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Nats return home, topple Phillies
A four-run fifth inning lifts Washington over Philadelphia as Jordan Zimmermann becomes the first NL pitcher to reach eight victories.
The Nationals have no excuses
COLUMN | With the toughest part of its schedule almost over, Washington has an opportunity to become a playoff team — if it plays like it.
Terrapins reach women’s lacrosse final
Katie Schwarzmann leads top-seeded Maryland over Syracuse, 11-10, as the Terps advance to face No. 3 North Carolina in Sunday night’s NCAA title game.
A 12-million-step program
Walter Barrera runs more than 100 miles a week; some fear if he doesn’t, he might turn back to drug use.
Fletcher didn’t consider retirement
Veteran linebacker says his speech at the end of the season wasn't meant to be a farewell.
Kyle Porter steps right in for United
D.C. United is expecting big things from Canadian midfielder Kyle Porter, and he’s delivering so far.
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Pacers take Game 2 from Heat
Roy Hibbert scores 29 points as Indiana evens its Eastern Conference finals series with Miami.
Penguins advance past Senators
James Neal records a hat trick as Pittsburgh finishes off Ottawa in Game 5 of their series.
Caps season review: Defense
A look at the season that was for the Capitals' defensemen and what the future might hold.
Mitchell pitches Seahawks to title
Scott Mitchell throws a two-hit shutout and the offense backs him up to give South River its first 4A title.
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RGIII, wedding registries and fandom
DC SPORTS BOG | In what I hope will be the last thing I write about cake pans, I try to defend everything.”
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Bobbito Garcia's film about the NYC blacktop basketball culture brings up discussion of D.C.'s own playground scene, which has a rich history as well.”
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The Wizards GM is sitting on a gem of a draft pick.”
Maryland women's lacrosse team is intense, possessed
Sometimes words aren't enough to explain a team's intensity. Sometimes you need a photo with weird laser eyes.”
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Madison tops Chantilly in 3OT for title
Warhawks edge Chargers, 7-6, to move on to Virginia state tournament
South River defeats Catonsville for Maryland 4A baseball title
Mitchell dominates in Seahawks’ 6-0 victory
Walter Barrera’s running recovery program
Walter Barrera was addited to crystal meth and crack cocaine until one morning in 2010 when he went for a run.
South River falls to Westminster in state championship 13-10
After two rain delays, an 8-7 halftime lead slips away from the Seahwaks in the Maryland 4A/3A final.
Dunbar’s boys and girls take first at DCIAA track & field championship.
Wilson finishes second in both overall competitions.
RGIII gets back on the field
PHOTOS | Quarterback says “the knee feels great” as he and Redskins teammates gather for OTAs.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Broadneck trounces Sherwood for Maryland 4A/3A state championship
The No. 9 Bruins are champions after a 21-5 victory over Sherwood in Catonsville.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Marriotts Ridge tops Century 15-5 for Maryland 3A/2A title
Senior Zoe Stunkenburg scored three goals and added six assists to lead Marriotts Ridge to victory.
Maryland 4A Softball: Sherwood tops Northwest 6-2 in state semifinals
Sherwood hasn’t dropped a game in two seasons and now has the chance to win a second consecutive state championship
Redskins’ training camp facility nears completion
Washington’s summer practices will take place 115 miles south of team headquarters in Ashburn.
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes tops Landon, 7-5 in IAC title game
Saints beat Bears for first time in program history to clinch conference championship.
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Madison claims Northern Region title in triple overtime
Madison beat Chantilly in triple overtime, to win the Northern Region title, 7-6.
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When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
Oklahoma City Thunder players tour Moore
Residents of tornado-devastated Moore, Oklahoma got a surprise visit from members of the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Players toured the damage and met residents. Thunder star Kevin Durant has given one million dollars to the Red Cross.
VIDEO | The Post’s Emi Kolawole offers the latest on the 80-year-old Mt. Everest climber, the London machete attack, and more.
Boys’ Lacrosse: Chantilly knocks out Langley
Chantilly defeated Langley, 8-2, to advance to the Northern Region Final. Chantilly finally earned a win against the team that had knocked it off in the state title game in each of the past two seasons.
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St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes wins IAC Championship
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes defeated Landon, 7-5, to win its first IAC championship.
Bigger concern for Nationals defense or bullpen?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the Nationals defensive struggles or the team’s bullpen are of bigger concern.
Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season
David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.Thomas Boswell
The Nationals have no excuses
COLUMN | With the toughest part of its schedule almost over, Washington has an opportunity to become a playoff team — if it plays like it.
Thomas Boswell
Natitude adjustment needed
COLUMN | ‘World Series or Bust’ sounded like confidence in spring, but it’s proven to be a weighty burden for a team that is in some disarray.
Thomas Boswell
Earning their pinstripes
COLUMN | The Yankees don’t have a roster for the ages, yet they are back atop the AL East standings.
John Feinstein
The art of almost
COLUMN | Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist made only one mistake, but it was costly in a 1-0 loss to the Capitals in Game 2 of their first-round series.
John Feinstein
Cardinals are Pitino’s ‘toughest’
COLUMN | Louisville’s Rick Pitino calls his new national champions “ the 13 toughest guys I’ve ever coached.”
John Feinstein
‘Willy stuff’ sends Amherst to title
COLUMN | Willy Workman did it all for Amherst as the Lord Jeffs took the Division III title.
Tracee Hamilton
A right to know vs. a right to privacy
COLUMN | When athletes suffer injuries, everyone wants details, and no one wants to share them.
Tracee Hamilton
Thrown by a curveball
COLUMN | If he’s to become a true ace for the Nationals, Stephen Strasburg needs to learn to deal with adversity.
Tracee Hamilton
Caps, Rangers turn to goalies
COLUMN | Braden Holtby and Henrik Lundqvist have put on a goaltending clinic in the first-round series.
Sally Jenkins
From absurd to the ridiculous
COLUMN | Whether it’s anchored putters or angry dialogue, golf has been pulled into ridiculous theater.
Sally Jenkins
Excuses are the Caps’ problem
COLUMN | Rationalizing defeat instead of confronting shortcomings almost guarantees future failures.
Sally Jenkins
Courage of Jason Collins
COLUMN | NBA player’s decision to say publicly that he is gay was act of bravery.
Jason Reid
As RGIII heals, offense faces rebuild
COLUMN | The Redskins must adjust a successful system to keep their star quarterback healthy and happy.
Jason Reid
Let Harper be Harper
COLUMN | The Nats outfielder is still learning the game, but don’t change his hard-charging style of play.
Jason Reid
Gasol, Conley: Generation Next?
COLUMN | Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are providing the Memphis Grizzlies with some strong leads.
Mike Wise
Wizards should trade No. 3 pick
COLUMN | Wizards should move their pick for a guy who can help get them to the playoffs immediately.
Mike Wise
Peterson enjoys low profile
COLUMN | District boxer Lamont Peterson likes the relative quiet before a fight. But he’s ready to put on a show Saturday in Atlantic City.
Mike Wise
Not young, again outgunned
COLUMN | Caps’ Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green are running out of playoff chances.
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A swing of beauty
At 20 years old, Nats slugger Bryce Harper has a swing that could someday put him in the company of legends.
2013 Winter All-Met
Honoring the area’s best in basketball, indoor track, hockey, wrestling and swimming.
Schedules, scores and team pages
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