Sports Columns & Blogs

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

For Nationals, the price is right

OPINION | Haren and Span signings show Nationals executing short-term plan without mortgaging future.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

It’s all falling into place

OPINION | Even when RGIII fumbles, good things happen as the Redskins win their third straight game.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Trade goes beyond bargain for Nats

OPINION | The recent Denard Span trade creates flexibility and options for the team.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Alive, and kicking

OPINION | The Redskins separate from Philly and Dallas in the NFC East with the Giants up next.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

OPINION | Griffin, Manning begin rivalry with epic battle

New York’s quarterback, in his prime, has just enough to beat Washington’s up-and-coming star.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Ref debacle exposes NFL’s arrogance

OPINION | Roger Goodell has failed the league by not having adequate replacements while locking out refs.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Alfred Morris, quiet workhorse

OPINION | The Redskins rookie brings humility to a position where bravado has reigned.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

OPINION | Hold the coronation for RGIII

The rookie quarterback is scintillating, but fans should wait a little while before crowning him the best ever.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

BB&T Classic provides hoops, hopes

OPINION | Thanks to Peter Teeley, the BB&T Classic has become an iconic charitable event in the nation’s capital.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Maryland’s Turgeon, Mason’s Hewitt dealing with youthful exuberance

OPINION I In their second seasons, coaches Mark Turgeon and Paul Hewitt are relying on young players.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Realignment: Should we care?

OPINION | With conference realignment inevitable, speed up the process, at least for those with dogs in the fight.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

College football’s profits and losses

OPINION | Gene Chizik is no longer Auburn’s head coach, but he won’t be forgotten by the university’s payroll during the next three years.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

RGIII keeps the Redskins rolling

ANALYSIS | Robert Griffin III continues to lead Redskins’ late push, but he’s hardly alone.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Reid: Club’s issues start with draft

OPINION | Building through the draft offers little margin for error, and GM Ernie Grunfeld and Washington have made plenty.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

OPINION | RGIII leading on field and in locker room

Rookies rarely demonstrate the leadership skills shown by the Redskins quarterback.

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Norman Chad

Norman Chad

OPINION | Wizards’ woes are deep, long-standing

COUCH SLOUCH | Ever wonder what a post-apocalyptic NBA team might look like? Here it is.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

Hush money: Maryland’s lucrative move

COUCH SLOUCH | The Big Ten decision was made in secret without any public discussion.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

AARP next for most of Knicks’ roster

NORMAN CHAD I This season's unexpected, undefeated-for-a-while New York Knicks are the oldest team in NBA history.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

OPINION | Majerus, basketball’s clown prince

Rick Majerus had a one-liner for everything and the coaching skills to match.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Could Gary Williams cure Wizards?

OPINION | To escape its spiral, Washington’s NBA team needs to think outside the coaching box.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Last, and certainly not East

OPINION | To survive football-driven expansion, Big East needs to return to its roots rather than collect crumbs.

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Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Wise Dan shines at Breeders’ Cup

The 2012 racing season comes to a climax in the Breeders’ Cup, with Game on Dude flopping and Wise Dan proving worthy of the horse of the year award.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Lasix ban proves to be a distraction at Breeders’ Cup

OPINION | Too much of the conversation at the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita was about Lasix, not horses.

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

Breeders’ Cup drama

OPINION | The Mile, the Ladies Classic and the Classic all promise high-level competition at Santa Anita.

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