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Kentucky Derby pick: Taiba will rise above his inexperience 05/07/2022 03:27am • Ah, the traditions of Kentucky Derby day. Mint juleps. Ornate hats. The garland of roses that will be draped across the winner. Those have all been part of the show at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May for decades. A new tradition of sorts has popped up: Peculiarity. The last three How to regain strength after COVID-19 05/03/2022 08:00am • Recovery from COVID-19 can continue for many weeks or even months after the infection passes. Whether you're obviously deconditioned after a lengthy hospitalization or coping with more subtle effects of a seemingly 'mild' case, it can be challenging. Restoring muscle mass and strength, physical e Tight end Cole Turner 'intrigued' Washington throughout draft process 05/01/2022 11:30am • Cole Turner 'intrigued' Washington throughout draft process originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAt least on the surface, the most intriguing pick of the Washington Commanders' eight-player 2022 NFL Draft class is quarterback Sam Howell. The North Carolina product began the college Lower body workouts that get results 04/23/2022 04:00am • If you want to stay fit and healthy and live a longer, more mobile and enjoyable life, you must keep your lower body strong. That's because a significant portion of "the muscle in your body is below your waist," explains Dan Daly, coach, trainer and co-creator of the Equinox Group Swim Program EQXH2 What is jumper's knee? Diagnosis, treatment and prevention 04/23/2022 04:00am • If you're an athlete who does an activity with a lot of jumping involved, or if you have a child or teen who plays such a sport, you may one day find yourself with jumper's knee. In the medical world, it's known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendinopathy. Tendons are tissues in the body that Logan Thomas' first impression of Carson Wentz? 'Hungry' and 'just wants to win' 04/20/2022 02:00pm • Thomas' first impression of Wentz? 'Just wants to win' originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Commanders officially kicked off their offseason program on Monday, which for many Washington players meant the first chance to meet the team's new quarterback.And, just a few days i No Preakness for Baffert after Maryland Racing Commission suspension 04/11/2022 04:30pm • Trainer Bob Baffert won't be running horses in the 147th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore: The Maryland Racing Commission has suspended him. The suspension follows dozens of drugging violations over the years, including with last year's Kentucky Derby winner. More Maryland News More Sp Commanders’ JD McKissic pivoted back to Washington for ‘unfinished business’ 03/24/2022 10:52am • McKissic pivoted back to Washington for ‘unfinished business’ originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonIn the midst of one of the wildest NFL offseasons in recent memory, running back J.D. McKissic was prepared to sign a two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. The 28-year-old had hoped Play ball: Local baseball community rallies behind Prince George's Co. high school after dugout fire 03/18/2022 10:58am • As the sun beamed down on Riverdale, Maryland, after school one day earlier this month, Parkdale High School senior Jabari Michael put on his baseball cap and began to stretch. However, instead of wearing his cleats onto the baseball field at Parkdale, the senior kept his tennis shoes on and started How Anthony Gill became every Wizards player's favorite teammate 03/08/2022 12:30pm • How Gill became every Wizard's favorite teammate originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWASHINGTON -- After a tumultuous trade deadline day and a Wizards win over the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 10, Kyle Kuzma was asked an open-ended question about what he was most proud of in the victory."Antho Wes Unseld Jr. doesn't foresee Wizards shutting down Kristaps Porzingis 02/28/2022 03:00pm • Unseld Jr. doesn't foresee shutting down Porzingis originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWASHINGTON -- Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss his 13th consecutive game as the Wizards host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and his seventh straight game since joining Washington in a trad The Exercise Coach brings A/I, robotics to new gym in Cleveland Park 01/21/2022 11:07am • Chicago-based fitness chain The Exercise Coach will open its first D.C.-area location this month in Cleveland Park, with computers and robotics running the workouts. The D.C. location, at 3333 Connecticut Ave. NW, opens Jan. 27. More Business News More Health News The Exerc Best exercises to burn fat 12/20/2021 06:00am • Many Americans are carrying around a bit more fat than they should be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 73% of Americans have obesity or overweight, and this can increase risk for a vast number of health issues from diabetes and heart disease to cancer. So wh 2 ex-Maryland players reach settlement to football lawsuit 12/17/2021 05:48pm • COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Two former Maryland football players have each reached $200,000 settlements in lawsuits accusing former coach DJ Durkin of running a program that subjected athletes to an abusive environment. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office reached the agreement with former pla 10 healthy holiday gift ideas 12/02/2021 07:00pm • With the holidays in full swing, I thought it might be helpful to offer up some healthy gift ideas suggested by my nutrition pals. Because if you're anything like me, gift buying can be a little stressful. You can thank me later. Apple Watch I will admit this can be a costly gift for some, but