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Braves top Dodgers in NLCS to advance to first World Series since 1999

The Braves beat the Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night, a victory that sent them to their first World Series since 1999.

By Chelsea Janes27 minutes ago

Eddie Rosario, who defines himself by big moments, emerges as the Braves’ postseason star

By Chelsea Janes

Dusty Baker is back in the World Series with the Astros. You don’t need to hold your nose.

Baker's story of redemption and validation, though intertwined with that of the Astros franchise as a whole, is fully his own.

By Dave Sheinin

No. 8 Oklahoma State falls victim to Iowa State (college football winners and losers)

The veteran Cylcones knocked off a Big 12 playoff contender.

By Patrick Stevens5 minutes ago

WFT-Packers preview: Aaron Jones and Davante Adams are Green Bay’s two-headed monster

By Andrew Golden

Capitals overcome three-goal deficit but fall in OT to Flames

By Samantha Pell

Timberlake’s on the headset, Yoda’s at the line: Enter the Nathaniel Hackett experience

By Nicki Jhabvala

Perspectives

Forget the Washington Football Team’s record. Worry about its great regression.

By Barry Svrluga

The Washington Wizards are set to begin another season of meh

By Candace Buckner

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness comes with a demand: Now do it again

By Jerry Brewer

In NFL’s latest crisis of public trust, Roger Goodell is nowhere to be found

By Sally Jenkins

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D.C. United suffers franchise-worst loss at a most inopportune time

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The top 100 NBA players of the 2021-22 season

By Ben Golliver and Chiqui Esteban

Kaillie Humphries left Canada to escape alleged abuse. It might cost her an Olympics.

Kaillie Humphries, the world's most successful female bobsled driver, might not have a country to represent in Beijing.

By Les Carpenter

A Howard student wants more Black girls and women to discover rugby, so she started a team

With backing from a newly formed foundation and D.C.’s professional team, Takunda Rusike started a women’s rugby team at Howard with lofty goals in mind.

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No. 8 Oklahoma State falls victim to Iowa State (college football winners and losers)

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Brennan Armstrong puts on a show, and Virginia wins fourth in a row to become bowl eligible

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Braves top Dodgers in NLCS to advance to first World Series since 1999

The Braves beat the Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night, a victory that sent them to their first World Series since 1999.

YouTube streaming star Valkyrae launches skin care line to controversy, ethical questions

Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making

The Braves’ Joc Pederson and his pearls are having a moment

No. 8 Oklahoma State falls victim to Iowa State (college football winners and losers)

College Football

No. 8 Oklahoma State falls victim to Iowa State (college football winners and losers)

By Patrick Stevens5 minutes ago

Brennan Armstrong puts on a show, and Virginia wins fourth in a row to become bowl eligible

By Gene Wang30 minutes ago

Maryland’s 4-0 start a distant memory after another blowout loss

By Emily Giambalvo

Pressure mounts on Justin Fuente as Virginia Tech blows late lead against Syracuse

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

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Braves top Dodgers in NLCS to advance to first World Series since 1999

By Chelsea Janes27 minutes ago

Travis Tritt, who is against vaccine mandates, to sing national anthem before Game 6 of NLCS

By Chelsea Janes

Dusty Baker is back in the World Series with the Astros. You don’t need to hold your nose.

By Dave Sheinin

The Astros, villains everywhere but Houston, beat the Red Sox and return to World Series

By Dave Sheinin

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Why Juan Soto, a son of the Dominican Republic, gave back to his home country’s Olympians

By Jesse Dougherty

Darnell Coles, ‘born and raised’ in the Nationals’ organization, comes home as hitting coach

Kevin Long, the Nationals hitting coach who mentored Juan Soto, heads to the Phillies

Nationals begin a shake-up of their major league coaching staff

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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Timberlake’s on the headset, Yoda’s at the line: Enter the Nathaniel Hackett experience

By Nicki Jhabvala

What to watch in NFL Week 7: Derrick Henry seeks history; Tom Brady seeks redemption

Ja’Marr Chase is one of eight first-round picks who opted out last season. He isn’t the only one thriving.

The undermanned Browns turn to a journeyman QB and an unsung running back to beat the Broncos

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

WFT-Packers preview: Aaron Jones and Davante Adams are Green Bay’s two-headed monster

By Andrew Golden

Forget the Washington Football Team’s record. Worry about its great regression.

Landon Collins isn’t happy with move to linebacker but says he’s a team player

House Democrats press NFL for emails and answers about Washington Football Team probe

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

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Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard scuffle on bench during ugly loss to Suns

By Ben Golliver

The Sixers are complicit in the Ben Simmons mess. The burden is on them to get out of it.

By Jerry Brewer

NBA unveils 75th anniversary all-time team

By Ben Golliver

Howard and Morgan State will square off in inaugural HBCU Classic at NBA All-Star Weekend

By Ben Golliver

WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Bradley Beal misses home opener, but Wizards rally to beat Pacers in OT

Wizards unveil bust of franchise legend Wes Unseld at Capital One Arena

Wes Unseld Jr. is a winner in his Wizards debut as Washington routs the Raptors

The Wizards had a busy offseason. Here’s what you may have missed.

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D.C. United suffers franchise-worst loss at a most inopportune time

MLS-leading Revolution deals D.C. United a costly loss in a cloudy playoff race

As the push for a new owner continues, the Washington Spirit keep on winning

D.C. United, desperate for points in tight MLS playoff race, settles for draw with Nashville

WASHINGTON MYSTICS

Candace Parker brings the WNBA title home to Chicago with a Game 4 win over Phoenix

By Kareem Copeland

Kahleah Copper ‘ain’t no punk’ — and she’s helped push the Sky to the verge of a WNBA title

By Kareem Copeland

Kahleah Copper is good as gold as Sky takes 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

By Kareem Copeland

Skylar Diggins-Smith, chasing her first WNBA title, cranks up her legendary focus

By Kareem Copeland

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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Sharks’ Evander Kane suspended 21 games by NHL for reported use of fake vaccine card

The Seattle Kraken is ready to be released on the NHL. Here’s what you need to know.

By Matt Bonesteel

Canadiens star Carey Price leaves team to enter NHL player assistance program

Red Wings’ Tyler Bertuzzi is ready to sit out games in Canada rather than be vaccinated

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Capitals overcome three-goal deficit but fall in OT to Flames

By Samantha Pell

Capitals’ strong start continues with a convincing win over the Devils

Evgeny Kuznetsov is off to a promising start for the Capitals. Can it last?

Evgeny Kuznetsov breaks out with a pair of goals as the Capitals rout the Avalanche

D.C. SPORTS BOG

The Wizards had a busy offseason. Here’s what you may have missed.

Hail or Fail: Jackson Mahomes’s TikTok dance was the least of Washington’s problems

Caps teens who scored in debut include a future Hall of Famer, a ‘Can’t Miss Kid’ — and Hendrix Lapierre

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom ask ‘What then?’ in new commercial

Sam Muir, with his late father providing motivation, leads Georgetown Prep past rival Landon

By Shane Connuck

Coolidge football, now almost fully vaccinated, wins third straight blowout

By Tramel Raggs

Isaiah Ragland has four scores in Concorde District battle as Centreville pulls away from South Lakes

By Michael Errigo

No. 8 Quince Orchard dominates No. 9 Northwest, clarifies the hierarchy in Montgomery County

By Kyle Melnick

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