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On a night when Bradley Beal failed to make a single three-pointer, Russell Westbrook put the Wizards on his shoulders to spark a third straight win.
Washington is keeping all options open with first-round pick — including a trade up or down
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Max Scherzer dominates for seven, Kyle Schwarber comes through in ninth to lift Nats
Max Scherzer throws seven scoreless innings before Kyle Schwarber makes his introduction to Nationals fans with a 463-foot bomb to win the game in the ninth.
Can men’s college gymnastics be saved? Minnesota is trying, even on its way out.
The budget-driven elimination of men's gymnastics at Minnesota leaves only 12 NCAA Division I teams nationwide, raising alarm about the pipeline for future Olympians.
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NCAA’s transfer changes are good for athletes and challenging for coaches. Seems fair.
A ton of college basketball players are looking to change schools. So what?
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One of the best two-way centers of his era, Nicklas Backstrom came to the Capitals from Sweden at 19 and put down roots in the area, forging relationships that have woven him into the fabric of the D.C. community.
Howard University, with a coach’s moxie and a superstar’s money, takes on golf
Sam Puryear has made a career building up young Black golfers. His next project: Howard University.
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Kentucky's Jamin Davis went from a 195-pound freshman to one of the top linebacker prospects in this year's NFL draft.
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The Capitals honor Nicklas Backstrom, then fall flat in a loss to lowly Sabres
The Capitals put on a warm ceremony to honor Nicklas Backstrom playing his 1,000th game in a Washington jersey, then went out and lost to lowly Buffalo, 5-2.
NHL delays Vancouver Canucks’ return to play after player rips ‘dangerous’ plan
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