An injured knee is not the Robert Griffin III's problem.

Play RGIII, for his own development

COLUMN | An injured knee is not the Redskins quarterback’s problem. He needs to play to learn the game.

Redskins face
possible overhaul

After disappointing season, some think major roster changes are needed for team to be a contender.

Commonwealth Cup rivalry
is alive and well

Despite Virginia Tech’s dominance of its series with Virginia, the war of words has reached new heights.

Final BCS race comes down to the wire

Final BCS race comes down to the wire

COLUMN | Only two teams will play for the national title, meaning teams like Ohio State could be left out.

ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 19:  Capitals' Brooks Laich tosses a pillow as he gets comfortable at his home after practice on November 19, 2013 in Arlington, Va. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

For Laich, it’s hockey all the way

Brooks Laich’s singular devotion to hockey has brought him success with the Capitals, but it also has its off-the-ice costs.

Preview: Maryland vs. Morgan State

Preview: Maryland vs. Morgan State

Breaking down the Terrapins’ stateside return off its Paradise Jam victory.

One last ACC battle for Terps football

One last ACC battle for Terps football

Maryland will play its final ACC game on Saturday — and end a topsy-turvy regular season — against N.C. State.

Wizards think they’re ready for a test

Wizards think they’re ready for a test

Streaking Washington gets a chance to gauge itself when it takes a three-game winning streak into Indiana to face the 14-1 Pacers.

Did Tomlin cross the line?

Did Tomlin cross the line?

VIDEO | The Steelers coach says he didn’t mean to impede the Ravens’ Jacoby Jones on a kickoff return Thanksgiving night.

Giants hold a sliver of hope

Giants hold a sliver of hope

Redskins’ next opponent appears to have fallen from the playoff race after nail-biting loss to the Cowboys, but is not writing off the season just yet.

Hokies aim to extend special season

Hokies aim to extend special season

Coach Chugger Adair and the Virginia Tech women’s soccer team are in the final eight for the first time and face Duke on Friday at home.

D.C. Sports Bog &
The Early Lead

The Wizards’ Thanksgiving menu

Al Harrington’s mom made the Wizards Thanksgiving dinner; here’s her menu.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Did Tomlin cross the line?

VIDEO | The Steelers coach says he didn’t mean to impede the Ravens’ Jacoby Jones on a kickoff return Thanksgiving night.”

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 Cindy Boren

Jason Kidd fined $50,000 for spilling soda on court

Out of timeouts, the Nets coach improvised, seemingly saying “Hit me,” to player. ”

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 Cindy Boren

NFL Thanksgiving games preview, TV times

The NFL Thanksgiving tradition continues with three games on Thursday, the first starting at 12:30 p.m.”

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Sports photo galleries

H.D. Woodson beats Wilson in 2013 Turkey Bowl

The Warriors win their second Turkey Bowl title in four years with a 25-13 victory over the Tigers.

NFL power rankings

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

Photos from FedEx Field

Washington fails to score a touchdown in 27-6 loss.

Pacquiao beats Rios in unanimous decision

In his first bout in almost a year, the Filipino dominated the fight he dedicated to his home country that continues to recover from natural disaster.

Stone Bridge falls to Atlee in 5A volleyball final

The Bulldogs (26-3) fell in five sets.

Loudoun County wins sixth state volleyball title in seven years

The Raiders (31-0) won the 4A title in four sets over Jamestown.

McKinley takes D.C.’s inaugural Gravy Bowl

Trainers put in dominant defensive performance for 34-0 win over Phelps.

Centreville rallies past South County

No. 2 Wildcats advance to Virginia 6A North region semifinals with 55-35 comeback win.

Late drive powers Patuxent past Gwynn Park in Maryland 2A South final

QB Tyler Crounse runs in two fourth-quarter touchdowns to send the Panthers to the 2A state semifinals

The fight of his life

At 31, local soccer standout Shawn Kuykendall finds support in his family, friends and faith as he battles thymic cancer.

