By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Perhaps the early struggles and late run to the playoffs should have been predictable for a rookie head coach, especially given the lockout and shortened training camp. In looking back at his first season running a team, Adam Oates might take all summer to hone his craft for next year and beyond.
By Richard Rosenblatt - Associated Press
After Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby winner Orb in Saturday's Preakness to extend racing's Triple Crown drought to 36 years, the next best alternative for the Belmont Stakes is a rematch.
By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press
It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy. What's a Johnson win, after all, without a good conspiracy theory?
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
On a day the Nationals again demanded near perfection out of Jordan Zimmermann, he came very close with his pitching. Tossing eight innings on just 85 pitches, Zimmermann required the fewest pitches in a non-rain-shortened complete game in Nationals history. But without any margin for error, a pickoff throw he yanked just wide of first baseman Adam LaRoche in the eighth stuck with him, and cost the Nationals.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
When Bryce Harper arrived at Petco Park on Saturday, his left knee was sore and swollen. The issue, still a residual effect of Harper's vicious collision with the right field wall at Dodger Stadium on Monday, will keep him out of Saturday's lineup and possibly out of Sunday's, too.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Left-handed long reliever Zach Duke will get the spot start in place of Ross Detwiler on Monday in San Francisco as Detwiler deals with a right oblique strain and the Nationals gauge how long he may need to recover.
By Richard Rosenblatt - Associated Press
Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Hours before they'd turn the music up loud and the Washington Nationals would celebrate a hard-earned, 10-inning, 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres, manager Davey Johnson sat in the visitors' dugout at Petco Park and answered a question about his bench. The Nationals' pinch hitting stats, among the league's elite in 2012, were bleak. "They're awful," Johnson said of the numbers. "Just come out and say it."
By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
Venturi died 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He couldn't make it to the induction. His sons, Matt and Tim, accepted on his behalf after an emotional tribute by Jim Nantz, who worked alongside Venturi at CBS.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Stephen Strasburg climbed the mound on Thursday night with a mission. Whether it was intentional or not, whether it was spoken or not, it seemed the Washington Nationals big right-hander felt there were some questions to be answered. And he was ready to let his performance do the talking.
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Because the Washington Capitals were done before the final horn in Game 7 Monday night, those watching had some extra time to contemplate general manager George McPhee's work this offseason. But after the Caps became the only NHL team to make the Stanley Cup playoffs in each of the past six years and not reach at least the conference finals, don't expect much to look different when they open the 2013-14 season.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
In the Nationals' brief history, Greinke represents one of their greatest "What if?" questions. What if the right-hander hadn't nixed the rumored trade that would've brought him to D.C. instead of Milwaukee before the 2011 season — and possibly cost the Nationals multiple members of their core?
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Louis Oosthuizen has withdrawn from the Byron Nelson Championship before the final round because of a neck issue. Published May 19, 2013
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British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field. Published May 19, 2013
By CARLOS A. RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press
Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephones to chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer. Published May 19, 2013
By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press
It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy. Published May 19, 2013
By STEVE REED - Associated Press
Crew chief Chad Knaus gambled this week by making three changes to Jimmie Johnson's pit crew before the Sprint All-Star race and it paid off big time for the No. 48 team. Published May 19, 2013
By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press
The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. Published May 18, 2013
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The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's public comments about forward Raffi Torres' suspension. Published May 18, 2013
By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press
Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Published May 18, 2013
By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press
With fans chanting his name, David Beckham began his final home game before retirement as captain of Paris Saint-Germain. Published May 18, 2013
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Charlotte Motor Speedway track owner Bruton Smith doesn't have to worry about dishing out that $1 million bonus. Published May 18, 2013
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Defending Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski ran only ran two laps Saturday night in the All-Star race before car problems forced him to take his No. 2 Ford behind the wall at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Published May 18, 2013
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