
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
It was a nightmarish 10 day stretch for Harper, starting with the moment he landed on the warning track at Dodger Stadium, writhing in pain. But Wednesday he rose above. Again.

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
This isn't simply an opportunity for general manager Ernie Grunfeld to add to the gifted young core of John Wall and Bradley Beal while solidifying the gap at small forward, much in the same way the Oklahoma City Thunder built a juggernaut through the draft and savvy trades driven by the long view, not instant gratification.

By Associated Press
Urlacher was the face of the Bears' franchise and leaves as one of the game's great linebackers. In March, he and the Bears were unable to reach a contract agreement and he became a free agent.

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Before either of them had changed out of their street clothes Wednesday morning, Washington Nationals closer Rafael Soriano tapped outfielder Bryce Harper on the shoulder and asked him if they could talk. The two disappeared into a players-only area for several minutes and, when they emerged, both wanted to move past any controversy stirred by Soriano's comments late on Tuesday night.

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press
Jaworski, a former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and part owner of the AFL's Philadelphia Soul, reached out to Tebow a day after the Jets released him in April. Jaworski has yet to hear from Tebow, but expects to eventually.

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
"I want to send an unreserved apology. I did not want to offend anyone," Garcia said Wednesday. "My answer was totally stupid and out of place."

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
The Hall of Fame coach has led the Americans since 2005, winning gold at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and the 2010 world basketball championship.

By Associated Press
U.S. Open champion Andy Murray pulled out Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will be replaced by a lucky loser.

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The moment the Washington Nationals 23rd loss of the season went from a tight, pulse-pounding victory to a gut-wrenching 4-2 loss came quickly. Pablo Sandoval's monstrous 10th-inning home run off Yunesky Maya brought with it the pain of an infuriatingly inconsistent season and a surprising .500 record after 46 games for the pre-season World Series favorites.

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press
"I really think I can say it can't get any worse than it did last year," forward Monique Currie said, reflecting on the Mystics' 5-29 record. Of course, a year ago, similar rock-bottom statements were made following a six-win season — then things got worse.

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
Two years after charming viewers by responding to a question about being on stage by saying: "What's not to like?" the bowtie-wearing son of owner Dan Gilbert wore a stern look before this one. He said he expected he was done coming here and that he believed the Cavs would be in the playoffs next season.

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
Sadly, the Nation's Capital has another entry to add to its sports pantheon otherwise known as the Gus Frerotte Concrete Wall of Shame.
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D.C. UnitedBy NANCY ARMOUR - Associated Press
Two weeks ago, a game between Roma and AC Milan in Italy's top soccer league was halted for almost two minutes after black Milan players were subjected to horrific racial abuse. Published May 23, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Rickie Fowler is encouraging fans attending the Colonial to contribute to relief efforts after the deadly tornado this week in Oklahoma. Published May 22, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock. Published May 22, 2013
By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press
Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Published May 22, 2013
By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press
The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play. Published May 22, 2013
By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press
NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Published May 22, 2013
By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press
A day after New York City FC was born, Claudio Reyna became the team's first employee. Published May 22, 2013
By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press
Sergio Garcia could have stopped after he whined about fans of Tiger Woods making too much noise on the golf course. He should have stopped after saying Woods is not a nice person who has been lying to the media since the first time he stepped into an interview room. Published May 22, 2013
By STEVE REED - Associated Press
Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle. Published May 22, 2013
By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press
Zach Johnson always feels good when he gets to Colonial. Published May 22, 2013
By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press
Jim Harbaugh insists he will coachable when it comes to the tricks of driving the Indianapolis 500 pace car this weekend. Published May 22, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
IndyCar says qualifying for the second race of series doubleheaders at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston will be split into two groups. Published May 22, 2013
By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press
Closing in on Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso suggested Wednesday that Red Bull's complaints about Pirelli's fast-degrading tires are due to frustration at no longer dominating races. Published May 22, 2013
By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press
San Francisco 49ers leading wide receiver Michael Crabtree has had surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Published May 22, 2013