#Kuykenstrong

Shawn Kuykendall has been active on social media for several years. He has documented part of his cancer battle on his Instagram account. A look at the first stage of his treatment through his iPhone lens and in his words:

NFL power rankings

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

Sports videos

H.D. Woodson defeats Wilson in the 44th annual Turkey Bowl, 25-13

H.D. Woodson defeats Wilson in the 44th annual Turkey Bowl, 25-13

The Warriors advance to the DCSAA AA title game with a Thanksgiving win over the Tigers.
H.D. Woodson defeats Wilson in the 44th annual Turkey Bowl, 25-13

H.D. Woodson defeats Wilson in the 44th annual Turkey Bowl, 25-13

The Warriors advance to the DCSAA AA title game with a Thanksgiving win over the Tigers.
3 dead in Brazil World Cup stadium collapse

3 dead in Brazil World Cup stadium collapse

Part of the stadium that will host the 2014 World Cup opener in Brazil collapsed causing significant damage and killing three people.
Previewing Briar Woods vs. Broad Run

Previewing Briar Woods vs. Broad Run

Host B.J. Koubaroulis previews the 5A North region semifinal between No. 4 Briar Woods and No. 18 Broad Run.
Previewing Lake Braddock vs. Westfield

Previewing Lake Braddock vs. Westfield

Host B.J. Koubaroulis previews the 6A Northern region semifinal between No. 3 Lake Braddock and No. 7 Westfield.
Previewing Suitland vs. Meade

Previewing Suitland vs. Meade

Host B.J. Koubaroulis previews the Maryland 4A semifinal game between No. 5 Suitland and No. 10 Meade.
The Takeaway: RGIII's worst game?

The Takeaway: RGIII's worst game?

The Washington Post's Mike Jones analyzes what a tough loss to the 49ers means for the Redskins and coach Mike Shanahan.
Alfred Morris, Josh Wilson give back at Redskins Thanksgiving

Alfred Morris, Josh Wilson give back at Redskins Thanksgiving

Redskins corner back Josh Wilson and running back Alfred Morris talk about giving back during the team's annual Harvest Fest at FedEx Field.
Family grateful for Redskins holiday food donation

Family grateful for Redskins holiday food donation

Retired Air Force Sgt. Grant Allen and family talk about receiving help from the Washington Redskins during the 2014 Harvest Feast Saturday at FedEx Field. Allen retired from the Air Force last year.
Top plays of the week: Episode 13

Top plays of the week: Episode 13

Check out the biggest plays from last week’s high school football playoff action around the area, including another monster game from Centreville running back AJ Turner.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Boswell: Humble pie feast

QB Robert Griffin III and the Redskins are an easy feast for the 49ers in a 27-6 loss on Monday night.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

A coach-player relationship to praise

COLUMN | The Caps’ Alex Ovechkin took Adam Oates’s suggestions to heart and made himself elite again.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

How good is Shanahan?

COLUMN | The Redskins coach has overseen one of the worst defenses, which counts for something.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Coach keeps Mids afloat and more

COLUMN | With a 47-30 record since taking over, Ken Niumatalolo has kept Navy’s success going.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Tucker kick-starts the Ravens

COLUMN | Baltimore place kicker has a steady leg, which he showed with four field goals vs. the Jets.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

A mea culpa on Duke football

COLUMN | Led by Coach David Cutcliffe, the Blue Devils have done the seemingly impossible this year.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Final BCS race comes down to the wire

COLUMN | Only two teams will play for the national title, meaning teams like Ohio State could be left out.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

The not ready for primetime players

COLUMN | The Redskins are on national TV again next week, but we’ll be watching a team that might have quit on its coach.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Speak up, walk it back

COLUMN | This week in Ashburn has featured a lot of back-and-forth, and it has a familiar quality to it.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Sit RGIII, for his own sake

COLUMN | He isn’t healthy and he’s not developing an understanding of the offense. In a lost season, it’s time to let him watch for a while.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

It comes down to leadership

COLUMN | What remains of an apparently lost season will be a true measure of Robert Griffin III’s character.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Not a classic explanation

COLUMN | Richie Incognito’s interview explains a lot about the Dolphin’s locker room culture.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Play RGIII, for his own development

COLUMN | An injured knee is not the Redskins quarterback’s problem. He needs to play to learn the game.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

The Takeaway: A no-show

Robert Griffin III flops in his showdown with Colin Kaepernick, and he gets no help from the defense in the loss.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

This time, feelings got hurt

COLUMN | With repeated missteps in his public comments, Robert Griffin III is learning his craft off the field, as well.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Mike Shanahan isn’t the issue

COLUMN | The real question is: What head coach would want the mess that is the Washington Redskins?

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

It’s time to lay off the quarterback

COLUMN | It isn’t fair Robert Griffin III has gone from a “godsend” to “an unfit leader” in the blink of an eye.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

This word must be silenced

COLUMN | While some in the black community seek to strip a slur of its power, a better plan is to eradicate it.

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Editor's Choice

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.