A thoroughbred shortage looms

(Courtney Stafford / AP)

OPINION | The lack of thoroughbred racehorses in the United States is a corrosive problem that is going to affect most of the nation’s racing industry.

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?  (2:48)

Post Sports Live: What's next for Linsanity? (2:48)

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 on starting full-time NASCAR ride (2:34)

Danica Patrick on starting full-time NASCAR ride (2:34)

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.