By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Early Tuesday afternoon, as rain pounded on the field at Citizens Bank Park and the Washington Nationals waited out an hour-long delay keeping them from their latest loss, a few players chatted about the issues looming over their team. They were hours from a 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, their fourth in the last five games and one that dropped them two games below the .500 mark they’ve hovered around so often this season.
By John Coon - Associated Press
Before 20,250 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium, the Americans remained atop the six-team CONCACAF group. The United States (4-1-1) won three straight games this month, all since a 0-0 draw at Mexico gave it a boost toward the top.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Dan Haren's support is paltry, with the Nationals scoring 2.9 runs per game he starts, and the seventh-worst mark in the major leagues. But Stephen Strasburg has borne the brunt of the Nationals' offensive woes.
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
There is neither time nor space to get into much detail about all that's gone wrong. But let's disavow ourselves of the notion that the offseason trade of Morse belongs on the list of things to blame for a disappointing 2013 season.
By Associated Press
The 6-foot-8 Whittington played in only 13 games last season for the Hoyas before being suspended for academic reasons. He averaged 12.1 points and 7.0 rebounds.
By Associated Press
UCLA (46-17) moved within one victory of next week's best-of-three finals. The Tar Heels (58-11) play North Carolina State in an elimination game Thursday.
By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
Hossa's surprise scratch from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals — and the one-word explanation, "upper," for the part of his body that was injured — is part of a long-running cat-and-mouse game NHL teams play on the theory that any information about injuries is a competitive disadvantage.
By Sudhin Thanawala - Associated Press
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in federal court, the City of San Jose says MLB has been dragging its feet in having owners vote on the A's proposed move to San Jose.
By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press
Williams, who turned 33 Monday, was eliminated in the first round of the French Open by Urszula Radwanska; her younger sister Serena went on to win the singles title. Venus Williams hasn't made it as far as the quarterfinals in a grand slam event since she made the U.S. Open semis in 2010.
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
The Redskins’ scintillating run to the NFC East title last season overshadowed memories of their 3-6 start. Were they really as good as the final record, or did a depleted team just get hot with the help of a few breaks?
By Associated Press
Youkilis will miss at least 10-12 weeks after he has surgery in California on Thursday. He had gone back on the DL last Friday. Teixeira missed the first 53 games of the season because of a wrist injury.
By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times
With voting for this summer's MLS All-Star game open to the fans, I figured I'd reveal the 11 players I believe deserve to start when AS Roma visit Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan., on July 31.
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The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers later and powered by LeBron James' fourth-quarter surge, the defending champions stayed alive, edging San Antonio 103-100 in overtime. Game 7 is in Miami on Thursday, the NBA's first do-or-die game to determine its champion since the Lakers beat the Celtics in 2010. Here are some of the best images from Game 6: Published June 19, 2013
By JIM LITKE - Associated Press
The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions. Published June 19, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night: Published June 19, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider. Published June 18, 2013
By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press
Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. Published June 18, 2013
By BRIDGET MURPHY - Associated Press
State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. Published June 18, 2013
By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press
They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season. Published June 18, 2013
By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press
Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine. Published June 18, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display. Published June 18, 2013
By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press
The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk. Published June 18, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Five things to watch for in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs try to clinch their fifth title and end the Miami Heat's reign on Tuesday night: Published June 18, 2013
By SUDHIN THANAWALA - Associated Press
Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Published June 18, 2013
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. Published June 18, 2013
