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The good (Treylon Burksâs incredible catch) and bad (Washingtonâs record in prime time) from the Commandersâ seventh-straight loss.
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Hail or Fail: Terry McLaurin makes strong return, but Commanders fall in OT
The good (Treylon Burksâs incredible catch) and bad (Washingtonâs record in prime time) from the Commandersâ seventh-straight loss.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/01/commanders-broncos-highlights-lowlights/
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Treylon Burksâs one-handed catch was a highlight of the Commandersâ back-and-forth matchup with the Broncos. More key moments from the 27-26 overtime loss:
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Commanders vs. Broncos highlights: Four big moments from Washingtonâs 27-26 loss
The Commanders dropped to 3-9 with a 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos on Sunday night at Northwest Stadium. Here are four key moments from the game.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/commanders-broncos-snf/
about 7 hours ago
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Bell beat Digital Pioneers Academy, 28-20, in the D.C. State Athletic Association Class A final. But the real celebration came last week, after it clinched a long-awaited promotion.
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Ascendant Bell completes its dream season with a DCSAA football title
The Griffins beat Digital Pioneers, 28-20, in the DCSAA Class A final. But the real celebration came last week, after they clinched a long-awaited promotion.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/bell-football-dcsaa-dciaa-promotion/
about 10 hours ago
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The Panthers stunned the NFLâs best team, Joey Bosa rescued the Bills, and the Eagles may need to make a change on their coaching staff. Hereâs what to know from Week 13 around the league:
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What to know from NFL Week 13: Panthersâ upset shakes things up
Plus, Joey Bosa rescued the Bills, the AFC South is wide open, and the Eagles may need to make a coaching change.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/nfl-what-know-week-13/
about 11 hours ago
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The Commanders return from their bye week still searching for their first victory since Oct. 5. It wonât be easy against the Broncos, who have reeled off eight straight wins. Follow along for live updates and analysis.
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Commanders vs. Broncos live updates: Washington is back on âSunday Night Footballâ
The Commanders return from their bye week searching for their first victory since Oct. 5. It wonât be easy against the Broncos, who have won eight straight.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/commanders-broncos-snf/
about 12 hours ago
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Logan Thompson made 30 saves as the Capitals won, 4-1, despite being outplayed much of the game by the Islanders
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Logan Thompson bails out sloppy Capitals in win over Islanders
The goalie made 30 saves as Washington won, 4-1, despite being outplayed much of the game by New York.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/capitals-islanders-game-story-lines/
about 15 hours ago
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Lane Kiffin is heading to LSU. Our story, which will update:
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Lane Kiffin chooses LSU following days of drama
Kiffin became a hovering theme of the latter part of the college football season as his future at Mississippi became uncertain.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/lane-kiffin-decision-lsu-ole-miss/
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1-0 Capitals here on Long Island. Tom Wilson on the power play after a slick pass from Ovechkin, who set up like he was going to shoot and then slid it to Wilson down low
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Back on Long Island for a matinee, Alex Ovechkin's Capitals probably don't have NHL history on the line today. But the matchup with the Islanders does start a four-game road trip.
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Capsâ matinee on Long Island brings back fond memories of No. 895
The last time the Capitals and Islanders met on a Sunday afternoon at UBS Arena, Alex Ovechkin made NHL history.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/capitals-islanders-game-story-lines/
about 20 hours ago
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about 21 hours ago
The Nationals are hiring Desmond McGowan to lead the amateur scouting department, per source. @JoeDoyleMiLB first on it. McGowan arrives from the Mets, where he worked quite a bit on the data science/analytics side. Has worked a lot with New Yorkâs draft process.
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As we wait ... and wait ... and wait for Lane Kiffin, take one last look back at the chaos of Saturday night with
@chuckculpepper.bsky.social
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Chaos reigned on the last night of college footballâs regular season
Improbable scenes from around the country highlighted a joyride of a Saturday night.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/30/college-football-highlights-iron-bowl-acc-title-race/
about 22 hours ago
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Maryland ended its season on an eight-game losing streak after Saturday nightâs 38-28 defeat to Michigan State. The Terpsâ skid is their longest since the 2015 season.
