Scott Allen
Washington Post
Arlington, VA, United States
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Hail or Fail: Dominating defense helps Commanders overcome three turnovers
Washington did just enough and benefited from 122 yards of Arizona penalties in a ‘Welcome Home’ win. → Read More
Ceilings, floors and predictions for the Commanders
Washington is projected to finish among the NFL’s middle class again. → Read More
One fan’s incredibly detailed conceptual rebrand for the Commanders
Colin Fowler, a design director and D.C. native, put a lot of thought into his “District Hogs” passion project. → Read More
Five preposterously positive Washington Commanders predictions for 2023
New owner, same old preseason tradition of making bold projections for the local NFL team. → Read More
Equal pay at the U.S. Open started with Billie Jean King and a deodorant brand
The U.S. Open is celebrating 50 years since becoming the first Grand Slam to offer men and women equal prize money — and King’s efforts in making it happen. → Read More
Sonny Milano chia planter highlights Capitals’ 2023-24 promo schedule
The team will also offer Capitals-themed baseball, basketball, football and soccer jerseys with the purchase of special ticket offers this season. → Read More
The first time Washington was no-hit, Babe Ruth punched an umpire
Babe Ruth was ejected after walking the first batter he faced on June 23, 1917, paving the way for an imperfect perfect game by Red Sox teammate Ernie Shore. → Read More
Back home in College Park, Frances Tiafoe launches charitable fund
The Frances Tiafoe Fund will benefit the National Junior Tennis and Learning network, including the tennis center where Tiafoe learned the game. → Read More
100 years ago, Walter Johnson became the first member of the 3,000 strikeout club
Johnson, the former Washington Senators ace, was the only member of the club for 51 years. Today, there are 19 pitchers with at least 3,000 strikeouts. → Read More
Daniel Snyder quiz: Remembering his scant highs and many lows in Washington
Daniel Snyder led Washington’s NFL franchise for 24 seasons. Now that he’s gone, how about a look back at some of his most memorable — if regrettable — moments? → Read More
A year-by-year look at Daniel Snyder’s ownership of Washington’s NFL team
Daniel Snyder’s 24-year reign as owner of Washington’s NFL team included constant change and limited success. → Read More
The Cracker Jack Old Timers Classic brought joy to baseball-starved D.C.
Once per summer from 1982 to 1987, Hall of Famers and other former baseball greats put on a five-inning show at RFK Stadium. → Read More
Tara Heiss, Hall of Famer and ‘pioneer of Maryland women’s basketball,’ dies at 66
With playmaking flair, the former Walter Johnson High standout helped put the Maryland women's program on the map. → Read More
Basketball legend Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51
Nikki McCray-Penson, a Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, starred at Tennessee before starting her WNBA career with the expansion Washington Mystics. → Read More
The 25 longest-tenured D.C. pro athletes of all time
Walter Johnson and Darrell Green top the list, which includes three active players. → Read More
NBCSW to get new name, new shows, including one hosted by Rachel Nichols
NBC Sports Washington will rebrand as Monumental Sports Network in September and introduce several new team-focused shows and broadcast enhancements. → Read More
D.C. Sports Hall of Fame 2023 class includes Ralph Friedgen, Ken Niumatalolo
The 1977-78 NBA champion Washington Bullets will be recognized as a "Team of Distinction." → Read More
Remembering the 1998 Knicks-Heat brawl: Jeff Van Gundy vs. Alonzo Mourning’s leg
Knicks Coach Jeff Van Gundy ran onto the court to break up a Game 4 fight. He ended up on the ground, looking “like a jockey who fell off a horse.” → Read More
The 1904 Senators set the bar for D.C. baseball futility
The 1904 Washington Senators, who opened the season 0-13-1, were the butt of jokes. The team’s .252 winning percentage remains MLB’s fourth worst since 1900. → Read More
Nick Nurse, who led Raptors to first NBA title, dismissed as coach
The Toronto Raptors were 227-163 in five seasons under Nick Nurse, but missed the playoffs this year. → Read More