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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

The Nats are ready to learn

The disappointing season a year ago is helping new manager Matt Williams take control of the ballclub.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

NFL: A generation behind the times

What other profession would consider hazing, homophobia and hazardous work conditions part of business?

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Are Nats now holding four of a kind?

By drawing undervalued Doug Fister in the offseason, Washington’s rotation may be a tough hand to beat.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Manning misses another chance

Peyton Manning sets another passing record in the Denver Broncos’ loss in the Super Bowl, but he comes up short again on the game’s biggest stage.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

The courage to age publicly

Peyton Manning should retire when he wants to stop playing football, not when he others think he should.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Reflecting some hard truths

Richard Sherman admits he has flaws, but how we react to them shows us something about ourselves.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

When your cousin is an Olympian

Freestyle skier David Wise is headed to Sochi, so this seemed like a good time for family to reconnect.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

He wasn’t perfect, but he was fan-tastic

David Stern elevated the NBA by realizing the key to its future rested with the promotion of its players.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Peterson is pretty good at getting back up again

The District native was knocked out in May, but he says Saturday’s title defense will be different.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

This all sounds familiar

Redskins locker room remains harmonious but the team’s performance is out of tune.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

A headache of a mixed message

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

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

A visit from Griffin’s dad? So what?

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

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Wall and Beal can make it happen

The Wizards’ young back court is more than capable of stepping up with center Nene sidelined for six weeks.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

The NFL is right to ban slurs on the field

A 15-yard penalty for using the N-word, other slurs, is appropriate given the challenges facing the league.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Terps continue to come up short

The lack of a true point guard continues to hurt Maryland, as it did in a 57-55 loss to No. 4 Syracuse.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

A banner season at Springbrook

COUCH SLOUCH | Stepsons may not listen at home, but that doesn’t keep them from being pretty good basketball players.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Cliffs Notes for the NBA season

COUCH SLOUCH | Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant, good; Eastern Conference and Andrew Bynum, bad.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

It’s a dog’s life story

The Couch Slouch presents the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show from the view of a competitor.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Bennett, Cavs are thirsty for more

After impressive win over Notre Dame, Virginia not satisfied with its best ACC start at 14-1.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Banged-up Colonials soldier on

GW couldn’t handle VCU’s ‘havoc,” but Colonials still appear pointed toward an NCAA tournament berth.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Turgeon hopes to make more noise

COLUMN | Mark Turgeon says his team is improving and that, in turn, will draw fans to see the Terrapins.

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Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Don’t look beyond surface at Derby

Some Derby contenders might have emerged at Gulfstream Park, but a fast track might have skewed the numbers.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

At Gulfstream, a most costly DQ

A bettor is denied a $1.66 million jackpot when stewards disqualify the 15-to-1 longshot winner of a race at Gulfstream Park.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

For Gulfstream, more is less

MIami race track expanded its calendar to overlap with neighbor, and diluted its product in the process.

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