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Marylandâs season ends with an eighth consecutive loss
The Terrapins conclude a disappointing campaign with a 38-28 defeat Saturday night against Michigan State.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/29/maryland-michigan-state-football-score/
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Adam Petersâs previous stops â including in the Broncosâ front office for eight years â could help him as he faces a new challenge
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Adam Peters could do no wrong. Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
The Commanders general managerâs previous stops â including in the Denver Broncosâ front office for eight years â could help him as he faces a new challenge.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/28/adverse-season-commanders-gm-adam-peters-can-lean-days-denver/
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Ohio State ended its four-game losing streak against rival Michigan. Ryan Day savored the feeling. (via
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Ohio State is in heaven after freeing its coach from Michigan hell
The Buckeyes ended a four-game losing streak against the rival Wolverines, and Coach Ryan Day savored the feeling.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/29/ohio-state-michigan-ryan-day/
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The Olympic downhill? At 41? Itâs Lindsey Vonn, so itâs possible. Read
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Column | Chasing Olympic gold at 80 miles an hour at 41? Only Lindsey Vonn.
The Olympic downhill gold medalist in Vancouver in 2010, the Alpine skier is embarking on a farewell tour with no precedent.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2025/11/27/lindsey-vonn-milan-cortina-olympics-downhill/
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⢠Ohio State reclaimed its bragging rights against Michigan. ⢠Indiana and Georgia took care of business. ⢠Texas ruined Texas A&M's day â but not its playoff berth. More from the final full weekend of the college football season, via
@d1scourse.bsky.social
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Analysis | College football winners and losers: Ohio State reclaims its bragging rights
The Buckeyes snapped a four-game skid against rival Michigan and secured their spot in the Big Ten championship game.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/29/college-football-winners-and-losers/
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How Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum are trying to do their part and guide the baby Wizards to NBA maturity. Column from
@candacedbuckner.bsky.social
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Column | The baby Wizards can only hope to one day become grizzled veterans
Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum have had careers that Washingtonâs roster full of teens and second and third-year players should aspire to.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/29/wizards-khris-middleton-cj-mccollum/
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2 days ago
Hereâs a good article from @JonMeoli on his time in Baltimore, from 2022, on Andersâ coaching with an analytical lens:
jonmeoli.substack.com/p/orioles-de...
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Coaching with an analytics lens: How the Orioles' development coach role is enhancing their farm system and their player development department
A hybrid role as on-field coach and on-site analytics expert allows the Orioles' prospects and coaches to get the most out of the data that's driving this rebuild.
https://jonmeoli.substack.com/p/orioles-development-coach
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It's too early for the Vikings to give up on J.J. McCarthy. It's not too early to start thinking about a Plan B. Analysis from Jason La Canfora
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Analysis | The Vikings have a J.J. McCarthy problem
The second-year quarterback has been a mess during his first season as a starter and there are already concerns about his durability.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/29/viking-jj-mccarthy-backup/
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Thunder, Lakers headline NBA Cupâs knockout stage
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The NBA Cupâs knockout stage is set. The stars will be out.
MVP candidates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are among the elite players whose teams have reached the quarterfinals of the third annual in-season tournament.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/29/nba-cup-bracket-schedule-matchups/
2 days ago
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Saturdayâs college football TV schedule is highlighted by two of the biggest rivalries in the sport.
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College football on TV: Plenty of holiday leftovers as the regular season wraps
Ohio State vs. Michigan and a high-stakes Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn highlight Saturdayâs slate.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/29/college-football-games-on-tv/
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Overlooked for the 2026 menâs World Cup, D.C. is (as expected) prominently featured in the bid book submitted by U.S. Soccer and its partners for the 2031 womenâs World Cup.
