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
Justin Tucker kicks six field goals, the final one from 61 yards, as Baltimore continues its playoff push.
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
Nationals notes and thoughts on Lucas Giolito, Matt Williams’s spring training and Adrian Nieto.
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
Can anything beat Jayson Werth’s, “We gotta show up tomorrow ready to eat somebody’s face”?
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First and 17: Epilogue
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Klitschko quits boxing to run for president
Fighter vacates WBC title for a chance at a bigger job in 2015.”
Makeshift Kirk Cousins jerseys
It’s only been one week since RGIII was benched, but there are already makeshift Kirk Cousins jerseys out there.”
Bengals punter has broken jaw, cracked vertebrae
Helmet of Steelers’ Terence Gavin hit Kevin Huber squarely in the chin.”
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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United close to acquiring Johnson
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Shanahan reiterates he won’t resign
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Griffin ‘clearly’ Redskins’ starter but ‘legitimate competition’ needed, Shanahan says
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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.
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
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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
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 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
Amid an allegation of rape, Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston wins coveted Heisman Trophy.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.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 people were stabbed outside the Denver Broncos' stadium on Thursday night. Police have suspects in custody.Where pride
causes the fall
COLUMN | From the owner to the coach to quarterback, the Redskins are a dangerous mix of runaway egos.
Nats have quality in reserve
COLUMN | History shows bench players collectively get as many chances to contribute as stars.
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.
Army, Navy move past last year’s game
COLUMN | Black Knights’ Larry Dixon, Mids’ Barry Dabney put a fumble and recovery behind them.
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.
A headache of
a mixed message
COLUMN | If Mike Shanahan is protecting a healthy RGIII, why not do the same for Jordan Reed?
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.
Silver lining for burgundy & gold
COLUMN | Always outside the fray, Kirk Cousins gets the shot he deserves, albeit in the most dysfunctional way possible.
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.
In Ashburn, blinded by stars
COLUMN | Redskins players and coaches are being undermined by owner Dan Snyder’s corrosive star culture.
Jack Del Rio’s leadership display
The Denver Broncos’ interim coach deserves praise for how he stepped in for John Fox.
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.
Reid: Cousins shows promise
The Redskins’ Kirk Cousins isn’t perfect, but he has his moments in a one-point loss at Atlanta.
Pawns in their chess game
COLUMN | Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins face uncertainty as Mike Shanahan and Daniel Snyder make their moves.
Right decision, wrong reason
COLUMN | Robert Griffin III should be grateful for being spared the final three games of this disaster of a season.
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.
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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