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Beal makes a splash in return

Bradley Beal scores 14 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including a game-winning layup with 6.9 seconds remaining, to help the Wizards snap a four-game losing streak.

Divorce, for the sake of the kid

COLUMN | Mike Shanahan-Daniel Snyder showdown has to end with the coach being separated from Robert Griffin III.

Caps play goalie roulette

Washington is suddenly juggling three healthy goalies as it heads to Philadelphia for Tuesday night’s game.

Tucker’s 61-yard FG lifts Ravens

Tucker’s 61-yard FG lifts Ravens

Justin Tucker kicks six field goals, the final one from 61 yards, as Baltimore continues its playoff push.

Peters ‘getting it done’ for Maryland

Peters ‘getting it done’ for Maryland

Until Seth Allen returns, and perhaps even after, the Terps appear to have found its point guard.

More from the winter meetings

More from the winter meetings

Nationals notes and thoughts on Lucas Giolito, Matt Williams’s spring training and Adrian Nieto.

Frank Beamer talks retirement

Frank Beamer talks retirement

Longtime Virginia Tech coach reflects on his career as his closest coaching contemporaries hang it up.

Best D.C. sports quotes of 2013

Best D.C. sports quotes of 2013

Can anything beat Jayson Werth’s, “We gotta show up tomorrow ready to eat somebody’s face”?

Meet the 2013 Fall All-Mets

The 2013 Fall All-Mets have arrived. See who made the first, second and honorable mention teams in football, soccer, field hockey, volleyball and cross-country.

First and 17: Epilogue

First and 17: Epilogue

VIDEO | Da'Shawn Hand looks back on his football career at Woodbridge and talks about why he chose to attend University of Alabama.

D.C. Sports Bog &
The Early Lead

Klitschko quits boxing to run for president

Fighter vacates WBC title for a chance at a bigger job in 2015.”

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 Cindy Boren

Makeshift Kirk Cousins jerseys

It’s only been one week since RGIII was benched, but there are already makeshift Kirk Cousins jerseys out there.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Bengals punter has broken jaw, cracked vertebrae

Helmet of Steelers’ Terence Gavin hit Kevin Huber squarely in the chin.”

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 Cindy Boren

Rick Pitino praises Jason Whitlock article on RGIII

Why is Rick Pitino talking about Jason Whitlock articles about Robert Griffin III? When will this ever end?”

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 Dan Steinberg

Sports photo galleries

Girls’ Basketball: Anacostia 52, H.D. Woodson 46

The Warriors lose their first DCIAA game since 2006, breaking a 113-game winning streak Monday night in Washington, D.C,

Sports stars who moved to politics

A world heavyweight champion has decided to give up his title to focus on running for president of Ukraine. He’s just the latest athlete to go into politics. Here are a few.

Washington loses sixth in a row

End-of-game two-point conversion play fails as the Redskins lose to the Falcons, 27-26.

Navy runs to 34-7 win over Army

Keenan Reynolds ran through steady snow and swirling wind into the NCAA record book, helping Navy beat Army.

Centreville wins Virginia 6A state title

Wildcats finish undefeated season with a 35 -6 win against Oscar Smith.

Briar Woods falls to L.C. Bird in Virginia 5A final

The Skyhawks sneak past the Falcons, 35-28, to keep Briar Woods from a fourth straight title.

West Springfield wins, 54-53, against T.C. Williams in Patriot opener

Late free throws by Spartans secure close victory over Titans.

No. 1 Paul VI tops No. 2 St. John’s, 71-51

Panthers dominate against Cadets to remain undefeated.

Concussions force former Stone Bridge star Spenser Rositano to retire

Rositano, a standout at Stone Bridge and Boston College, decides to end career after sixth concussion.

Kirk Cousins takes the reins

With Robert Griffin III benched, the former backup works out with the Redskins’ first team.

RallyMe’s success stories

RallyMe gives up-and-coming athletes the opportunity to crowdsource their fundraising efforts.