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
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Before going viral was a thing, the â85 Bears shuffled their way to fame
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Column | Before going viral was a thing, the â85 Bears shuffled their way to fame
Thanks to a silly song, a sillier dance and the right attitude, the eventual champions blew our minds as they knew they would.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/28/chicago-bears-super-bowl-shuffle/
3 days ago
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Adam Peters could do no wrong. Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Adam Peters could do no wrong. Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
The Commanders general managerâs previous stops â including eight years in the Denver Broncosâ front office â could help him as he faces a new challenge.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/28/adverse-season-commanders-gm-adam-peters-can-lean-days-denver/
3 days ago
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NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Joe Burrowâs Bengals halt Ravensâ winning streak
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Analysis | NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Joe Burrowâs Bengals halt Ravensâ winning streak
Joe Burrow returned from injury to lead Cincinnati past Baltimore, the Cowboys knocked off the Chiefs at home and the Packers got a little help in a 31-24 win over the Lions.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/27/nfl-thanksgiving-games/
3 days ago
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The Cowboys are still standing, and the Packers solidified their status as a contender. That and much more from the NFL's Thanksgiving spread:
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Analysis | NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Cowboys are hungry for more after beating Chiefs
Kansas City dropped to 6-6 with its 31-28 loss. Earlier, Green Bay got a little help on its way to a 31-24 win at Detroit.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/27/nfl-thanksgiving-games/
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It took years of growth under Coach Kevin Nesbitt, but Coolidge has its first Turkey Bowl title since 1986.
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Coolidge completes journey to the top with first Turkey Bowl title since 1986
The Colts rallied in the second half to beat two-time defending champion Dunbar, 15-14, for the DCIAA Stars division championship.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/27/coolidge-turkey-bowl-champions/
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âOf course they got it right,â Packers Coach Matt LaFleur said with an exaggerated wink of a controversial timeout call during Green Bay's win to open the NFL's Thanksgiving schedule.
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Analysis | NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Controversial timeout gives the Packers a boost
The Packers used their fourth-down success, Jordan Loveâs passing, Micah Parsonsâs pass-rushing and a questionable timeout to win, 31-24, in Detroit.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/27/nfl-thanksgiving-games/
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WR Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown were both full participants in practice today. One step closer to a return Sunday vs. Denver.
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Massachusetts lost every game this season, but there's still plenty to respect.
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A college football team lost every game. Itâs not all about sadness.
Massachusetts finished an 0-12 season on a rainy evening in New England. Thereâs some valor in that experience.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/27/massachusetts-football-winless/
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The Olympic downhill at age 41? It's Lindsey Vonn, so it's possible. Column from
@barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
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Column | Chasing Olympic gold at 80 miles an hour at 41? Only Lindsey Vonn.
The Olympic downhill gold medalist in Vancouver in 2010, the Alpine skier is embarking on a farewell tour with no precedent.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2025/11/27/lindsey-vonn-milan-cortina-olympics-downhill/
4 days ago
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Honored before the game for reaching 900 goals and 1,500 games played, Alex Ovechkin added to both totals in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Jets.
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Alex Ovechkin, honored pregame, keeps on capitalizing in win over Jets
Ovechkin was lauded for recently notching his 900th goal and skating in his 1,500th game. He added goal No. 908 in the Capitalsâ 4-3 win.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/capitals-jets-game-story-lines/
4 days ago
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In Puerto Rico for the holiday, the Maryland women notched a notable win over Kentucky.
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No. 7 Terps reach 8-0 by denying No. 16 Kentucky in Puerto Rico
Kaylene Smikle had 22 points as the Terps won a ranked matchup.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/maryland-kentucky-women/
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âI feel really good,â Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin said Wednesday. â[I will] just continue to talk with the training staff, see what their plan is for the game. But I plan to play as much as I can â and as much as theyâll allow me to.â
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Terry McLaurin says heâll play Sunday âas much as theyâll allow me toâ
The Commanders wide receiver is optimistic that heâll play against the Broncos after missing seven of the past eight games.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/terry-mclaurin-injury-update/
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Alex Ovechkin is set to take a bow in a career full of them when the Capitals honor their captain for a pair of milestones before taking on the Winnipeg Jets.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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With Alex Ovechkin âin one of those runs,â Caps set to meet Jets
On Wednesday night in Washington, the Capitals will honor their captain, who reached 900 goals and 1,500 games earlier this season.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/capitals-jets-game-story-lines/
5 days ago
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5 days ago
Unsurprisingly, Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown and Jayden Daniels were all limited in practice for the
#Commanders
today. The key will be when and how quickly each of them ramps up. Will Harris, meanwhile, was a full participant and appears a near-lock to return Sunday night.
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Story: Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry led the NBA's only 70-win teams. WIll Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder join them?
