(Winslow Townson / Associated Press)

Hokies’ Thomas a polarizing figure

The quarterback will set nearly every record Virginia Tech has at the position, yet many are calling for his benching.

Terps stumble in College Park

Cavs show little life in loss

Little goes right for the woeful Cavaliers in Chapel Hill in a blowout loss that pushes losing streak to seven games, school’s worst in-season stretch in 32 years.

MINNEAPOLIS MN - NOVEMBER 7: Washington inside linebacker Perry Riley (56), left, gets chewed out by head coach Mike Shanahan, right with linebackers coach Bob Slowik, center watching. Riley committed a personal foul after the whistle that allowed the Viking to continue a 1st quarter TD drive during the Minnesota Vikings defeat ofthe Washington Redskins 34 - 27 in Minneapolis, Mn., November 7, 2013. ( Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post)

Problems on many fronts

At 3-6, the Redskins need work in the passing game, on defense and in special teams to save its season.

Why do black players back Incognito?

Why do black players back Incognito?

COLUMN | Vocal support for a teammate accused of bullying and using racial slurs reveals a warped sense of acceptable behavior.

The hazards of NFL coaching

The hazards of NFL coaching

Obsessive work habits leave little time for exercise or seeking healthy foods, but most likely won’t change.

What happened to the Ravens?

What happened to the Ravens?

A season after storming to a Super Bowl win, Baltimore is still seeking to rediscover a winning formula.

Caps excel on power play, penalty kill

Caps excel on power play, penalty kill

Washington is on pace to be the first team since 1984-85 to lead the NHL in both categories in a season.

Plenty of rookies in the dugout

Plenty of rookies in the dugout

The hiring of Matt Williams makes the Nats just the latest team to hand the reins to a first-time manager.

Wizards reach down for ‘gutty’ win

Wizards reach down for ‘gutty’ win

The Wizards refuse to bow meekly to visiting Brooklyn and battle back on multiple occasions to earn OT win.

Terps fall just short in opener

Terps fall just short in opener

The Maryland men’s basketball team rallies from 17 points down but can’t convert its final chances in a 78-77 loss to No. 18 U-Conn.

Hoyas lose opener in South Korea

Hoyas lose opener in South Korea

Josh Smith scores 25 points in his Georgetown debut, but the Hoyas fire blanks from three-point range in losing to 19th-ranked Oregon.

D.C. Sports Bog &
The Early Lead

Bradley Beal dunks on Paul Pierce

Bradley Beal dunks on Paul Pierce after Nene strips the ball from Andray Blatche. Dreams really do come true for Wizards fans.”

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Terps men’s basketball ‘Pride’ sneakers

These Under Armour kicks have, um, a lot going on.”

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Jim Vance’s Redskins jacket

The longtime NBC4 anchor apparently wore the same jacket the last time he visited the Metrodome, way back in 1992.”

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Teacher’s basketball physics lesson

David Hovan’s teaching method earned his class a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters. ”

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Sports photo galleries

Washington-Lee upsets No. 16 Yorktown to win district title

The Generals prevailed 10-0 in a defensive battle in Arlington to win their first district title since 1975.

Lackey holds off Thomas Stone, 14-12

The Chargers clinch the No. 2 seed in 3A South with the win.

Westfield takes 6A North in overtime win.

Rachael Ulsh scored twice to lead the Bulldogs past Fairfax.

The loss in photos

GALLERY | A 13-point lead built on a strong start withers in the second half at the Metrodome.

Tony Dorsett diagnosed with signs of CTE

Degenerative brain disease that has been linked to head trauma strikes the Cowboys Hall of Famer.

Century holds off No. 1 Glenelg

Sami Bilaozynski in double-OT to seal the win for Century and end top-ranked Glenelg’s season.

River Hill heads to state semifinal with overtime win

Two goals from Sheridan Street put the Hawks ahead of Centennial in the 3A East region final.

NFL power rankings

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

Flint Hill sweeps Holy Cross for City Championship

The Huskies defeated the Tartans, 25-10, 25-18, 25-14, Monday evening in Bladensburg.

No. 5 St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes claims ISL field hockey title with 3-0 win over Holton-Arms

After a scoreless first half, Saints freshman Olivia Gilliam scored twice in five minutes to lead the Saints to victory on Sunday afternoon at Episcopal high School in Alexandria.

Scenes from Redskins’ win

A pictorial look at Sunday’s big win for Washington, giving the Redskins a 3-5 record.

Good Counsel claims back-to-back WCAC titles

The Falcons win, 1-0, against O’Connell for conference championship.

