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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

No waves, just wins for these Nats

From top down, the Nationals are an organization allergic to controversy. It might be boring, but there can be no doubting its effectiveness..

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Mistakes are a familiar refrain

The Redskins make numerous mistakes against the Texans that prove costly. How familiar.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Path to World Series ends here

For National League contenders such as Nationals, playoff goal should be clear: Avoid Clayton Kershaw.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Roger Goodell’s willful blindness

The NFL commissioner’s handling of the Ray Rice case reveals a man who ducks tough issues until he has to.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Are they kidding themselves?

Redskins, Robert Griffin III need to learn difference between self-confidence and self-delusion.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Interest will wane before talent does

It’s great that Little Leaguer Mo’ne Davis grabbed the spotlight, but female athletes remain subject to apathetic sports media.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Rot behind the ‘Shield’

Empowered for years by greedy NFL owners and indifferent fans, commissioner has gone too far.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

NFL has moral vacuum at the top

COLUMN | Ravens running back Ray Rice finally lost his job as a result of his actions; when will Roger Goodell answer for his?

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Haslett’s time in the UFL saved his NFL career

Washington’s top coaches, including the defensive coordinator, were Florida Tuskers five years ago.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Game plan? Fine. Execution? Not so much.

Jay Gruden put together a sound strategy vs. Texans. His players did him no favors in a 17-6 loss.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Leaning on Morris will help Redskins, Griffin start strong

Running the ball is what Washington does well, and it take pressure off the third-year quarterback to boot.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Redskins need Orakpo’s best this season

The defensive coordinator has the freedom to cut the pass rusher loose, and has his replacement on the roster.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

The ABC’s of bad words

COUCH SLOUCH | The NFL can flag players for troublesome language. Off the field there could be a whole alphabet’s worth of offenders.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Great things come in fours

COLUMN | Inspired by LeBron James, Norman Chad provides his Mount Rushmore of everything.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

If you can’t beat Nate Silver ...

Norman Chad’s third column disputing the relevance of stats geeks takes aim at the most famous one.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Navy had its chances and had quite a chance

A handful of costly mistakes cost the Midshipmen in their season opener against fifth-ranked Ohio State.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein


Halls should pass on Rose, Bias

Pete Rose, Len Bias were great players, but they don’t deserve to be inducted into any Hall of Fames.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

‘Sorry’ was the most important word

In returning to Cleveland, LeBron James distinguishes himself by accepting and issuing apologies.

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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.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

California Chrome’s owner erred. Did his jockey err, too?

It wasn’t a perfect trip this time, and Victor Espinoza’s tactical error affected the colt’s Triple Crown shot.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

A great story, but a bad bet

Smart handicappers will place their sentiments on California Chrome but put their Belmont wagers elsewhere.

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