Portis: Redskins were taking individuality away
Formerly individualistic Redskins running back tells Jim Rome he wants to go to a team where personality is allowed to flourish.”
(Ann Heisenfelt / AP)
The best bargain in baseball?
COLUMN | The Nationals may have this season’s most expensive anchor in Jayson Werth, but first baseman Michael Morse is a whole ’nother story.
No players vote scheduled
The reforming of the players’ union remains at center of lingering issues.
Which free agents will return?
Before the Redskins target outsiders, they must first decide which of their own players to re-sign.
Boxing changes course of siblings' lives
After bouncing around D.C.'s foster care system, Tyrieshia and Antoine Douglas have each qualified for Olympic boxing trials
Oudin looks to get back ’09 magic
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Melanie Oudin is hoping to build on the best of her 2009 U.S. Open experience as she takes on the competition at D.C.’s new Citi Open.
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A. Schleck takes yellow, brother in 2nd
Andy Schleck overtakes French hopeful Thomas Voeckler during Friday’s brutal 19th stage.
Howard to take a seat against United
The American goalkeeper is just rejoining English Premier League squad Everton, and will not play in Saturday’s friendly at RFK Stadium.
Around the nation
- Pujols blasts 22nd homer in lifting Cardinals to 6-4 victory over Pirates
- Royals SS Alcides Escobar leaves in 6th inning against Rays because of bruised right shin
- Cole Hamels earns 12th win, Phillies beat Padres 3-1
- Michael Thompson shoots 66 to tie Chad Campbell for second-round lead at Canadian Open
- Uggla picks perfect time for first career pinch-hit homer, leading Braves to 6-4 win over Reds
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NBA’s stars head to Philippines for charity
Kobe Bryant leads a squad of NBA standouts on tour in the Philippines this weekend to play in a pair of charity games against a selection of players from their top league, on Saturday, and the Philippines national team on Sunday.”
Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb works out with Larry Fitzgerald and checks out Arizona real estate
After working out with Larry Fitzgerald, Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb decides he likes Arizona — but that doesn’t mean he’ll end up there. ”
Trevor Gretzky, son of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, signs with Chicago Cubs
Trevor Gretzky made the difficult decision of giving up one sport he loves for another he hopes will become his career. Surprisingly, for the son of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, neither one of those sports is played on ice.”
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Siblings punching their way to London
The only brother-sister combo to qualify for Olympic boxing trials.
Keeping an eye on combines
Football combines are growing in popularity and drawing the attention of the NCAA.
2011 ESPY Awards
Dirk Nowitzki wins best male athlete, Mavericks chosen as best team at ESPY Awards.
All-Star Home Run Derby
Robinson Cano wins the event, which includes a scary moment involving a fan nearly falling from the stands.
Video: NFL players consider deal
The NFL was stuck in a holding pattern Friday as the players studied the owner-approved proposal to end the lockout and tried to determine when and even whether to vote on it. (July 22)
Williams: Wasted 2 years being loyal to Woods
Steve Williams says he wasted the last two years of his life standing by Tiger Woods through injuries and eruptions in the golfer's private life. The caddie was fired by Woods two weeks ago. (July 22)
NFL owners vote for tentative deal
NFL owners voted overwhelmingly Thursday in favor of a tentative 10-year agreement to end the lockout, pending player approval. (July 21)
NFLPA head says players mulling recertification
NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith updated reporters on talks to end the lockout Thursday afternoon, saying players are discussing the possibility of recertifying as a union. (July 21)
Tiger Woods drops caddie Steve Williams
Tiger Woods has decided to get rid of Steve Williams as his caddie. Woods announced on his website Wednesday that he and Williams, who have been together since March 1999, will no longer be working together. (July 20)
The NBA's version of the Ming dynasty is over. Chinese basketball great Yao Ming officially announced his retirement Wednesday. (July 20)
Post Sports Live: Skins' free agent options
Tarik El-Bashir joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and this week's host Mitch Rubin to discuss which free agents the Redskins could sign to fill some holes in their roster.
