Temper expectations for reboot
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In keeping young talent, contracts two years before free agency makes good financial and baseball sense.
Maddux’s Hall of Fame approach
A better than average athlete but no more, Greg Maddux worked and thought his way to Cooperstown.
Manning misses another chance
Peyton Manning sets another passing record in the Denver Broncos’ loss in the Super Bowl, but he comes up short again on the game’s biggest stage.
The courage to age publicly
Peyton Manning should retire when he wants to stop playing football, not when he others think he should.
Reflecting some hard truths
Richard Sherman admits he has flaws, but how we react to them shows us something about ourselves.
He wasn’t perfect, but he was fan-tastic
David Stern elevated the NBA by realizing the key to its future rested with the promotion of its players.
Peterson is pretty good at getting back up again
The District native was knocked out in May, but he says Saturday’s title defense will be different.
Caps need to move Green before it’s too late
A team committed to going green at goalie and on defense has to consider parting with Mike Green.
This all sounds familiar
Redskins locker room remains harmonious but the team’s performance is out of tune.
A headache of a mixed message
If Mike Shanahan is protecting a healthy RGIII, why not do the same for Jordan Reed?
A visit from Griffin’s dad? So what?
There’s enough to fault Robert Griffin III for without complaining about a locker-room visit from his father.
Modest but important milestone
The Wizards are showing improvement by being above .500 this late in a season.
Durant continues to rise
With Russell Westbrook sidelined, Kevin Durant has firmly established himself as one of the NBA’s best.
Turgeon still looking for answers
In his third season as Maryland men’s basketball coach, Mark Turgeon still hasn’t discovered the magic formula.
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Can’t let the NHL skate by
With multiple mid-game breaks and rewards for losses, it’s tough to get excited about hockey.
College hoops needs some quick fixes
Timeout-laden NCAA basketball games are too long, but there are easy ways to get things moving.
Eagles soaring in Brennan’s first season
COLUMN | With a new coach, new offense and new star, AU has arrived ahead of schedule under Mike Brennan.
Palestra’s court has lots of appeal
A chance to take in two games in one day at the historic Palestra in Philadelphia: Yes, please.
For Gulfstream, more is less
MIami race track expanded its calendar to overlap with neighbor, and diluted its product in the process.
This year, no horse is mas ‘Macho’
While some are conceding Horse of the Year to Wise Dan, a closer look favors Mucho Macho Man.
Reward not always worth risk at Breeders’ Cup
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