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For Wizards, Temple’s the real deal
COLUMN | Garrett Temple is giving the Wizards exactly what they need with Bradley Beal sidelined with an injured wrist.
Pair of Nationals claim silver
Third baseman Anthony Rendon and shortstop Ian Desmond each take home the Silver Slugger award as the top offensive player at their position.
Capitals’ fourth line shines
Jay Beagle and a pair of rookies — Michael Latta and Liam O’Brien — stand out in Washington’s loss to Calgary.
Midseason report card
Redskins Coach Jay Gruden was asked Monday what kind of a grade he believed his 3-6 team deserved, and he replied, “a D or an F-plus, maybe.” Was he right?
Chandler leaves ‘pain’ on the field
FOOTBALL | Marriotts Ridge linebacker Jordan Chandler has put his past disciplinary issues behind him while channeling his aggression on the field.
Browns-Bengals: Andy Dalton gets clowned by the Twitterati, and deservedly so
The Cincinnati quarterback had an epically miserable performance in Thursday night’s loss to Cleveland.
Brady outduels Manning again, puts Patriots atop AFC
Manning fell to 2-7 at Gillette Stadium even though he threw for 438 yards and two touchdowns.
Browns smother Bengals to grab AFC North lead
Cleveland harasses Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton into a 10 of 33, three-interception performance and storm into first place in the AFC North with a 24-3 victory.
Stoudt, Scott propel No. 19 Clemson past Wake Forest
Artavis Scott takes a touch pass from Cole Stoudt and gallops 68 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 10:53 left as the 19th-ranked Tigers pull away to beat the Demon Deacons.
Basketball recruit Chris Clarke commits to Hokies
Touted Cape Henry wing player backs out of Tennessee pledge to join new Va. Tech Coach Buzz Williams.
Black’s goal lifts Fairfax in double overtime
Cori Black pushed in a goal to beat Chantilly and send the Rebels to the Virgina 6A state tournament
Fairfax wins 6A North title in double OT
FIELD HOCKEY | A year after coughing up a late lead, Rebels earn a trip to states with 2-1 win over Chantilly.
Emotions run high as Leah Still is honored during Browns-Bengals game
Cincinnati presents a check for $1.3 million to fight pediatric cancer on behalf of the four-year-old daughter of a Bengals lineman.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares the least intimidating photo of his dad ever
A Throwback Thursday classic.
Chandler leaves ‘pain’ on the field
FOOTBALL | Marriotts Ridge linebacker Jordan Chandler has put his past disciplinary issues behind him while channeling his aggression on the field.
Ravens GM reportedly testifies that Ray Rice did tell Roger Goodell about elevator punch
Ozzie Newsome’s account, as reported by ESPN, could bolster Rice’s case to overturn his suspension, and it could damage the NFL commissioner’s credibility.
On glass, Wizards half empty
Washington is off to a 4-1 start thanks to tenacious defense. The team’s rebounding remains a concern.
Pair of Nationals claim silver
Third baseman Anthony Rendon and shortstop Ian Desmond each take home the Silver Slugger award as the top offensive player at their position.
Forget Bengals and Browns. Devon Still’s daughter wins ‘Thursday Night Football.’
Leah Still and her courageous battle with cancer will be front and center.
Maple Leafs’ Carter Ashton says he took drug for asthma after NHL doles out 20-games suspension for PED use
Although the hockey player says he ingested Clenbuterol for non-athletic reasons, he said he will not appeal the decision.
For Wizards, Temple’s the real deal
COLUMN | Garrett Temple is giving the Wizards exactly what they need with Bradley Beal sidelined with an injured wrist.
Throwback Thursday: Six overtimes for the playoffs
Four years ago, Woodbridge outlasted Gar-Field for a spot in the Northwest Region playoffs.
Maryland football games that mean the most: Week 10
Here are the regular season finales with the biggest postseason implications in Maryland public high school football.
Capitals looking for greater ‘net presence’ and ‘interior play’
Coach Barry Trotz drills players on getting closer to the goal and creating offense.
Nike reportedly terminates its deal with Adrian Peterson
Previously, the athletic footwear and apparel company had suspended their business with the Vikings running back. Now, they’ve ended it.