Sports videos



<span>Langley tops McLean to close the regular season</span>

Langley tops McLean to close the regular season

The Saxons, led by quarterback Nick Casso, overcome the Highlanders and now look ahead to the playoffs.
Russians squat for free subway tickets

Russians squat for free subway tickets

A vending machine has been set-up at one of Moscow's subway stations that allows people to earn a free ticket by doing squats. The initiative aims to promote sports and fitness in advance of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.


<span>Langley tops McLean to close the regular season</span>

Langley tops McLean to close the regular season

The Saxons, led by quarterback Nick Casso, overcome the Highlanders and now look ahead to the playoffs.
Briar Woods defeats Tuscarora, 36-7

Briar Woods defeats Tuscarora, 36-7

Falcons win in dominating fashion over Huskies to claim fourth straight district title.
Video: 'It's over' for Redskins

Video: 'It's over' for Redskins

The Washington Post's Jason Reid offers the key takeaways from the Redskins' crippling performance against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.
Episode 11: Hype and heartache

Episode 11: Hype and heartache

Damone Boone, Da’Shawn Hand’s uncle and former prep legend in Virginia, serves as a reminder that NFL glory does not await all top high school recruits. Meanwhile, Da'Shawn and the Woodbridge Vikings face a key road test with playoff implications.
Minnesota protesters call for Redskins name change

Minnesota protesters call for Redskins name change

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Minneapolis Metrodome, as the Washington Redskins were playing inside. The demonstrators called for the Redskins to change their name, saying it's racist.
Madison dominates in 6A North Liberty District conference finals

Madison dominates in 6A North Liberty District conference finals

The Warhawks won all three games in commanding win over the Patriots.
Westfield pulls out an overtime win in the 6A Regional Finals against Fairfax

Westfield pulls out an overtime win in the 6A Regional Finals against Fairfax

The Bulldogs came back from a 1-0 deficit with seven minutes left, and go on to win in overtime.
Time-lapse of Russian Soyuz rocket Launch

Time-lapse of Russian Soyuz rocket Launch

Time-lapse video shows the rocket carrying the Olympic torch preparing and launching from the Russian-operated Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

What has NFL become?

COLUMN | A popular sport may come undone by a growing list of confidence-shaking problems.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Just call Sunday a win for the ages

COLUMN | Nobody’s going to forget this one. But just how large the memory becomes depends on what this team makes out of it.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

An easy hire to defend

COLUMN | Nats Manager Matt Williams makes it clear in his introductory news conference that glove work will matter.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Capitals never make it easy

COLUMN | Washington has gotten itself on a bit of a roll, but now the key is building off of that momentum.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Top players can’t talk a good game

COLUMN | Controlling coaches don’t let them say much, so what they do say can be foolish.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

What’s old is rare again

COLUMN | In college basketball, the same schools are at the top, but the players aren’t around for long.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Giving yourself the boot

COLUMN | Bad calls are a fact of life in Little League baseball, but biting one’s tongue is a trickier affair.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Learning the wrong lessons

COLUMN | The NFL tried to send a message to Brandon Meriweather, but something got lost in translation.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Redskins pass on chance

COLUMN | Washington wasted its shot against Denver by abandoning what it did best: running the ball.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

NFL’s hostile
environment

COLUMN | Richie Incognito’s horrific treatment of Jonathan Martin demands action from the league.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Not seeing his progression

COLUMN | Like most second-year players, Robert Griffin III has a lot to learn; the question is whether he realizes that.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Promising gold, delivering mold

COLUMN | Big-time college football distracts with lucrative TV deals, but few schools can afford their bills.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Why do black players back Incognito?

COLUMN | Vocal support for a teammate accused of bullying and using racial slurs reveals a warped sense of acceptable behavior.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Playoff hopes
evaporate

TAKEAWAY | The Redskins squander a huge lead — and likely any division title or postseason aspirations.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Building an Otto-less Empire

COLUMN | Hoyas hoops must cope with the loss of a star; Coach John Thompson III has been there before.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Wise: Too much is on RGIII

When Robert Griffin III has to do too much, he is going to come that much closer to getting seriously hurt again.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Avoid the euphoria, it’s one win

COLUMN | Washington’s victory over the Chargers could be a season-changer, but it’s way too early to know.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

On the wrong side

Wise: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell takes a misguided stand on franchise’s nickname.

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A father figure says goodbye

Tal Bayer has built the rugby team at a public charter school into one of D.C.’s unlikeliest success stories.

A swing of beauty

At 20 years old, Nats slugger Bryce Harper has a swing that could someday put him in the company of legends.