(Karl B DeBlaker / AP)

Injured Ovechkin a game-time call

Caps captain leaves practice early ahead of tonight’s game in Ottawa; Dale Hunter confirms lower-body injury.

Maryland shows moxie vs. Miami

Maryland shows moxie vs. Miami

Terrell Stoglin has 20 points, James Padgett adds a career-high 16 as Terps rally late, 75-70. | Box

Theodore, Pirates light up Hoyas

Theodore, Pirates light up Hoyas

Normally stingy Georgetown misses chance to secure first-round bye in Big East tournament. | Box

Teams that plain don’t play each other

Teams that plain don’t play each other

OPINION | U-Md. AD Kevin Anderson made the first move, now it’s up to Terps, Hoyas men’s coaches.

Staying out of the ‘Lin’ crowd

Staying out of the ‘Lin’ crowd

OPINION | The Knicks guard is a great story, but the ubiquitous puns are almost too much to bear.

Thoroughbred shortage looms

Thoroughbred shortage looms

OPINION | Tampa Bay Downs an example of a problem that will affect most of U.S. racing industry.

D.C. Sports Bog &
The Early Lead

Tiger’s match play opponent calls him ‘beatable’

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano offered praise and tugged on the cape of Superman — or the golfer who used to be Superman — just a little bit.”

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 Cindy Boren

NFL Combine 2012: Andrew Luck may or may not throw

Top college players head for Indianapolis to be evaluated ahead of the NFL Draft on April 26. Robert Griffin III will be there, too, but doesn’t expect to throw.”

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 Cindy Boren

Kansas State upsets No. 3 Missouri; Michigan outlasts Northwestern

Several desperate schools had prime opportunities to notch marquee wins on Tuesday night, and while a few took full advantage, others failed to seal the deal.”

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Tom Boswell says TV and radio hosts contribute to D.C. not being a baseball town

In a Wash Post chat, the mild baseball fan says most local broadcasters 'can’t even find the stadium.’”

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 Dan Steinberg

Sports photo galleries

Wise earns first-ever indoor track title

Wise’s Champ Page and Dondre Echols of Potomac (Md.) dominate at Maryland 4A/3A indoor track and field championships.

Nationals spring training 2012

This year’s spring training is the most highly anticipated one since baseball returned to Washington.

Olympic dreams, shabby surroundings

Mongolia’s Mandakhnaran Ganzorig trains alongside children.

‘It’s a name we have on our jersey’

At Huntington Prep, the enrollment is 12 and the only course is Basketball 101.

No. 1 Paul VI prevails over No. 2 DeMatha, 58-55

Paul VI runs its overall season record to 26-2 and 18-0 in the WCAC.

No. 8 Bullis beats Georgetown Prep, 66-62

Bullis wins the IAC boys’ basketball title.

Virginia AAA wrestling tournament

Held at Robinson High School in Fairfax.

Cavs over the Terps

The University of Virginia defeated the University of Maryland 71 - 44 in Charlottesville.

No. 8 Bullis rolls past Landon 70-47 in IAC semifinal

Four players record double-digit scoring efforts in the win for the Bulldogs.

Robinson edges No. 17 Westfield, 62-60

Robinson wins the Concorde district boys’ basketball final.

No. 4 Oakton defeats Chantilly, 43-22

Oakton wins the Concorde district girls’ basketball final.

NBA power rankings

Michael Lee evaluates the best teams in the National Basketball Association.

Sports videos

Post Sports Live: What’s next for Linsanity?

Post Sports Live: What’s next for Linsanity?

The Post Sports Live crew debates how well Jeremy Lin, Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks will fare over their upcoming difficult 10-game stretch.
Post Sports Live:  How many wins for Nats this year? (3:10)

Post Sports Live: How many wins for Nats this year? (3:10)

The Washington Post's Jason Reid joins the Post Sports Live crew to debate whether the Nationals will win more than 85 games this year.
Danica Patrick making NASCAR transition

Danica Patrick making NASCAR transition

Danica Patrick, who is making the transition from IndyCar to driving full-time in NASCAR this season, spoke at the National Press Club in Washington Tuesday. (Feb. 21)
Post Sports Live:  Will Maryland-Georgetown ever happen?

Post Sports Live: Will Maryland-Georgetown ever happen?

