Outfielder Lane Thomas, who seemed like an afterthought pickup at the trade deadline a few weeks back, is making a name for himself with the Washington Nationals. Published September 1, 2021
Retooling instead of a complete overhaul makes sense in a division like the National League East, where no one seems to be able to run away from the field. Published August 29, 2021
Manny Pacquiao's epic journey, still ongoing, has been of the great stories in sports for decades, and one of the architects of the tale has been Fred Sternburg, a favorite son of the District who learned from one of the masters, Charlie Brotman. Published August 26, 2021
There may be a way to give a voice in the future to those who wind up muzzled by nondisclosure agreements -- legal contracts that pay accusers for their silence -- wielded by powerful sports owners. At least here in Washington, as it relates to Dan Snyder, there may be. Published August 22, 2021
Rich Milot passed away last week at the age of 64, leaving several generations of Washington football teammates in mourning. Published August 16, 2021
This was a competition decision, one that is part of the world of gymnastics. It prevented her from competing, so she didn't compete. Yet her legion of protectors sought to paint this as some sort of seminal moment in sports, where an athlete refuses to compete because of mental health issues, an overreaction and overcompensation to protect her legacy and defend her decision. Published August 9, 2021
We knew that Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo could build a baseball team. Now we know he can raze one. ... Rizzo is not a big fan of rebuilding. We'll see if he has the resources that he's had for this past reign of success. Published August 2, 2021
Is Aaron Rodgers -- who reported to training camp after giving every indication he wouldn't play for the Packers again -- really back? Published July 27, 2021
The Unseld name carries a lot of weight. But for Washington Wizards fans, it also comes with a lot of baggage from Wes Unseld Sr.'s losing stints as the team's vice president, coach and general manager. Published July 18, 2021
Ohtani, 27, is the starting pitcher for the American League All-Stars, facing off Tuesday night against the National League starter Max Scherzer. For Scherzer -- 7-4 with a 2.66 ERA this season -- it's a fourth All-Star Game start. For Ohtani -- 4-1 with a 3.49 ERA and 33 home runs -- it's an acknowledgment of one of the most remarkable seasons since the days of Babe Ruth. Published July 12, 2021
Playing in the same city -- one in the National League, the other in the American League -- Yogi Berra and Roy Campanella each won three league most valuable player awards. It was a five-year run of unprecedented excellence recognized for the position. Published July 4, 2021
So how do we think it went, that little chat? You know, the conversation between NFL lackey Beth Wilkinson and the man in charge of league lackeys, Commissioner Roger Goodell -- the one about Dan Snyder and the sexual harassment scandal inside his Washington Football Team organization. Published July 2, 2021
It's always someone else's fault. It's Bruce Allen's fault. It's Mike Shanahan's fault. It's the minority owners' fault. Published June 29, 2021
Sheppard is stepping up to the plate now in a key moment, a moment that could change the fortunes of a franchise that has been walking in the desert for more than 40 years. And the swing he needs to take is just up the interstate in Philadelphia. Published June 21, 2021
Brisbane has won the endorsement of the carrier of the virus, the International Olympic Committee, which pretty much means that they will officially be awarded the 2032 Summer Games when the gangsters meet next month. Published June 14, 2021
The NBA's post-playoff coaching and executive shuffle, so far, has not been great for the Washington Wizards. Published June 7, 2021
With that loan, the league has turned up the pressure for Snyder to get a new stadium deal -- the most important currency owners deal with, the work that helps drive up the value of every franchise. Published June 1, 2021
On Sunday, the Capitals were again shown the playoff door early, this time with their Barry Trotz replica, Peter Laviolette. Laviolette is a veteran, Stanley Cup-winning coach who gladly took the top-tier money that Ted Leonsis and his brain trust could have -- and should have -- paid Trotz. Published May 24, 2021
The outcome on the court and in the standings may not be any different under general manager Tommy Sheppard this season. But possibilities exist. The Russell Westbrook trade speaks to those possibilities. Published May 17, 2021
The very idea that one of the greatest quarterbacks of his time -- the NFL's 2020 Most Valuable Player, his third such honor -- is being touted somehow as a good fit for the Washington Football Team is amazing. And get this: No one is laughing. Published May 10, 2021
