Meesseman measuring up

(Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST)

Hearing disorder hasn’t stopped the Mystics’ Emma Meesseman from contributing as a rookie.

Sports photo galleries

Obama honors WNBA champions

The president met with the Indiana Fever to celebrate their victory.

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 wrap up minicamp

Washington gets in its final practice until training camp starts July 25.

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.

Sports videos

What is Lebron’s legacy?--Post Sports Live

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.
59 Seconds: June 14,2013

59 Seconds: June 14,2013

VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest on the Iran elections and the Colorado wildfires.
The art of batting practice

The art of batting practice

Most every Major League Baseball game is preceded by a carefully-orchestrated set of exercises that, when combined, create a rhythmic choreography that is commonly known as batting practice.
59 Seconds: June 13, 2013

59 Seconds: June 13, 2013

VIDEO | The Post’s Emi Kolawole offers the latest on the U.S. Open, the NSA director, and more.