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Nationals should be all in on Bryce Harper-Max Scherzer pair
COLUMN | Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer elevate their games, and with them Washington’s game, as well.
It’s the silly season for D.C. fans
Sweeps, Game 7s, last-second goals, come-from-behind wins — Washington teams are reminding us how fun sports can be.
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A Game 5 victory at wild Madison Square Garden gives New York new life against the Washington Capitals.
Caps pay dearly for slow start
Washington hits its stride by the second period — but it was already down 2-0 before waking up.
The Capitals are finally trending in the right direction
If Ovechkin and Co. want to advance, they need to find ways to win ugly games — the way they did Thursday.
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Behind Dez Wells and Melo Trimble, the Terrapins display a toughness that could take them far in March.
Mark Turgeon turns it around with Maryland
It wasn’t too long ago that many were wondering whether Mark Turgeon could build a program at Maryland. They aren’t wondering any more.
The Redskins send a disenchanting message by backing Robert Griffin III
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Why shouldn’t the LPGA have a Masters?
With the right scheduling, Paula Creamer’s idea for a women’s major at Augusta has a lot of merit.
Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan nears the pinnacle
After stunning Kentucky, the Badgers coach, 67, is one victory away from his first national championship.
For Travis Trice Jr. and Michigan State, a hard-earned spotlight
The senior guard has become an NCAA tournament star after ceding a starting role, but that’s not all.
Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah at the head of a great class of horses
American Pharoah has a tough road ahead in his quest for the Triple Crown, as Saturday’s Derby showcased a deep, gifted generation of 3-year-old thoroughbreds.
With legitimate skepticism around Derby favorites, pick might be Upstart
In one of the deepest fields in years at Churchill Downs, smart money might steer clear of the short odds.
Kaleem Shah and Derby contender Dortmund live the American dream
The owner, a Virginia businessman and son of an Indian trainer, has a chance to win Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
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