It's a lesson worth learning, especially now, as some of the same issues still resonate. A half-century before Colin Kaepernick took a knee and put his NFL career on the line, Smith and Carlos raised their fists and put the world on notice. Published October 15, 2018
For most teams, overcoming adversity means conquering troublesome circumstances and bouncing back after heartbreaking defeats. But in Washington, overcoming adversity means riding out good times and preventing victories from bringing you down. Published October 14, 2018
It appears that Jay Gruden's tenure in Washington won't end well. At least he'll have plenty of company to commiserate with. Published October 10, 2018
There are two schools of thought about the fracas that ensued following UFC 229's main event Saturday night in Las Vegas. Published October 8, 2018
Here we are, forced to endure the charade as federal prosecutors put recruiting tactics on trial in New York, where the first of three cases off an FBI probe of college basketball's so-called underbelly has begun. But the real fraud is wasting our tax money on what's essentially a matter between the NCAA and its member institutions. Published October 3, 2018
Why the Nationals should overpay Bryce Harper and why strangers care about Le'Veon Bell's contract are two of the many things in sports that are tough to figure out right now. Published October 1, 2018
Roughing-the-passer penalties have more than doubled though three weeks compared to last season (34-16). The controversy is dominating discussions about the league in derogatory fashion. Meanwhile, at the youth level, where there can't be too much safety talk, participation continues its drop. Published September 26, 2018
Neither marketing executives, pro golfers nor golf fans, imagined Woods would go through everything he's endured to wind up again in the winner's circle at age 42 after a five-year drought. None of us is Tiger Woods. And I'm not sure, notwithstanding his fortune, we'd want to be. Published September 24, 2018
Coach Jay Gruden and quarterback Alex Smith assured us that the unit is capable of more than intermediate strikes. They said the lack of downfield passing and the wideouts' MIA status was a function of the defenses, not Washington's philosophical approach. Trust us, they said. More is coming. They didn't waste time making good on their word. Published September 23, 2018
Once again, the NFL has demonstrated its uncanny inability to find the sweet spot between extremes. On some of the most pressing issues the league faces, its judgment either caroms off the left pole or ricochets off the right one, as if splitting uprights is equivalent to splitting atoms. Published September 19, 2018
Play football and enter halftime with your team trailing, 28-6? Uh, no, that is NOT the time to announce you're done. Published September 17, 2018
Why oh why do we fall for the fake-out every single time? We're like Charlie Brown, believing we'll finally enjoy a chance to kick the football, only to fall flat on our back as Lucy pulls it away. Published September 16, 2018
The difference is what's missing, thankfully and good riddance. I don't mean Kirk Cousins' presence, just the nagging questions about his future. With the weight removed, we can appreciate how heavy it was. Published September 12, 2018
You never know what you might find on the NFL scrap heap. Perhaps a serviceable body for special teams. A solid reserve for situational rotations. Maybe an upgrade at kicker and punter, as there's always some of those to choose from. Published September 10, 2018
This season opens like every other season and like no other, at the same time. Published September 5, 2018
Who starts under the center is the No. 1 question fans have when the answer isn't obvious. Published September 3, 2018
Maybe it's time for Dallas to put Jerry Jones in the concussion protocol. Published August 29, 2018
Ohio State's punishment of Meyer isn't a wrist slap; it's a love tap. It's a wink-and-nod. It's the administration telling us that Meyer's pristine won-loss record is more important than his smudge-filled ethics record. Published August 27, 2018
My friend, the Yankees fan, says the Nationals are cursed for sitting Stephen Strasburg six years ago. But that's crazy talk, right? Right? Published August 22, 2018
How will you react when an amateur team -- perhaps your favorite or alma mater - decides to sit out rather than suit up? What will you think about the players who choose to take a stand rather than take the field? Published August 20, 2018
