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Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors

Credit: AP/Bill Kostroun

Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors

Armstrong, Narveson and penalties help N.C. State survive at Virginia, 24-21

Armstrong, Narveson and penalties help N.C. State survive at Virginia, 24-21

Fry’s double in ninth inning sends Guardians to 9-8 win, spoils comeback by AL East-leading Orioles

Fry’s double in ninth inning sends Guardians to 9-8 win, spoils comeback by AL East-leading Orioles

Ronald Acuna Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club, Morton leaves game in 1st as Braves beat Nationals 9-6

Ronald Acuna Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club, Morton leaves game in 1st as Braves beat Nationals 9-6

With the future of AM unclear, a look back at the powerful role radio plays in baseball history

With the future of AM unclear, a look back at the powerful role radio plays in baseball history

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was back to practice ahead of Monday’s showdown with the Rams

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was back to practice ahead of Monday’s showdown with the Rams

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Line of scrimmage could be crucial when the unbeaten Baltimore Ravens host the Indianapolis Colts

Line of scrimmage could be crucial when the unbeaten Baltimore Ravens host the Indianapolis Colts

Ravens have a chance to improve to 3-0 when they host Indianapolis; Richardson ruled out for Colts

Ravens have a chance to improve to 3-0 when they host Indianapolis; Richardson ruled out for Colts

Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffs

Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffs

Mambo Sauce coming to Washington Commanders home games

Mambo Sauce coming to Washington Commanders home games

Player of the Week: Chantilly’s Avery Chow

Player of the Week: Chantilly’s Avery Chow

Albies leads Braves against the Nationals after 4-hit game

Albies leads Braves against the Nationals after 4-hit game

Cleveland Guardians score three runs in the eighth to beat the playoff-bound Baltimore Orioles 5-2

Cleveland Guardians score three runs in the eighth to beat the playoff-bound Baltimore Orioles 5-2

Albies’ 100th RBI, Acuña’s 140th run and Olson’s 53rd homer lift the Braves past the Nationals 10-3

Albies’ 100th RBI, Acuña’s 140th run and Olson’s 53rd homer lift the Braves past the Nationals 10-3

Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an ‘ice’ hockey push Down Under

Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an ‘ice’ hockey push Down Under

Packers’ Love faces big challenge from a stingy Saints defense in his 1st regular-season home start

Packers’ Love faces big challenge from a stingy Saints defense in his 1st regular-season home start

Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Capitals after more trade rumors and feels ready to bounce back

Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Capitals after more trade rumors and feels ready to bounce back

A call for the Washington Nationals to offer play-by-play in Spanish

A call for the Washington Nationals to offer play-by-play in Spanish

Allen and the Bills are back on track and want to keep rolling at the 2-0 Commanders

Allen and the Bills are back on track and want to keep rolling at the 2-0 Commanders

Bills are visiting Washington for the first time since 2015. The Commanders are 2-0

Bills are visiting Washington for the first time since 2015. The Commanders are 2-0

Michigan State tries to move on from Mel Tucker mess, hosts Maryland in Big Ten opener

Michigan State tries to move on from Mel Tucker mess, hosts Maryland in Big Ten opener

No. 1 Georgia heavy favorites against UAB despite several injuries on offense

No. 1 Georgia heavy favorites against UAB despite several injuries on offense

Fast starts have been key for the Ravens’ defense, which is playing well despite injuries

Fast starts have been key for the Ravens’ defense, which is playing well despite injuries

No. 6 Buckeyes’ visit to No. 9 Notre Dame is Big Ten’s top game; No. 24 Iowa is at No. 7 Penn State

No. 6 Buckeyes’ visit to No. 9 Notre Dame is Big Ten’s top game; No. 24 Iowa is at No. 7 Penn State

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