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How Nicklas Backstrom became a believer in hip resurfacing surgery

The Capitals star is back on the ice and producing after heading to Belgium for a procedure in the offseason.

By Samantha Pell

Bobby Beathard’s keen eye was matched only by his human touch

By Leonard Shapiro

Mind games, rookie CBs and coaching history: A look at the Super Bowl matchup

Super Bowl LVII has obvious storylines — Andy Reid vs. the Eagles, the Kelce brothers, Jalen Hurts vs. Patrick Mahomes — but many more factors will shape the result.

By Adam Kilgore

Arrest warrant issued for Bengals’ Joe Mixon on menacing charge

The running back faces a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing, according to court records. His agent told the NFL Network the charge will be dropped Friday.

By Nicki Jhabvala and Mark Maske1 hour ago

Patriots will push for Tom Brady to sign one-day deal, Robert Kraft says

A pregnant runner’s open letter to the Boston Marathon helped spur change

Terps have no answer for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who erupts for 42

By Kareem Copeland27 minutes ago

Perspectives

For Tom Brady, the cost of greatness finally became too great

By Sally Jenkins

The Nationals’ sale remains a mess with no end in sight

By Barry Svrluga

Billy Packer never pulled his punches. It’s what made him so great.

By John Feinstein

Patrick Mahomes has all the tools. His guts got the Chiefs to the Super Bowl.

By Jerry Brewer

More Top Stories

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines four first-time NBA all-stars

By Ben Golliver

What to know about the NFL’s Pro Bowl Games, from dodgeball to kick-tac-toe

By Matt Bonesteel

It’s Senior Bowl week. Which positions are the Commanders keeping tabs on?

Vermont man dies after brawl during middle school basketball game

Loudoun United sold to minor league baseball owner

Mystics add Kristi Toliver, Brittney Sykes on first day of free agency

D.C. United needs a goalkeeper after Bill Hamid’s exit. The battle is on.

Editors’ Picks

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Their teammates died. Through high school hoops, they grieve.

Reminders of their late teammates are everywhere this basketball season in Northern Virginia, from Arlington to Dumfries to Purcellville.

By Spencer Nusbaum

Black interim coaches face a steep climb. Will Carolina elevate Steve Wilks?

Steve Wilks wants the interim tag removed from his title in Charlotte. He has the support of his players and hometown, but will he get owner David Tepper's?

Flag football: This year, the Pro Bowl; up next, the Olympics?

A far-fetched idea by a former college walk-on has turned into a cornerstone of the NFL's global ambitions.

By Les Carpenter

BLACK OUTThe NFL’s failure to promote Black coaches

NFL championship game picks: Fly, Eagles, fly (into the Super Bowl)

By Matt Bonesteel

NFL playoffs best bets: The Bills are fine. The Bengals might not be.

By Matt Bonesteel

The ultimate playoff fantasy football rankings

Best bets for the NFL playoffs: A Tom Brady-Trevor Lawrence teaser

By Matt Bonesteel

Most read

Patriots will push for Tom Brady to sign one-day deal, Robert Kraft says

The Patriots owner said the organization "will do everything in our power" to have the quarterback officially retire with New England.

For Tom Brady, the cost of greatness finally became too great

A pregnant runner’s open letter to the Boston Marathon helped spur change

South Lakes, with no returning starters, eyes another deep playoff run

Bobby Beathard’s keen eye was matched only by his human touch

Major League Baseball

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Seven-time all-star Scott Rolen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

By Chelsea Janes

Mike Clevinger under investigation by MLB after domestic abuse claims

By Gus Garcia-Roberts and Chelsea Janes

Hall of Fame voters have rejected Steroid Era candidates. Up next: The Astros.

By Chelsea Janes

Baseball’s first plan for Negro League stars: A separate Hall of Fame wing

By Frederic J. Frommer

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Nationals expand their minor league staff again heading into 2023 season

By Andrew Golden

The Nationals’ sale remains a mess with no end in sight

Nats prospect Jake Alu is coming off a breakout year. Can he keep it up?

Nationals sign veteran reliever Alex Colomé to minor league deal

National Basketball Association

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LeBron James tracker: Lakers star nears Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record

By Ben Golliver

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines four first-time NBA all-stars

By Ben Golliver

NBA all-star reserves should be a mix of newcomers and old hands

By Ben Golliver

LeBron James, Lakers irate over crucial missed call in loss to Celtics

By Ben Golliver

WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Wizards’ game at Detroit postponed with Pistons stuck in Dallas

By Kareem Copeland

Wizards finally get one for the road against Spurs, end 23-year streak

Daniel Gafford overpowers Pelicans as Wizards’ winning streak hits five

Rui Hachimura was the first domino to fall. What’s next for the Wizards?

College Football

Ex-Georgia QB Stetson Bennett arrested on public intoxication charge

He cried when he became a Popeyes meme. Now the restaurant sponsors him.

By Kyle Melnick

Ed Reed won’t coach at Bethune-Cookman as agreement with HBCU falls apart

By Glynn A. Hill

Florida grants top recruit’s release after $13 million NIL deal fell through

By Glynn A. Hill

College Basketball

Terps have no answer for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who erupts for 42

By Kareem Copeland27 minutes ago

Terps finish 3-for-3 homestand with impressive win over No. 21 Hoosiers

By Emily Giambalvo

NCAA tournament bracketology: Alabama zeroing in on first-ever No. 1 seed

By Patrick Stevens

Maryland women roll past Penn State for fifth straight win

By Kareem Copeland

Loudoun United sold to minor league baseball owner

D.C. United needs a goalkeeper after Bill Hamid’s exit. The battle is on.

Megan Rapinoe is back for USWNT ahead of SheBelieves Cup

By Matt Bonesteel

Mohanad Jeahze, an Iraqi Swede now discovering America, arrives for D.C. United

WASHINGTON MYSTICS

Mystics add Kristi Toliver, Brittney Sykes on first day of free agency

By Kareem Copeland

Former WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart to sign with New York Liberty

Mystics agree to deal with Brittney Sykes, move on from Alysha Clark

By Kareem Copeland

WNBA player Dearica Hamby says Aces ‘bullied’ her over pregnancy

National Hockey League

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Bobby Hull, hockey’s ‘Golden Jet’ of the ice, dies at 84

Flyers’ Ivan Provorov refuses to wear Pride Night jersey, citing his religion

Damar Hamlin’s collapse brought a flashback for Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger

The legacy and loyalty of Alex Ovechkin

By Dave Sheinin

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

How Nicklas Backstrom became a believer in hip resurfacing surgery

By Samantha Pell

Evgeny Kuznetsov sends Caps to all-star break with OT winner in Columbus

Capitals get swept away by the Maple Leafs during a 5-1 loss in Toronto

Capitals clip Penguins with a shootout strike from Nicklas Backstrom

D.C. SPORTS BOG

Capitals’ Weagle logo is front and center on Stadium Series jerseys

D.C.’s Major League Pickleball expansion team has a target on its back

Kyle Kuzma’s oversized pink sweater is now commemorated in bobblehead form

Hail or Fail: Sam Howell outplays Dak Prescott in his NFL debut

South Lakes, with no returning starters, eyes another deep playoff run

By Spencer Nusbaum26 minutes ago

Winter 2022-2023 high school sports scores

By Washington Post Staff1 hour ago

Nyckoles Harbor ends whirlwind recruiting process by picking South Carolina

By Tramel Raggs

Basketball coaches fired after one impersonated a 13-year-old player

By Glynn A. Hill