@washingtonpost.com
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www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Analysis | Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry won 70 games. Is SGAâs Thunder next?
The defending NBA champion has a strong shot to join the 1995-96 Bulls and 2015-16 Warriors in the history books. Hereâs why.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/can-the-thunder-win-70-games/
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Take a Thanksgiving edition of our sports quiz
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Sports trivia quiz: Thanksgiving edition
Test your knowledge with eight questions about Thanksgiving sports history.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2025/sports-trivia-quiz-thanksgiving/
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Alex Sarr's breakout second season had been happening almost entirely in defeats. On Tuesday, that changed as he dominated in a win over the Hawks. It feels better. âItâs the whole point. Thatâs why you try to have good games, to win.â đ
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In 2023, the Freedom Eagles were the best HS football team in Virginia. Then, everybody left. Two years later, Freedom is still searching for its next win. A story about transfers, commitment and learning to pick up the pieces:
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It was the best high school football team in the state. Then, everybody left.
The Freedom Eagles followed back-to-back Virginia titles with back-to-back winless seasons. Itâs an extreme example of how player movement can shock a school.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/freedom-woodbridge-football-transfers/
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Notre Dame should be ahead of Miami in the CFP rankings. A head-to-head win doesn't matter more than a full season.
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Analysis | Miami beat Notre Dame, but the Irish are a more deserving playoff team
If the CFP committee has to choose between Miami and Notre Dame for a playoff bid, ask this question: Should a head-to-head win matter more than the full season?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/notre-dame-miami-playoff-rankings/
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Can the Thunder be the third NBA team to win 70 games and join Michael Jordan's Bulls and Stephen Curry's Warriors?
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Analysis | Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry won 70 games. Is SGAâs Thunder next?
The defending NBA champion has a strong shot to join the 1995-96 Bulls and 2015-16 Warriors in the history books. Hereâs why.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/can-the-thunder-win-70-games/
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Speedy Ethen Frank is playing with 'a ton of confidence' for the Caps.
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Heâs an NHL late bloomer from Nebraska. Lately, he has been electric.
Ethen Frank, a 27-year-old known for his speed, has three goals and five assists in 12 games for Washington this season.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/ethen-frank-capitals/
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A year ago, Jayden Daniels was clearly the best QB in the 2024 draft class. A year later, we just donât know. Column from
@barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
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Column | The Commanders need Jayden Daniels to be the answer again, not a question
Once heâs healthy, why play the second-year quarterback in a lost season? Because Washington needs to continue to build its future.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/26/jayden-daniels-washington-commanders-2024-draft-class/
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The Wizards' 14-game skid is over.
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CJ McCollumâs Wizards crush the Hawks to snap their 14-game skid
Powered by McCollumâs 46 points, Washington rolled, 132-113, for its first-ever win in NBA Cup competition.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/24/wizards-scores-schedule-highlights-and-transactions/
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After beating USC, Oregon is on the rise in the College Football Playoff rankings. Miami moved up, too, but its situation is a little more complicated.
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Oregon and Miami rise in the College Football Playoff rankings
The top five teams remained unchanged, but Oregon jumped over Mississippi at No. 6 and Miami pushed past Utah at No. 12.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/25/college-football-playoff-rankings-oregon-miami/
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6 days ago
At the half, Washington leads Atlanta, 77-55. CJ McCollum leads all scorers with 27 points. Corey Kispert has 17 points. Wiz limit Hawks to shoot just 40.8 percent from the field and force 9 TOs (19p of those). Every member of the starting five has a steal.
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After securing one of her latest wins â a deal to build a new NFL stadium â D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) said she determined it was time to step aside.
add a skeleton here at some point
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6 days ago
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QB Jayden Daniels: "If Iâm back out there, Iâm healthy and Iâm ready to go, I want to be out there."
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Jayden Daniels has no target date in mind but aims on returning this season
The Commanders quarterback, speaking at a community event Tuesday, said he has resumed throwing and is eager to play once medically cleared from an elbow injury.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/25/jayden-daniels-return/
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Speaking to reporters at Harvest Feast,
#Commanders
QB Jayden Daniels said he's taking his rehab "day by day and week by week" but has already resumed throwing. "As a football player, you want to go out there and play," he said. "You're a competitor. That's who I am."
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