The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the decision that was made by University of Maryland Athletic Director Kevin Anderson not to play Georgetown in any sport until the impasse between the men's basketball teams ends will result in an annual matchup.
Josh Barr details West Virginia hoops academy (2:57)

Josh Barr details West Virginia hoops academy (2:57)

The Washington Post's recruiting insider Josh Barr and host B.J. Koubaroulis discuss the unique situation at a West Virginia hoops academy -- a program that has drawn top players from all over the world but struggles to get sanctioned. (Feb. 16)
Post Sports Live:  The Jason Campbell wedding story  (3:17)

Post Sports Live: The Jason Campbell wedding story (3:17)

The Washington Post's Jason Reid, a personal friend of former Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell, discusses the text message that he received from Campbell regarding his wedding in the Dominican Republic.
Post Sports Live:  Nationals, NFL combine and Terps-Hoyas spat (35:32)

Post Sports Live: Nationals, NFL combine and Terps-Hoyas spat (35:32)

The Washington Post's Jason Reid joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss heightened expectations for the Nationals, Redskins priorities at the NFL combine, what the Kevin Anderson decision means for the potential of future Maryland-Georgetown games and what lies ahead for Jeremy Lin and the Knicks.
Pro boxer Lamont Peterson down, but never out

Pro boxer Lamont Peterson down, but never out

Professional boxer Lamont Peterson grew up on the streets of Washington D.C. and in foster care as a child. On Dec. 10, he'll fight for a world title.
No. 1 Paul VI defeats No. 2 DeMatha, 58-55

No. 1 Paul VI defeats No. 2 DeMatha, 58-55

No. 1 Paul VI finishes their WCAC regular season undefeated after defeating No. 2 DeMatha 58-55.
Boxers brawl at news conference

Boxers brawl at news conference

British heavyweight boxer Dereck Chisora was released Sunday after nearly seven hours of questioning by Munich police following his brawl with former WBA champion David Haye at a post-fight news conference. (Feb. 19)

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

OPINION | Nats are coming together, early

OPINION | With a homegrown team that’s grown close-knit and arrived early to spring training, there’s reason to be excited about this year’s Nationals.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Baseball’s most relaxed day

COLUMN | Optimism, bad jokes and easy talk dominate reporting day.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Time to stretch the imagination

OPINION | With spring training set to open, Nationals fans have reasons to think big this season. Honest.

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John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Turgeon frustrated, but not making excuses

OPINION | Mark Turgeon has experienced ups and downs in his first season at Maryland, but he isn’t assigning blame.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Teammates appreciated ‘The Kid’

OPINION | Hero of the Mets’ 1986 World Series victory a player who can’t be judged just by numbers.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

OPINION | Patsos has Loyola primed for uprising

OPINION | Former Maryland assistant Jimmy Patsos has had a long struggle at Loyola, but his work seems to be paying off.

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Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Staying out of the ‘Lin’ crowd

OPINION | The Knicks guard is a great story, but the ubiquitous puns are almost too much to bear.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Teams that plain don’t play each other

OPINION | U-Md. AD Kevin Anderson made the first move, now it’s up to Terps, Hoyas men’s coaches.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

Pain in our neck of the woods?

OPINION | Recent developments should make most teams cautious, except maybe the Redskins.

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Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

A ship’s captain, but a petty officer

OPINION | After a rocky first season, the sailing is not getting much smoother for Coach Randy Edsall.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Redskins must get him at all costs

COLUMN | If the Colts make Peyton Manning available, Dan Snyder should do what he does best: Pay up.

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Eli Manning, unmasked

COLUMN | Giants quarterback, often mistaken for quiet and indifferent, reveals toughness and determination.

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Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Nationals find the right place to start

OPINION | By emphasizing its starting rotation, Washington has a chance to improve on last season’s 80-81 record.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

Lin’s ethnicity only part of story

OPINION | His meteoric rise with the Knicks is historic regardless of his race, a point skeptics are missing.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

‘Broadway’ not the ticket for him

OPINION | Given all the Nats have invested in him, Bryce Harper needs to act older than 19.

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Profiles in Speed

A closer examination of the first word in the Olympic motto — “Faster, Higher, Stronger.”

Redskins’ last title turns 20

Players, coaches share their stories from season capped by win in Super Bowl XXVI.

Joe Paterno, 1926-2012

Final days of coaching legend’s career, and life, shadowed by Penn State scandal.