Virginia playoff field projections
FOOTBALL | With one regular season game left on the slate for area teams, here’s a look at who’s in, who needs to win, and who needs help to realize their playoff dreams.
Capitals’ fourth line shines
Jay Beagle and a pair of rookies — Michael Latta and Liam O’Brien — stand out in Washington’s loss to Calgary.
The Big Ten’s tumble
In a once-proud conference, Saturday’s clash between Michigan State and Ohio State provides an all-too-rare matchup with national importance.
The Virginia Week 10 football games that matter most
The final week of the regular season is here. See which games have the most direct impact on who gets in and who is left out of the Virginia high school football playoffs.
Battlefield seeks to return the favor
FOOTBALL | The Bobcats host Patriot on Friday night in a matchup of neighboring 8-1 teams in Prince William County.
Adam LaRoche kills huge elk on Wyoming hunting trip
LaRoche is enjoying his offseason.
Redskins re-sign Minnifield to practice squad
The Redskins announced that they have re-signed cornerback Chase Minnifield to their practice squad two days after waiving him from the 53-man roster.
Ted Leonsis says Washington needs the Olympics more than the Olympics need Washington
Vice chairman of Washington’s Olympic effort likens the bid to putting a man on the moon.
There are many ugly sports sweaters; these 10 are by far the ugliest
Fair warning: Gazing at these sweaters is basically like looking directly into the sun.
Perfect Huskies still looking ahead
FOOTBALL | At 9-0, Tuscarora is fixated on Friday’s matchup with Briar Woods and the postseason path that lies ahead; Dominion is out for revenge against Potomac Falls.
LeBron James may be why the Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling
The homecoming king has nine drives per game but has been less effective in the early goings of his return to Cleveland.
Will Navy lose soccer coach to pro club?
Third-division Pittsburgh Riverhounds interested in hiring Midshipmen’s Dave Brandt.
NBA Power Rankings: Warriors start strong as Cavs struggle
Golden State leads the league in the early going, while things have yet to click in Cleveland. Meanwhile, Philly’s pursuit of the most ping-pong balls is off to a smashing start.
Huntingtown is still in the running
FOOTBALL | The Hurricanes need a win against La Plata and a Lackey loss to Thomas Stone to have a shot at a sixth straight region crown.
A roundup of Nationals playing winter ball
Tyler Moore, who is out of options come spring training, is off to a hot start in the Dominican winter ball league.
Is Bill Simmons trying to get suspended from ESPN again?
He got into a Twitter tiff with ESPN radio host Mike Golic before getting a jab in on ESPN ombudsman Robert Lipsyte.
Herndon, Oakton vying for a spot
FOOTBALL | The Hornets and Cougars are both on the playoff precipice, but only the winner of Friday’s regular season finale will make it into the 6A North region field.
Blair on the cusp of school history
FOOTBALL | The Blazers control their own destiny to make the playoffs, while some Montgomery County teams need help.
Gregg Popovich pulls plug on TNT, resting Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and three others
Spurs coach does it again, national telecast be damned.
Griffin defends prerogative to extend plays
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III says it would be ‘detriment to offense’ if he stopped trying to scramble for gains.
The risk of assembling a high-priced bullpen
The last four World Series champs have changed closers in midseason. Should big money go to the back end of the bullpen?
Tommy Lasorda talks Matt Williams before being honored with Bob Feller Award
Hall of Famer says he never second-guesses a manager.
Flames boast the NHL’s best shutdown defensive pair
Giordano and Brodie both rank high in relative Fenwick Percentage, meaning their team has more unblocked shot attempts go in Calgary’s favor when they are on the ice as opposed to when they are on the bench.
Kuznetsov could be scratched, Laich could return Friday
Evgeny Kuznetsov could take the first healthy scratch of his career in Chicago; Laich would center a line with Joel Ward and Jason Chimera.
A look at the Md. playoff field projections
FOOTBALL | Entering the final weekend of the regular season, here’s a breakdown of who’s in, who’s almost in and who needs help.
Forestville, Potomac won’t let up
FOOTBALL | With playoff berths already in hand, the Knights and Wolverines are still fired up to play for seeding and bragging rights Saturday.
Chris Cooley says DeSean Jackson might be the best wide receiver in football
Redskins radio analyst says Jackson is better than Antonio Brown, Julio Jones and Dez Bryant.
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