Thomas Boswell
Stubborn conviction defines Nationals
OPINION | The real story behind the Stephen Strasburg shutdown debate is that the Nationals’ succcess is now defined by their stubborn conviction.
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Thomas Boswell
It’s fine to get excited about the Nats
OPINION | There are times to be sensible and, once every few generations, times to yell until you pop a vocal cord. Frankly, this is the latter.
Thomas Boswell
OPINION | Nats getting tough through adversity
The only way to learn to endure injuries, slumps and losses that defy belief is actually to experience them, then surmount them.
Sally Jenkins
Women’s long road at the Olympics
OPINION | Success of women’s Olympians began years ago not with grand gestures but with small acts.
Sally Jenkins
Boudia dives into history
OPINION | American David Boudia looks like a beautiful gull plunging into the water as he wins gold in 10-meter platform diving.
Sally Jenkins
OPINION | Greatest Olympian? Try Jim Thorpe
OPINION | Usain Bolt is getting a lot of attention for his tremendous feats at the Olympics. But there’s more to greatness than sprinting.
Mike Wise
An unforgettable Olympics
OPINION | For 17 days, athletes taught us about legacy, humor and courage.
Mike Wise
Can America enjoy its No. 1 moment?
OPINION | How to celebrate winning the medal count at the Olympics, and how not to.
Mike Wise
The Cold War, on the court
OPINION | Forty years ago, long before the Dream Team and LeBron, something happened on the Olympic basketball floor that still resonates: USA vs. USSR.
Tracee Hamilton
Rizzo deserves benefit of doubt
OPINION | Any fan who feels tricked or lied to or misled by Nationals GM Mike Rizzo’s decision to limit Stephen Strasburg’s innings hasn’t been paying attention.
Tracee Hamilton
OPINION | The dishonor of the IOC
The IOC’s refusal to honor slain Israeli athletes during Opening Ceremonies is misguided and offensive.
Tracee Hamilton
OPINION | NCAA’s surprising muscle
Penalties to leave appropriate mark on Penn State’s football program.
Jason Reid
Edsall taking steps to right the ship
OPINION | Maryland football could be in store for another long year, but Coach Randy Edsall seems to have changed his ways for the better.
Jason Reid
RGIII performs. What about the rest?
OPINION | RGIII enjoys a modestly successful evening, but question marks linger on offense.
Jason Reid
OPINION | RGIII’s education picks up
Don’t expect much in the preseason opener against Buffalo. It’s a learning experience.
Norman Chad
OPINION | An Olympic flameout
Couch Slouch is not going to be watching the Olympics, but will root for decathletes Aston Eaton, pictured, and Trey Hardee anyway.
Norman Chad
In sports, there’s a lot of playing dumb
COLUMN | Norman Chad shares his list of the “stupid” things that abound in the world of sports.
Norman Chad
All-in on baseball playoffs
COLUMN | Why waste time with adding another Wild Card team to each league, when you could go with a 58-game regular season, and June-through-September playoffs?
John Feinstein
Does Oates have the right stuff?
OPINION | Adam Oates just might have the temperament and credentials to revive Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.
John Feinstein
Another opportunity missed
OPINION | There’s no shame in the way the Capitals lost, but there shouldn’t be any satisfaction either.
John Feinstein
Hokies on shaky ground
OPINION | Virginia Tech did not handle the firing of Seth Greenberg well, and now it is left to ponder its next move.
Andrew Beyer
Horse racing thrives in unlikely locale
COLUMN | While the industry has declined in the United States, the thoroughbred business has prospered in Turkey. But there’s a catch.
Andrew Beyer
OPINION: The fragility of racehorses
COLUMN | I’ll Have Another’s withdrawal from the Belmont illustrates a simple truth: Racehorses are fragile and injuries are commonplace.
Andrew Beyer
Rooting for ‘Another’ Triple Crown
U.S. horse racing has never needed a shining moment as badly as it does now. And I’ll Have Another just might provide it.
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