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- BREAKING NEWS: Maryland will keep Michael Locksley as its football coach in 2026, Athletic Director Jim Smith said. Smith is committing more NIL funding to the Terrapins program for next year. Says he believes in the foundation. The Terps have lost six in a row and are 4-6.
- One of Dan Quinn's favorite sayings is "Hard s--- with good people." Here's hoping his people are good. Because this is some hard s--- ahead. On the Commanders' coach in new territory. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- This Ryder Cup is a blowout. But you must have a favorite player here? A most hated? Is one a European? The other an American? An assessment of the two sides -- based on likeability. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Some weekend reading from me, @andrewcgolden and @chelsea_janes: At a critical juncture in the Nationals' existence, the decision-making process can seem "chaotic," the franchise "directionless." A look at the Lerners, who's in the room, and the vibe. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Welcome to NFL season! When have the Washington Commanders entered a campaign with this much anticipation amongst their fans? Have Q's about that season? Hopefully, @AdamKilgoreWP and I have some A's. Thursday, 11 a.m. Submit questions at the link. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Driven by RFK Stadium lately? Do it. Quickly. It’s coming down. On an inevitable outcome, the nostalgia that goes with it — and a baseball buried beneath. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Sooooooo … who’s staying up to watch the Nats at 10:15 p.m. Friday? Not I! On a franchise in flux, and seven weeks when — please — can’t we just see some clean, competitive baseball? www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Trade Terry McLaurin? Don't worry. That ain't happening. On the star wideout's threat, and the ways an impasse can end. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- MacKenzie Gore is the Nationals' best pitcher. He doesn't become a free agent for two-and-a-half more seasons. He should be part of the future. Trade him? It could shake up the league -- and help the Nats move forward. On an ace and the deadline ... www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Scottie Scheffler began the week by seemingly outlining an existential crisis. He wasn't. He was lowkey explaining his brilliance. On the British Open champ's fifth major -- and the mentality that could easily lead to five more. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- I spent the last week or so asking execs and agents about potential candidates to run the Washington Nationals' baseball operation. Here are some names that came up most frequently. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- The Home Run Derby was a blast. The All-Star Game should be fun. Unfortunately, labor strife looms over it all. On MLB front offices preparing for a work stoppage that's a year-and-a-half out. Ugh. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Chatter with scouts, agents, execs ahead of the Nats with the No. 1 pick in tonight's MLB draft: * Nats are being verrrry quiet about their intentions. * LSU LHP Kade Anderson and Oklahoma prep SS Eli Willits come up most. * Ethan Holliday hasn't been mentioned to me as likely.
- Fifteen years ago, the Nationals’ team president left, and the GM said: “We have a void to fill.” They never filled it. It’s time. On a new direction for a directionless franchise. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- What: A live Q&A on the future of the Nationals. Who: Me, @chelsea_janes and @spencernusbaum_ . When: Noon on Tuesday, but get those questions in early at the link below. Looking forward to it! www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Last season, 324 players had at least 250 plate appearances. Javy Baez's .516 OPS ranked 323rd. Wednesday night, he was named the starting center fielder on the AL all-star team. On lost causes that aren't always lost. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- A 33-48 first half brings scrutiny to all levels of an organization. Like this: Since 2012, the Nats have drafted and signed 45 players who made the majors. Six have a bWAR of 4.0 or greater; 23 have a bWAR that is below 0.0. On the team’s temperature. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- In his first 37 games, CJ Abrams slashed .311/.372/.561 and led all shortstops in OPS. In his last 10, he's 5 for 39 (.128) and hasn't driven in a run. On a potential star, and making sure the inevitable slumps are somehow contained. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- The problem isn't that Alex Ovechkin and the Russian men's hockey team won't be at next year's Olympics (though that would be awesome). The problem is the IOC's inconsistency with applying its penalties. On Ovi, Russia, and an awesome hockey tournament. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olymp...
- Padraig Harrington had a two-shot lead and a cocky strut. Then, his brain let him down. On the Senior PGA, and the kind of brain lapse that affects us all. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- “Uh-oh. Good lord. Are you kidding me?” “Oh, no he didn’t.” “Yes, he did.” “No, he didn’t.” “Yes, he did.” “No way. How many other guys in baseball are doing that?” On James Wood, the announcers discovering his abilities, and the gift he already has. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- The proposal to ban the Eagles' tush push failed? Good. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- “It’s awful. I told ‘em that. It’s awful.” On the end of a season that felt too soon — and a transition that’s now in full swing. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Drove by the Rialto Theater in the heart of Raleigh’s classic old Five Points neighborhood. Marquee currently reads: “All are welcome except Tom Wilson.”
- Proof.
- Alex Ovechkin, through three games in this series: zero goals, zero assists. Number of times he went three straight games with no points in the regular season: one. Is it all on the captain? No. Do they need production from him? Absolutely. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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- Connor McMichael put the Caps up one. But how hard — and how important — is it to get that second goal? On a must-win May game, and the tension within. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- In Game 1, the Canes played like the Canes. Going into Game 2, it’s up to the Caps to play like the Caps — or else. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
- Reposted by barrysvrlugawpTHE LAST OF HIS KIND is out in paperback today. It includes a new epilogue about the 2024 Dodgers season. I am biased, but I think it's a good book. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/andy-... And we’re still doing bookplates! Send an email to ByMcCullough at gmail dot com.
