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Washington Football says no fans for final 2020 games at FedEx Field

By Will Vitka

The games will go on but there won’t be any fans in the stands for Washington Football’s final bouts at FedEx Field. In a tweet, the team released a statement that it made the “difficult” decision after consulting with health officials in Prince George’s County, Maryland, as the pandemic continues to rage.

The impacted games are the Dec. 20 game against the Seattle Seahawks and the Dec. 27 outing against the Carolina Panthers. Washington ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ undefeated season Monday with a 23-17 win. Prince George’s County announced Thursday that it would shut down indoor dining as coronavirus cases spike.

Girls’ flag football earns championship status in DC

By Ciara Wells
Girls’ flag football is now an official state championship sport in D.C. The move to sanction the sport, announced during an event on the National Mall on Sunday tied to promotion of the 2027 NFL Draft, means teams will operate under the D.C. State Athletic Association and compete for state championship titles, marking a major step in the sport’s rapid growth across the District.
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