Wagner takes an early lead
(Nati Harnik / AP)
Alexandria’s Ashley Wagner has the lead after the short program in the figure skating championships.
Mystics and WNBA
Tennis
- Murray beats Federer, advances to Australian Open final vs Djokovic
- Venus Williams pulls out of Paris event, Fed Cup because of back injury
- Agassi talks drugs, changing game of tennis in first return to Australian Open since retiring
- Top-seeded Italians Errani and Vinci beat Aussie duo to win Australian Open doubles title
Boxing & MMA
- Garcia wins WBO featherweight title with unanimous decision over Salido after brealomg nose
- 50-year-old Mark Weinman stopped by Jahaad Wingfield in 1st round
- In Ga., push for a new Falcons stadium is fraught with complicated political considerations
- Muhammad Ali celebrates 71st birthday by watching Rumble in the Jungle
Cycling
- Armstrong and USADA still sparring, meeting appears unlikely
- UCI agrees to amnesty program for riders who confess to past doping in wake of Armstrong case
- 2-year doping ban for Olympic silver medal track cyclist Toni Tauler upheld by Spanish court
- Andre Greipel wins 4th stage of Tour Down Under for 13th stage win overall
Golf
Auto Racing
- Drivers react to Patrick's news about dating Stenhouse Jr.
- Chip Ganassi Racing looks to get back to Victory Lane at Rolex 24 with a lineup change
- 'Shark Tank' entrepreneur Robert Herjavec wrecks in inaugural Ferrari Challenge at Daytona
- Fernando Alonso to miss 1st test of Ferrari's new F1 car, Massa and De la Rosa to drive
Horse Racing
- Shumoos wins feature by 2½ lengths at Santa Anita
- Shanghai Bobby begins his Triple Crown campaign Saturday at Gulfstream Park
- 3 soccer players among 9 banned after inquiry into elaborate fixing scandal in horse racing
- The big chill: Aqueduct cancels 2nd day of racing Friday because of cold temperatures in NY
Olympics
- USOC to name Olympic training center after late Sen. Ted Stevens
- Britain receives $100,000 IOC grant to help men's ice hockey team qualify for Sochi Olympics
- IOC denies reports in Russia of 'request' to switch Sochi time zone for 2014 Olympics
- APNewsBreak: UCI head McQuaid replaced on IOC panel; says he's busy with Armstrong fallout
Sports photo galleries
Local girls’ basketball players battle ACL injuries
A recent rash of anterior cruciate ligament tears raises questions about whether enough is being done to prevent such injuries.
W.T. Woodson holds off T.C. Williams
The No. 12 Cavaliers pulled away in the fourth quarter to remain perfect in the AAA Patriot District.
Orioles great Earl Weaver, 1930-2013
The Hall of Fame manager was notorious for his temper and celebrated for his winning ways.
Girls’ Basketball: Oakton 65, Centreville 48
Elizabeth Manner’s 37 points helped No. 17 Oakton to defeat AAA Concorde rival, No. 19 Centreville, Friday night.
D.C. basketball players who took the next step
We take a look at noteworthy recent players who took the court in the D.C. area during high school.
No. 1 Gonzaga tops No. 6 DeMatha, 61-52
Eagles stay undefeated in WCAC with win over Stags at Gallaudet.
Len’s tip-in saves Terps
Alex Len puts back a Pe’Shon Howard miss in the final second to help Maryland defeat No. 14 N.C. State, 51-50.
Sports videos
Terps Insider chats with Maryland forward Jake Layman
Terps Insider Alex Prewitt sits down with Maryland forward Jake Layman.
Terps Insider chats with Maryland forward Jake Layman
Terps Insider Alex Prewitt sits down with Maryland forward Jake Layman.
Manti Te’o speaks out about girlfriend hoax
In an excerpt from Katie Couric’s interview with Manti Te’o, the Notre Dame linebacker talks about spending all night on the phone with his online girlfriend, who never existed.
Nick Griffin is ready to play at George Washington
Magruder senior Nick Griffin has a shot that sets him apart from other players in the area.
The San Francisco 49ers are getting set for their first Super Bowl since 1995, when the team defeated the San Diego Chargers 49-26.
Call it 'Super Gras' in New Orleans
New Orleans is bracing for record crowds as the biggest sporting event of the year, the NFL Super Bowl, collides with Mardi Gras season in what many locals are calling "Super Gras."
59 Seconds: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers news in less than a minute on the deep freeze hitting the U.S., Secretary Clinton’s testimony, elections in Israel and more. All here on weekdays from noon to 2 p.m.
Joe Paterno remembered at Penn State vigil
At least 150 people attended a vigil for Joe Paterno, one year after the former Penn State football coach died. Paterno's legacy was tarnished by the sexual abuse conviction of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
Madison girls’ basketball players Kelly Koshuta and Megan Henshaw and Georgetown Day’s Zoe Beard-Fails have all torn their anterior cruciate ligaments. The three girls share their experiences dealing with and trying to recover from their injuries.
Sports at a Glance
Latest news
- Green Bay uses 13-0 2nd-half run to beat Milwaukee 74-54 in Horizon League play
- Brown scores 21 to lead balanced Florida Gulf Coast scoring in 96-65 rout of Stetson
- Juan'ya Green just misses triple-double as Niagara holds off Siena 78-69 for 5th straight win
- Williams' 2 steals early in 2nd half help spark Loyola (Md.) to 51-41 victory over Manhattan
- Heath posts double-double as Canisius dominates 2nd half to beat Rider 67-50
