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Szefc builds a winner at Maryland

In just his second year at the helm, Maryland baseball Coach John Szefc has led the Terrapins to their first NCAA super regional.

Roark, Nats dominate Padres

In the best start of his career, right-hander strikes out 11 as the Nationals win for the sixth time in seven games.

Opposites attract at FedEx

Heading into their international soccer friendly Saturday at FedEx Field, Spain and El Salvador are moving in different directions.

Making a bid for history

California Chrome, the Derby and Preakness champ, seeks to become 12th Triple Crown winner in history at Saturday’s Belmont.

LeBron James of the Miami Heat sits on the sidelines after cramping up during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, June 5, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas.  The Spurs defeated the Heat 110-95, taking to lead the series 1-0.  AFP PHOTO / Robyn BeckROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

Criticism doesn’t faze James

Heat superstar knows he has a target on his back, but learned a long time ago to shut out those distractions.

TV and radio listings for June 7

TV and radio listings for June 7

Your daily guide to the world of sports on television and radio.

Roark, Nats dominate Padres

Roark, Nats dominate Padres

In the best start of his career, right-hander strikes out 11 as the Nationals win for the sixth time in seven games.

Hardy’s error in 11th costs O’s

Hardy’s error in 11th costs O’s

Normally reliable shortstop J.J. Hardy’s fourth error in two games helps the A’s top Baltimore, 4-3, in 11 innings.

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Robinson wins Virginia 6A North region championship against Langley, 15-3

Robinson wins Virginia 6A North region championship against Langley, 15-3

The Rams won their first region title since 2010, behind a stifling defense and rapid-fire offense.

Sloppy Mystics fall to Fever

Sloppy Mystics fall to Fever

Washington loses a 16-point lead as its three-game winning streak ends amid turnovers and poor shooting.

Lohr pitches Vikings to region title

Lohr pitches Vikings to region title

BASEBALL | Andrew Lohr’s six strong innings on the mound guide Loudoun Valley past Poquoson to the Virginia 3A East region title; Stone Bridge edges Freedom-South Riding in the 5A North region final.

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Oakton girls win Virginia 6A North region lacrosse final.

Oakton girls win Virginia 6A North region lacrosse final.

The Lady Cougars make a late run in the second half to defeat the Westfield Lady Bulldogs for a final score of 14-11.

Moreno strikes twice in Raiders’ rout

Moreno strikes twice in Raiders’ rout

James Moreno breaks the ice with Loudoun County’s first goal and is an overall menace as Raiders smoke Chancellor, 6-0, to win 4A region title.

Chargers blast McLean from the start

Chargers blast McLean from the start

BASEBALL | Chantilly erupts for nine runs in the first inning and rolls past the Highlanders to claim its first Virginia 6A North region title.

Defense leads Rams past Langley

Defense leads Rams past Langley

BOYS’ LACROSSE | Robinson shuts down the Saxons to win the Virginia 6A North region title, its first region crown since 2010.

Wolverines rule the region again

Wolverines rule the region again

SOFTBALL | Woodgrove claims its fourth straight regional title, beating Fauquier, 7-3, for the Virginia 4A North championship.

Oakton finds a way vs. Westfield

Oakton finds a way vs. Westfield

GIRLS’ LACROSSE | Playing without a starting defender against an upset-minded rival, the Cougars rally in the second half to win the Virginia 6A North region title.

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Robinson boys’ lacrosse takes 6A North championship with 15-3 victory over Langley

Robinson boys’ lacrosse takes 6A North championship with 15-3 victory over Langley

Johnny Daniels’ six points help lead the charge for the Rams.

Werth’s day off

Werth’s day off

Jayson Werth is out of the Nationals’ lineup for the first time since April 12.

Gonzalez: Shoulder feels really good

Gonzalez: Shoulder feels really good

The left-handed starter is unsure if he will rejoin the Nationals rotation next or make another rehab start.

Riopelle saves the Falcons
in shootout

Riopelle saves the Falcons <br>in shootout

GIRLS’ SOCCER | Tori Riopelle’s focus on hips helps Briar Woods fend off Stone Bridge in a 10-round shootout for the Virginia 5A North region championship.

Hylton’s Lee gives it all, gets a state title

Hylton’s Lee gives it all, gets a state title

TRACK & FIELD | Hylton senior Christopher Lee wins a state shot put title with a throw of 61 feet, 6 inches; other locals shine on Day 1 of the Virginia 6A/5A state meet.

Discuss: Nats-Padres

Discuss: Nats-Padres

Tanner Roark faces Tyson Ross as the Nationals begin a 10-day road swing.

Leaving third base behind

Leaving third base behind

Ryan Zimmerman opens up about his future, and why he’s ready and willing to move on from third base.

Opposites attract at FedEx

Opposites attract at FedEx

Heading into their international soccer friendly Saturday at FedEx Field, Spain and El Salvador are moving in different directions.

Stallions edge Bruins in eight

Stallions edge Bruins in eight

SOFTBALL | Jade Williams hits an RBI double to help lift No. 2 South County to a region title win at No. 3 Lake Braddock, 2-1.

