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Capitals down, Ovechkin out

Alex Ovechkin sits out with a lower-body injury and Washington digs a deep hole early for the second straight game on the way to a third consecutive loss.

Huntington Prep’s new school rules

Huntington Prep’s new school rules

Huntington Prep is not a high school. Rather, it’s a collection of 12 teenage boys there solely for basketball.

Edsall lifts transfer restrictions

Edsall lifts transfer restrictions

Maryland also files a formal complaint to the ACC alleging that Vanderbilt tampered with players.

Coale eager to prove doubters wrong

Coale eager to prove doubters wrong

Former Virginia Tech wide receiver Danny Coale will take part in the NFL combine over the next six days.

Huguely guilty: Second-degree murder

Huguely guilty: Second-degree murder

Former U-Va. lacrosse player is sentenced to 26 years in prison.

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The Early Lead

JaVale McGee goaltends a shot into the stands

The latest bit of miraculous McGee footage looks way more like volleyball than basketball.”

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 Dan Steinberg

If Wallace goes, Patriots, 49ers could be good fits

Over the last two seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace has emerged as one of the top big-play threats in the league. But coming off a second-straight 1,100-yard season and his first Pro Bowl selection, Wallace may be on his way out of the Steel City.”

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Lorenzo Alexander doesn’t want Peyton Manning in Washington

Respected veteran says he’d prefer to see the Redskins go young at quarterback.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Vince Carter to host $30,000-a-person fundraiser for Obama

Dinner at the Dallas Maverick’s house in Orlando is expected to feature present and future NBA Hall of Famers expected to attend as All-Star Weekend begins.”

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 Cindy Boren

Sports photo galleries

No. 8 Wise is victorious over Gwynn Park, 79-57

Wise captures the Prince George’s County girls’ basketball championship.

No. 20 Gwynn Park is triumphant over No. 17 C.H. Flowers, 57-51

Gwynn Park wins the boys’ Prince George’s County basketball championship.

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.

Sports videos

Fairfax beats Yorktown, 58-38

Fairfax beats Yorktown, 58-38

Fairfax beats Yorktown, by a score of 58-38.
Sports blooper: Announcer loses his balance (0:34)

Sports blooper: Announcer loses his balance (0:34)

CBS Sports network announcer James Bates fell during a live telecast after the stool he was sitting on broke. (Feb. 22)
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.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Time to deal with Zimmerman

OPINION | If it’s puppy dogs and ice cream now, see how the mood changes if the face of the franchise leaves.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

‘Guys can’t wait to get started’

OPINION | Players’ early arrival to camp is another sign that it’s okay to get excited about these Nats.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

Baseball’s most relaxed day

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

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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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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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