Can boy wonder reverse sophomore slump?

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COLUMN | Sean McVay has coaching acumen beyond his years; his first challenge will be re-igniting Robert Griffin III.

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Redskins’ new regime has an old look

Redskins’ new regime has an old look

Basically, the Redskins staff is now a combination of Shanahan carryovers and UFL refugees.

Ike Hilliard officially hired

Ike Hilliard officially hired

Former wideout played for Tampa when Jay Gruden coached there.

NaVorro Bowman may have torn ACL, MCL, report says

NaVorro Bowman may have torn ACL, MCL, report says

49ers linebacker was injured late in NFC championship game loss to Seattle Seahawks.

Richard Sherman on rant: “I don’t want to be a villain“

Richard Sherman on rant: “I don’t want to be a villain“

Seahawks cornerback addresses “those who would call me a thug or worse” after NFC championship game outburst.

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Can boy wonder reverse sophomore slump?

Can boy wonder reverse sophomore slump?

COLUMN | Sean McVay has coaching acumen beyond his years; his first challenge will be re-igniting Robert Griffin III.

Jay Gruden at the Wizards game

Jay Gruden at the Wizards game

Eight things that happened when the new Redskins coach went to the Wizards game on Saturday night.

Bill Belichick calls out Wes Welker for hit on Aqib Talib (GIF)

Bill Belichick calls out Wes Welker for hit on Aqib Talib (GIF)

Patriots coach says hit by his former player in AFC championship game was “one of the worst plays I’ve seen.“

Richard Sherman goes on postgame rant with Erin Andrews (video)

Richard Sherman goes on postgame rant with Erin Andrews (video)

Cornerback, who had key play in Seattle Seahawks’ NFC championship game victory, had the last word against Michael Crabtree.

How to tell when Marshawn Lynch scores a touchdown

How to tell when Marshawn Lynch scores a touchdown

BeastQuake tied the score early in the third quarter of the 49ers-Seahawks NFC championship game.

Jim Harbaugh loses it over call in NFC championship game (GIF)

Jim Harbaugh loses it over call in NFC championship game (GIF)

49ers coach expresses his dismay in game against Seahawks.

Seahawks player leveled on 49ers sideline (GIF)

Seahawks player leveled on 49ers sideline (GIF)

LaMichael James was shaken up on play in NFC championship game, but real action was on the sideline.

Peyton Manning, Tom Brady in AFC championship game memes

Peyton Manning, Tom Brady in AFC championship game memes

Broncos are headed to the Super Bowl after beating Patriots.

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AFC and NFC championship games

AFC and  NFC championship games

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks triumph and advance to the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in New Jersey.

Super Bowl ads 2014: Don Cheadle, a llama and Bud Light (video)

Super Bowl ads 2014: Don Cheadle, a llama and Bud Light (video)

A pun is also involved in commercial during Patriots-Broncos AFC championshi game.

Super Bowl ads: Schwarzenegger sells Bud Light (video)

Super Bowl ads: Schwarzenegger sells Bud Light (video)

Teaser airs during Patriots-Broncos AFC championship game.

Tom Brady had ligament damage in hand in October, report says

Tom Brady had ligament damage in hand in October, report says

Photos showed Patriots quarterback with a swollen hand that healed without surgery.

President Obama: ‘I would not let my son play pro football’

President Obama: ‘I would not let my son play pro football’

In New Yorker interview, he notes that playing the sport is “a bit of caveat emptor.”

Morris named Redskins’ Walter Payton award winner

Morris named Redskins’ Walter Payton award winner

The Washington Redskins announced Friday morning that running back Alfred Morris earned the team’s 2013 Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which honors players for their community service and volunteer work.

Wes Phillips hired to coach TEs

Phillips, the son of long-time NFL coach Wade Phillips, interviewed with Washington following the promotion of tight ends coach Sean McVay to offensive coordinator.

Hall tries to clarify statement

Hall tries to clarify statement

DeAngelo Hall: “I wasn’t saying, ‘Hey, let’s go change the name.’“

Kerrigan found out about Gruden from his surgeon

Kerrigan found out about Gruden from his surgeon

Just before getting his knee scoped, the Redskins linebacker was told by his surgeon that the team had a new coach.

D.C. athletes with Jay Z

D.C. athletes with Jay Z

Various D.C. athletes got to hang out with Hova backstage.

Five things to remember about Brady vs. Manning

Five things to remember about Brady vs. Manning

The future Hall of Famers will meet for the 15th time in the Patriots-Broncos AFC championship game.

Navy’s David Robinson giveaway

Navy’s David Robinson giveaway

Thanks to a generous donor, some kids attending next week’s game will get a piece of Robinson history.

McVay comes of age quickly for Redskins

McVay comes of age quickly for Redskins

The offensive coordinator, not yet 28, got some breaks, and he has seized each chance by wowing peers with passion.

NFC and AFC title games broken down by Venn diagrams

NFC and AFC title games broken down by Venn diagrams

There are a lot of parallels between the facing teams in each conference title game, but it’s not like these teams are mirror-images of each other.

Redskins retain Morris as secondary coach

Redskins retain Morris as secondary coach

Team also announces that it’s keeping Jacob Burney as defensive line coach and has hired Kirk Olivadotti as inside linebackers coach.

Ryan Zimmerman’s RGIII advice

Ryan Zimmerman’s RGIII advice

The veteran ballplayer has some sage advice for the younger guys. He also reveals that he has a man-crush on Tom Brady.

Wes Phillips a possible TE coach

Son of Wade Phillips could replace Sean McVay

Wes Welker on Brady vs. Manning: Who’s his favorite?

Wes Welker on Brady vs. Manning: Who’s his favorite?

It’s a Picasso-Michelangelo situation as far as the Denver Broncos wide receiver is concerned.

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