Tiger Woods (pictured), Lance Armstrong and Venus Williams highlighted the year in sports, while inflated contracts and high expectations brought promising teams to their knees.
• 1999: Looking Back at the Year in Sports
The Redskins spent freely to bring in star players in anticipation of a Super Bowl run. Injuries and missed opportunities would keep the team from even returning to the playoffs in one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory.
After Much Frustration, Caps Finally Make It
After years of mediocrity and playoff disappointment, the Washington Capitals made it to the Stanley Cup finals in 1998 but were swept by the Detroit Red Wings.
Redskins: A History of Washington's Team
Since 1937, the Washington Redskins have captured the hearts of the city link no other team. Read about their history in a book by The Washington Post.
Memorable Moments ... And Some Futility
Take a look back at Sept. 6, 1995, when Baltimore's Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's iron man record as well as the dreadful 1988 season, when the O's began the season 0-21.
1978: A Magical Season for the Bullets
Wes Unseld ended years of misery for the Bullets when he helped them win the 1978 NBA championship by defeating the Seattle SuperSonics.
Flashback
After years of mediocrity and playoff disappointment, the Washington Capitals made it to the Stanley Cup finals in 1998 but were swept by the Detroit Red Wings.
