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Wizards throttle Nuggets
John Wall delivers a sublime overall effort as six Wizards score in double figures — Wall excluded — and Nene returns to action as Washington concludes a 4-0 homestand to improve to 13-5.
Oregon is the first team in
Oregon is in the college football playoff after dismantling Arizona in the Pac-12 title game, but there could still be major shake-ups in the field Saturday.
Epix begins filming a Classic
Cameras will follow the Capitals in the weeks leading up to the New Year’s Day game against Chicago in NHL’s annual Winter Classic at Nationals Park.
Werth sentenced to jail time
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth, pulled in July while driving 105 mph in a 55-mph zone in Fairfax County, is sentenced to 10 days in jail. He is expected to appeal.
Athletes becoming activists again
In the wake of police incidents and in step with street protests, athlete-activism is staging a revival.
Sergio Aguero is why Manchester City is still in the title race
Aguero’s 14 goals and three assists has directly contributed to 54.5 percent of Manchester City’s goals this season.
Wizards’ depth continues to shine as wins pile up
Washington’s deep bench is lightening the workload for the starters.
A close look at how unbalanced schedules affect the SEC Championship
The SEC crowns its champion after the winner of the East division plays the winner of the West division. The process seems straightforward, but is it fair?
No. 2 Ducks smother Wildcats to win Pac 12 title
Quarterback Marcus Mariota makes his final case for the Heisman Trophy with a five-touchdown performance as No. 2 Oregon dismantles No. 7 Arizona, 51-13, in the Pac-12 championship game.
Tim Duncan proves he’s not too old to get a triple-double
The Spurs superstar becomes the second-oldest ever to do it, behind Karl Malone.
Nene contributes in return from injury in Wizards’ rout of Nuggets
The big man had eight points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench.
Oregon is the first team in
Oregon is in the college football playoff after dismantling Arizona in the Pac-12 title game, but there could still be major shake-ups in the field Saturday.
Kemba Walker absolutely tormented the Knicks
The Hornets guard hit a layup as time expired to beat New York, this after an earlier, amazing blocked shot.
Preview: Championship Saturday in college football
The SEC, ACC and Big Ten championship games are on tap, as well as a crucial Big 12 matchup between No. 9 Kansas State and No. 6 Baylor, as the College Football playoff picture comes into focus.
Northwest defends its title, beats Old Mill 34-31
Jaguars win back-to-back Maryland 4A football championships after close win against the Patriots.
Old Mill’s final rally comes up short
FOOTBALL | The Patriots were on the comeback trail all season, but in Friday’s Maryland 4A final, they couldn’t get past Northwest.
Lee leads Jaguars back to the top
FOOTBALL | E.J. Lee rushes for 197 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help Northwest top Old Mill for a second straight Maryland 4A championship.
Unheralded UMBC advances to College Cup
The Retrievers, unbeaten in 10 straight, are one of the most unlikely teams to ever reach the national semifinals.
Reimers, Huskies run to state final
FOOTBALL | Noah Reimers runs for 303 yards as Tuscarora takes the Virginia 5A North region title with a 41-21 win over Massaponax.
Report: Mayweather demanding two-thirds of the pie for Pacquiao fight
Is this just another tactic to derail a matchup everyone else -- including Pacquaio -- wants to see happen?
Wizards throttle Nuggets
John Wall delivers a sublime overall effort as six Wizards score in double figures — Wall excluded — and Nene returns to action as Washington concludes a 4-0 homestand to improve to 13-5.
Whitman girls stay strong
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL | Even an altered three-point attempt can’t stop Abby Meyers, who scores 18 points to lead Whitman over Good Counsel.
Virginia advances to NCAA women’s final, 3-1
The Cavaliers (23-2-0) will play for the national championship Sunday at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla.
Watch Robin Lopez and Thomas Robinson dance to ‘Shake It Off’ with a 5-year-old
This cute moment brought to you by the Trail Blazers.
Goat’s dream of playing goalkeeper will not be denied
An animal repeatedly makes its way into a Greek soccer match, and it’s just a shame that no one gave it a chance to stop a shot.
O’Connell slips past Langley
ICE HOCKEY | Daniel Avdioukhin provides the offense and Zach Hale protects his net as the Knights edge the Saxons.
