U.S. down to three men at Open
Sam Querrey and John Isner advance, and Tim Smyczek plays his second-round match Friday.
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Patriot tops Forest Park, 55-49
No. 10 Pioneers open the season with a win against the Bruins in an overtime thriller.
2014 U.S. Open Championships
American Serena Williams cruises into third round with victory over compatriot Vania King.
Ledecky leads strong U.S. showing in Australia
The Bethesda, Md., swimmer and Team USA are off to a good start at the Pan Pacific Championships.
New high schools work to build football foundations
Rock Ridge and St. Charles open this fall, but both football practice is already well underway.
Redskins fall to the Ravens 23-17 in third preseason game
The contest is likely the starters’ final dress rehearsal for the regular season.
Nationals heat up in August
Using a mixture of routs and walk-offs, Washington builds an impressive winning streak at 10 games to match the franchise record.
The 26th man
Washington Nationals hopeful Tyler Moore’s major league dreams meet minor league reality.
Oscar Pistorius on trial
The Olympic athlete faces charges of premeditated murder in the Valentine’s Day 2013 shooting of his girlfriend.
Redskins manhandle Patriots in first preseason game
Washington led New England for the entire game in its 23-6 preseason win.
First-year coach gives Avalon football a new look
Several talented transfers have followed Tyree Spinner, who was let go by Wootton last year, to the small, all-boys private school.
Maryland enters Big Ten Network with a familiar voice
Longtime Terrapins radio voice Johnny Holliday stars in the intro for Maryland's first appearance on the Big Ten Network as a conference member. Maryland faces James Madison Saturday at 3:30.Shelly Sterling on Clippers sale, Stiviano’s ‘shady’ guests
In an interview, Shelley Sterling discusses sale of the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion, the impact of the controversy on her husband and the idea that V. Stiviano “baited” him into making racist remarks.USC coach Sarkisian voices support for Josh Shaw
USC football coach Steve Sarkisian says he supports suspended player Josh Shaw. Shaw admitted he lied about how he sprained his ankles last weekend, retracting his story about jumping off a balcony to save his drowning nephew.Stone Bridge, Chantilly face off in preseason scrimmage
The Bulldogs succeeded in executing their single-wing offense against the Chargers' defense.Chicago celebrates Little League champions
Thousands turned out to honor Chicago’s Little League champions on Wednesday. The team was welcomed by a parade and rally.Starters to sit in Redskins' preseason finale
The Washington Post's Jason Reid and Mike Jones break down the Redskins' final preseason game against the Buccaneers.Swimmers survive the mud at World Bog Snorkeling Championship
A British swimmer set a new world record and beat more than 150 competitors at the World Bog Snorkeling Championships in Wales.Ferrick ready to start at quarterback for Centreville
The Wildcats' Joe Ferrick has only his senior season to prove himself at the quarterback position, but he has the added pressure of starting for a team that went undefeated and won the Virginia 6A state title in 2013.Top Plays returns for third football season
Host B.J. Koubaroulis introduces Top Plays for the 2014 football season and explains how to submit video for consideration.Sports at a Glance
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