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Washington Commanders complete a turnaround from 4-13 to making the playoffs behind Jayden Daniels
1 week ago

Washington Commanders complete a turnaround from 4-13 to making the playoffs behind Jayden Daniels

Associated Press  

— Moments after the Washington Commanders finished the 2023 season at 4-13 and locked up the second pick in the draft, Daron Payne was already feeling optimistic about the organization’s long-term future. “There’s no better gift that you can give a man on his 60th birthday than a playoff berth,” Peters said, handing the ball to Harris while players cheered. …

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Wizards already have reached inflection point: ‘This much adversity early stinks’
1 month, 1 week ago

Wizards already have reached inflection point: ‘This much adversity early stinks’

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — This is miserable basketball. Even in a season in which the Wizards’ roster and playing-time decisions have been thoughtfully designed to maximize their hopes in the critical draft lottery, they already have reached an inflection point. If the Wizards finish with the league’s worst record, they would still be unlikely to win the top pick and have the …

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Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB
3 years, 3 months ago

Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB

Associated Press  

— Ryan Fitzpatrick waved to the crowd as he hobbled off the field, and the cheers of appreciation soon turned to boisterous chants of “Heinicke! Heinicke!” Fitzpatrick injured his right hip midway through the second quarter of his Washington debut, and surprise playoff star Taylor Heinicke came on in relief. I go out there and try and play freely.” Heinicke …

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Washington Sundar can perform the role I used to play for India during my time: Ravi Shastri
3 years, 10 months ago

Washington Sundar can perform the role I used to play for India during my time: Ravi Shastri

India TV News  

Ravi Shastri was both Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev's 'go to man' with his all-round abilities during the '80s and India head coach firmly believes that young Washington Sundar could play a similar role in the current Test team. The left-handed specialist batsman, who also bowls mean off-breaks, scored three half centuries in his four Tests along with six wickets …

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From Shubman Gill to Washington Sundar: How did India debutants conquer Australia
3 years, 11 months ago

From Shubman Gill to Washington Sundar: How did India debutants conquer Australia

India TV News  

Dreams do come true if you survive the hard times -- Even in his wildest dreams, 'net bowler' Natarajan would not have imagined that he'll be bowling the cherry in Brisbane, just days after making his T20I debut for India. The left-arm pacer, amid India's injury crisis in Australia, became the first player to make his debut in all three …

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Athlete Power: ‘Shut Up And Play' Is Tossed From The Game
4 years, 4 months ago

Athlete Power: ‘Shut Up And Play' Is Tossed From The Game

News 18  

With every get-out-the-vote campaign, every shutdown of a major sport, every detailed list of actions by athletes demanding change, one new reality comes into sharper focus: The days of shut up and play are winding down. This summer of police shootings of Black people the aftershocks exacerbated by a coronavirus pandemic that has upended life everywhere has emboldened athletes to …

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