Sports videos

Top play of the 2013 football season

Top play of the 2013 football season

After more than 5,000 votes were cast, host B.J. Koubaroulis reveals the top play of the 2013 football season as voted on by you.
Top Basketball Plays: Episode 1

Top Basketball Plays: Episode 1

Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from the week of basketball in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.
The Takeaway: Kirk Cousins shows promise

The Takeaway: Kirk Cousins shows promise

The Washington Post's Jason Reid sees Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins's performance on Sunday as encouraging, but wonders if he can keep it up against the Cowboys.
College football player in rape investigation wins Heisman

College football player in rape investigation wins Heisman

Amid an allegation of rape, Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston wins coveted Heisman Trophy.
Centreville wins VA 6A State Finals 35-6 over Oscar Smith while Briar Woods falls short to L.C. Byrd in VA 5A State Finals 35-28

Centreville wins VA 6A State Finals 35-6 over Oscar Smith while Briar Woods falls short to L.C. Byrd in VA 5A State Finals 35-28

The Wildcats complete the undefeated season in a rout over the Tigers and the Falcons drop chance at fourth straight state title to the Skyhawks
No. 1 Paul VI defeats No. 4 Montrose Christian, 75-58

No. 1 Paul VI defeats No. 4 Montrose Christian, 75-58

The Panthers defeated the Mustangs in the National High School Hoops Festival behind Kevin Dorsey’s 20 points and 19 points from Marcus Derrickson.
St. John’s defeat Potomac, 81-67

St. John’s defeat Potomac, 81-67

The Cadets put on a dominant display against the Wolverines.
Tiger Woods' half brother arrested

Tiger Woods' half brother arrested

Police say Earl Woods Jr called in a fake bomb threat to his workplace.
At least three stabbed outside Broncos' Stadium

At least three stabbed outside Broncos' Stadium

At least three people were stabbed outside the Denver Broncos' stadium on Thursday night. Police have suspects in custody.
First and 17: Epilogue

First and 17: Epilogue

VIDEO | Da'Shawn Hand looks back on his football career at Woodbridge and talks about why he chose to attend University of Alabama.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Lacking in football, not fellowship

COLUMN | Army is gallant and strong on camaraderie, but on the gridiron, the Black Knights still wallow in Midshipmen’s wake.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Army, Navy move past last year’s game

COLUMN | Black Knights’ Larry Dixon, Mids’ Barry Dabney put a fumble and recovery behind them.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

By accident, BCS works out this year

COLUMN | Thanks to Auburn’s win and Ohio St.’s loss, the final act of a flawed system won’t result in gripes.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

A headache of
a mixed message

COLUMN | If Mike Shanahan is protecting a healthy RGIII, why not do the same for Jordan Reed?

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

A visit from RGIII’s dad? So what.

COLUMN | There’s enough to fault Robert Griffin III for without complaining about a locker-room visit from his father.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Silver lining for burgundy & gold

COLUMN | Always outside the fray, Kirk Cousins gets the shot he deserves, albeit in the most dysfunctional way possible.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Jenkins: Cure isn’t Cousins

Kirk Cousins is a change of pace, and he shined against the Falcons, but he alone can’t fix the Redskins’ dysfunction.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

In Ashburn, blinded by stars

COLUMN | Redskins players and coaches are being undermined by owner Dan Snyder’s corrosive star culture.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Jack Del Rio’s leadership display

The Denver Broncos’ interim coach deserves praise for how he stepped in for John Fox.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Divorce, for the sake of the kid

COLUMN | Mike Shanahan-Daniel Snyder showdown has to end with the coach being separated from Robert Griffin III.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Reid: Cousins shows promise

The Redskins’ Kirk Cousins isn’t perfect, but he has his moments in a one-point loss at Atlanta.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Pawns in their chess game

COLUMN | Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins face uncertainty as Mike Shanahan and Daniel Snyder make their moves.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Right decision, wrong reason

COLUMN | Robert Griffin III should be grateful for being spared the final three games of this disaster of a season.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Secret to happy ending

COLUMN | There’s a way for Daniel Snyder to please the Redskins fan base, but firing Mike Shanahan isn’t it.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

It’s the name of the game

COLUMN | Whether it’s karma, a curse or talent deficit, Washington’s Super Bowl drought can’t be ignored.

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First and 17

Inside the season with the nation’s top-rated football prospect, Woodbridge’s Da’Shawn Hand.