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Nationals can’t convert in clutch

A night of squandered opportunities culminates in Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman failing to deliver with bases loaded in the eighth inning.

RGIII jersey is tops in May

RGIII jersey is tops in May

A month into pro career, Redskins QB leads Tim Tebow, Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck in sales.

Parker, Spurs keep on rolling

Parker, Spurs keep on rolling

Guard scores game-high 34 points as San Antonio win its 20th straight to take a 2-0 series lead.

‘Fastest amputee in the world’

‘Fastest amputee in the world’

After beating Oscar Pistorius in Paralympic world championships, Jerome Singleton stokes rivalry.

Ajavon has reason to smile

Ajavon has reason to smile

Mystics guard Matee Ajavon looks to build on break-through season with Lynx coming to town.

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The Early Lead

Cal Ripken Jr. on instant replay in baseball

The Orioles legend is on the side of technology.”

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Terrell Owens cut by Allen Wranglers for ‘lack of effort’

The controversial 38-year-old wide receiver was released by the IFL franchise after playing only eight games.”

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Morning pixels: The Wizards and the draft lottery

Despite the John Wall success, the Bullets/Wizards franchise still has a sad legacy of draft lottery failure.”

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S. Williams suffers first-round first

Courtesy of Virginie Razzano, American is bounced from a Grand Slam opener for the first time.”

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Sports photo galleries

French Open 2012: Serena Williams upset in first round

The American tennis star lost in the first round of a Grand Slam event.

Maret wins D.C. Baseball Classic

The Frogs rally with three in the sixth to top Wilson, 6-5.

Dario Franchitti wins the Indianapolis 500

Dario Franchitti wins his third Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.

Maryland State Track & Field Championships

Held at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

No. 1 Northern wins Maryland 3A softball title over Linganore, 10-0

Sophomore Jess Cummings strikes out 15 as Northern improves to 25-0.

French Open 2012

Liz Clarke takes a look at the contenders at Roland Garros, where play begins on Sunday.

No. 8 Sherwood wins 4A softball title over Chesapeake, 1-0

Senior Emily Hughes scored the game’s only run.

Liberty (Md.) softball wins Maryland 2A title, 3-2

Lions win in walk-off fashion, scoring game-winning run in bottom of the seventh.

MLB power rankings

Dave Sheinin evaluates the best teams in Major League Baseball.

Part of the scrum

University of Maryland rugby club team gets set to participate in Collegiate Rugby Championship

Dunbar shines in DCIAA championships

London Freeland, Michael Smith propel Crimson Tide to defend track and field titles

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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Nats’ hurdles reveal heroes

OPINION | The clouds of adversity that have hovered over Washington this spring have yielded a fair number of silver linings, including Steve Lombardozzi. | Q&A

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Baseball’s old order is fading

OPINION | The Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies have all chosen this precise moment to lose their edge.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Fans got their money’s worth

OPINION | For three games, the Nats and O’s played exciting baseball before packed houses. | Q&A

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Issues to settle after missed opportunity

OPINION | There’s no shame in the way the Capitals ended the season, but there shouldn’t be any satisfaction, either.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

What were Hokies thinking?

OPINION | AD says he wants a “Beamer in sneakers,” but he may have just given that guy the boot.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Caps’ roller coaster continues

OPINION | As deflating as the ending was, there’s little reason to believe the Caps can’t win Game 7.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Time for a stern talking-to

OPINION | Addressing whether NBA has flopping problem, commish underplays his own authority.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Dealing with workplace adversity

OPINION | Through two tight series, Caps have shown an unexpected penchant for responding when their backs are to the wall. | Q&A transcript

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Nationals-Phillies: Now, it’s on

OPINION | In three days, a marketing campaign became a genuine rivalry.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Goodell stays moves ahead

OPINION | Throughout a tumultuous year, NFL commish maintains legal upper hand and moral high ground, whether he deserves it or not.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Holdsclaw fends off depression

OPINION | Former Mystics standout has emerged as a stronger person eager to help others.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Trying to get into swing of things

OPINION | For many professional golfers, swinging a club has become anything but carefree.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

A blueprint for the Wizards

OPINION | To succeed like the NBA’s final four, the Wizards must draft difference-makers as well as all-star talents.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Does James have it in him to win?

COLUMN | It’s hard to tell whether league MVP has the temperament to lead the Miami Heat to an NBA title.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Young Thunder players grow up

With its young nucleus of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Serge Ibaka, the Thunder may be making the rest of the NBA uncomfortable for a while.

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Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Another dream come true

OPINION | Scott Brooks leads Thunder back to West finals with drive that defined him as a player.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Oh, no — don’t tarnish the anthem

OPINION | Fans who taint the Star Spangled Banner with their team’s rooting interest ought to keep quiet.

Mike Wise

Mike Wise

Green’s Georgetown finale

OPINION | Former Hoya Jeff Green will make his away across a grand stage for the second time in five years to fulfill another dream.

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Redskins’ last title turns 20

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