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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

What has the NFL become?

COLUMN | A popular sport may come undone by a growing list of confidence-shaking problems.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Redskins post a win for the ages

The game seemed decided, but the score was reversed on replay.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

A hire who’s easy to defend

Nats Manager Matt Williams makes it clear in his introductory news conference that glove work will matter

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Not exactly a classic explanation

Richie Incognito’s revealing interview explains a lot about Jonathan Martin episode and the Dolphins culture.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

NFL’s hostile workplace environment

Richie Incognito’s horrific treatment of teammate Jonathan Martin demands stern action from their employer.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

What’s missing in the king’s speech

Like most 2nd-year players, Robert Griffin III has a lot to learn; the question is whether he realizes that.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Never tell him the odds

Mike Shanahan has been 3-6 before — for three consecutive seasons, actually — so don’t expect him to throw in the towel just yet.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

It’s not healthy making RGIII do it all

When Robert Griffin III has to do too much, he is going to come that much closer to getting seriously hurt again.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Avoid the euphoria, it’s one win

Washington’s victory over San Diego could be a season-changer, but it’s way too early to know.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Skipping to the end of an ongoing story

At what point in the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin story will people stop judging before all evidence is in?

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Hamilton: Giving yourself the boot

Bad calls are a fact of life in Little League baseball, but biting one’s tongue is a trickier affair.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Learning the wrong lessons

The NFL tried to send a message to Brandon Meriweather, but something got lost in translation.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

It’s time for John Wall to step up

The Wizards guard is struggling as team veterans chide younger players for me-first play.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Shanahan deserves contract extension

The Redskins’ record is bad, but the head coach provides stability for an ongoing roster rebuild.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Why do blacks on the Dolphins support Incognito?

COLUMN | Backing a teammate accused of bullying reveals a warped sense of acceptable behavior.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Checking in with Team of Destiny

Critics might be worried about the 9-0 Chiefs’ tough upcoming stretch, but the Couch Slouch isn’t worried at all.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

NFL Network’s Mayock is all talk

COUCH SLOUCH | TV analyst spouts way too much jargon during the broadcasts on Thursday nights.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

NBA coaches step up to the firing line

COUCH SLOUCH | Job security? If NBA coaches worked for the government, they’d be non-essential.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Maryland football coach refuses to take blame

COLUMN | Let’s give Randy Edsall credit for one thing: He’s consistent.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Capitals never make it easy

Washington has gotten itself on a bit of a roll, but now the key is building off of that momentum.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Top players can’t talk a good game

Top players aren't allowed to say much by their coaches, so what they do say sometimes can be foolish.

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Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Reward not always worth risk at Breeders’ Cup

Bad showings by Aotearoa, Princess of Sylmar prove disastrous for their owners at Santa Anita.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Horse of the Year race looks familiar

Geldings Game on Dude and Wise Dan highlight a Breeders’ Cup card with established names.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Ramsey brings ‘Joy’ to world

Owner of Kitten’s Joy built his own breeding operation around successful turf distance runner.

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