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Hoos laughing now: Virginia finds ultimate March Madness redemption
Virginia could have started over after last year’s loss to UMBC. Instead, they committed to who they already were and found redemption in a more perfect version of themselves.
2 weeks ago -
Column: Bryce Harper took back Nats Park once again
Seven years after he helped the Nationals take back the park from invading Phillies fans, Bryce Harper stormed his old castle in his new colors and reclaimed South Capitol Street Tuesday night.
2 weeks ago -
Column: Redskins need to stop playing numbers games
New Redskins safety Landon Collins won’t get to wear jersey No. 21 in Washington like his hero Sean Taylor did over a decade ago. WTOP’s Rob Woodfork says this is a missed opportunity to keep the late, great Taylor’s legacy alive.
3 weeks ago -
Column: Nationals should be fine without Harper, but could have kept him
The Nationals are poised to compete for another NL East crown in 2019, but they’ll do so without Bryce Harper. Thus marks the beginning of a new era of Washington baseball.
4 weeks ago -
Revenge, atonement, Final Four: It’s all right there for Virginia
Virginia can’t outrun the history-making upset the Cavaliers found themselves on the wrong side of last year. That’s OK — slowing things down is what they do best anyway.
1 month ago -
Column: Redskins’ deal for Keenum demonstrates their fear
Ever since the failed RG3 experiment and subsequent mishandling of the Kirk Cousins situation, WTOP’s Rob Woodfork says the Redskins look like a team more afraid of making the wrong move at QB than finding the right one.
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Column: Mets’ Jessica Mendoza hire exposes conflict of interest for MLB broadcasters
By hiring a broadcaster with special access to clubhouses around the league to advise their front office, the New York Mets have put a spotlight on what could be a growing concern for Major League Baseball.
2 months ago -
Column: NFL Combine can’t measure if Kyler Murray is a fit with Redskins
WTOP’s Rob Woodfork says Kyler Murray’s height, weight and hand size — yes, hand size — are irrelevant to his prospects as a franchise NFL quarterback.
2 months ago -
A tale of 2 futures: Nats with, without Bryce Harper
As the Washington Nationals report to Spring Training, they face two starkly different possible futures: one with, and one without their superstar outfielder Bryce Harper.
2 months ago -
Super Bowl LIII takeaway: Patriots’ win shows flaws in McVay logic
The NFL’s white knight, Sean McVay, was outcoached in every way in Super Bowl LIII. Rob Woodfork says Brian Flores’ incredible run as Patriots defensive coordinator further demonstrates how misguided the league’s obsession with replicating McVay really is.
2 months ago -
Super Bowl LIII Precap: Putting Patriots’ dynasty in perspective
The New England Patriots won their first Super Bowl in 2002, kicking off the greatest dynasty in pro sports. Rob Woodfork takes us on a trip down memory lane and highlights how much has changed since then.
3 months ago -
Column: An offer for Bryce Harper and Manny Machado that makes sense
The surprisingly bare free agent market for Bryce Harper and Manny Machado may mean that neither player lands the deal he expected. Could there be a different kind of offer that makes sense for both the players and the teams?
3 months ago -
Column: A beginner’s guide to betting on NFL Conference Championships
If you live in one of the states where sports betting is already legal, and you’re looking for a rooting interest in the NFL Conference Championship games Sunday, WTOP’s Chris Cichon has some tips to share.
3 months ago -
Column: NFL’s coaching hires reflect a disturbing trend
The Sean McVay Effect is real — and it’s only the latest in a long line of reasons NFL owners are passing on qualified minority coaches, says Rob Woodfork.
3 months ago -
Column: Now is the time to expand the College Football Playoff
The only fair College Football Playoff system is a one that gives everyone a chance to take part, at the very least. It’s time to expand the field.
3 months ago
