Ovechkin’s absence puts offense on ice
With an injured Alex Ovechkin sidelined, Washington’s punchless offense turns anemic in loss to visiting Ottawa, its sixth in a row and 13th in 17 games.
Nats eyeing
reliever Balfour
Though roster appears set, General Manager Mike Rizzo might be interested in Grant Balfour.
The life of a bench player
The Wizards’ eight-man rotation may change, and those on the periphery of the mix remain at the ready.
Campbell: It’s business as usual
With a new emphasis on his role, Washington’s director of player personnel approaches job as he always did at this week’s Senior Bowl.
Sherman says he is sorry
Seahawks cornerback says he regrets rant that took “the attention away from the fantastic game.“
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Bobsled offers a second chance
Athletes such as former softball player Elana Meyers and track star Aja Evans are sliding toward Sochi.
Radwanska takes down Azarenka
Defending champ’s 18-match winning streak at the Australian Open ends in a 6-1, 5-7, 6-0 quarterfinal loss.
- Djokovic out | Results, schedule: Men | Women
- Australian Open images | Davis Cup roster set
Hokies expected to hire Searels
Stacy Searels, formerly at Texas, will likely to replace Jeff Grimes as Virginia Tech’s offensive line coach.
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The Early Lead
Roger Federer beats Andy Murray in Australian Open
Nadal battles through blister on his hand to set up glittering semifinal.”
Hank Aaron tweets Richard Sherman: “You have my support“
Hall of Famer tells Seahawks cornerback to “hang in there” after controversial interview.”
PSL: Richard Sherman, the QB class of 2012, slumping Caps and Otto Porter Jr.
The PSL crew discusses Sherman’s postgame interview, the QB class of 2012 NFL Draft quarterbacks and whether Otto Porter Jr. should be in the D-league.”
Leonsis wants more pixels, more standards
Caps owner talks about a big tent, and the value of facts, and the problems with rumors.”
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Nationals sign reliever Clay Hensley to minor league deal
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Editor's Choice
Meet the 2013 Fall All-Mets
See who made the first, second and honorable mention teams in football, soccer, field hockey, volleyball and cross-country.
Facing cancer with dignity
Local soccer star Shawn Kuykendall, 31, battles thymic cancer with the support of his family, friends and faith.
First and 17
Inside the season with the nation’s top-rated football prospect, Woodbridge’s Da’Shawn Hand.
Sports photo galleries
AFC and NFC championship games
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks triumph and advance to the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in New Jersey.
No. 12 Centreville takes control against No. 15 Oakton, 55-38
Senior Jenna Green helps secure a Wildcat win in conference matchup.
Floyd’s late points push Stonewall Jackson past rival Battlefield
The senior’s 22-point performance leads Lady Raiders as they remain undefeated in the conference.
Novak Djokovic upset in quarterfinals
No. 8 seed Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland eliminates Djokovic in five sets.
Wagner’s falls won’t keep her from Sochi
Ashley Wagner finishes fourth at the U.S. championships, but makes the 2014 Olympic team anyway.
No. 15 Good Counsel beats No. 14 Georgetown Visitation, 62-57
The Falcons trail by two heading into the fourth quarter but rally to pull off the upset in Northwest Washington.
No. 5 Potomac tops Freedom-Woodbridge, 74-64
Panthers stay undefeated with 10-point victory over Eagles
Witman blows past Blair, 65-38, in conference matchup
Vikings continue their winning streak with road win over Blazers.
U.S. Figure Skating Championships
At the event in Boston, an eye is on next month’s Olympic Games in Sochi.
No. 9 O’Connell stuns No. 1 Paul VI, 63-58, in overtime thriller
Missed free throws doom Panthers as Knights win in overtime.
How much pressure is Terps' Coach Mark Turgeon under?
After a tough loss to N.C. State and three mediocre seasons, the Post Sports Live crew debates whether Maryland basketball Coach Mark Turgeon should be under more pressure for not making the NCAA tournament.'Black widows' among Olympic security fears
Ahead of the games in Sochi, Russian security officials are hunting down three potential female suicide bombers, all wives of slain terrorists.How much pressure is Terps' Coach Mark Turgeon under?
