Hail or Fail: Washington’s upset hopes faded, along with its playoff chances, after a surprising start
A Washington win in Philadelphia would have been one of the most improbable in franchise history. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles had other ideas.
By Scott AllenDecember 22, 2021James Madison, North Dakota State fans come together in the name of charity
With additional contributions from other fan bases, Dukes and Bison supporters have raised money for two worthy causes ahead of Friday’s semifinal game.
By Scott AllenDecember 16, 2021New book tells the story of the Sports Junkies’ improbable 25-year run
In “Still Barking,” J.P. Flaim, one of the Junkies, chronicles the journey of four childhood friends from cable access television to the D.C. airwaves.
By Scott AllenDecember 16, 2021- Analysis
Hail or Fail: Late comeback bid falls short, but the Washington-Dallas rivalry is alive and well
“We hate ’em. They hate us,” Washington linebacker Cole Holcomb said after a 27-20 loss to the Cowboys at FedEx Field.
By Scott AllenDecember 13, 2021 How low can Army and Navy go? Expect another low-scoring game in 122nd meeting.
Army and Navy’s familiarity with each other and similar offenses make it hard to move the ball.
By Scott AllenDecember 10, 2021The D.C. ties to four of baseball’s newest Hall of Famers
Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso and Tony Oliva all have connections to the original or expansion Washington Senators.
By Scott AllenDecember 9, 2021‘Scrappy’ Taylor Heinicke has a fan in Brett Favre, the Hall of Famer he grew up idolizing
Taylor Heinicke was a guest on Brett Favre’s radio show this week and shared his favorite memories of watching the Green Bay Packers legend with his dad.
By Scott AllenDecember 8, 2021We want Dallas? Washington eyes first three-game winning streak against Cowboys since 1988.
Washington has a rare opportunity this week to beat the Cowboys for a third consecutive time.
By Scott AllenDecember 7, 2021Hail or Fail: For Washington, 17-15 is a winning combo for the second straight week
Bethesda native Brian Johnson’s “insane” field goal in the final minute gave Washington its second 17-15 win in six days. Before last week, the franchise had never won a game by that score.
By Scott AllenDecember 6, 2021Sonia Sotomayor may not have ‘saved baseball’ in 1995, but she set it on a path to labor peace
Years before she ascended to the Supreme Court, Judge Sonia Sotomayor issued a temporary injunction two days before baseball’s owners planned to open the 1995 season with replacement players.
By Scott AllenDecember 2, 2021As Maryland prepares to honor Len Bias, Danny Manning recalls playing against the Terps great
Maryland men’s basketball assistant coach Danny Manning’s first collegiate game at Kansas was against Len Bias and the Terps in the 1984 Great Alaska Shootout.
By Scott AllenDecember 1, 2021- Perspective
‘Not our rival’: A Maryland fan’s farewell to Coach K
We need villains in sports, and in College Park, no one played that role better than Mike Krzyzewski.
By Rudy GerstenDecember 1, 2021 Hail or Fail: Washington dominated time of possession like it hadn’t since 1984
Behind a strong running game, Washington’s offense was on the field for more than 40 minutes.
By Scott AllenNovember 30, 2021Robert Griffin III touts stories of mismanagement, Washington workplace misconduct in upcoming book
Robert Griffin III said Tuesday in a video posted to Twitter that his memoir will address the January 2013 injury that altered the trajectory of his career.
By Glynn A. HillNovember 30, 2021Kyle Kuzma was roasted for his pink oversized sweater. He and his stylist have no regrets.
Toreno Winn Jr. said he and Kyle Kuzma, who love to push the boundaries of fashion, “made a real-life meme without Photoshop.”
By Scott AllenNovember 24, 2021Hail or Fail: Taylor Heinicke draws Brett Favre comparison after fourth-down decision pays off
Washington was perfect on fourth down, helping Ron Rivera win in his return to Charlotte.
By Scott AllenNovember 22, 2021Hail or Fail: The opening coin toss let Washington know how the Bucs felt about its defense
Washington responded by intercepting Tom Brady twice in the first quarter and delivering its most complete performance of the season.
By Scott AllenNovember 15, 2021- Analysis
A closer look at one of the Wizards’ best starts in franchise history
The Wizards have won at least seven of their first 10 games for only the fourth time in 61 seasons.
By Scott AllenNovember 10, 2021 The history and mystery of a Walter Johnson-signed 1924 World Series baseball
Walter Johnson’s grandson says he believes the ball, which is up for auction, is from Earl McNeely’s walk-off, title-clinching hit in Game 7.
By Scott AllenNovember 10, 2021Legendary statistician Marty Aronoff will take a break after collapsing during Terps broadcast
Play-by-play man Johnny Holliday described Saturday’s incident as “probably the scariest thing” he has experienced in his broadcasting career.
By Scott AllenNovember 4, 2021