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[Sammi Silber 🏒 @sammisilber]

Big team, big expectations.

On the Capitals, who got a lot bigger this summer and are now the NHL’s tallest team, and what it means as they navigate their start to the season.

For @TheStandardDC:
https://t.co/PolJO7MyJA

[Sammi Silber 🏒 @sammisilber]

Episode 1: Tuch’s Revenge

Alex Tuch bit the hand that once fed him, and a two-goal night and OT winner powered the Caps to a big win over the Sabres.

Takeaways @TheStandardDC:

https://t.co/EsLWR8JJ9C

[David Harrison @DHarrison82]

With Terry McLaurin out and Washington still alive in the NFC East, here are three hypothetical trades that could address major needs before the Nov. 10 deadline. via @TheStandardDC

https://t.co/b91cnd2vh0

[David Harrison @DHarrison82]

Excited to get rolling! @TheStandardDC

[Woodgrove Football @WGroveFootball1]

Thank you to @nickywolcott for taking the time to meet with the team and shining a light on the impact Coach Skinner has had on our program!

Woodgrove is Rolling with Local Legend Back at the Helm https://t.co/FiVePO7Dfu via @TheStandardDC

[Sammi Silber 🏒 @sammisilber]

Loving my start with @TheStandardDC and I couldn’t be happier. Looks great, and so many more exciting things coming in the next few days, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, you can find my work on the site, including this read on Alex Tuch:

https://t.co/Mjp9QsM2FX

[Sammi Silber 🏒 @sammisilber]

The Caps power play is 5-for-25 to open the 2026-27 campaign, as it continues to navigate some growing pains, they think they've found the right combos that'll ignite a spark.

On the recent changes, what's working and much more. For @TheStandardDC:
https://t.co/Zhb6vKQM0M

[Sammi Silber 🏒 @sammisilber]

Also thrilled that @TheStandardDC picked up some of my previous work, including one of my favorite pieces ever where I quizzed Dylan Strome on advanced stats and looked at how his high hockey IQ translates to the ice:

https://t.co/GGfMiCNYN6

[Brian McNally @bmcnally14]

Congrats to @sammisilber! Keep following her for all things Caps. Well deserved and another great hire by @TheStandardDC.

[Maryland Men’s Basketball @TerrapinHoops]

Your championship wish list just landed 🏆📬

Explore the 25th anniversary collection. Throwback jerseys go on sale Nov. 2 at XFINITY Center and the University Book Store, with online sales beginning after the game.

[David Harrison @DHarrison82]

Welp

[Alexander Dacy @alexanderdacy]

The 2026-27 Maryland men’s basketball team, now with retro uniforms @TheStandardDC

[Joe Yasharoff @JYash]

Davis Dazzles in DC Debut, Wiz Win Opener. @davejsports and @glennconsor with their District Standard postgame wrap-up from Capital One Arena. @TheStandardDC #RadioParty @WashWizards @1067theFan

[Alexander Dacy @alexanderdacy]

Aside from the obvious First Amendment issues here, I’m amazed at how anyone affiliated with the university thought this would go over well.

Kudos to the awesome UMD student reporters as always

[Bijan Todd @bijan_todd]

Some exciting news: I’m back covering the Wizards beat with The District Standard!

Once the site launches tomorrow, the new outlet will be your home for all things D.C. sports.

I’ll be at tonight’s season opener, and games and practices all season long. Can’t wait! 😤

[Joe Yasharoff @JYash]

Mike Locksley is officially out as head coach at Maryland after 7+ years. The university and Locksley mutually agreed to part ways according to a press release. Newly promoted DC Aazaar Abdul-Rahim has been named interim head coach. @TheStandardDC
(Photo: All-Pro Reels)

[Alexander Dacy @alexanderdacy]

Maryland football and head coach Michael Locksley are parting ways, as first reported by @PeteThamel.

Recently promoted defensive coordinator Aazaar Abdul-Rahim will be the interim head coach for the rest of the season. @TheStandardDC

[Sammi Silber 🏒 @sammisilber]

Caps fans, have some exciting news coming your way, so stay tuned.

Those Silbsy features are coming 👀