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LeBron silences critics — for now
COLUMN | The Heat star rises to the occasion with his second triple-double of the series to force a decisive Game 7.
Offense proves elusive for Nats
Washington’s moribund offense is tied in knots by Philadelphia starter Cliff Lee and produces just six hits while striking out nine times to fall two games below .500.
U.S. stays on course for Cup
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER | Jozy Altidore scores in the 73rd minute as the United States remains atop its qualifying group with a 1-0 victory over Honduras.
Will Ovechkin score 50 goals again?
Don't bet on it. This season’s total looks to be an exception to the new rule for the aging Capitals star.
Williams comments on rape case
World's No. 1 player is drawing criticism for what she said about a
16-year-old Ohio rape victim.
Hoyas’ Whittington tears ACL
Knee injury follows academic issues for Georgetown forward, who has “no specific timetable” for return.
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Patriots retool for Super Bowl run
But even with those moves, will New England's fate depend on the availability of TE Rob Gronkowski?
Meesseman is measuring up
Hearing disorder hasn’t stopped the Mystics’ Emma Meesseman from contributing as a rookie.
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Some NBA draft experts see former U-Md. center Maryland center going No. 1 overall in the June 27 draft.
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Theismann on the Redskins name
Former quarterback says he felt like he 'was representing the great Native American nations' when he played in D.C.”
Miami Heat fans leave early, making a huge mistake in Game 6
It turns out the fat lady hadn't sung yet. Chances are they'll stick around for Game 7.”
Roger Staubach: Cowboys 'lucky to have Tony Romo'
Hall of Famer goes further: "I think Tony Romo is a championship quarterback."”
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Maryland back in Big 33
For the first time since 1992, a team of Maryland all-stars will play against Pennsylvania’s best in the Big 33 Football Classic.
Beautifully routine
Batting practice pitchers and coaches carefully watching behind the cage and relievers shagging flies are just part of baseball’s pregame ritual.
The 2013 U.S. Open
Five-time runner-up Phil Mickelson had the lead going into the final round, but Justin Rose finished two shots ahead of him.
Redskins minicamp
Washington’s second day of minicamp, and first practice, took place in the team’s practice bubble.
Woodgrove unable to repeat as AA state champions
The Wolverines draw seven walks in a 9-3 loss to Cave Spring.
Mount Vernon survives Cosby in penalty kicks for Virginia AAA state title
Goalkeeper Lucas Belanger comes up big in penalites after 100 scoreless minutes to cap Mount Vernon’s improbable postseason run.
Woodgrove captures Virginia AA championship with 2-0 win over Briar Woods
Goals in the first minute and just before halftime secure a second straight state title for Woodgrove.
Battlefield falls short in AAA girls’ soccer state championship
Elizabeth Ball’s second goal of the game wins it for Deep Run in the 72nd minute.
Battlefield falls short in AAA girls’ soccer state championship
Elizabeth Ball’s second goal of the game wins it for Deep Run in the 72nd minute.
Nadal wins French Open
Spain’s Rafael Nadal continues to make history at Roland Garros, winning his record eighth title there.
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Can the Nationals win without Harper?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew discusses whether the Nationals can win a wild card spot without Bryce Harper in the lineup
Can the Nationals win without Harper?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew discusses whether the Nationals can win a wild card spot without Bryce Harper in the lineup
Will Rendon remain at second when Espinosa returns?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether Danny Espinosa will return to his position at second base with the way Anthony Rendon is hitting.
What is LeBron’s legacy?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew discusses how many more NBA championships LeBron James has to win to be considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Can Ovechkin reach 50 goals again?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew discusses whether Hart Memorial Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin will ever reach 50 goals in a season again.
Nationals’ struggles, LeBron’s legacy and Ovechkin’s Hart--Post Sports Live
The Washington Post’s Matthew Rennie, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the Nationals struggling offense, LeBron James’s legacy, Alex Ovechkin’s third Hart Memorial Trophy and the Redskins relocating training camp.
Did Putin steal a Super Bowl ring?
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says Russian President Vladimir Putin stole one of his Super Bowl rings during a visit to St. Petersburg in 2005.
Paralympian makes cross-country trip all about beating the odds
Ryan Chalmers will arrive in New York City Saturday after a 3,000 mile trek across the country that took 71 days. Chalmers cycled the whole way up mountains, and through America's cities using only his arms.
Obama welcomes WNBA champions to White House
President Barack Obama hosted the 2012 WNBA champion Indiana Fever at a White House ceremony Friday. Indiana defeated the Minnesota Lynx to win their first WNBA title.
Spurs bring back 11-year-old to sing anthem after racist tweets
The 11-year-old boy who was targeted by racist tweets after singing the National Anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio was invited back to sing at Game 4.Thomas Boswell
Phil never asked for seconds
COLUMN | Everyone was rooting for the lefty to win the U.S. Open. Yet he was runner-up for the sixth time.
Thomas Boswell
Woods in denial about his game
COLUMN | Once considered only a matter of time, Tiger Woods’s chase of Jack Nicklaus’s record 18 majors no longer seems imminent.
Thomas Boswell
The right course for action
COLUMN | Under the USGA set-up, the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club is everything a major championship venue should be.
John Feinstein
Leadership deficit in the NCAA
College presidents continue to drop the ball in terms of how they lead their athletic departments.
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.”
Tracee Hamilton
Hamilton: A relationship forged through sports
COLUMN | After forming a bond over sports, it’s time to watch her nephew exchange marriage vows.
Tracee Hamilton
There is no joy on Half Street
COLUMN | Time to tell it like it is, sports fans: Last season’s joyride is over; Nationals’ problems are real.
Tracee Hamilton
Not a natural on medical calls
COLUMN | Bryce Harper has talent beyond his years but shouldn’t be making decisions about his health.
Sally Jenkins
Does he still close like a Tiger?
COLUMN | Tiger Woods is No. 1 in the world again, but not slamming the door on foes like he once did.
Sally Jenkins
What is ailing the women’s game
COLUMN | From runaway spending to poor officiating and complacency, women’s basketball is tarnishing what should be its Golden Age.
Sally Jenkins
From absurd to the ridiculous
COLUMN | Whether it’s anchored putters or angry dialogue, golf has been pulled into ridiculous theater.
Jason Reid
LeBron silences critics — for now
COLUMN | The Heat star rises to the occasion with his second triple-double of the series to force a decisive Game 7.
Jason Reid
Once RGIII’s cleared, then what?
COLUMN | For Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan, the tough decisions will come after the doctors sign off.
Jason Reid
Small market but big results
COLUMN | By having a plan and sticking to it, the San Antonio Spurs show NBA’s have-nots how it’s done.
Mike Wise
Time for LeBron to get nasty
COLUMN | For the Heat to rally past the Spurs, LeBron James must find the killer instinct that goes with being the game’s best player.
Mike Wise
Manu Ginobili turns back the clock
COLUMN | The Spurs star, nearing 36 years old, plays years younger with a season-high 24 points in the victory over the Heat.
Mike Wise
Heat’s stars step up in Game 4
COLUMN | After three games of LeBron’s solo act, San Antonio was introduced to Miami’s Big Three.
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