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Redskins prepared with Cousins pick
Team believes it is in good hands with talented rookie backup who was controversial draft pick.
Wizards nixed Harden trade
Ted Leonsis turned down a trade with Oklahoma City this summer because he was unwilling to give James Harden a max contract, say people familiar with proposal.
‘It’s money vs. tradition’
Maryland anticipated resistance to Big Ten move, but felt financial incentives outweighed any fan backlash.
Terps working on free throws
Maryland is shooting just 67.6 percent from the foul line this season, but is working hard to improve.
Williams-Flournoy returns to D.C.
Terri Williams-Flournoy is trying to put Auburn back on the map, just as she did at Georgetown.
Edsall: 'A good nucleus here'
Maryland's football coach has an optimistic outlook after a bumpy two seasons in College Park.
LATEST HEADLINES
- Tagliabue vacates bounty suspensions
- Youkilis, Yankees agree to $12M, 1-year deal
- Patriots put WR Stallworth on season-ending IR
- Jets claim WR Edwards off waivers
- Steelers suspend RB Mendenhall
- ESPN980 disciplines Czaban, Pollin
- Hokies, ODU agree to football series
- Alvarez to be paid $118,500 for Rose Bowl
NHL, NHLPA to meet Wednesday
This will mark the first formal session between the two sides since talks broke down Thursday.
Nats on USO Holiday Tour
Craig Stammen and Ross Detwiler will travel overseas to visit troops with General Martin Dempsey.
D.C. Sports Bog &
The Early Lead
Garcon admits he has no idea who's starting
One of Pierre Garcon's ESPN interviews cause a stir. His other ESPN interviews should help end the stir.”
Edwards, Jets may reunite, report says
Last week, Braylon Edwards called Jets management "idiots." This week, he may sign with the team.”
Redskins players sword fight
The Redskins players were a bit outnumbered and under protected.”
RGIII makes ‘Daily Show’
Getting rocked by Haloti Ngata was enough to make Robert Griffin III this week's poster boy for football violence.”
Wizards Insider
Recruiting Insider
Woodbridge’s Hand narrows college list
Nationals Journal
Terrapins Insider
A chat with Maryland's Nick Faust
Recruiting Insider
Sports photo galleries
Good Counsel holds onto No. 1 spot
For a fourth straight year the Falcons are the top-ranked team in The Post’s poll thanks to narrow wins over highly regarded foes.
Robert Griffin III’s knee injury
Redskins’ quarterback tried to continue playing but had to leave the game in the fourth quarter.
Marquez knocks out Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out Manny Pacquiao cold with a right hand in Las Vegas.
Redskins top Ravens, 31-28
Robert Griffin III goes down with an injury, but Washington rallies for a win in overtime.
Briar Woods blows out Heritage-Lynchburg 52-0
The Ashburn school captures its third consecutive state championship.
Navy overcomes late deficit to overtake Army 17-13
Keenan Reynolds scores a late game-winning touchdown for the Midshipmen.
Stone Bride falters in Virginia state final
Stone Bridge almost came back from a 20-0 deficit, but Lake Taylor held on for a 20-14 victory.
A life spent proving he belongs
Redskins offensive coordinator deals with skepticism that accompanies being a coach’s son.
Sports videos
Da’Shawn Hand on the 10 college destinations he is considering
The Post’s Preston Williams sits down with Woodbridge lineman Da’Shawn Hand, a top recruit for the Class of 2014, to discuss Hand’s top college choices.
Terps Insider sits down with Maryland guard Nick Faust
Terps Insider Alex Prewitt sits down with Maryland guard Nick Faust.
Redskins players donate coats to local kids
On Tuesday, Macy’s and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation donated 300 coats and outerwear to local underserved children in Metro Center.
Should Shanahan start Cousins over an injured RGIII? — Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew put themselves in Mike Shanahan’s shoes and debate whether the Redskins head coach should start a less-than-100% Robert Griffin III over backup quarterback Kirk Cousins this week in Cleveland.