Wizards play host to Nuggets
Nene is expected to return after missing five games with right plantar fasciitis against his former team at Verizon Center.
Mo’ne Davis makes the high school varsity basketball team as an eighth grader
The 13-year-old Little League superstar continues to have the best year ever.
Smotrycz likely out against Winthrop
Smotrycz will “probably” miss his second straight game after tweaking his left ankle last week.
Maryland basketball vs. Winthrop: Previewing the game
Maryland focuses on shoring up defense ahead of Saturday’s game against Eagles.
Hokies’ bowl destination hinges on game of dominoes
Virginia Tech appears likely to play in the Military Bowl, but the game’s director said there could be fallout from playoff selections.
Epix begins filming a Classic
Cameras will follow the Capitals in the weeks leading up to the New Year’s Day game against Chicago in NHL’s annual Winter Classic at Nationals Park.
Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli charged over ‘racist and anti-Semitic’ Instagram post
England’s Football Association decided the charge the Premier League striker after a short investigation.
Green out for sixth straight, aims to return Tuesday
“I’m anxious to get back, but we’ve got to be smart,” Green said. “That’s the last thing you want, is setbacks.“
Thomas aims for redemption
Phillip Thomas replaced an injured Brandon Meriweather at safety on Sunday and had one of the biggest blunders in the Redskins’ blowout loss to the Colts.
Special assistant Deric Ladnier hired by Diamondbacks
The trusted scout leaves the Nationals for a scouting director position with the Diamondbacks.
For U-Va. and VCU, a common thread but stark contrast
Saturday’s game between the Cavaliers and Rams will likely hinge on their markedly different defenses.
DCSAA holds Title IX workshop
About 20 athletic administrators from public and charter schools in the District attend the meeting.
Jayson Werth in court is exactly what you’d imagine Jayson Werth in court to be like
The star outfielder did not trim is beard or tame his mane before going to court, where he was sentenced to 10 days in jail for reckless driving.
Cowboys fans stabbed two Bears fans outside Soldier Field, police say
One fan was reportedly stabbed nine times in the back. Both victims remain in the hospital and are expected to make full recoveries.
Dominant Douglass looks to finish
FOOTBALL | The Eagles are in the midst of an historic season, but the team has a singular focus — to securing the school’s first football state championship.
Bryan Burwell, prominent sports columnist, dies at 59
Mr. Burwell, a native Washingtonian, was a commentator on sports shows.
The Redskins advertised tickets to the Rams game on Facebook. It didn’t go well
The fan base is mad. The fan base doesn’t want full-price tickets to the Rams game.
Md. 2A preview: Douglass vs. Dunbar
FOOTBALL | Douglass has dominated all comers this season, and the third-ranked Eagles will look to cap their season with a win over Dunbar for their first state title.
Watch golfer Luke Donald avoid a galloping baboon on a South African golf course
The European Tour got a little too wild on Friday.
DeSean Jackson, four others questionable for Redskins-Rams game
Wide receiver DeSean Jackson missed another practice as he continues to nurse the lower leg contusion that forced him out of last week’s game, and the Redskins have officially listed him as questionable for Sunday’s meeting with the St. Louis Rams.
Jurgen Klinsmann prohibits sugary snacks and mandates yoga for USMNT, says Tim Howard
The standout soccer goalkeeper said he had to bid adieu to his stalwart snack, the classic PB&J sandwich.
NCAA reform looks disturbingly familiar
Who can fix what ails college sports? The NCAA seems to think it should be the same people who broke them.
Ticket prices for Redskins-Rams game plummet to as low as $3
The last time they played at FedEx Field, the Redskins got booed off the field. Three weeks later, the Redskins are in danger of having very few fans to either cheer or boo them.
Powers meet at Centreville
FOOTBALL | The Wildcats and Westfield will play in a region final for the third time in four years when they square off for the Va. 6A North title.
Several sports stadiums land on list of most popular places on Instagram
The Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park beat out the “Rocky” steps!
Tim Howard reveals the bizarre bathroom tradition at Everton FC in new memoir ‘The Keeper’
You have to leave the door open at all times -- even when you, um, sit down, Howard writes.
Jay Gruden goes full Zorn in interview. Never go full Zorn
Talking about failure in December of your first year as Redskins coach does not augur well.
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