Detwiler cleared to start Tuesday

The left-hander throws a clean bullpen session after missing only one start with a slight oblique strain.

Haren vs. Pettibone

United shut out by Timbers

United shut out by Timbers

Washington is now winless in its last 10 years and failed to score for the seventh time in 12 games.

Penguins advance past Senators

Penguins advance past Senators

James Neal records a hat trick as Pittsburgh finishes off Ottawa in Game 5 of their series.

Nadal, S. Williams heavy favorites

Nadal, S. Williams heavy favorites

FRENCH OPEN | Returning from tendinitis, Rafael Nadal is going for his eighth title at Roland Garros.

Terps reach women’s lacrosse final

Terps reach women’s lacrosse final

Katie Schwarzmann and Maryland top Syracuse, 11-10, to advance to Sunday night’s NCAA title game.

D.C. Sports Bog &
The Early Lead

Czarniak on hosting Indy 500 coverage

The Fairfax County native will be the first woman to host coverage of Sunday's race.”

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 Dan Steinberg

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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 Dan Steinberg

Documentary evokes D.C. hoops memories

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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Best Week in D.C.: Ernie Grunfeld

The Wizards GM is sitting on a gem of a draft pick.”

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Sports photo galleries

Track and Field: Maryland State Championship Meets

The State Championship meet concluded Saturday afternoon at Morgan State University.

Maryland 4A Softball: Sherwood captures second straight state title

The Warriors scored three runs in the first inning to set up a 5-0 victory over Glen Burnie in Saturday afternoon’s final at The University of Maryland.

Softball: No. 1 Northern wins sixth straight state championship

The Patriots defeated Eastern Tech at the University of Maryland, 3-0, Saturday afternoon. The victory marks Northern’s 10th overall state title.

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

MLB power rankings

Barry Svrluga assesses the best teams in Major League Baseball.

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.

Sports videos

Madison claims Northern Region title in triple overtime

Madison claims Northern Region title in triple overtime

Madison beat Chantilly in triple overtime, to win the Northern Region title, 7-6.
59 Seconds: May 24,2013

59 Seconds: May 24,2013

VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest on the Washington bridge collapse, the London machete attackers, and more.
Running from addiction

Running from addiction

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

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.
59 Seconds: May 23,2013

59 Seconds: May 23,2013

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

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.
59 Seconds: may 22,2013

59 Seconds: may 22,2013

VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest about the Okalahoma tornadoes, the IRS hearings, and more.
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes wins IAC Championship

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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John Feinstein

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

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

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.

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Tracee Hamilton

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

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

Tracee Hamilton

Caps, Rangers turn to goalies

COLUMN | Braden Holtby and Henrik Lundqvist have put on a goaltending clinic in the first-round series.

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Sally Jenkins

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

Sally Jenkins

Excuses are the Caps’ problem

COLUMN | Rationalizing defeat instead of confronting shortcomings almost guarantees future failures.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Courage of Jason Collins

COLUMN | NBA player’s decision to say publicly that he is gay was act of bravery.

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Jason Reid

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

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

Jason Reid

Gasol, Conley: Generation Next?

COLUMN | Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are providing the Memphis Grizzlies with some strong leads.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

NBA big men take center stage

COLUMN | The reports of the death of the center have been greatly exaggerated. Big men are thriving.

Mike Wise

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

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.

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Editor's Choice

Enduring a lifetime of hurt

DO NO HARM, Part IV | A Washington Post survey of retired NFL players finds 9 in 10 suffer from daily pain.

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.