After a tough loss to N.C. State and three mediocre seasons, the Post Sports Live crew debates whether Maryland basketball Coach Mark Turgeon should be under more pressure for not making the NCAA tournament.Did the Caps' three-goalie distraction contribute to losing streak?
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the Capitals' carrying three goalies on its roster contributed to the team's losing streak.Richard Sherman's post game passion
The Post Sports Live crew discusses Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman's postgame comments and ask why more athletes do not speak as passionately following emotional games.Russell Wilson, RGIII or Andrew Luck: Which one will win more Super Bowls?
After Seahawks' quarterback Russell Wilson led his team to an NFC Championship title over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the Post Sports Live crew looks at the 2012 draft class and debates whether Wilson, Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III will win more Super Bowls in their careers.Richard Sherman’s postgame interview, Capitals goalie distraction and Porter's bench-warming
The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, Matt Rennie, Rick Maese and Dan Steinberg discuss Richard Sherman's NFC Championship postgame interview and whether Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III or Russell Wilson will have the best career of the 2012 NFL Draft quarterbacks. The crew also takes on the Capitals' three goalie distraction, Otto Porter Jr.'s lack of play time and the increasing amount of pressure on Terps' basketball Coach Mark Turgeon.Islamic group threatens attacks at Olympics
An Islamic militant group in Russia's North Caucasus claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings in the southern city of Volgograd last month and posted a video threatening to strike the 2014 Winter Olympics.FLOTUS dunks on the Miami Heat
First lady Michelle Obama met with players from NBA team the Miami Heat at the White House as part of her campaign to combat childhood obesity.Pay attention to extensions
COLUMN | For the Nats, keeping Jordan Zimmermann and Ian Desmond makes good financial and baseball sense.
Curb your zeal
for the reboot
COLUMN | To prevent a recurrence of Snyder Syndrome, the Redskins must keep season outlook grounded in reality.
A thinking man’s approach to Hall
COLUMN | Greg Maddux, a better than average athlete, worked and thought his way to Cooperstown.
Patriots need execution and effort
COLUMN | George Mason Coach Paul Hewitt‘s team’s fortitude has yet to translate into victories.
Rodriguez has destroyed his legacy
COLUMN | Yankee star had all the natural talent in the world, but went to unnatural lengths to try to keep it.
Experience trumps hype
COLUMN | One-and-dones may be all the rage in college basketball, but building teams around star freshman is the wrong strategy.
This all sounds so familiar
COLUMN | The Redskins’ locker room remains harmonious but the team’s performance is woefully out of tune.
A headache of
a mixed message
COLUMN | If Mike Shanahan is protecting a healthy RGIII, why not do the same for Jordan Reed?
A visit from RGIII’s dad? So what.
COLUMN | There’s enough to fault Robert Griffin III for without complaining about a locker-room visit from his father.
Manning proves he’s a cut above
COLUMN | Only two years removed from his fourth neck surgery, Peyton Manning was masterful in leading the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl.
Is Griffin a help or a hindrance?
COLUMN | The 2012 offensive rookie of the year should be a selling point to prospective coaches, but is he?
Jenkins: Issues remain
Mike Shanahan may go away, but the Redskins’ problems remain in the owner’s suite.
Can boy wonder solve QB issues?
COLUMN | Sean McVay has coaching acumen beyond his years; his first challenge will be re-igniting RGIII.
Center stage, for better or worse
COLUMN | The Redskins’ failures of past four years can be put on Mike Shanahan; now, Bruce Allen is on the clock.
No. 1 job: Fix RGIII
REID | The new coach has a reputation for helping QBs, something he needs to do here.
The fog is lifting in Foggy Bottom
COLUMN | Mike Lonergan has the Colonials on the verge of a national ranking after a 14-3 start.
Brady is clutch when it counts
COLUMN | Peyton Manning is the best QB of his generation by every measure except the most meaningful.
A night of improbabilities
COLUMN | The Wizards played like a perennial playoff team last night. The defending champions did not.
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1Defending champ Azarenka booed at Australian Open
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2Norway's curlers to show off funky pants in Sochi
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3Redskins' regime change points spotlight at Scott Campbell, who helps pick players
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4Michelle Obama photobombs Miami Heat (video)
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5GM Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals may be interested in relief pitcher Grant Balfour