In October, it’s a whole new ballgame
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A Royal nightmare for Orioles
COLUMN | Offense, defense, you name it — is there anything Kansas City can’t do well in the ALCS?
Fundamental failures bar Nats’ path to elite
COLUMN | Fundamentals, poise and experience carry far more weight in the postseason, and the Nats’ inability to advance illustrated just that.
Delusional Redskins are rich in moral wins — and more rich in actual losses
Falling by only 10 points has somehow turned into a cause for cheerful optimism.
Are you ready for a public-health issue?
As we learn more about football and concussions, NFL spends millions convincing kids and parents to play.
Learning a new dance
Eli Manning needed time to acclimate to New York Giants’ new offense, but he appears to be getting in the swing.
Headed for the basement, again
Coach Jay Gruden and his team are 1-5; since 1990, no team with that record has rebounded to make the NFL playoffs.
‘Choke,’ ‘cursed’ don’t begin to explain underlying worry about Nationals
The best NL team two of the last three years faces a crisis of confidence after another postseason ouster.
A healthy RGIII must be an option
As Kirk Cousins continues to struggle, Washington must consider Griffin an option at quarterback.
Redskins lacking someone special
Washington’s special teams haven’t been the same since Lorenzo Alexander headed to Arizona.
Go ahead and laugh, Redskins.
This team is definitely a joke.
The team had its third consecutive loss. Won’t someone in the leadership show concern?
Redskins on wrong end of the yardstick
THE TAKEAWAY | From the top of the organization on down, Seattle shows the Redskins how har they have to go.
Gotta root for the Royals
COUCH SLOUCH | The poor fans in Kansas City have endured a generation of disappointment.
Derek Jeter’s excessive exit
COUCH SLOUCH | In his final season, Yankees’ shortstop seems poised for sainthood.
The ABC’s of bad words
COUCH SLOUCH | The NFL can flag players for troublesome language. Off the field there could be a whole alphabet’s worth of offenders.
Different team, familiar result
COLUMN | The Washington Capitals started their 40th season with a new coach, new players and new hope, but still fell to the Montreal Canadiens, 2-1, in a shootout at Verizon Center.
At Michigan, a lot of shaking heads
Amid a hail of losses, embarrassing protocols and conflicting stories, fans can’t remember victors nor valiance.
Navy had its chances and had quite a chance
A handful of costly mistakes cost the Midshipmen in their season opener against fifth-ranked Ohio State.
Pick Five benefits everyone
Bettors get a chance at bigger payouts; tracks get a smaller takeout but profit from more wagers.
California Chrome’s owner erred. Did his jockey err, too?
It wasn’t a perfect trip this time, and Victor Espinoza’s tactical error affected the colt’s Triple Crown shot.
A great story, but a bad bet
Smart handicappers will place their sentiments on California Chrome but put their Belmont wagers elsewhere.
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