
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Jayson Werth slapped an RBI-single to left field against Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth to tie things up and Ian Desmond crushed his first career grand slam to left in the 11th to win it for the Nationals.

By Howard Ulman - Associated Press
Seabrook fired a 45-foot shot past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask to end Game 4 and send the series back to Chicago tied 2-2. Seabrook also scored the overtime goal in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals to eliminate the Detroit Red Wings.

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times
For a man who takes an unorthodox approach to everything from tactics to nutrition, a dose of good, old-fashioned consistency has the U.S. national team reaching its potential.

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times
An announcement on the golfer's website Wednesday afternoon said doctors advised him to take a couple of weeks off before the British Open, which begins July 18.

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
On Thursday in U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Judge Claudia Wilken will hear arguments on certifying O'Bannon's long-running litigation against the NCAA into a class-action lawsuit. The changes to the structure of college athletics could be seismic.

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Washington, despite this year’s $18 million cap penalty imposed by the NFL and agreed upon by the NFL Players’ Association, still has enough cap space to sign a player or two. The Redskins are not likely, though, to sign a player they expect to play significant time, barring injuries.

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on his weekly radio show on the team's flagship station Wednesday that the team had activated Danny Espinosa from the disabled list and officially optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press
"It's a perfect week for the week after a major," said Rose, who won last week with a score of 1-over 281. "It's got challenges out there, but the challenge is, can you go low?"

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
As the Bruins attempt to win their second NHL title in three years, they have shared the spotlight with the victims and first responders from the Boston Marathon bombings, using them as "Fan Banner Captains" and first-puck honorees and otherwise attempting to comfort the stricken city.

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press
The Brazilian striker scored his second goal of the tournament with a left-footed volley from just inside the penalty box after Mexican defenders failed to clear a cross. The result leaves Mexico in a near impossible position to advance in the World Cup warm-up competition.

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 Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Miami's championship reign would be over. Someone in Spurs black would replace James as NBA Finals MVP. James and the Heat wouldn't let it happen.
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Greg Biffle was thrilled after his victory last weekend in Michigan. Published June 19, 2013
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press
The San Antonio Spurs are hoping the road to recovery from an incredible collapse in Game 6 goes through their stomachs. Published June 19, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
LeBron James could not sleep after 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
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The FA Cup final has been restored to its traditional place as the last match of the English football season. Published June 19, 2013
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
South Korea's media blasted Iran on Wednesday for the angry, mob-like scenes that marked the end of the World Cup qualifying match. Published June 19, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
In little more than a month, Tiger Woods went from being tough to beat to having a tough time even playing. Published June 19, 2013
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By BRIDGET MURPHY and ERIKA NIEDOWSKI - Associated Press
A man found dead in an industrial park about a mile from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's house was a semi-pro football player with connections to Hernandez, his family said Wednesday. Published June 19, 2013
By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press
Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins. Published June 19, 2013
By C. JEMAL HORTON - Associated Press
The funeral service for NASCAR driver Jason Leffler drew Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle and Brad Keselowski among the more than 800 people who filled Grace Covenant Church on Wednesday. Published June 19, 2013
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David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager Wednesday, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the first five matches of its Premier League title defense. Published June 19, 2013