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.
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.
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?
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
Obsessive work habits leave little time for exercise or seeking healthy foods, but most likely won’t change.
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
Washington is on pace to be the first team since 1984-85 to lead the NHL in both categories in a season.
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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.
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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
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
Josh Smith scores 25 points in his Georgetown debut, but the Hoyas fire blanks from three-point range in losing to 19th-ranked Oregon.
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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.”
Terps men’s basketball ‘Pride’ sneakers
These Under Armour kicks have, um, a lot going on.”
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.”
Teacher’s basketball physics lesson
David Hovan’s teaching method earned his class a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters. ”
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Chimera talks fast start, contract extension
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Maryland-Syracuse in-game discussion post.
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Caps heed lessons of patience heading into matchup with Phoenix
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.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
Falcons win in dominating fashion over Huskies to claim fourth straight district title.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
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
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
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
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 video shows the rocket carrying the Olympic torch preparing and launching from the Russian-operated Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.What has NFL become?
COLUMN | A popular sport may come undone by a growing list of confidence-shaking problems.
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.
An easy hire to defend
COLUMN | Nats Manager Matt Williams makes it clear in his introductory news conference that glove work will matter.
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.
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.
- Saturday: Cavs routed | Hokies fall | Mids denied
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.
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.
Learning the wrong lessons
COLUMN | The NFL tried to send a message to Brandon Meriweather, but something got lost in translation.
Redskins pass on chance
COLUMN | Washington wasted its shot against Denver by abandoning what it did best: running the ball.
NFL’s hostile
environment
COLUMN | Richie Incognito’s horrific treatment of Jonathan Martin demands action from the league.
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.
Promising gold, delivering mold
COLUMN | Big-time college football distracts with lucrative TV deals, but few schools can afford their bills.
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.
Playoff hopes
evaporate
TAKEAWAY | The Redskins squander a huge lead — and likely any division title or postseason aspirations.
Building an Otto-less Empire
COLUMN | Hoyas hoops must cope with the loss of a star; Coach John Thompson III has been there before.
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.
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.
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.
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