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Overlooked for the 2026 men’s World Cup, D.C. is (as expected) prominently featured in the bid book submitted by U.S. Soccer and its partners for the 2031 women’s World Cup. digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Overlooked for the 2026 men’s World Cup, D.C. is (as expected) prominently featured in the bid book submitted by U.S. Soccer and its partners for the 2031 women’s World Cup. digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
Before going viral was a thing, the ’85 Bears shuffled their way to fame
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Column | Before going viral was a thing, the ’85 Bears shuffled their way to fame
Thanks to a silly song, a sillier dance and the right attitude, the eventual champions blew our minds as they knew they would.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Before going viral was a thing, the ’85 Bears shuffled their way to fame
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Adam Peters could do no wrong.
Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
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Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
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Adam Peters could do no wrong. Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
The Commanders general manager’s previous stops — including eight years in the Denver Broncos’ front office — could help him as he faces a new challenge.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Adam Peters could do no wrong.
Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
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Now the GM can show how he handles adversity.
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NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Joe Burrow’s Bengals halt Ravens’ winning streak
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Analysis | NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Joe Burrow’s Bengals halt Ravens’ winning streak
Joe Burrow returned from injury to lead Cincinnati past Baltimore, the Cowboys knocked off the Chiefs at home and the Packers got a little help in a 31-24 win over the Lions.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Joe Burrow’s Bengals halt Ravens’ winning streak
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The Cowboys are still standing, and the Packers solidified their status as a contender. That and much more from the NFL's Thanksgiving spread:
Analysis | NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Cowboys are hungry for more after beating Chiefs
Kansas City dropped to 6-6 with its 31-28 loss. Earlier, Green Bay got a little help on its way to a 31-24 win at Detroit.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The Cowboys are still standing, and the Packers solidified their status as a contender. That and much more from the NFL's Thanksgiving spread:
It took years of growth under Coach Kevin Nesbitt, but Coolidge has its first Turkey Bowl title since 1986.
Coolidge completes journey to the top with first Turkey Bowl title since 1986
The Colts rallied in the second half to beat two-time defending champion Dunbar, 15-14, for the DCIAA Stars division championship.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
It took years of growth under Coach Kevin Nesbitt, but Coolidge has its first Turkey Bowl title since 1986.
“Of course they got it right,” Packers Coach Matt LaFleur said with an exaggerated wink of a controversial timeout call during Green Bay's win to open the NFL's Thanksgiving schedule.
Analysis | NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Controversial timeout gives the Packers a boost
The Packers used their fourth-down success, Jordan Love’s passing, Micah Parsons’s pass-rushing and a questionable timeout to win, 31-24, in Detroit.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“Of course they got it right,” Packers Coach Matt LaFleur said with an exaggerated wink of a controversial timeout call during Green Bay's win to open the NFL's Thanksgiving schedule.
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#Commanders WR Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown were both full participants in practice today. One step closer to a return Sunday vs. Denver.
November 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
#Commanders WR Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown were both full participants in practice today. One step closer to a return Sunday vs. Denver.
Massachusetts lost every game this season, but there's still plenty to respect.
A college football team lost every game. It’s not all about sadness.
Massachusetts finished an 0-12 season on a rainy evening in New England. There’s some valor in that experience.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Massachusetts lost every game this season, but there's still plenty to respect.
The Olympic downhill at age 41? It's Lindsey Vonn, so it's possible.
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Column | Chasing Olympic gold at 80 miles an hour at 41? Only Lindsey Vonn.
The Olympic downhill gold medalist in Vancouver in 2010, the Alpine skier is embarking on a farewell tour with no precedent.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Olympic downhill at age 41? It's Lindsey Vonn, so it's possible.
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Honored before the game for reaching 900 goals and 1,500 games played, Alex Ovechkin added to both totals in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Jets.
Alex Ovechkin, honored pregame, keeps on capitalizing in win over Jets
Ovechkin was lauded for recently notching his 900th goal and skating in his 1,500th game. He added goal No. 908 in the Capitals’ 4-3 win.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Honored before the game for reaching 900 goals and 1,500 games played, Alex Ovechkin added to both totals in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Jets.
In Puerto Rico for the holiday, the Maryland women notched a notable win over Kentucky.
No. 7 Terps reach 8-0 by denying No. 16 Kentucky in Puerto Rico
Kaylene Smikle had 22 points as the Terps won a ranked matchup.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
In Puerto Rico for the holiday, the Maryland women notched a notable win over Kentucky.
“I feel really good,” Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin said Wednesday. “[I will] just continue to talk with the training staff, see what their plan is for the game. But I plan to play as much as I can — and as much as they’ll allow me to.”
Terry McLaurin says he’ll play Sunday ‘as much as they’ll allow me to’
The Commanders wide receiver is optimistic that he’ll play against the Broncos after missing seven of the past eight games.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“I feel really good,” Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin said Wednesday. “[I will] just continue to talk with the training staff, see what their plan is for the game. But I plan to play as much as I can — and as much as they’ll allow me to.”
Alex Ovechkin is set to take a bow in a career full of them when the Capitals honor their captain for a pair of milestones before taking on the Winnipeg Jets.
