The Washington PostNowSmall victories: Nats lose again to O’s, yet avoid a season-long shutoutverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Jesse DoughertyBALTIMORE — There was a bit of statistical significance to Jake Alu’s hit in the top of the fifth inning Wednesday, a flared single to left that brought in Dominic Smith. Once Smith crossed home at Camden Yards, the Washington Nationals had their first run in 36 innings against the Baltimore …
The Washington Post4 hours agoRickie Fowler’s voyage from No. 185 in the world back to the Ryder Cupverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Rick MaeseGUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Butch Harmon was happy when the phone finally rang last September. A longtime celebrated golf coach, Harmon had been watching from afar as his former pupil Rickie Fowler slid from one of the most consistent players on the planet to 185th in the world rankings, nearly …
The Washington Post4 hours agoBrooks Robinson’s moral compass was as extraordinary as his gloveverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Thomas M. BoswellThe worst scoop I ever got, long ago, was that Brooks Robinson was in financial distress. How do you interview a boyhood hero and ask, “Are you broke? And why?” Robinson, who died Tuesday at 86, was known for his empathy. But I was still surprised that he seemed concerned about me, a rookie in my …
The Washington Post7 hours agoMichigan State officially fires football coach Mel Tucker for causeverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Scott AllenMichigan State terminated Mel Tucker's contract for cause Wednesday. (Al Goldis/AP)Michigan State fired football coach Mel Tucker for cause Wednesday, less than three weeks after USA Today revealed the school was investigating a sexual harassment claim made against him.In a statement, the school …
The Washington Post7 hours agoBlazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks in blockbuster three-team dealverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Ben GolliverThe Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to send Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team blockbuster deal with the Phoenix Suns that ends a lengthy stalemate that began when the seven-time all-star guard requested a trade July 1, multiple people with knowledge of the trade confirmed …
The Washington Post8 hours agoWith Joel Edmundson out, the Caps’ defensive competition intensifiesverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Bailey JohnsonIt took less than a week for the injury bug to return for the Washington Capitals. Washington had the fourth-most man games lost to injury in the NHL last season, as several core players missed significant time. Nearly everyone arrived at training camp fully healthy — with the exception of forward …
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