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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Bumgarner is just scary good

COLUMN | Madison Bumgarner adds to his growing resume of greatness with a relief effort in Game 7 of the World Series that will haunt the upstart Royals for years.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

‘The Thing’ strikes again

In Game 6 of the World Series, the Kansas City Royals continue a long-standing trend of home teams dominating Games 6 and 7.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

The Royals are doing what simply doesn’t happen. Until it does.

Kansas City is the ultimate come-from-nowhere underdog in the World Series.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Does RGIII know what he has to learn?

Redskins quarterback works to rehab injuries; will he do the same to eliminate what ails his game?

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

A flip of the script for Washington

In a season defined by mistakes and missed opportunity, Washington seizes the moment in Dallas.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Who is the real McCoy?

Colt McCoy will get to show what he’s learned as much as what he has; for NFL quarterbacks, that matters more.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

For Wizards, the real deal

Garrett Temple is giving the Wizards exactly what it needs with Bradley Beal out because of injury.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

A chaotic day of off-field drama, then crushing on-field disappointment

COLUMN | From a crash en route to the stadium to a huge protest, the Redskins faced distractions.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Giving voice to an ‘un-people’

COLUMN | Washington fans should listen to the message of Native American protests of the team’s nickname prior to Sunday’s NFL showdown in Minnesota.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Loud talk but very little action

COLUMN | Locker room incident said more about Redskins’ leadership void than it did about Robert Griffin III’s popularity.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Griffin has mixed results in defeat

Quarterback’s return was a pleasant surprise on many counts, but he failed to lead the team to victory.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

For RGIII, a risk worth running

COLUMN | As Robert Griffin III returns from injury, Redskins Coach Jay Gruden should ask his quarterback to use his legs more often instead of trying to turn him into a pocket passer.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Ready for tip-off?

COUCH SLOUCH | As the NBA season approaches, here’s a guide to everything you need to know.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Tried-and-true facts about sports television

COUCH SLOUCH | From Vin Scully to Charles Barkley, there’s never a dull moment in the widening world of sports television.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Gotta root for the Royals

COUCH SLOUCH | The poor fans in Kansas City have endured a generation of disappointment.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Maryland’s win over Penn State was big — but they lost a lot more

The team’s behavior before the Penn State game negated any goodwill earned by the victory.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

District still isn’t sold on the Wizards

COLUMN | The Bucks may not be a a marquee opponent, but empty seats at home opener are telling.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

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.

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Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Bayern deserved Breeders’ Cup win

Penalizing horses for one unavoidable bump in the first stride would create chaos in the sport.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

‘California,’ here they come

Breeders’ Cup Classic will show what Triple Crown didn’t: California Chrome isn’t best in 3-year-old class.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Pick Five benefits everyone

Bettors get a chance at bigger payouts; tracks get a smaller takeout but profit from more wagers.

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