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The Score--2011

Baseball
Sep 28 There are enough playoff teams already
Oct 12 Professional baseball players should quit stalling and start playing
Sep 21
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg had ‘Tommy John surgery.’ What is that?
Aug 3 Bryce Harper is just a teen, but he could be a star for the Washington Nationals
July 20
Nationals earn a C so far, with some players winning excellent grades

Basketball
Dec 21 What to expect from the Wizards this season
Nov 11 Even without the NBA, basketball fans have plenty of ways to enjoy the game

Football
Nov 9 Redskins get a grim mid-season report card
Oct 21 For Redskins fans, a quarterback controversy is something they’ve seen before
Sep 14
Eagles, Colts and Lions may be worth watching as NFL season begins
Sep 7 Redskins begin NFL season with a new quarterback and hopes for a better record
Aug 24 Redsksins give John Beck a chance to become the team’s starting quarterback
July 27
NFL contract feud caused Redskins to miss chances to improve over last year
Jan 12 The National Football League playoffs have started, and there have already been some surprises


Golf
June 15 World’s best golfers come to Washington for the U.S. Open

Hockey
Nov 13 With a new coach for the Capitals, it’s time for team’s best players to be stars
Jan 26
Ovechkin and Capitals are playing hockey differently: Fewer goals, more defense

Kids playing sports

Olympics

Soccer
June 29 U.S. women win miraculous soccer match

Miscellaneous
Nov 23 Newseum exhibit showcases great sports photography
Nov 16 Ultimate fighting is too brutal to be considered a sport, even if it’s on TV
Oct 26 Sports are scarier than Halloween!
Sept 1 Who’s the best tennis player of all time?
Aug 10 Summer sports thoughts
July 7 Swimming is a great sport, just not columnist’s favorite
June 29 Welcome to the wide world of sports
June 22 Technology plays a big role in tennis, golf, baseball and other sports
June 1 Girls on the Run shows the power of fitness, friendship
May 25 Sometimes quitters do win
Apr 20 Why don’t pro athletes go back to school?
Mar 23
Maryland excels at competitive cheering
Feb 24
Wrestling match in Iowa goes to girl after boy refuses to compete against her
Feb 9 Why winning on the road is so hard
Jan 19 What's the toughest feat in sports?
Jan 5 Resolutions for the new year: Expand your circle of sports, and stop complaining


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