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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

A fascinating matchup of contrasts

The series between the Red Sox and Tigers pits two of MLB’s storied franchises.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Worlds collide in NLCS matchup

Prepare to witness a clash of regional cultures in the National League Championship Series.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Don’t give it to him; make him take it

OPINION | Nationals’ main task in evaluating Cal Ripken Jr. is finding out how much he wants to be their manager.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Another letter, the same spirit

When the Redskins owner addresses the fan base in a letter, what is the real message?

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

NFC East remains up for grabs

The Eagles and Giants played an ugly game while the Cowboys lost during the Redskins’ bye week.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Stop concussions in youth football

Don’t play tackle until your body matures. That’s what the Manning brothers and Tom Brady did.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Yasiel Puig is not a showboat

The exuberant Dodgers rookie is the future — and baseball purists need to recognize it.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

RGIII’s arrested development

As Washington’s season starts to slip away, the team must stay patient as quarterback Robert Griffin III recovers from his knee injury.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

A stale rivalry renewed

COLUMN | The Redskins will play the Cowboys on Sunday night, but the matchup doesn’t have the usual luster.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Is there a silver lining for the Redskins?

Robert Griffin III moved better, but threw the ball poorly in an ugly loss to the Cowboys.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Only choice he’s been allowed to make

NFL rules prevented Jadeveon Clowney from turning pro, so don’t blame him for not being all about college.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Many points around this center

In acquiring Mikhail Grabovski, Capitals made the kind of move for which fans have been clamoring.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Does Mike Shanahan deserve a new contract?

The future of the Redskins coach is a major issue confronting owner Daniel Snyder.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Problems on special teams remain

As a loss to the Cowboys shows, the Redskins did not fix their special teams problems during the bye week.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

A shot at validation for Terps

Maryland is better in Randy Edsall’s third season; Saturday’s game at Florida State will show how much.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Protecting a national treasure

COUCH SLOUCH | Americans will find a new Sunday hobby if the NFL doesn’t limit the violence in football.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Home, couch: Advantage

Thanks to changing dynamics and better technology, why would you go ever go to the stadium to watch an NFL game again?

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Too much of a good thing?

COUCH SLOUCH | Ahead of the start of its season, the NHL has tripped up in spectacular fashion.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Feinstein: Some losses worse than others

COLUMN | Weekend saw many teams drop tough games, starting with Virginia’s loss to Maryland.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Seizures complicate Kill’s status

COLUMN | The head coach misses another game, dominating the storylines for Minnesota.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Capitals still chasing the Cup

As another NHL season opens, the Washington Capitals begin another pursuit for their first Stanley Cup.

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Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Industry needs to get off track

Horse racing honchos need to realize that most of their customers aren’t ever going to show up in person.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

A windfall at track? Don’t bet on it

COLUMN | Big-score-that-wasn’t at Louisiana Downs illustrates the absurdity of ‘jackpot’ horse wagers.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Preakness Stakes: A one-horse race?

COLUMN | No one appears capable of challenging Derby winner Orb, who can validate himself with a strong win.

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