Sports Columns & Blogs

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Rookie Morris finds his calling

COLUMN | Alfred Morris has a huge night to help the Redskins clinch their first NFC East title since 1999.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

A Redskins advantage?

COLUMN | The edge in the rivalry with Dallas has gone back and forth. It may be D.C.’s turn again.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Redskins-Cowboys, for all the marbles

COLUMN | Redskins will host game Sunday against longtime rival Dallas to decide winner of the NFC East.

More

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

COLUMN | Wilson, Griffin claim their position

With unique skill-sets, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson continue the quarterback revolution.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Does Jones help or hurt Cowboys?

COLUMN | No owner dominates his team as much, which for Dallas is something of a mixed blessing.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Here comes the mystery team

COLUMN | The Cowboys are loaded with talent, but who knows which team will show up?

More

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

They couldn’t have done it without us

COLUMN | Behind every champion, there’s a cynical sportswriter who said it would never happen.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

For Morris, it’s too good to be believed

COLUMN | Redskins rookie Alfred Morris puts his signature on finale to a Hollywood-script regular season.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Call them the Surviving Seven

COLUMN | Veterans of the 2007 team have lived through some lean years, making 2012 special.

More

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

The NFL’s back-to-work program

COLUMN | For some fired coaches, the ride on the offseason carousel never seems to stop spinning.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Redskins: Winning now, built to last

COLUMN | Suddenly, Washington is not only in the playoffs, but a model of stability. How’d that happen?

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Finally, a real Dallas Week

COLUMN | The Redskins-Cowboys “rivalry” hasn’t added up to much of late. But now we have Sunday night.

More

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Santana Moss has season for the ages

COLUMN | By accepting slot role, veteran wideout saves wear and tear on body and contributes in new ways.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

A surprising, thrilling run

ANALYSIS | From start to finish, a show of talent and resiliency Redskins fans haven’t seen in years.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Cofield and Bowen are unsung heroes

COLUMN | The nose tackle and defensive end are two of the most important Redskins.

More

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

COUCH SLOUCH | Great mind or one lucky hoodie?

Bill Belichick is either the sharpest mind in the NFL or the luckiest man in America.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

COUCH SLOUCH | Getting bigger or going bust

Don’t look now, but the NFL is looking to supersize its postseason slate.

Norman Chad

Norman Chad

End of the year as he knows it

COUCH SLOUCH | Looking for a happy ending to 2012? Here are some end-of-year thoughts.

More

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Blame for NHL mess? Time to own it.

COLUMN| As the third lockout under Gary Bettman drags on, it couldn’t be more clear — the owners are at fault.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Back to the future in Big East

Changes will help the conference’s original seven schools focus on their basketball roots.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

No excuse, but a lot of heartbreak

Standout Army quarterback Trent Steelman handles a final, wrenching loss to Navy with predictable class.

More

Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer

COLUMN | A jackpot for Maryland horse racing

Ten-year deal between track and horsemen ensures stability, but now it’s time to share with some of the bettors.

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.

More