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A downfall years in the making
Caps fall short of postseason for the first time since 2007, but problems began long before this season
An opening
for sixth seed?
The Bobcats have the tiebreaker, but the Wizards might have caught a break with a recent injury to Kemba Walker.
Blevins knows his role
Nationals acquired left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins specifically with the Braves’ lineup in mind.
Bubba gets his groove back
Bubba Watson cards five consecutive birdies on the back nine for a second-round 68 that catapults the 2012 champion to a three-shot lead at 7-under.
Conditions perfectly menacing
COLUMN | At Augusta National, a chamber of commerce afternoon for spectators wreaks havoc with some of golf’s best.
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For Mourning, it was worth it
Amid talk of unionization and one- and-dones, former Hoyas basketball star Alonzo Mourning reflects on the value of college education.
Roberts wanted to be No. 2 receiver
Redskins’ free agent signee Andre Roberts might have lost his desired job before taking a snap.
Time to warm up
With World Cup nearing, Eddie Johnson seeking to find his scoring touch with D.C. United.
Digging the dirt once again
COLUMN | Keeneland led the trend toward synthetic track surfaces in 2006. Now it signals the end.
Cavs have a better spring
Mike London’s team is older, bigger and faster, and that has led to more productive practices
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A Nats-inspired Chicken McNugget pizza
Combine two Nats promotional deals, and you get...well, you get something else.”
London Fletcher zings Tony Romo with ‘choke’ comment
Former Redskins linebacker takes shot at Cowboys QB on Twitter. ”
RGIII sports new logo for taped ESPN interview
The Redskins QB sat down with Good Fight Media crew on Thursday. ”
Heat and Pacers battle for top spot in East
The teams’ fourth and final regular-season meeting will be pivotal in deciding who gets first place in the East.”
Nationals Journal
Bryce Harper showing signs of improvement at the plate
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Discuss here: Nationals at Braves
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Doug Fister throws bullpen session
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Winter All-Met section
ALL-MET SPORTS | Meet the Washington area’s best high school athletes in eight sports.
The season starts early
162 | Part One: Veteran Ryan Zimmerman has learned how to prepare for 162 games in 182 days.
First and 17
Inside the season with the nation’s top-rated football prospect, Woodbridge’s Da’Shawn Hand.
Sports photo galleries
Boys’ lacrosse: Georgetown Prep 9, Landon 7
Senior attack Charlie Horning scores three goals as the No. 1 Little Hoyas top the No. 2 Bears in an IAC matchup.
The 2014 Masters
First and second round action from the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
Oscar Pistorius on trial
The Olympic athlete is on trial for alleged premeditated murder in the Valentine’s Day 2013 shooting of his girlfriend.
Bowie routs C.H. Flowers with 14-4 victory
Bulldogs blow past Jaguars in a Prince George’s North matchup.
The end of their ride
Against Notre Dame in the Final Four, Maryland’s women’s team learns what an undefeated team plays, looks and acts like.
No. 6 Paul VI knocks off No. 1 DeMatha, 6-3
Yianni Tsiamis comes up big for the Panthers, and the Stags commit four errors in their first loss.
Severna Park girls, South River boys earn key victories
Led by Eva Klaus’ seven goals, Falcons girls win, 11-9, while Seahawks boys clamp down for a 5-4 win over the Falcons Friday afternoon.
Nationals 2014 season home opener
The Washington Nationals begin the home portion of the 2014 season with loss to the Atlanta Braves.
Osbourn Park defeats Centreville, 10-7
Jeffery Neufang hits a go-ahead home run to help send the Yellow Jackets to victory.
Sports videos
LSU gymnast's perfect 10 routine
Louisiana State University gymnast Lloimincia Hall has scored three consecutive perfect 10s for her floor routine as her team heads to the NCAA championships. Here, she performs in a meet against Alabama on Jan. 31 at LSU's Maravich Center.
Pistorius describes holding shot girlfriend
On his third day on the witness stand at his murder trial, athlete Oscar Pistorius details the day his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed.
LSU gymnast's perfect 10 routine
Louisiana State University gymnast Lloimincia Hall has scored three consecutive perfect 10s for her floor routine as her team heads to the NCAA championships. Here, she performs in a meet against Alabama on Jan. 31 at LSU's Maravich Center.
PSL: What’s wrong with RGIII's logo
The Post Sports Live crew dissects the design, meaning and timing of Robert Griffin III's new Adidas logo.
Who is the Capitals’ more likely fall guy – Oates or McPhee?
If the Capitals fail to make the playoffs, it will be the first time since 2007. The Post Sports Live crew debates whether General Manager George McPhee or Coach Adam Oates is more to blame for the team's underperformance.
Should Nene return before the playoffs?
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the oft-injured Nene should return to action with the Wizards before the start of the postseason.
Early season concerns for Nats
From Bryce Harper’s slow start to Ryan Zimmerman’s throwing woes, which should be addressed first?
Early concerns for Nationals, Nene’s return, RGIII's logo fallout
The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Mike Wise discuss the biggest concerns facing the Nationals after the first week of the season, debate whether Nene should return to the Wizards before the playoffs, talk about who is to blame from the Capitals' management for the team likely missing the playoffs and offer their thoughts on the design and timing of Robert Griffin III's new Adidas logo.
U-Conn. celebrations lead to some arrests
Acts of vandalism and at least 11 arrests were reported as U-Conn. fans celebrated their school's NCAA championship win. U-Conn. topped Kentucky in Arlington, Tex. on Monday.
Workers at Olympic park in Rio continue strike
The consortium responsible for the park vowed the week-long strike would not impact delivery dates for the first half of next year.
Conditions perfectly menacing
COLUMN | At Augusta National, a chamber of commerce afternoon for spectators wreaks havoc with some of golf’s best.
Is Scott up next?
COLUMN | Tiger Woods is injured and Phil Mickelson is struggling. Is it Australian Adam Scott’s time?
Aggressive, sometimes to a fault
COLUMN | The Nationals are Matt Williams’s team, for better or worse, in times of stolen bases and first outs at third base.
Just say no to the pros
COLUMN | College coaches such as John Calipari and Kevin Ollie should realize how good they have it.
Two of a kind deserve each other
COLUMN | Mark Emmert and John Calipari represent everything wrong with college sports.
Gods, guards do in Florida
The Gators were punished after trying to get fancy, and Connecticut’s back court did the rest in Final Four win.
Huskies pick apart Fighting Irish
Connecticut shows why it is a major cut above the competition with a dismantling of Notre Dame.
They plain don’t like each other
COLUMN | Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw and U-Conn.’s Geno Auriemma dispense with empty pleasantries.
In Music City, a sad tune for Terps
COLUMN | Maryland women’s basketball falls flat: “[The Irish] just wanted it more,” Alyssa Thomas said of the Final Four loss.
Williams passes on usual suspects
COLUMN | Thanks to the new manager, many days you can’t pick the Nationals’ batting order out of a lineup.
Just what the doctor ordered
COLUMN | Don’t be fooled by the past six weeks. With the playoffs near, the Wizards will need Nene more than ever.
Wall can’t afford miscues
COLUMN | The pressure of the postseason often results in players making mistakes at the worst possible time.
It’s time to begin playing blame game
COLUMN | There enough fault to spread among the Caps’ Ted Leonsis, George McPhee, Adam Oates — and Alex Ovechkin.
Mourning displayed strength
COLUMN | Alonzo Mourning had two careers as an NBA player — before and after a kidney transplant.
Frese finds the right balance
COLUMN | The Maryland women’s basketball coach has learned a lot since Terps won it all in 2006.
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