Wilbon fires back at JaVale McGee
ESPN celebrity and stylish dresser is still extremely peeved that the Wizards big man didn’t show the proper respect to the ESPYs hahahahahaha.”
Yao’s influence was far-reaching
(Eugene Hoshiko / AP)
As the 7-foot-6 Chinese center announces his retirement from the NBA, his impact continues to resonate on many levels.
Wizards 2011-12 schedule released
Washington slated to open season at home against the Nets.
John Wall’s cross-country hooping
Point guard has been spotted playing hoops in Washington, Seattle, Philadelphia and Durham — and plans to make more stops.
Gilliam had true character
COLUMN | Armen Gilliam, who died July 5 at age 47, couldn’t have been more different from his New Jersey Nets teammates of the mid-1990s.
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Video of John Wall’s 41-point Goodman Coalition game
Wizards guard displays his shooting touch during his early July appearance at Spingarn High.”
Bog: Goodman-Drew showdown moves forward
The Aug. 20 showdown now has a press release, a Web site, a venue (Coolidge High) and a name: Capital Punishment.”
JaVale McGee’s Twitter fight with Michael Wilbon
After the ESPN personality makes fun of McGee’s outfit, the Wizards big man questions Wilbon’s sexuality. Fun!”
Ni ck Young doesn’t think women’s soccer is a real sport
Wizards guard joins John Feinstein in casting aspersions on the Women’s World Cup.”
Durant, Beasley to play in exhibition
NBA stars Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley and streetball legends will team up in a cross-country exhibition game Aug. 20 in Washington.
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Video: Yao Ming announces retirement
The NBA's version of the Ming dynasty is over. Chinese basketball great Yao Ming officially announced his retirement Wednesday. (July 20)
After leaving him dangling for more than three months, the Minnesota Timberwolves fired coach Kurt Rambis on Tuesday.
NBA enters marathon negotiations
Sports fans feel frustration as the NBA enters its second day of a labor lock out and the NFL reaches its 109th day in its labor strife. (July 2)
NFLPA, owners take week from talks
The labor negotiating teams led by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and players' association chief DeMaurice Smith met for a couple of hours Friday and will return to the table after the holiday weekend. (July 1)
NBA lockout looms with no deal
Union chief Billy Hunter says NBA owners are planning to lock out the players after failing to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, potentially putting the next season in jeopardy. (June 30)
Irving taken first by Cavs in NBA draft
The Cavaliers started their rebuilding effort by selecting Duke freshman Kyrie Irving with the first pick in Thursday's NBA draft. Arizona's Derrick Williams went second to the Timberwolves and Turkey's Enes Kanter was picked third by the Jazz. (June 23)
Irving could be top pick in NBA Draft
Duke point guard Kyrie Irving could be the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, even though he only played in 11 games last season due to a toe injury. (June 22)
Post Sports Live: NBA draft preview
The Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss the Wizards' options in the upcoming NBA draft.
The Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss Rory McIlroy's historic weekend at the U.S. Open, the Nationals' recent win streak and the upcoming NBA draft.
Ricky Rubio arrives in Minnesota
Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio received a warm welcome from fans and Minnesota Timberwolves employees on Monday as he arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. The Timberwolves have waited two years for the 20-year-old Rubio to arrive. (June 20)Recent columns
COLUMN | GM Ernie Grunfeld makes all the right moves in holding onto his picks and using them to take players with some experience.
The Wizards have struggled and their president has made mistakes, but there are encouraging signs to let him keep trying.
The Washington Wizards have spent enough time waiting for Andray Blatche; now it’s time to make him some other team’s project.
COLUMN: The Wizards chose wisely with John Wall, now the franchise needs to make the right decisions about who to play alongside him.
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2011 Spring All-Mets
Honorees include players of the year Kenny Towns (baseball), Kaitlyn Schmeiser (softball).
2011 U.S. Open
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- LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson hoping to change minds this season
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