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Column: Redskins unwittingly prove Kaepernick’s worth
Colin Kaepernick would be a good fit in Washington — and everything that happened Sunday proved it, says Rob Woodfork in the NFL Week 14 Wrap.
6 days ago -
Redskins show no signs of life, lose to the Giants
Mark Sanchez made his first start and was very ineffective, completing 6-14 passes for 38 yards and two interceptions, one of which was returned nine yards for a touchdown.
1 week ago -
Column: The NFL’s broken system is endangering women
The Kareem Hunt incident is the latest example of the NFL not taking domestic violence seriously, only the public outcry it generates. This has a domino effect that creates a less safe environment for women, says Rob Woodfork in the NFL Week 13 Wrap.
2 weeks ago -
Column: Skins’ explanation of Reuben Foster claim makes entire endeavor worse
Washington’s claim of Reuben Foster when no other NFL team would touch him seemed bad enough. Thursday, Doug Williams made the entire ordeal that much worse.
2 weeks ago -
Column: MLB was taught a hard lesson in politics — did it learn anything?
Major League Baseball is feeling the backlash from their donations to a controversial Senate candidate. Will the league still try to have it both ways going forward?
3 weeks ago -
My Take: Ashburnistan is a complete mess today
On My Take, Clinton Yates lists the shameful missteps the Washington Redskins have done recently.
3 weeks ago -
Column: NFL’s passing fancy has changed the game
In the NFL’s golden age of passing and scoring, nearly two-thirds of the teams in the league have a solid option at quarterback. This could make for a paradigm shift in the NFL, Rob Woodfork muses in the NFL Week 12 Wrap.
3 weeks ago -
Column: With Smith out, Redskins’ best path to success is Colin Kaepernick
The Redskins cling to a one-game lead over the rival Cowboys atop a bad division, and now face a crucial stretch run without their starting quarterback. In the NFL Week 11 Wrap, Rob Woodfork says Colin Kaepernick would have been a perfect solution.
4 weeks ago -
College Football Corner: The Best Conference? Look Nearby …
The sometimes overlooked Colonial Athletic Association has placed six teams in the 24-school FCS Playoffs tournament: James Madison, Towson, Delaware, Maine, Elon and Stony Brook.
4 weeks ago -
Column: Should the Ravens make a coaching or QB change?
The Baltimore Ravens entered their bye week on a three-game losing skid, with Joe Flacco struggling and coach John Harbaugh reportedly on the hot seat. But, WTOP’s Rob Woodfork argues that all is not yet lost in Charm City.
1 month ago -
Win is a win for ‘Skins, no matter how ugly
The box score was unsightly, but the final score tells the only story that ultimately mattered in Washington’s road win at Tampa Bay Sunday, George Wallace explains.
1 month ago -
College Football Corner: Year of the Wildcat
In this week’s College Football Corner, WTOP’s Dave Preston discusses two Wildcats: Northwestern and Kentucky.
1 month ago -
Column: Nats offer to Bryce Harper wasn’t serious, and that’s OK for everyone
The deal the Nationals reportedly offered Bryce Harper was never a serious effort to re-sign him. It was just enough for them to save face and duck out of the way of Scott Boras’ sweepstakes.
1 month ago -
College Football Corner: Can anyone beat ‘Bama?
While Alabama still has Mississippi State and Auburn on their slate, coach Nick Saban’s team appears to be on its way to another appearance in the College Football Playoff. Enjoy another Crimson autumn.
1 month ago -
Column: DJ Durkin is out at Maryland, but nothing is fixed
Maryland football head coach DJ Durkin was fired without cause and bought out of his contract. While getting rid of him was a necessary decision, it doesn’t actually solve Maryland’s problems or hold anyone accountable for Jordan McNair’s death.
2 months ago
