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LOVERRO: Ali gave the world his best, but Washington got something a little less
In the ring, the great heavyweight champion left behind a forgettable legacy in Washington.
Back in her bubble, a big year could await Korda
Rory McIlroy spent 17 years trying to win the Masters, and when he faced the media for the first time wearing his green jacket, he asked, "What are we going to talk about next year?" It wasn't that bad for Nelly Korda, even if it felt that way.
LOVERRO: Results on field remain to be seen, but nickname upgrades promising
The Washington Commanders' new running back is ready to announce his presence with authority.
LOVERRO: Record price for Padres likely to gum up works for eventual Nationals sale
I'm not sure if anyone heard celebratory screams coming from the owner's box at Nationals Park on a recent Friday night when the news broke that the up-for-sale San Diego Padres fetched a record $3.9 billion purchase price.
LOVERRO: Commanders are on the clock in more ways than one
The clock is ticking for the Washington Commanders and general manager Adam Peters -- and not just on Thursday night.
LOVERRO: Real joke's on fans for putting up with withering Wizards
The Wizards have been the NBA's April Fools' joke for decades. But the greatest joke this franchise has made is putting itself in a position where losing is an accomplishment -- where having the worst record in the league is to be celebrated.
Rory McIlroy's next step might be tougher than becoming a back-to-back Masters champion
The passing comment Fred Couples said to his caddie on the 12th hole of the opening round at the Masters was worth another listen when Rory McIlroy slipped both arms into the green jacket for the second year in a row.
LOVERRO: Not even Ovechkin, author of his own mystery, seems to know how this ends
If Alex Ovechkin knows his hockey future, he is pulling off one of the all-time kayfabes -- the term for a professional wrestler playing a character -- in a script where he strings along his team, the owner, their fans and the entire National Hockey League with this tale of uncertainty.
LOVERRO: Auriemma the loser in Final Four post-game bout with Staley
Dan Staley, a Philadelphia native, landed a subtle body shot on rival Geno Auriemma that would be the knockout blow.
LOVERRO: Lack of naming rights at Nationals Park another symptom of team ownership
Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers fans will flock to Nationals Park on Friday for the home opener. Not to Capital One Park. Or Audi Park. Or even Northwest Park. Nationals Park - the same as it has been since it opened in 2008.
LOVERRO: Commanders seem to have odd definition of 'urgency'
Dan Quinn, asked at the NFL owners meetings to justify cutting center Tyler Biadasz, putting the ball in Nick Allegretti's hands, told reporters, "We won a lot of games with Nick."
LOVERRO: Nationals' shiny new toy can't fix what really ails them
The Washington Nationals' biggest addition this winter wasn't a free agent. It's not some hot rookie prospect. No, the exciting new piece for the Nationals, who begin a new season on Thursday in Chicago facing the Cubs, is 4 feet deep, 6 feet wide and weighs about 1,500 pounds.
Bigger changes may be on the way to combat NBA's tanking epidemic
The tanking epidemic is being discussed yet again this week at the board of governors meeting in New York. The NBA has tweaked the draft process a few times over the years, and it seems like bigger changes are finally on the way.
Fitzpatrick, DeChambeau lead growing list of players rounding into form for Masters
Matt Fitzpatrick was one putt away from a chance at winning The Players Championship. Seven days later, his final putt made him a winner at the Valspar Championship. That would seem to bode well for him with the Masters next on the horizon.
LOVERRO: WBC's inherent drama, passion have given baseball an incomparable showcase
This was an international showcase for baseball, the likes of which their rival leagues -- the NFL, NBA and NHL -- would love to have in their sports.
LOVERRO: Carlson's departure feels like losing chunk of D.C. area's sports soul
A big piece was torn from the soul of Washington sports last week when the beloved John Carlson, after 17 years on the ice for the Capitals, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional first-round pick in either 2026 or 2027 and a third-round pick in 2027.
LOVERRO: More than just a boxing match, Ali-Frazier became a culture-defining moment
March 8, 1971, is perhaps the most historic date in boxing history -- one of the most celebrated dates in sports in the second half of the 20th century.
It's hard to argue when Durant says wide-open NBA playoff race is fun
Kevin Durant has been in the NBA for 18 seasons, 19 counting the one he missed while recovering from an Achilles tear. And in many of those seasons, there were clear favorites in the race to make the NBA Finals when the calendar flipped to March.
LOVERRO: Wild card Aiyuk could write himself a happier plot twist with Commanders
Everybody loves a good second-chance story.
Woods close to decisions on whether to play in Masters and be Ryder Cup captain
Tiger Woods is on the clock. He wasn't about to rule out playing in the Masters with two months to go. And having not competed in more than a year, Woods just doesn't know yet. But big decisions are looming for Woods in the next month.
