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‘Game Faces:’ Book reveals history of baseball cards
A new book from the Library of Congress chronicles the fascinating origins of baseball cards, from simple giveaways to priceless collectibles.
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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.
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Top sports stories to watch in 2019
After a wild and crazy 2018, there are plenty of stories to watch for in D.C. sports this year. These are the ones we’ve got our eyes on.
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Column: The NFL is America
The National Football League is the most popular expression of America’s most popular sport — and also a reflection of the systemic power structures and injustices of our broader society.
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Column: Will the Raiders’ finale be fiasco or relief?
The Oakland Raiders are about to play their final home game at Oakland Coliseum in primetime. Will it be a fond farewell or a Black Hole hellscape? Rob Woodfork asks a pair of lifelong fans in the NFL Week 16 Wrap.
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Behind the bowl selection process — on Va. Tech’s crazy journey to the Military Bowl
Virginia Tech’s path to this year’s Military Bowl took plenty of twists and turns, and was in doubt until the moment it was announced. Take an inside look at how the bowl selection process works.
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In DC’s rush to legalize sports betting, are the benefits overstated?
The D.C. Council passed a bill regulating sports gambling in the District on Tuesday. But how much gold is there really in the gold rush to capitalize on the industry?
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Sports activism in the age of Kaepernick, Trump
Sports activism has seen a resurgence in the last few years, especially in football at both the high school and college level around the D.C. area.
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Walker takes charge to win Va. state title, player of the week
Woodgrove quarterback Graham Walker totaled more than 450 yards of offense and four touchdowns as the Wolverines beat Lake Taylor, 38-33, to win the Virginia 4A state title.
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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?
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Teams still alive for the College Football Playoff
With conference championship weekend looming, the pool of teams with a shot at the College Football Playoff has narrowed considerably. Here’s every team that still has a chance.
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Farrell, Schechtman give thanks for Georgetown soccer family, shot at College Cup
Seniors Caitlin Farrell and Arielle Schechtman have led Georgetown soccer to the brink of its second College Cup in program history.
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Va. junior golf team headed to national championships
The 13-and-under golf team from 1757 Golf Club in Loudoun County will be one of just 12 teams from a pool of 5,000 nationwide vying for the national championship in Arizona this weekend.
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Presto’s college football picks: The great divide
Maryland resides in the tough division of the Big Ten, but at the end of the day, the Terps need to beat the teams in front of them. They’ll get another shot at their first conference win over Ohio State Saturday.
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Wizards pummel Cavs, but fundamental issues remain
The Washington Wizards have won three games in a row, but they have a long way to go to live up to the opportunity afforded them in a LeBron James-less Eastern Conference.
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