti, but the Utah Mammoth still turned out great. Great logos and uniforms. Nice job by that franchise.
May 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's no Utah Yeti, but the Utah Mammoth still turned out great. Great logos and uniforms. Nice job by that franchise.
A lot to dissect from D.C.'s rendering of a new Commanders stadium at RFK.
- Glass roof
- Wraparound ribbon boards and big screens
- W-shaped end zone with a view of The Capitol
*A rendering doesn't mean this is how it WILL actually look. But still interesting to see the thought process.
- Glass roof
- Wraparound ribbon boards and big screens
- W-shaped end zone with a view of The Capitol
*A rendering doesn't mean this is how it WILL actually look. But still interesting to see the thought process.
April 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A lot to dissect from D.C.'s rendering of a new Commanders stadium at RFK.
- Glass roof
- Wraparound ribbon boards and big screens
- W-shaped end zone with a view of The Capitol
*A rendering doesn't mean this is how it WILL actually look. But still interesting to see the thought process.
- Glass roof
- Wraparound ribbon boards and big screens
- W-shaped end zone with a view of The Capitol
*A rendering doesn't mean this is how it WILL actually look. But still interesting to see the thought process.
Decided to road trip for a little weeknight Nats-Pirates action.
Best view in baseball in my opinion.
Best view in baseball in my opinion.
April 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Decided to road trip for a little weeknight Nats-Pirates action.
Best view in baseball in my opinion.
Best view in baseball in my opinion.