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James Harden is on the move again, heading from the Clippers to the Cavaliers in a swap of all-star point guards. More from our @BenGolliver: washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Clippers trade James Harden to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland

Harden is off to Cleveland for Garland and a second-round draft pick.

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And some news from today: Lindsey Vonn, the other American Alpine superstar, tore her ACL last week – and she still plans to race in the downhill this weekend. I can't even imagine washingtonpost.com/sports/ol…

Lindsey Vonn plans to ski at Olympics despite torn ACL

The American Alpine star, 41, who suffered the injury in a crash last week, says, “I have not deviated from my plan.”

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Team Shiffrin gets back a missing piece for these Olympics: Mikaela’s mom washingtonpost.com/sports/ol…

An athlete gets back a missing piece for these Olympics: Her mom

A parent, a coach, an advocate and a friend, Eileen Shiffrin plays many roles in daughter Mikaela’s life. That’s why her recent absence has been so noticeable.

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The NFL on Steve Tisch: “The league is aware of the reports and Steve’s response. Our office will look into the matter to understand the facts.”
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Logan Thompson (upper body) won't play tonight or tomorrow but the plan is that he'll play Thursday. Matt Roy (lower body) is questionable for tonight. If Roy is able to play, Thompson would be put on IR to clear a roster spot, but it changes nothing about the plan for him.
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She was a prodigy. Then a plumber’s apprentice. Now, she’s an Olympian. washingtonpost.com/sports/ol…

She was a prodigy. Then a plumber’s apprentice. Now, she’s an Olympian.

At 31, Maddy Schaffrick has taken a most unlikely journey to these Winter Games. She says she’s doing it for her younger self.

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Here’s our story on the gambler accused of orchestrating one of the biggest matchfixing schemes in US history.  @PostSports has long delivered some of the best sports reporting out there. I’m grateful to contribute to that legacy. #SaveThePost wapo.st/4tv5Co7

‘Cashing all day’: The Instagram star accused of corrupting NCAA hoops

His social media is a flood of diamonds, celebrities and winning betting slips. His edge, prosecutors allege, was paying players to underperform.

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Despite illness and injury, the Wizards have enough in reserve to beat the Kings. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Knicks never trail, brush aside the Wizards in a 132-101 rout

Washington was led by Will Riley’s 17 points off the bench.

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ESPN now will control NFL Network after receiving regulatory approval. washingtonpost.com/business/…

ESPN closes deal for NFL Network following regulatory approval

The sports media mega-merger will also give the NFL a 10 percent stake in Disney-owned ESPN.

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Lebron James might not be starting, but he is returning to the All-Star Game for a record 22nd time. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

LeBron James makes record 22nd All-Star Game — this time as a reserve

The Lakers great is joined by six first-time selections among the 14 players chosen via a vote by the NBA’s coaches for the event Feb. 15 in Los Angeles.

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It didn't get any better Sunday for Maryland, which took its worst loss ever at Xfinity Center. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

To Xfinity and beyond: Purdue hands Maryland worst loss ever in arena

The Terrapins fall out of contention early and lose to Boilermakers, 93-63, for their third straight defeat and seventh in eight games.

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I recently went to the college Excel championships in Vegas, spending three days with people who really, really, REALLY love competitive spreadsheeting. Come along. Here's how that looked, sounded and felt, for @PostSports: washingtonpost.com/sports/in…

Between the sheets at the college Excel championships

One of the most unusual — and fun — events in college sports is a high-stakes spreadsheeting competition in Las Vegas.

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The process to sell the Seahawks could start soon after the Super Bowl. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

After going to the Super Bowl, the Seahawks could go on the market

Other owners believe Jody Allen is ready to sell, and there have been discussions within the ownership ranks that the move could occur soon after Super Bowl LX.

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Connor McMichael is week to week with an upper body injury, Spencer Carbery says.
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There will be just 10 games left in the 76ers' season when Paul George is eligible to return from his suspension. More from our @BenGolliver: washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Paul George suspended 25 games for drug policy violation

The 35-year-old will be eligible to return to the 76ers with just 10 games left in the season.

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Tom Schad@Tom_SchadJan 31
Person familiar confirms the following #Commanders coaches will not be back in 2026: -- Defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons -- Asst. LB coach Ryan Kerrigan -- Asst. DL coach Sharrif Floyd -- Player development coach Pete Ohnegian @AaronWilson_NFL was first.
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“What do you want to accomplish?” “I want to make the Olympic team.” That childhood dream was no longer just Maxim Naumov's own. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

How Maxim Naumov learned to embrace his grief to earn a spot at the Olympics

After his parents died in a plane crash, the activity he feared most ended up being the one that healed him.

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After the NFL's latest rules tweaks, the number of kickoff returns surged this season. But so did the number of concussions suffered on those plays. @MarkMaske dives into that topic and much more in our NFL primer: washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

NFL primer: Kickoff returns rise after rule tweaks. Concussions, too.

The kickoff format, modified each of the past two seasons, has boosted returns but has not reduced concussions to a rate comparable to that of a run or pass play.

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