Many NFL teams mistake an autocratic voice for a leaderly one, Sally Jenkins writes.
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Tom Caron: NHL hit hardest so far by COVID postponements
In order to make up games that have been called off, Tom Caron writes that the league should cancel its Olympic break and refrain from sending players to Beijing.
NFL: Division rivalries and playoff implications highlight Week 15
Amid rescheduled games and a terrible Texans-Jaguars matchup are some exciting showdowns that could impact the postseason.
Sugarloaf hosting U.S. Alpine ski championships in 2022
This winter’s national championships will take place at the Carrabassett Valley resort a month after the Beijing Olympics.
U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle poised to add to family’s Olympic legacy
The 29-year-old son of 1972 slalom winner Barbara Ann Cochran, appears to be United States’ best chance for a men’s medal at Beijing Olympics in February.
Oxford Hills graduate Amelia Moore wins boxing national championship
Norway-raised boxer won the 125-pound class at USA Boxing National Championships in Louisiana.
NHL roundup: After firing coach, Flyers drop 9th straight, 7-5 to Avs
The Flyers fire Alain Vigneault and name Mike Yeo as interim coach.
Elijah Mitchell a pleasant surprise in rookie season for 49ers
San Francisco’s first-year back is the latest in a line of overlooked late-round runners to gain big yards for a Shanahan-coached team.
Owners lock out players, MLB plunges into 1st work stoppage since 1995
Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.
Revolution fall to NYCFC in PKs in Eastern Conference semifinal
Sean Johnson saved Adam Buksa’s attempt during a penalty shootout and all five of Johnson’s teammates scored as New York City FC advanced to its first Eastern Conference final following a 2-2 playoff draw with the New England Revolution