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 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.
By Associated Press
Santa Clara beat out South Florida in the running for the game to be played in 2016. Houston will host the game the following year.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Sunday afternoon, Espinosa was 0-for-4. It was his sixth hitless game in the last seven, a stretch that has now featured only one hit in his last 28 at-bats with 13 strikeouts and no walks.
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"He called me a whiner. That's probably right," Garcia told reporters. "It's also probably the first thing he's told you guys that's true in 15 years. I know what he is like. You guys are finding out."
By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press
On Monday, Durant sent a message to his 4.1 million Twitter followers with Red Cross donation information.
By Associated Press
The U.S. Open champion met with specialists this week and has opted to now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season and Wimbledon next month.
By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
For Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem, this marks five East finals appearances in nine years. For LeBron James, it's a fifth trip to this round in the past seven years, now three straight with Miami after a pair of trips to the East finals with Cleveland. For Ray Allen, it's a fourth East title-round trip in six years, the first three of those coming with Boston.
By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
The new rule does not ban the long putters, only the way they commonly are used. Golfers no longer will be able to anchor the club against their bodies to create the effect of a hinge.
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
What he wrote Sunday on Twitter to thank fans for their unsolicited purchases from his wedding registry was a nice gesture. We like our heroes humble, and D.C. has no greater icon these days than RG3. To know he cherishes the jerky maker and the corn peeler and the napkins is reassuring. But the picture Griffin posted with the thank-you message was a bad look.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
As the Washington Nationals tried to reset, refocus and finish their 10-game west coast trip strong, their position players gathered Monday afternoon for their usual pre-series hitters' meeting. Shortstop Ian Desmond and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman reminded teammates to remember their own unique strengths. Perhaps the effect will be felt in the days and weeks to come. But Monday the Nationals were shut out for the sixth time this season as they fell 8-0 to the San Francisco Giants.
By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
The not-so-subtle implication racing through the Internet of a concussion conspiracy by the Nationals makes as much sense as, well, running into walls. What could they possibly gain by pretending Harper didn't have a concussion or engaging in a game of semantics to avoid using the word?
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The NFL is free to twist arms, just like anybody else. So maybe it's just coincidence that all five of the new stadiums that will come on line during Roger Goodell's brief tenure as NFL commissioner have now been awarded Super Bowls. Published May 22, 2013
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Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate. Published May 22, 2013
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San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will return to Indianapolis on Sunday to drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car. Published May 22, 2013
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Ernie Els is ready to "play ball" even without a long putter. Published May 22, 2013
By The Washington Times
Sergio Garcia was forced to apologize for a comment he made about Tiger Woods that some interpreted as racist. Published May 22, 2013
By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press
Build a new stadium, host the Super Bowl to show it off. Published May 22, 2013
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. Published May 21, 2013
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Avalanche fans are talking about the possibility of Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy becoming the next coach of the Colorado team. Published May 21, 2013
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Jose Canseco is back in the independent United League as a player-coach. At least for one series. Published May 21, 2013
By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press
Hoping their baseball success will translate to titles in another sport, the Yankees are combining with English power Manchester City to own a Major League Soccer expansion team in New York that will start play in 2015. Published May 21, 2013
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Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner. Published May 21, 2013
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Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and they're making no effort to disguise their feelings. Published May 21, 2013
By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press
Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland. Published May 21, 2013
By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press
Tony Romo pointed here and there, showing receiver Dez Bryant the best way to use a block on the first day of offseason practice. Published May 21, 2013
By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press
Carlos Munoz's initiation to Indianapolis went relatively smoothly. Published May 21, 2013