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South County softball tops Lake Braddock 2-1 to capture 6A North region title

South County softball tops Lake Braddock 2-1 to capture 6A North region title

Mollie Maglich and Jade Willliams hit lone RBIs for Stallions

Criticism doesn’t faze James

Criticism doesn’t faze James

Heat superstar knows he has a target on his back, but learned a long time ago to shut out those distractions.

Szefc builds a winner at Maryland

Szefc builds a winner at Maryland

In just his second year at the helm, Maryland baseball Coach John Szefc has led the Terrapins to their first NCAA super regional.

Nats-Padres lineups

Nats-Padres lineups

The Nationals start a 10-game road trip at Petco Park with Jayson Werth out of the lineup.

First-round pick ecstatic to be a Nat

First-round pick ecstatic to be a Nat

Fedde, 21, explains how he hurt his elbow, his relationship with Bryce Harper and his pitching style.

Maryland vs. Virginia, Game 1 preview

Maryland vs. Virginia, Game 1 preview

Super regional gets under way Saturday in Charlottesville.

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Wilkins on Wittman: 'Wit couldn't dunk when he was a player'

Wilkins on Wittman: 'Wit couldn't dunk when he was a player'

Former Atlanta Hawks player Dominique Wilkins sits down with The Post's Scott Allen. He talks about his relationship with close friend and Wizards coach Randy Wittman, and even trash talks his dunking skills.

Terps get some good news

Terps get some good news

During an offseason in which five players have transfered, the Maryland men’s basketball team lands Georgia Tech transfer Robert Carter Jr.

Champe can’t sustain strong start

Champe can’t sustain strong start

GIRLS’ SOCCER | With the entire student body watching, the second-year Knights get off to a good start but fall to Kettle Run in the Virginia 3A East region title game.

Belmont Stakes TV schedule, odds, post positions and preview

Belmont Stakes TV schedule, odds, post positions and preview

California Chrome is looking to be the first horse since 1978 to win the Triple Crown.

Making a bid for history

Making a bid for history

California Chrome, the Derby and Preakness champ, seeks to become 12th Triple Crown winner in history at Saturday’s Belmont.

Nadal, Djokovic meet again

Nadal, Djokovic meet again

A heavyweight match awaits when the top-ranked players in the world march into Sunday’s men’s final.

Two area pitchers earn Gatorade Player of the Year honors

Two area pitchers earn Gatorade Player of the Year honors

Lake Braddock senior Ashley Flesch and National Cathedral Senior Sarah Ing earn Gatorade Player of the Year honors

Blue Jays draft Battlefield LHP Wells

Blue Jays draft Battlefield LHP Wells

Battlefield southpaw Nick Wells becomes first area high school player taken in the 2014 MLB Draft

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are set to face off in French Open finals

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are set to face off in French Open finals

The match will also determine the world’s No. 1 player.

Wall Street Journal writer gets it all wrong about U.S. soccer fanatics

Wall Street Journal writer gets it all wrong about U.S. soccer fanatics

In the age of the Internet, cultural divisions are decided by the sport you love, not the country you come from.

Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open final

Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open final

Rafael Nadal is going for No. 9 at the French Open, and the only man that can stop him is Novak Djokovic.

Robert Carter Jr. talks about joining Terps

Robert Carter  Jr. talks about joining Terps

“It’s not going to be a sit-out year as most people would say,” the former Georgia Tech forward said. “It’s going to be a grind year.“

Three numbers for Trevor Booker

Three numbers for Trevor Booker

Booker started 45 games for the Wizards and, as a result, will draw a larger qualifying offer as a restricted free agent this summer.

MLB Draft Day 2: Nationals selections

Friday is rounds 3 through 10, and the Nationals will make a pick in each round.

D.C. United news and notes

D.C. United news and notes

United aims for first place in MLS’s Eastern Conference when it hosts the Columbus Crew at FedEx Field on Saturday.

Maryland baseball aims to remain steady

Maryland baseball aims to remain steady

Terps enter super regional in Charlottesville having won 14 of past 16 games.

AC back on at AT&T Center

AC back on at AT&T Center

Officials blamed an electrical failure.

Spurs shot lights out in fourth quarter

Spurs shot lights out in fourth quarter

San Antonio shot 14 of 16 from the field and a perfect 6 of 6 from three-point range in the deciding quarter.

MLB draft strategies have changed over the years

MLB draft strategies have changed over the years

There are few things more important to a team’s long-term success, and to its bottom line, than its ability to draft well.

John Wall, Vincent Gray and Biz Markie join Redskins players at Pierre Garcon’s ‘All-White’ charity event

John Wall, Vincent Gray and Biz Markie join Redskins players at Pierre Garcon’s ‘All-White’ charity event

The event raised $100,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington.

Penguins fire Dan Bylsma as coach, hire Jim Rutherford as general manager

Penguins fire Dan Bylsma as coach, hire Jim Rutherford as general manager

Bylsma led Pittsburgh to Stanley Cup in first season but was never able to reach the finals again.

Stinnett chosen 45th by Cubs

Stinnett chosen 45th by Cubs

Ace becomes Maryland’s highest Major League Baseball draft pick in seven years