Post Sports Live: Who do the Skins need most?
Tarik El-Bashir joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and this week's host Mitch Rubin to debate the most-needed position the Redskins need to fill.
Post Sports Live: FedEx Field's party deck-gate
Tarik El-Bashir joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and this week's host Mitch Rubin to talk about the mysterious FedEx Field party decks.
Retired NFL players push for pension plan
One settlement left on the table in the new NFL contracts is a plan to create a nearly $1 billion pension and health fund for the thousands of retired players who left the game with serious health problems, and little or no money to live on. (July 19)Thomas Boswell
The best bargain in baseball?
COLUMN | The Nationals may have this season’s most expensive anchor in Jayson Werth, but first baseman Michael Morse is a whole ’nother story.
Thomas Boswell
Woods-Williams split long overdue
COLUMN | Tiger just might believe he no longer needs a caddie who will help him keep a wall around his life.
Thomas Boswell
Where did all the runs go?
COLUMN | Scoring is down across baseball — it’s not just the Nats! — and likely to stay down for years.
John Feinstein
Remarkable, redemptive Sunday
COLUMN | Darren Clarke and the Japanese have endured tragedy, but their wins offered reasons to smile.
John Feinstein
Fay keeping his distance
COLUMN | The former executive director of the USGA, does not plan to attend the U.S. Open for the first time since 1978 — and that’s just fine with him.
John Feinstein
Tressel had to go, but he’s not alone
COLUMN | The violations that led Jim Tressel to resign aren’t limited to Ohio State. He just got caught.
Tracee Hamilton
Woods is cleaning house
COLUMN | By firing caddie Steve Williams, Tiger Woods has nearly rid himself of his old life.
Tracee Hamilton
Maryland facing an identity crisis
COLUMN | The school wanted to be something that it wasn’t; as a result, it may end up losing some of what made it special.
Tracee Hamilton
When Strasburg’s ready, pitch him
COLUMN | Assuming his rehab remains on course, two or three September starts would be good for Stephen Strasburg.
Sally Jenkins
No clean exit from this mess
COLUMN | Ending the NFL lockout was never going to be as simple as starting it.
Sally Jenkins
Cup has a winner, but no losers
COLUMN | Facing the sentimental favorites — and an unkind crossbar — the Americans prove their worth.
Sally Jenkins
U.S. women forge new identity
COLUMN | American players hope their dramatic run to Sunday’s final will end comparisons to ‘99 champs.
Jason Reid
Lockout effects could linger
COLUMN | Schedule poses problems for clubs relying on unproven QBs and eyeing major turnover.
Jason Reid
Time to stop the waiting-list game
COLUMN | With swaths of empty seats and changes underway at FedEx Field, it’s time for Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to open a dialogue with the team’s fans.
Jason Reid
Werth’s output, and Nats’ future
COLUMN | Could anyone blame Nationals ownership for passing on signing future pricey free agents?
Mike Wise
Fans to NFL: Let the games begin
COLUMN | Fans have waited long enough for sides to fairly divide the $9 billion they spend on the league.
Mike Wise
A gambler with a story to tell
COLUMN | Mike Ryan had a gambling problem. Now, he wants to help others with theirs.
Mike Wise
Presidential lesson on lacrosse
COLUMN | The White House hosts a clinic on the South Lawn to celebrate the sports Native American origins.
Mixed feelings about Caps’ offseason activity
Even Alex Ovechkin admits that he’s surprised by how active the Caps have been in free agency this summer. And frankly, I’m a little overwhelmed by all of it. And, if I can be frank again, I’m also feeling distinctly apprehensive.
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2011 Spring All-Mets
Honorees include players of the year Kenny Towns (baseball), Kaitlyn Schmeiser (softball).
2011 U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy and Congressional are forever linked after he wins his first major in record fashion.
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