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Analysis: Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement underscores decades of achievement

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo · Friday, March 4, 2022

‘We have won together, lost together and honestly grown up together’

Analysis: Alex Ovechkin tests positive for COVID-19, absent from NHL All-Star game

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo · Friday, Feb. 11, 2022

‘Remember that year when Dave Semenko replaced Wayne Gretzky at the All Star game?? Yeah, me neither’

Analysis: Rui Hachimura’s return and the NBA’s mental health awakening

By Andrew Powers · Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

Japanese phenom’s withdrawal from the Wizards reignites important discussion about athletes and mental health

Sports

Analysis: Fumbling the playoffs, Baltimore style

By Evan Maynard | February 2

How the Baltimore Ravens’ seemingly guaranteed postseason slot fell through the cracks

Sports

From inside the Georgetown Flea Market, it sure seems like DC is a sports town

By Marco Gacina | February 2

Fans can find retro apparel, memorabilia and good conversation at the weekly market

Sports

Analysis: The Washington Football Team to finally unveil new name

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | February 1

Did the WFT inadvertently reveal the team’s new name and logo?

Sports

Analysis: What does the MLB lockout mean for the future of MLB?

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | January 25

MLB Talks are stalled while both sides cautiously renegotiate CBA

Sports

Thoroughly defeated, hopelessly in debt and utterly ignored: The story of American University football

By Ben Morse | December 13

An archival telling of the all-American sport on campus

Sports

2021-22 American University women’s basketball season preview

By Alex Walulik | November 8

Edwards and a returning roster could propel team back to Patriot League championship

Sports

Column: Washington Football Team’s vaccination discourse represents larger issues in COVID-19 in professional sports

By Annie Erickson | September 15

Head coach Ron Rivera’s fight with cancer and advocacy for the importance of vaccines

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

Solutions by The State News