Barry Svrluga
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Commanders’ season is about Sam Howell. The early returns are good.
Two games may be too few to make any pronouncements, but Sam Howell is starting to show he could be the Commanders’ quarterback for the future. → Read More
What’s lost when the New York Times sports section goes away
The New York Times sports section will soon go away. Why it will be missed. → Read More
Forget the aesthetics. The owner has changed, and the Commanders won.
On Sunday, the vibe at FedEx Field was decidedly optimistic and upbeat, even if the football was mostly ugly. → Read More
Stephen Strasburg fiasco shows why the Lerners must sell the Nationals
The Stephen Strasburg fiasco is just the latest example of how the franchise’s leadership uncertainty breeds chaos. → Read More
The Nationals have promising pieces, but this puzzle still needs work
For the promising but unfinished Washington Nationals, a lot of work has gotten them to this point. There’s more ahead. → Read More
A short to-do list for Commanders owner Josh Harris
For Commanders owner Josh Harris, here are five suggestions to help get his tenure off to a promising start. → Read More
In Mac they trust: Capitals give GM new contract, elevated title
Brian MacLellan remains in charge as Washington’s NHL team embarks on a period of transition. → Read More
Dylan Crews may not have been the Nats’ Plan A. He’s a home run of a Plan B.
The path back to being a contender is still long for the Washington Nationals. Dylan Crews makes it a little bit shorter. → Read More
Dave Martinez’s grand experiment: Force the Nats’ young core to hit
The Washington Nationals are good at pinch hitting. They rarely do it. Why is that? → Read More
As Nationals continue rebuild, trade deadline brings opportunity again
There's no Juan Soto, but this squad has a few players who would be appealing to contenders. Anything and everything must be considered at the trade deadline. → Read More
Why are there so few .300 hitters in Major League Baseball?
In modern baseball, the numbers aren’t adding up the way they used to. → Read More
MLB umpires are good at calling balls and strikes, but they need help
Why risk allowing a postseason game to change on an obvious strike that is called a ball when we know it can be reversed? → Read More
Who will miss Dan Snyder? Every D.C. owner who has enjoyed a free pass.
For the first time in years, Washington sports soon will have a new worst team owner. → Read More
Remember when the Nats were competitive? Now they’re an easy out.
A dreadful June wasn't part of Washington's rebuilding plan, and the team's steep slide raises questions about its direction. → Read More
Golf is a mess. The PGA Tour-LIV alliance isn’t guaranteed to clean it up.
With the PGA Tour-LIV deal, the Saudis bought a seat at golf's table. Is that all they want? → Read More
The Astros’ GM has a scout’s eye, an ‘elite’ makeup — and a Nats history
Dana Brown, the Astros' general manager, is ‘great clubhouse guy.’ It helped him rise to the top of his profession. → Read More
Paul Skenes threw 124 pitches for LSU — and MLB teams grimaced
For LSU's Paul Skenes, one of the top MLB prospects, how many pitches are too many? → Read More
Canada's unthinkable Stanley Cup drought has reached 30 years
Canada has loonies, Mounties and poutine — but not the Stanley Cup. → Read More
Stephen Strasburg’s legacy is what he did, not what he couldn’t do
Stephen Strasburg’s contract is crippling. It shouldn’t define his time with the Nationals. → Read More
Spencer Carbery is now the Capitals’ future — with and without Ovechkin
The aging Capitals will navigate the future with a fresh-faced conductor, who knows how develop his players and himself. → Read More