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LOVERRO: If losing fosters learning, Commanders working on an advanced degree
When Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris introduced new general manager Adam Peters to the public nearly two years ago, Peters was asked what he learned from the unsuccessful moments in his career -- from his start as a New England Patriots scout to assistant general manager with the San Francisco 49ers.
LOVERRO: A road trip worked for the Delta House. Let's see what it does for Commanders
In the wake of his team's fifth straight loss -- a 44-22 beatdown by the Detroit Lions -- coach Dan Quinn is looking forward to firing up the Lincoln and getting out of town to face the Miami Dolphins Sunday in Madrid.
LOVERRO: Questions surround Daniels' durability, Quinn's protection of him
Why Jayden Daniels was still on the field halfway through the fourth quarter of a beatdown by the Seahawks, running for his life under the most pressure he had faced all year without the protection of capable teammates, was the question everyone asked following the Commanders' sixth loss of the season.
College Football Playoff committee will use the 'eye test' to sort out contenders
The College Football Playoff selection committee came into its meetings armed with a dozen metrics to help it tease out the differences that will ultimately decide which teams play for a national championship.
LOVERRO: Inexcusable failure to protect Daniels is more embarrassing than blowout
It would have been nearly impossible to overshadow the pathetic on-the-field performance of the Washington Commanders in Sunday night's blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in front of a sell-out home crowd and national television audience. But coach Dan Quinn found a way.
Commanders lose Daniels to gruesome arm injury during blowout loss to Seahawks
The Commanders endured a nightmare against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Washington lost in a 38-14 blowout after quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome-looking injury to his left arm.
LOVERRO: Montreal is a great city, but baseball doesn't work there
There's a Canadian sentimental streak running through this World Series that goes beyond the presence of the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays. It's about the absence of another team - the Montreal Expos.
Commanders' McLaurin ruled out for Seahawks game as Daniels returns to practice
The Commanders are taking one step forward and one step back. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was a full participant after missing last week's game with a right hamstring strain, but receiver Terry McLaurin will miss Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks after reinjuring his quad, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.
LOVERRO: Commanders game too ugly to watch? Try Ohtani on the other station
I can't write a column today about a barely watchable football game when one of the greatest sporting events in our lifetime took place the same night -- six hours and 39 minutes of drama.
LOVERRO: NBA is going to need buckets of detergent to wash this stain out
In the wake of the federal game-fixing and other charges involving a former NBA player Damon Jones, current Miami Heat star Terry Rozier and a Hall of Famer and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, who will be the figure that drops a hammer that resonates throughout the sport for a century?
LOVERRO: Move over, Waldo, it's time to play 'Where are the Wizards?'
The Washington Wizards open the NBA season Wednesday night in Milwaukee, a place where they know what the Larry O' Brien Championship Trophy looks like.
LOVERRO: The franchise resurrection may have hit a snag
Well, this Washington Commanders season certainly isn't as much fun as everyone thought it would be.
LOVERRO: Why a Red Sox-style makeover of the Nationals may not be all it's cracked up to be
Paul Toboni, the new Washington Nationals president of baseball operations, spent last week taking the first steps of putting his fingerprints on the franchise by waving goodbye to many of the front office executives and player development field-level employees who were part of the organization that he inherited.
LOVERRO: New book enlightens fans on Snyder's terrible tenure, men who built NFL into juggernaut
Ken Belson's new book illustrates how this powerful trio of Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and Roger Goodell exerted its power and influence to lead the way to a business that generates $23 billion a year, with no end in sight to its growth.
Hamlin's emotional victory at Las Vegas has him back in title contention
Denny Hamlin has been NASCAR's main character this season, from his lawsuit against NASCAR and his weekly, opinion-laden podcasts to the defining role he played in setting the final eight drivers in the playoff field.
Sanders approves Colorado fans' field-storming after win over Iowa State
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders was glad to see his fans storm the field following the Buffaloes' 24-17 win over No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday.
LOVERRO: Last year or not, it's Ovechkin. Count your blessings, fans
Alex Ovechkin celebrated his 40th birthday last month. Wednesday night, he will take the ice at Capital One Arena with the Washington Capitals to face the Boston Bruins for his 21st National Hockey League season.
U.S. Ryder Cup a mess that not even another task force could fix
The best news out of the American camp since losing the Ryder Cup again to the Europeans is that no one has suggested another task force.
LOVERRO: Homecoming for Daniels puts Commanders in control
Jayden Daniels went home Sunday. And he brought gifts -- a 27-10 win over the carpetbagging Los Angeles Chargers that reminded anyone who forgot that he is the sun around which all Washington Commanders planets revolve.
For success with Nationals, Toboni says rocks need to be moved. He's got some boulders to clear
Paul Toboni, the new Washington Nationals president of baseball operations, was introduced to the public in the District on the day the federal government shut down.