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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Where pride precipitates the fall

From the owner to the coach to quarterback, the Redskins are a dangerous mix of runaway egos.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Nats have quality in reserve

History shows bench players collectively get as many chances to contribute as stars.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Washington could do without both

With another season down the drain and another era crumbling, coach and owner come under scrutiny.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

In Ashburn, blinded by the stars

Redskins players and coaches are being undermined by owner Dan Snyder’s corrosive star culture.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Jack Del Rio’s leadership display

The Denver Broncos’ interim coach deserves praise for how he stepped in for John Fox.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Bench RGIII? For his own sake, yes.

Redskins QB isn’t healthy and is not developing understanding of offense; in lost season, let him watch a bit.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Right decision for wrong reasons

Robert Griffin III should be grateful for being spared the final three games of this disaster of a season.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

How Snyder can make fans happy

There’s a way for Daniel Snyder to please the entire Redskins fan base, but firing Mike Shanahan isn’t it.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

It’s the name of the game

Whether the result of karma, curse or talent deficit, Washington’s Super Bowl drought can’t be ignored.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Silver lining in all this mess

Always outside the fray, Kirk Cousins is getting the shot he deserves, albeit in most dysfunctional way possible.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

An undeniable pattern of dysfunction

How this latest chapter of Redskins drama ends won’t do much to change the team’s self-destructive culture.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

QB debate is welcome distraction

For all the fixation of Robert Griffin III’s struggles, the Redskins have much bigger issues than quarterback.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Showing strength amid wreckage

Robert Griffin III gave his most encouraging performance of the season after being told to sit down.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

In need of a real general manager

The Mike Shanahan controversy has exposed the need for someone to oversee the roster.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Shanahan’s days are numbered

The Redskins will have a new coach next season, if not sooner — and it’s now clear that's good.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Chad: How the West became No. 1

COUCH SLOUCH | In the NBA and NHL, and lots of other non-sports areas, the West trumps the East.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Having too much of a good thing

COUCH SLOUCH | In the second installment about sports on TV, Norman Chad delves into our unhealthy viewing habits.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

The idiot box has a deep lineup

COUCH SLOUCH | Just when it seemed sports on television had reached its tipping point, along comes a plethora of additional channels.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Army, Navy move past last year’s game

Black Knights’ Larry Dixon, Mids’ Barry Dabney have put a fumble and a recovery behind them.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

BCS will work, by accident

Thanks to Auburn’s win and Ohio State’s loss, the final act of a flawed system won’t result in gripes.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Teaching the wrong lessons

By not suspending Marcus Hall, Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer puts wins ahead of accountability.

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Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Reward not always worth risk at Breeders’ Cup

Bad showings by Aotearoa, Princess of Sylmar prove disastrous for their owners at Santa Anita.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Horse of the Year race looks familiar

Geldings Game on Dude and Wise Dan highlight a Breeders’ Cup card with established names.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Ramsey brings ‘Joy’ to world

Owner of Kitten’s Joy built his own breeding operation around successful turf distance runner.

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