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Redskins cut Stallworth

Redskins cut Stallworth

Washington releases veteran wide receiver Donte Stallworth to make room on the roster for new addition David Anderson.

Beck’s three minutes of fame

Beck’s three minutes of fame

COLUMN | John Beck was nearly flawless in the game’s final three minutes; now about the first 57 . . .

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The Early Lead

John Beck and being winless

In his nine career NFL games, John Beck has still never been a part of a win.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Charlie Casserly calls Bruce Allen executive of the year

Former Redskins GM says the Albert Haynesworth trade should win awards for current Redskins GM.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Danny Wuerffel in a suit of armor

Former Redskins quarterback now does ads for insurance companies while wearing a suit of armor. In case you were wondering.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Doc Walker on John Beck

Unimpressed with John Beck’s first three starts for the Redskins? You’re not alone.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Post Sports Live: Redskins woes and Paterno’s legacy

The Post Sports Live crew discusses the Redskins’ latest woeful performance against the 49ers and wonder what will come of Penn State and Joe Paterno’s legacy following the arrest of former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky on charges of child abuse.”

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Patriots release Haynesworth

Patriots release Haynesworth

New England parts with troubled defensive lineman, who had just three tackles in six games.

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Beck’s dream job becomes a nightmare

Beck’s dream job becomes a nightmare

COLUMN | John Beck is showing why it took so long for him to get a shot, but who wants to revel in his shortcomings?

The League

NFL Week 9 highs & lows: Steelers, Ravens are best in AFC

Eli Manning and the Giants relived their 2007 Super Bowl comeback against the Patriots on Sunday while the Steelers and Ravens flexed their muscles as the top two teams in the AFC.

Peyton’s place could be in D.C.

If the Colts finish with the worst record this season, Peyton Manning will end up quarterbacking the Redskins in 2012.

Tim Tebow’s play is nothing compared to current QB epidemic

For all of the Tim Tebow haters out there, who insist that he isn’t and shouldn’t be a NFL quarterback, let’s first take a look around to put this into perspective. Does anyone realize that backup quarterbacks (not including Tebow) are 3-26 this year?

What games you should be watching this weekend

Week 8 is still early in the NFL season, but there are four games this week that could have a direct impact on who makes the playoffs and who has home field advantage.

St. Louis Rams would benefit most from drafting Andrew Luck

The “Suck for Luck” race seems to be whittled down to three candidates: Indianapolis, Miami and St. Louis. But why is everyone assuming the Rams will trade the top pick if they get it?

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NFL power rankings Week 9

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

49ers defeat Redskins, 19- 11

Washington suffers its fourth straight loss.

NFL power rankings Week 8: Still the Packers — and everyone else

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

Week 8: Redskins vs. Bills

Buffalo shuts out injury-riddled Washington, 23-0

NFL power rankings Week 7

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams after Week 7.

Week 7: Redskins at Panthers

Washington fails to stop Cam Newton and Carolina in 33-20 loss.

NFL power rankings: Week 6

Assessing the league’s top teams.

Redskins taken down by Eagles

John Beck is brought in at quarterback after Rex Grossman throws four interceptions.

NFL power rankings: Week 5

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

Redskins defeat Rams, 17-10

Washington boosts its record to 3-1 with a win over St. Louis.

Redskins lose to Cowboys

Washington suffers first defeat of the season.

Redskins vs. Cardinals

The Washington Redskins beat the Arizona Cardinals 22-21.

Redskins videos

Paterno speaks to students outside home

Paterno speaks to students outside home

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno spoke to hundreds of cheering students outside his home on Wednesday night. Paterno announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the season. (Nov. 9)`
Post Sports Live:  Arrington on Penn State fallout

Post Sports Live: Arrington on Penn State fallout

Former Penn State linebacker and Washington Post contributor LaVar Arrington candidly expresses his mixed emotions regarding the Penn State sex scandal and discusses his feelings about the possible end of the Joe Paterno era in Happy Valley.
Paterno cancels Penn State news conference

Paterno cancels Penn State news conference

Penn State administrators have canceled Joe Paterno's weekly news conference in which he was expected to field questions about a sex abuse scandal involving a former assistant coach. (Nov. 8)
Penn State sex scandal engulfing Paterno

Penn State sex scandal engulfing Paterno

Football coach Joe Paterno and other Penn State officials did not do enough to try to stop suspected sexual abuse of children at the hands of a former assistant football coach, the Pennsylvania state police commissioner said Monday. (Nov. 8)
Penn State officials released on bail

Penn State officials released on bail

Two Penn State officials surrendered Monday on charges that they failed to report suspected child-sexual abuse by a former coach and committed perjury in their related grand jury testimony. (Nov. 7)
Penn St. officials step down amid sex scandal

Penn St. officials step down amid sex scandal

Two top Penn State officials charged with covering up allegations of a child-sex abuse scandal related to former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky stepped down late Sunday after an emergency meeting of the university's Board of Trustees. (Nov. 7)
Penn State AD charged with perjury

Penn State AD charged with perjury

The sex abuse scandal involving former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky took another turn on Saturday as the schools Athletic Director was charged with perjury. (Nov. 5)
Post Sports Live:  How good is the Redskins' defense?

Post Sports Live: How good is the Redskins' defense?

The Post Sports Live crew discusses the steady play of the Redskins' defense and wonders if part of the reason for the unit's strong stats is due to opposing offenses seeming to take a more conservative approach once they gain a lead.
NBA players reject offer from league

NBA players reject offer from league

NBA players rejected the current proposal by the league Tuesday. If they don't agree to it by 5 p.m. Wednesday, the next offer will call for salary rollbacks, a 53-47 revenue split in the owners' favor and essentially a hard salary cap. (Nov. 8)
AllMetSports.com's Playoff Preview

AllMetSports.com's Playoff Preview

Washington Post high school football expert Josh Barr and host B.J. Koubaroulis discuss the first round of the playoffs in Virginia, D.C. and Maryland.

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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

COLUMN | The last great Redskins team scored touchdowns in bunches — through the air, on the ground and on returns. Nowadays they barely reach the red zone.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Just how will ESPN fill all the programming time available on the Longhorn Network? Norman Chad has the answer.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

COLUMN | The lone Native American defensive coordinator at college football’s top level, John Chavis leads LSU against Alabama.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

COLUMN | As the Redskins continue to struggle under Coach Mike Shanahan, one must wonder: What’s owner Daniel M. Snyder thinking now?

Tracee Hamilton

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COLUMN | Hiring family members sounds like a great idea, until the business starts struggling.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

COLUMN | Randy Edsall took responsibility for Maryland’s performance Saturday — the first sign of progress in College Park this season.

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The Post set out to answer this question: What kind of sports town do we live in?

2011 preview: Redskins/NFL

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