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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Redskins are a lucky team, yet still 3-7

No major injuries, facing at least four backup quarterbacks and a bad division haven’t helped at all.

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.

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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

Which season was the aberration?

In evaluating their coach and roster, the Redskins must ask whether they really have the talent to succeed.

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.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

A disaster movie on a loop

The cast of characters has changed over the years, but the Redskins’ plot lines remain the same.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Regarding injured, best to stay reserved

Empathy for hampered athletes is learned the hard way: through personal experience.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Check again: New rules might actually work

Early panic about college basketball games turning into endless free throw contests are overblown.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Record squarely on Coach

TAKEAWAY | Some facts support Mike Shanahan, but his future’s in doubt if the Redskins play like this.

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.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Nets owner is an interesting guy

Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov is a cross between Mark Cuban, George Steinbrenner and Richard Branson.

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.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

A mea culpa on Duke football

Led by Coach David Cutcliffe, the Blue Devils have done the seemingly impossible this season after spending an eternity at the bottom of the ACC.

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.

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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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