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In football-mad Ohio, a camp focused on social justice is still going strong For the fifth straight year, football teams came together for discussions about social justice, unity and acceptance. The event has continued despite the end of diversity-related initiatives across th...

In football-mad Ohio, a camp focused on social justice is still going strong.

Teams come together for discussions about unity and acceptance. The event has continued despite the end of diversity-related initiatives across the state and the country.

U.S. swimmers hear the criticism, even as they finish on top at worlds Americans close with world record and atop medal table after world championship meet that saw external criticism from two legends and internal struggles with a stomach bug.

The Americans finished atop the medal table after a world championship meet that saw external criticism from two legends in Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps — and internal struggles with a stomach bug

MLB-best Brewers trounce the Nats again for a dominant three-game sweep Even without young star Jacob Misiorowski on the mound, Milwaukee rolled to a 14-3 win at Nationals Park.

Even with young star Jacob Misiorowski headed to the injured list, the MLB-best Brewers rolled to a 14-3 win at Nationals Park (via @spencernusbaum.bsky.social)

Trinity Rodman returns to the Spirit with a heroic finish Washington’s star is back after missing nearly four months. She wasted no time, scoring in stoppage time for a 2-1 win over the Portland Thorns at Audi Field.

Talk about making the most of your 15 minutes.

After a nearly four-month injury absence, Trinity Rodman returned to Audi Field and lifted the Spirit to a heroic finish. A game-winner, one year to the day of the Olympic QFs.

Said Hal Hershfelt: “Hell yeah, we’re back.”

At Commanders camp, Terry McLaurin signs everything but a new contract Amid an ongoing contract dispute, Washington’s star wide receiver remains popular among fans, teammates, coaches and even the owner.

Amid an ongoing contract dispute with the Commanders, Terry McLaurin remains popular among fans, teammates, coaches and even the owner

The Spirit’s new coach? ‘Vulnerable,’ honest and right where he wants to be. If Adrián González, the Barcelona native who has taken over as Washington’s coach, abides by an overarching coaching mantra, it’s a thirst to understand.

“He’s very vulnerable,” Spirit captain Aubrey Kingsbury said. “He’s very honest. He’s always been very up-front with us players about how he’s feeling emotionally.”

James Wood’s frustrations mount as Nationals drop fourth straight The Nats’ young star goes hitless again and his manager gets tossed for coming to his defense in an 8-2 loss to the Brewers that saw Washington produce just two hits.

James Wood’s frustrations mount as Nationals drop fourth straight

Navy’s Blake Horvath treats his legacy seriously. Himself? Not so much. The senior quarterback has a knack for big plays, which played a big role in a 10-win season that earned him a place in the Midshipmen’s record books.

Navy’s Blake Horvath treats his legacy seriously. Himself? Not so much.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has fans’ attention, seeks Commanders roster spot After an awkward and abrupt end to his college football career, the rookie running back aims to find a role with Washington.

After an awkward and abrupt end to his college football career, rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt aims to find a role with Washington

Lakers, Luka Doncic enter next era with 3-year max contract extension The $165 million deal makes the Slovenian guard the pillar of Los Angeles’s future as the LeBron James era winds down.

Lakers sign Luka Doncic to $165 million extension as the LeBron James era winds down
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Still the queen: Katie Ledecky wins 800 meters over Summer McIntosh U.S. swimmer wins her record seventh straight world championship in the event, holding off the 18-year-old Canadian star.

Still the queen: Katie Ledecky wins 800 meters over Summer McIntosh
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Mitchell Parker has another start to forget as Brewers pound Nats A two-month audition for many of the players on the Nationals’ roster starts with a debacle, with the Brewers pounding out 25 hits and 16 runs at Nats Park.

Mitchell Parker has another start to forget as Brewers pound Nats (via @spencernusbaum.bsky.social)

Analysis | Another Super Bowl run seems like a long shot for the aging 49ers Brock Purdy and a group of older (and often injured) stars like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa are hoping for better luck after a disastrous 2024.

With Deebo Samuel gone and Brandon Aiyuk out indefinitely, Brock Purdy and the 49ers may face an uphill battle in the NFC West, writes Jason La Canfora.

NFL finalizing deal to take stake in ESPN, hand over RedZone The Disney-owned network would receive RedZone and NFL Network if the deal is officially completed.

