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Bailey Johnson The No. overall pick in the NFL draft arrives with a glossy résumé and jaw dropping skill set. Now comes the burden of putting a franchise on his shoulders.

The Capitals, down but not out, hope for a more disciplined Game 3

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This NFL draft, like the league itself, is all about offense

Mark Maske, Des Bieler and Adam Kilgore Read more

NFL draft 2024: Quarterbacks taken with six of the top 12 picks in offensive extravaganza

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LeBron James and the Lakers are coming apart at the seams

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Hal Hershfelt, used to a life in motion, finds a foothold with the Spirit

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Caitlin Clark’s shoe deal says the quiet part out loud about women’s hoops

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Alex Ovechkin looks a little bit off,’ and it’s a big problem for the Caps

Barry Svrluga For the Capitals to have a chance at putting a dent in their playoff deficit, their captain and offensive pulse needs to find a way to get going.

Picking a QB in the NFL draft remains a mysterious blind date

Sam Fortier Which quarterbacks are the best bets in the NFL draft Focus on the context.

There’s a margin of error for these Capitals, but it’s razor thin

Joshua Needelman The Caps are playing with house money in this first round series with the Rangers, but they can’t cash out after a Game loss.

On a night that was all about QBs, the Commanders hope they found theirs

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NBA players turn to meditation to help find their center

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MacKenzie Gore battles but can’t halt sweep as Nats’ bats stay cold

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What the Commanders need in the draft (besides a quarterback)

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Commanders decline linebacker Jamin Davis’s fifth-year option

Des Bieler Exercising the option would have made the first round pick one of the highest paid linebackers in the NFL.

Commanders, finally, to retire Hall of Famer Darrell Green’s No. 28

Chelsea Janes The legendary cornerback was a dominant force on the field and remains a powerful one off it. A first ballot Hall of Famer, the only question about the honor was what took so long

Riding the baddest bulls made him a legend. Then one broke his neck.

Chelsea Janes Rodeo stars find purpose in navigating primal forces. None of them ever went harder than J.B. Mauney.

The day the mountain crumbled

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

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Sports TV and radio listings for D.C. region

Ben Golliver Channels and times for today’s games.

A fan heckled the ump. The Yankees’ Aaron Boone was tossed for it.

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How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball

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

Matt Bonesteel and Des Bieler Read more

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

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Dodgers batter Jake Irvin while Nationals’ offense shows little punch

Des Bieler Irvin dazzled last week in Chavez Ravine, but the Dodgers were not fooled at Nationals Park.

Patrick Corbin is sharp, but Shohei Ohtani gets last word in series opener

Matt Bonesteel The Nationals’ veteran left hander kept the Dodgers scoreless into the sixth. But the offense and bullpen did him no favors in a loss.

Jake Irvin literally trained like a dog. It led to a breakout with the Nats.

Early this season, metrics say Jake Irvin’s curveball is sharper and his location is better, leading to fewer walks and weaker hits. His fastball has more horizontal break.

2024 NFL draft: Prospects, pick projections and more

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is back from injury. Now comes the hard part.

NBA admits refs missed calls late in Knicks’ wild Game 2 win vs. 76ers

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

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

Caps drop Game 2 and head home with their backs against the wall

The Capitals strike early for a quick lead but yield two power play goals and a shorthanded tally as the Rangers come back for a win and a series lead.

In a physical series, the Caps have a fine line to walk with Matt Rempe

He has an impact in his first playoff game he’s played, Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery said of Matt Rempe. We need to do a better job against his line and their bottom six.