Husband. Father. Commanders/D.C. for The Athletic. Former sports columnist at The Washington Post. Occasional author. I'm just lucky to have the work.
Joined June 2009
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Feb 26
Some news:
I'm excited to be joining @TheAthletic as a D.C. sports columnist with heavy involvement in our Commanders coverage, joining the great @NickiJhabvala. I'll be in Ashburn a lot, but also weigh in on so many familiar subjects.
Grateful!
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Jun 10
The Nationals are so fun to watch that the only bummer about them playing a matinee in San Francisco today is that they don't play tonight!
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Jun 10
The politics of sport can be tedious. They can also be important. For the body that oversees international skiing, the he-said-she-said back-and-forth reaches a monumental climax this week.
On an election that will determine skiing's future.
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A month ago, I probably would have argued the Nats should trade CJ Abrams. Now? I'm not so sure. On what hanging around .500 means now -- and in the future. Free for all!
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Let's deal with the biggest offseason issue with the Commanders: Is there enough talent around Terry McLaurin in the wide receiver room?
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Julie delivers the goods in this book. Released today! Grab it now.
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May 31
Consecutive series wins over Atlanta, Cleveland and San Diego have helped make the Nationals into an intriguing storyline. Two above .500 with the Marlins coming to town. Interesting team and times!
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May 30
Here's the difference between this year and last for the Nats.
Bases juiced in the eighth, down two, Luis Garcia vs best reliever in the sport, and he delivers a tough, quality AB that gave his team a chance.
They might lose. But every AB and inning is more competitive.
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May 29
Here's someone who will elevate the journalism at his next employer. Five-tool player.
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May 29
NEWS: The Washington Nationals have let go of a community relations executive, sources told The Athletic on Friday, three days after a conservative group posted a hidden camera conversation in which the employee discussed internal deliberations about everything from an alleged social media ban on a Catholic pitcher, relationships with defense contractors, and the organization’s efforts to placate President Trump.
Read for free:
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May 29
Steph is so talented, diligent and curious. Someone should -- and someone will -- make sure she's not on the market long.
Eight days shy of my 15th anniversary at Sports Illustrated, I’ve been informed that I’ve joined the extensive ranks of writers laid off from there. I loved my time at SI, I’m very sad to see it end and I’m eager to do the best work of my career elsewhere. Thank you for reading.
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May 28
I'm fascinated by how the Nats are scoring. There are 168 players with at least 170 PAs. James Wood is third in OPS, CJ Abrams seventh. After that:
81: Lile
98: Garcia Jr.
115: House
127: Young
168 (last): Nunez
A third player barely in the top half. And yet, the most runs!
May 27
Quick, what team scores more runs than any other, ranks fourth in OPS and has scored at least six runs in a game the most?
The Dodgers?
The Yankees?
That would be the Nationals. On an unlikely offensive explosion and the coaching behind it. Free story!
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May 27
Quick, what team scores more runs than any other, ranks fourth in OPS and has scored at least six runs in a game the most?
The Dodgers?
The Yankees?
That would be the Nationals. On an unlikely offensive explosion and the coaching behind it. Free story!
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May 24
Anyone watching the golf right now has to be impressed by Wyndham Clark's play. Anyone who has followed Clark's career knows progress isn't linear.
All those lessons -- and more -- are available in this new book from Julie Elion, Clark's mental coach.
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May 22
Alex Ovechkin led the Capitals in goals. He should play!
Alex Ovechkin is limited in the ways he can be used. He should retire!
On the cases for both sides of the most important player in Caps history as he approaches 41 -- and a huge decision.
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May 21
This is gutting. Howard was a person I sought out in any media room we shared. That was in Landover and D.C., but also Whistler, Sestrierre, Beijing and Milan. He was so diligent, a stickler, so sarcastic, just the best. He loved his family so much. Tragic
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May 21
Here's @spencernusbaum_ on the .500 Nats after 50 games -- the first time they can say that since 2018.
Get your best Nats coverage in @TheAthletic! More to come.
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May 21
In 2008, Paul Toboni and Marcus Semien arrived at Cal to play baseball. Eighteen years (and NINE kids) later, one plays second base for a team trying to beat the team the other guy runs.
On divergent paths in baseball, and an unbreakable bond.
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May 15
Super proud of the work Julie Elion and I did on her new book, "Mastering Your Mental Game."
Julie is one of golf's top mental coaches, and this book contains so many tips on how you might better focus on the course. But it's more than that! Order below.
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May 15
The future of public golf in the nation's capital may seem like a trivial matter. But it's so symbolic of what it's like to live here.
On East Potomac Golf Links, the current administration, National Links Trust -- and a positive path forward.
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May 14
"The deconstruction ... is over."
Talked to Ted Leonsis about living through the tank, winning the lottery-- and what's ahead for the Wizards.
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