Bobsled offers a second chance

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Athletes such as former softball player Elana Meyers and track star Aja Evans are sliding toward Sochi.

Sports photo galleries

AFC and NFC championship games

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

No. 12 Centreville takes control against No. 15 Oakton, 55-38

Senior Jenna Green helps secure a Wildcat win in conference matchup.

Clarksburg defeats No. 20 Springbrook, 55-52

Strong defense helps Coyotes knock off Blue Devils.

Floyd’s late points push Stonewall Jackson past rival Battlefield

The senior’s 22-point performance leads Lady Raiders as they remain undefeated in the conference.

No. 15 Edison beats Wakefield, 72-59

The Eagles hold on for an 11th consecutive win.

Novak Djokovic upset in quarterfinals

No. 8 seed Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland eliminates Djokovic in five sets.

Wagner’s falls won’t keep her from Sochi

Ashley Wagner finishes fourth at the U.S. championships, but makes the 2014 Olympic team anyway.

No. 15 Good Counsel beats No. 14 Georgetown Visitation, 62-57

The Falcons trail by two heading into the fourth quarter but rally to pull off the upset in Northwest Washington.

No. 5 Potomac tops Freedom-Woodbridge, 74-64

Panthers stay undefeated with 10-point victory over Eagles

Witman blows past Blair, 65-38, in conference matchup

Vikings continue their winning streak with road win over Blazers.

U.S. Figure Skating Championships

At the event in Boston, an eye is on next month’s Olympic Games in Sochi.

No. 9 O’Connell stuns No. 1 Paul VI, 63-58, in overtime thriller

Missed free throws doom Panthers as Knights win in overtime.

Sports videos

How much pressure is Terps' Coach Mark Turgeon under?

How much pressure is Terps' Coach Mark Turgeon under?

After a tough loss to N.C. State and three mediocre seasons, the Post Sports Live crew debates whether Maryland basketball Coach Mark Turgeon should be under more pressure for not making the NCAA tournament.
'Black widows' among Olympic security fears

'Black widows' among Olympic security fears

Ahead of the games in Sochi, Russian security officials are hunting down three potential female suicide bombers, all wives of slain terrorists.
How much pressure is Terps' Coach Mark Turgeon under?

How much pressure is Terps' Coach Mark Turgeon under?

After a tough loss to N.C. State and three mediocre seasons, the Post Sports Live crew debates whether Maryland basketball Coach Mark Turgeon should be under more pressure for not making the NCAA tournament.
Otto Porter in the d-league?

Otto Porter in the d-league?

Does Otto Porter Jr.'s lack of play time indicate that he would be better served in the Wizards' d-league?
Did the Caps' three-goalie distraction contribute to losing streak?

Did the Caps' three-goalie distraction contribute to losing streak?

The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the Capitals' carrying three goalies on its roster contributed to the team's losing streak.
Richard Sherman's post game passion

Richard Sherman's post game passion

The Post Sports Live crew discusses Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman's postgame comments and ask why more athletes do not speak as passionately following emotional games.
Russell Wilson, RGIII or Andrew Luck: Which one will win more Super Bowls?

Russell Wilson, RGIII or Andrew Luck: Which one will win more Super Bowls?

After Seahawks' quarterback Russell Wilson led his team to an NFC Championship title over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the Post Sports Live crew looks at the 2012 draft class and debates whether Wilson, Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III will win more Super Bowls in their careers.
Richard Sherman’s postgame interview, Capitals goalie distraction and Porter's bench-warming

Richard Sherman’s postgame interview, Capitals goalie distraction and Porter's bench-warming

The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, Matt Rennie, Rick Maese and Dan Steinberg discuss Richard Sherman's NFC Championship postgame interview and whether Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III or Russell Wilson will have the best career of the 2012 NFL Draft quarterbacks. The crew also takes on the Capitals' three goalie distraction, Otto Porter Jr.'s lack of play time and the increasing amount of pressure on Terps' basketball Coach Mark Turgeon.
Islamic group threatens attacks at Olympics

Islamic group threatens attacks at Olympics

An Islamic militant group in Russia's North Caucasus claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings in the southern city of Volgograd last month and posted a video threatening to strike the 2014 Winter Olympics.
FLOTUS dunks on the Miami Heat

FLOTUS dunks on the Miami Heat

First lady Michelle Obama met with players from NBA team the Miami Heat at the White House as part of her campaign to combat childhood obesity.