Will knee injury sideline RGIII in Cleveland? — Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew discusses the knee sprain suffered by Robert Griffin III and opine on what it means for the Redskins upcoming game against the Browns.
RGIII injures knee in win over Ravens — Post Sports Live
The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Matt Rennie, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe talk about the Redskins’ dramatic overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens, discuss Robert Griffin III’s knee sprain and preview the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns.
Allmetsports.com’s Top Basketball Plays: Episode 1
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from high school basketball games in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
The Takeaway: Redskins victorious in overtime, look towards Browns
Washington Redskins survive the loss of rookie QB Robert Griffin III and pull off a last-second comeback, keeping playoff hopes alive with flair.
Paul VI beats Oak Hill in double OT
VIDEO | The Panthers’ Quadree Smith was the game’s most valuable player in a win over the national power.
Thomas Boswell
Supporting cast rises to occasion
OPINION | When rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III could not even stand in the final minutes, the rest of his Redskins teammates rose to their full height.
Thomas Boswell
For Nats, the price is right
OPINION | Dan Haren and Denard Span signings show Nationals executing short- term plan without mortgaging future.
Thomas Boswell
Falling into place
OPINION | Even when RGIII fumbles, good things happen as the Redskins win their third straight game.
John Feinstein
No excuse, but a lot of heartbreak
Standout Army quarterback Trent Steelman handles a final, wrenching loss to Navy with predictable class.
John Feinstein
Majerus, basketball’s clown prince
Rick Majerus had a one-liner for everything and the coaching skills to match.
John Feinstein
Wizards need Gary Williams
OPINION | To escape their spiral, the Washington Wizards need to think outside the coaching box.
Tracee Hamilton
For rookies, it never gets old
OPINION | Thanks to youth movement, Washington fans feeling like kids on Christmas this December.
Tracee Hamilton
Kobe’s the best ever — for now
OPINION | When it comes to hyperbole, TV sports is the greatest medium of all time.
Tracee Hamilton
End the NHL lockout
OPINION | I miss the Capitals and so does the D.C. sports scene. It’s time for the NHL to save its season.
Sally Jenkins
Redskins are alive and kicking
OPINION | The Redskins separate from the Eagles and the Cowboys in the NFC East, with the first-place Giants up next.
Sally Jenkins
QBs begin rivalry with epic battle
OPINION | New York’s quarterback, in his prime, has just enough to beat Washington’s up-and-coming star.
Sally Jenkins
Ref debacle exposes NFL’s arrogance
OPINION | Roger Goodell has failed the league by not having adequate replacements while locking out the referees.
Jason Reid
Redskins building with blocks
OPINION | Resurgent offensive line has paved the route to success for Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris.
Jason Reid
QB’s supporting cast steps up
ANALYSIS | Robert Griffin III gets help from the defense, offensive line and the team’s top playmakers.
Jason Reid
Wizards’ issues start with draft
OPINION | President Ernie Grunfeld and the Wizards are committed to building through the draft, but appear to have little clue how to properly go about it.
Mike Wise
Credit to the Redskins defense
OPINION | Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has been criticized, but his unit is helping the team win down the stretch.
Mike Wise
Can Flacco win over skeptics?
OPINION | The Baltimore quarterback wants to be considered elite, but the five-year veteran spends too much time worrying about his reputation instead of cementing it on the field.
Mike Wise
Time to give this feud the boot
OPINION | Maryland and Georgetown meet in College Cup on Friday, but you can forget any further clashes — and that’s a shame.
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Face of the franchise
Robert Griffin III’s first season: his adjustment to the NFL, his assimilation into D.C. and his emergence as a leader.
2012 Spring All-Met
Honoring the area’s best in baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, golf, track & field, gymnastics, tennis and rowing.
Schedules, scores and team pages
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