The NFL is finalizing a deal by which ESPN would receive NFL Network and RedZone and the league would receive an equity stake in the Disney-owned sports network.

Micah Parsons requests trade from Cowboys as negotiations get nastier Disenchanted amid a contract dispute, the four-time Pro Bowl defender details his frustrations and says ‘I no longer want to be here.’

Still in a contract dispute with the Cowboys, star pass rusher Micah Parsons became the second prominent NFL player to request a trade this week.

After Terry McLaurin’s trade request, NFL execs still expect him to stay Negotiations have gotten heated, and friction has formed. Still, agents and executives around the league believe he’ll remain in Washington.

Despite his trade request, rival executives and agents expect the Commanders and Terry McLaurin to ultimately agree to a contract extension.

Miguel Cairo was asked who would be the team’s closer moving forward:

“You will see tonight who it’s going to be. Hopefully you guys find out today.”

D.C. Council advances Commanders stadium deal at RFK site The deal involves upward of $1 billion in public funds and more than $1 billion in tax breaks for the football club.

D.C. Council advances Commanders stadium deal at RFK site. The deal involves upward of $1 billion in public funds and more than $1 billion in tax breaks for the football team.
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Analysis | The Cowboys are more reality show than football team The business of America’s team seems to matter more to Jerry Jones than where the Cowboys are in the standings.

No one captures more headlines and generates more content for a perpetually pedestrian football product than Jerry Jones.
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Column | The Commanders aren’t trading Terry McLaurin, but they need to make a deal With Washington and its star wide receiver at a contract impasse, every day matters, and time is on neither party’s side.

Trade Terry McLaurin? Don't worry. That ain't happening.

On the star wideout's threat, and the ways an impasse can end.
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Analysis | Another Super Bowl run seems like a long shot for the aging 49ers Brock Purdy and a group of older (and often injured) stars like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa are hoping for better luck after a disastrous 2024.

It’s fair to wonder if this iteration of the 49ers has already seen its Lombardi Trophy window crash shut.
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Analysis | MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Mariners go big, Red Sox go small After a frenetic trade deadline came and went, let’s take stock of who maximized their World Series chances and who could have done more (or less).

The Mariners, Yankees, Mets and Phillies all got better at the MLB trade deadline, but not everyone was a winner.
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Column | The shooting at NFL headquarters raises hard truths, but no easy answers Football didn’t turn Shane Tamura into a murderous gunman, but we need to take some time to wrestle with why he thought it did.

The NFL is not to blame if Shane Tamura had CTE. But it’s irresponsible to ignore the mirror in the back of the crime scene, the one that reflects the violent and dismissive culture we have created around football.

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In a tilt with surprise playoff implications, Mystics’ rally falls short In a clash of two teams who have outperformed expectations, the Mystics lose at home to Golden State, 68-67, after coming back from a 17-point deficit.

In a tilt with surprise playoff implications, Mystics’ rally falls short

Nats, sellers again, trade closer Kyle Finnegan and outfielder Alex Call The Nationals refurbished their farm system — but lefty MacKenzie Gore stayed put at the MLB trade deadline.

The Nationals refurbished their farm system — but lefty MacKenzie Gore stayed put at the MLB trade deadline

Terry McLaurin requests trade from Commanders amid contract dispute The receiver’s frustration with the state of negotiations on a contract extension reaches a boiling point, casting a pall over an offseason of promise and hope.

Wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade from the Commanders, providing the latest turn in a contractual standoff between the team and a franchise pillar

MLB trade deadline highlights: Astros bring back Carlos Correa, Mets acquire Cedric Mullins on frenzied day The MLB trade deadline came and went at 6 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, but not before teams made a significant number of moves.

MLB trade deadline highlights: Astros bring back Carlos Correa and Mets acquire Cedric Mullins on a frenzied day

Here's the haul the Nationals acquired in the last week:

Rosario: RHP Clayton Beeter, INF Browm Martinez
Chafin/Garcia: LHP Jake Eder, 1B Sam Brown
Soroka: INF Ronny Cruz, OF Christian Franklin
Finnegan: RHPs Josh Randall, R.J. Sales
Call: RHPs Eriq Swan, Sean Paul Liñan

The Nationals did not trade MacKenzie Gore, per multiple sources.