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With Alex Ovechkin ‘in one of those runs,’ Caps set to meet Jets
On Wednesday night in Washington, the Capitals will honor their captain, who reached 900 goals and 1,500 games earlier this season.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Alex Ovechkin is set to take a bow in a career full of them when the Capitals honor their captain for a pair of milestones before taking on the Winnipeg Jets.
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Unsurprisingly, Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown and Jayden Daniels were all limited in practice for the #Commanders today. The key will be when and how quickly each of them ramps up.
Will Harris, meanwhile, was a full participant and appears a near-lock to return Sunday night.
Will Harris, meanwhile, was a full participant and appears a near-lock to return Sunday night.
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Unsurprisingly, Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown and Jayden Daniels were all limited in practice for the #Commanders today. The key will be when and how quickly each of them ramps up.
Will Harris, meanwhile, was a full participant and appears a near-lock to return Sunday night.
Will Harris, meanwhile, was a full participant and appears a near-lock to return Sunday night.
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Story: Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry led the NBA's only 70-win teams. WIll Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder join them? @washingtonpost.com @postsports.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Analysis | Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry won 70 games. Is SGA’s Thunder next?
The defending NBA champion has a strong shot to join the 1995-96 Bulls and 2015-16 Warriors in the history books. Here’s why.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Take a Thanksgiving edition of our sports quiz
Sports trivia quiz: Thanksgiving edition
Test your knowledge with eight questions about Thanksgiving sports history.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Alex Sarr's breakout second season had been happening almost entirely in defeats. On Tuesday, that changed as he dominated in a win over the Hawks.
It feels better.
“It’s the whole point. That’s why you try to have good games, to win.”
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It feels better.
“It’s the whole point. That’s why you try to have good games, to win.”
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November 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Alex Sarr's breakout second season had been happening almost entirely in defeats. On Tuesday, that changed as he dominated in a win over the Hawks.
It feels better.
“It’s the whole point. That’s why you try to have good games, to win.”
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It feels better.
“It’s the whole point. That’s why you try to have good games, to win.”
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In 2023, the Freedom Eagles were the best HS football team in Virginia. Then, everybody left.
Two years later, Freedom is still searching for its next win.
A story about transfers, commitment and learning to pick up the pieces:
Two years later, Freedom is still searching for its next win.
A story about transfers, commitment and learning to pick up the pieces:
It was the best high school football team in the state. Then, everybody left.
The Freedom Eagles followed back-to-back Virginia titles with back-to-back winless seasons. It’s an extreme example of how player movement can shock a school.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In 2023, the Freedom Eagles were the best HS football team in Virginia. Then, everybody left.
Two years later, Freedom is still searching for its next win.
A story about transfers, commitment and learning to pick up the pieces:
Two years later, Freedom is still searching for its next win.
A story about transfers, commitment and learning to pick up the pieces:
Notre Dame should be ahead of Miami in the CFP rankings. A head-to-head win doesn't matter more than a full season.
Analysis | Miami beat Notre Dame, but the Irish are a more deserving playoff team
If the CFP committee has to choose between Miami and Notre Dame for a playoff bid, ask this question: Should a head-to-head win matter more than the full season?
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November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Notre Dame should be ahead of Miami in the CFP rankings. A head-to-head win doesn't matter more than a full season.
Can the Thunder be the third NBA team to win 70 games and join Michael Jordan's Bulls and Stephen Curry's Warriors?
Analysis | Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry won 70 games. Is SGA’s Thunder next?
The defending NBA champion has a strong shot to join the 1995-96 Bulls and 2015-16 Warriors in the history books. Here’s why.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Can the Thunder be the third NBA team to win 70 games and join Michael Jordan's Bulls and Stephen Curry's Warriors?
Speedy Ethen Frank is playing with 'a ton of confidence' for the Caps.
He’s an NHL late bloomer from Nebraska. Lately, he has been electric.
Ethen Frank, a 27-year-old known for his speed, has three goals and five assists in 12 games for Washington this season.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Speedy Ethen Frank is playing with 'a ton of confidence' for the Caps.
A year ago, Jayden Daniels was clearly the best QB in the 2024 draft class. A year later, we just don’t know.
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Column | The Commanders need Jayden Daniels to be the answer again, not a question
Once he’s healthy, why play the second-year quarterback in a lost season? Because Washington needs to continue to build its future.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A year ago, Jayden Daniels was clearly the best QB in the 2024 draft class. A year later, we just don’t know.
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The Wizards' 14-game skid is over.
CJ McCollum’s Wizards crush the Hawks to snap their 14-game skid
Powered by McCollum’s 46 points, Washington rolled, 132-113, for its first-ever win in NBA Cup competition.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The Wizards' 14-game skid is over.
After beating USC, Oregon is on the rise in the College Football Playoff rankings. Miami moved up, too, but its situation is a little more complicated.
Oregon and Miami rise in the College Football Playoff rankings
The top five teams remained unchanged, but Oregon jumped over Mississippi at No. 6 and Miami pushed past Utah at No. 12.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
After beating USC, Oregon is on the rise in the College Football Playoff rankings. Miami moved up, too, but its situation is a little more complicated.