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Scott Allen The past remains in the past for two time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler. That’s why his present is overpowering and his future is so bright.

The first college basketball coach I met was one of the best

Glynn A. Hill Don Donoher was all class to coaches, reporters and year old John Feinstein.

At the Masters, golf’s best battle the course and their own demons

Chelsea Janes Things happen fast at the Masters, and only the sturdiest can keep up. A wild third round made that clear.

The Capitals in the playoffs makes no sense, but it sure is fun

Mark Maske Read more

Why is a Formula One car rolling through D.C.?

Ava Wallace Read more

In stunning collapse, Oklahoma gymnastics fails to advance to NCAA final

Albert Samaha The powerhouse Sooners were undone by several uncharacteristic mistakes and watched their sublime season unravel in the semifinals.

How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball

Kent Babb Read more

The NFL needs kickoff returners again and it could impact the draft

Michael Lee Read more

Jesse Winker, very meticulous in everything he does,’ is off to a hot start

Ben Brasch Through games, Winker is hitting . , with a . on base percentage and a . slugging percentage.

Wizards’ front office is ready to make the most of its first full offseason

Chelsea Janes Read more

A betting scandal rocked Iowa sports. Then the case went sideways.

Gus Garcia-Roberts The probe revealed widespread sports betting among college athletes and a disjointed system to keep corruption in check.

The Kim Mulkey way

Chelsea Janes Read more

I’m not Black; I’m O.J.’: Why Simpson avoided athlete activism

Jason La Canfora Read more

Sports TV and radio listings for D.C. region

Kevin B. Blackistone Channels and times for today’s games.

Oklahoma officials tell trans pro wrestler not to compete in their state

Ben Golliver Read more

The early-morning call to Cal Ripken Jr. that led to Jackson Holliday’s No. 7

Ben Golliver Read more

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter stole 16 million to cover gambling debts, feds say

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Pitchers are buckling and breaking across baseball. What is to blame?

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Jake Irvin delivers as Nationals beat Dodgers again to close road trip

Matt Bonesteel and Des Bieler Jake Irvin struck out six over six scoreless innings as the Nationals prevailed, , for a series win at Dodger Stadium.

Nationals’ impatience at the plate is contagious in 6-2 loss to Dodgers

Des Bieler A first inning base running gaffe by CJ Abrams get things off on the wrong foot for the Nationals, who grow impatient and can’t solve the Dodgers’ bullpen game.

Star wide receivers could be on the move ahead of NFL draft

Des Bieler Read more

The unfathomable path of O.J. Simpson, who never stopped shocking us

Matt Bonesteel Read more

The biggest question of the NFL draft: Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels at No. 2?

Since the No. pick seems to be a foregone conclusion, the Commanders’ choice at No. has become the most important domino that will fall early in the draft.

For Commanders, Monumental’s deal to stay in D.C. could have ripple effects

Maryland’s confidence it can land the team is growing, but D.C. officials and stadium experts said the District remains in the competition.

Why the Commanders are likely to stick and pick’ at No. 2 in the NFL draft

Plus some insight on the ongoing stadium search, a bit more context how Washington will build out the QBs room and more notes from the NFL owners’ meetings.

USA Basketball emphasizes defense, experience on roster for Paris Olympics

NBA bans Jontay Porter for violating gambling policy, betting on games

Blind loyalty won’t save Stephen Curry and the Warriors

Blake Griffin was an NBA folk hero and a cautionary tale

Pending free agent Tyus Jones feels right at home with the Wizards

During his exit interview, the guard made it clear he wants to remain in Washington. Now the team has a decision to make.

At the end of the worst Wizards season ever, more change is coming

Washington’s season concluded with a loss at Boston and a record. Plenty of work remains in the offseason ahead.

A season of challenges has made clear: Deni Avdija has grown up

Given stability in Washington, the Wizards forward is playing stronger on the court, even as the Israel Gaza war pulls at him off it.

Coyotes bid emotional goodbye to Arizona ahead of move to Salt Lake City

Rangers-Devils brawl results in eight ejections two seconds into game

Capitals’ Ethan Bear enters NHL’s player assistance program

Penguins recover stolen Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads

From the start, Spencer Carbery believed in his Caps. He was right.

The most important thing is belief, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin said. We all believe in each other.