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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

When coming out is not a headline

Here’s the news: Baseball umpire Dale Scott acknowledges he is gay, and it’s not a big deal.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

In embarrassing Redskins loss, McCoy emerges as a plausible quarterback

He wasn’t perfect, but his general competence was a cut above most of his teammates.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Desperate, and dangers only to themselves

From owner Dan Snyder to coaches to quarterbacks, Redskins try too hard and succeed too rarely.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

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.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Police shouldn’t make veiled threats after Rams’ ‘Don’t shoot’ gesture

Whatever you think about the players recognizing the protests, it is a First Amendment issue.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

What it means to be a ‘Lady’

Those who want Tennessee to drop “Lady Vols” nickname don’t understand its history or significance.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Kobe is ‘still doing it’

Bryant, 36 and in the twilight of his career, finds himself in the role of veteran mentor while still trying to be the Mamba.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Gruden is blunt, but is that enough to win in Washington?

The coach’s willingness to be harsh, even on himself, is a start. But there’s so much more to overcome here.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

When team needs a voice, there’s a void

Washington President and GM Bruce Allen’s absentee leadership charts course to nowhere.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Wanting to move forward

For Jay Gruden, the best place for Robert Griffin III is elsewhere; will Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen agree?

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Redskins defensive failures go beyond just the players

Jim Haslett has given it a go with what he has, but Redskins’ defense has been too bad for too long to go on.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

McCoy may be able to deliver where Griffin could not

Accuracy, mental toughness endear the quarterback to Jay Gruden, and he could start here for a while.

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Couch Slouch

The underbelly of higher learning

COUCH SLOUCH | In the cesspool that is big-time intercollegiate athletics, Florida State and North Carolina are particularly pungent.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

High marks for bad football

COUCH SLOUCH | With latest 20-game losing streak, Columbia University continues its tradition of gridiron hopelessness.

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.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

It’s time for the D.C. Five

COLUMN Maryland and Georgetown must follow Philly’s example and kick-start an area college basketball series.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

In NCAA basketball, sophomores are the new freshmen

Kentucky is expected to dominate this season thanks to keeping some prized recruits for more than a year.

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.

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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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