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Why the rebuilding Nationals added outfielder Alex Call

Call debuted for the Nationals on Sunday, batting leadoff, and went 0 for 4.

By Jesse Dougherty

Analysis

In the lazy days of August, a hazy, fragile playoff picture emerges

By Chelsea Janes

Five takeaways from the Commanders’ preseason loss to the Panthers

The Commanders' preseason loss to the Panthers revealed a few notable developments.

By Sam Fortier

Analysis

Amid off-field issues, Commanders face tall task of turning focus to football

Carson Wentz's debut and a beautiful day were not enough to bring much of a crowd to FedEx Field for the Commanders' preseason-opening loss to the Panthers.

By Mark Maske

Wynton Bernard makes emotional debut after 11-year journey to the majors

By Glynn A. Hill

Analysis

NBA Christmas features rematches, showdowns — and no Kevin Durant

By Ben Golliver

Perspective

The PGA playoffs value money and hype over legitimate golf

By John Feinstein

Perspectives

Washington might mourn, but baseball is better with a happy Juan Soto

By Candace Buckner

Serena Williams, bigger than any label, is now something new: Relatable

By Candace Buckner

LIV Golf sellouts bailed on the PGA Tour. Now they want back in?

By Sally Jenkins

For Serena Williams, retirement could be just the latest reinvention

By Sally Jenkins

Former Sparks star Liz Cambage steps away from WNBA ‘for the time being’

By Cindy Boren

Mystics close regular season with win, but Natasha Cloud hurts knee

By Kareem Copeland

Nationals to call up top prospect C.J. Abrams to play shortstop

By Andrew Golden

Offense comes up blank as Nats lose series in Juan Soto’s return

By Andrew Golden

Amid LIV rumors, Cameron Smith gets penalty at St. Jude, withdraws from BMW

Fans slowly embrace Commanders after two-year rebrand

How a future without Juan Soto became a reality for the Nats

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They’re top-ranked basketball players and ready to cash in. Up next: Third grade.

Meet the second-grade hoop stars who are already seeking out endorsement opportunities.

By Roman Stubbs

Exclusive

A horse track with no rules

On-track drug injections, shock devices and a dead jockey: a “bush track” in Georgia is one of dozens that thrive outside the reach of regulation.

By Gus Garcia-Roberts

An NFL star, a murder-suicide and the family left behind

The children of Jim Tyrer, an all-time great AFL player with the Chiefs, for years have lived with the deaths of their parents. They continue to seek understanding of why he died, as well as more recognition of how he played.

By Cindy Boren

Amid LIV rumors, Cameron Smith gets penalty at St. Jude, withdraws from BMW

The British Open champ, reportedly on the verge of joining the rival circuit, had a belated setback at the St. Jude Championship then withdrew from the BMW Championship.

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