Absurdity is a matter of course
File photos of golfers Tiger Woods, right, and Sergio Garcia.
COLUMN | Whether it’s anchored putters or angry dialogue, golf has been pulled into ridiculous theater.
Mystics and WNBA
Tennis
- American Sam Querrey loses to wild card Edouard Roger-Vasselin in quarterfinals of Nice Open
- FRENCH OPEN 2013: Capsules on women to watch at the year's second Grand Slam tennis tournament
- FRENCH OPEN 2013: Capsules on men to watch at the year's second Grand Slam tennis tournament
- 10 things to know for the French Open, the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament
Boxing & MMA
Cycling
- UCI head McQuaid says expert panel to study claims cycling body 'colluded' with Armstrong
- Vincenzo Nibali wins Giro time trial in 18th stage to extend overall lead to 4 minutes
- Giovanni Visconti wins 17th Giro stage with strong solo performance; Nibali retains lead
- Benat Intxausti of Spain wins 16th Giro d'Italia stage, Vincenzo Nibali retains overall lead
Golf
- South Africa's James Kingston shoots 66 to take lead in BMW PGA Championship
- Fuzzy Zoeller says his 'fried chicken' comment to Tiger during '97 Masters was joke gone awry
- Untimely ring? Bothersome click? Memorial Tournament trying to prevent phone problems
- LPGA Tour to start Friday on a 12-hole course in Bahamas because of severe flooding
Auto Racing
- Last-minute deals, last-second rides means record-tying 4 women to start Indianapolis 500
- Possible rules changes could help IndyCar drivers run down speed records at Indianapolis 500
- Walker takes brief break from Carpenter's team to begin work as head of IndyCar competition
- Off to best start of his career Marco Andretti now tries to shake the family curse at Indy
Horse Racing
- Only 2 to beat: Spa City Fever takes the Belmont Park feature
- Rematch of Derby winner Orb, Preakness winner Oxbow still on track; field taking shape
- United Arab Emirates orders decree to criminalize using anabolic steroids on race horses
- Jockey Eddie Ahern banned for 10 years after corruption probe by British Horseracing Authority
Olympics
- With Coach K back, US expects some gold medalists to stay; will look at young players in July
- AP Interview: Rogge says wrestling has 'reacted well' in bid to save Olympic status
- Duke's Krzyzewski returning to USA Basketball, 'perfect fit' to lead US men on Olympic run
- Sochi Olympic organizers says 2,500 doping tests planned at 2014 Winter Games
Sports photo galleries
Girls’ Lacrosse: Broadneck trounces Sherwood for Maryland 4A/3A state championship
The No. 9 Bruins are champions after a 21-5 victory over Sherwood in Catonsville.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Marriotts Ridge tops Century 15-5 for Maryland 3A/2A title
Senior Zoe Stunkenburg scored three goals and added six assists to lead Marriotts Ridge to victory.
Maryland 4A Softball: Sherwood tops Northwest 6-2 in state semifinals
Sherwood hasn’t dropped a game in two seasons and now has the chance to win a second consecutive state championship
Redskins’ training camp facility nears completion
Washington’s summer practices will take place 115 miles south of team headquarters in Ashburn.
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes tops Landon, 7-5 in IAC title game
Saints beat Bears for first time in program history to clinch conference championship.
South River earns a place in state final
Brandon Senft and Ben Chisolm combine for nine goals in the semifinal victory over Howard.
Sherwood girls earn spot in state final
The Warriors make their first trip to the Maryland 4A/3A state championship.
Softball: Glen Burnie take Maryland 4A East crown
The Gophers defeat Chesapeake, 4-1, in the 4A East final with the help of Alyssa Allender’s three-run home run Friday afternoon.
Sports videos
Boys’ Lacrosse: Chantilly knocks out Langley
Chantilly defeated Langley, 8-2, to advance to the Northern Region Final. Chantilly finally earned a win against the team that had knocked it off in the state title game in each of the past two seasons.
Boys’ Lacrosse: Chantilly knocks out Langley
Chantilly defeated Langley, 8-2, to advance to the Northern Region Final. Chantilly finally earned a win against the team that had knocked it off in the state title game in each of the past two seasons.
VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest about the Okalahoma tornadoes, the IRS hearings, and more.
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes wins IAC Championship
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes defeated Landon, 7-5, to win its first IAC championship.
Bigger concern for Nationals defense or bullpen?--Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the Nationals defensive struggles or the team’s bullpen are of bigger concern.
Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season
David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.
Mike Wise to D.C.: Lamont Peterson is your champion--Post Sports Live
The Washington Post’s Mike Wise makes the case that D.C. should get behind Lamont Peterson, who is competing for the International Boxing Federation’s title on Saturday.
VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest on the Texas tornadoes, Benghazi, and more.
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes wins ISL Championship
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VIDEO | The Post’s Emi Kolawole offers the latest on Kenneth Bae, Holder’s meeting with the House Judicary Committee, and more.
Sports at a Glance
Latest news
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- Pitt, Stanford, Texas Tech, Houston to play in Legends Classic
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- Montana men's basketball signs transfer from University of Washington
