Norman out with food poisoning
Greg Norman withdraws from the Australian PGA after only two holes because of food poisoning.
Mystics and WNBA
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Tennis
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Boxing & MMA
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Cycling
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- Rabobank says its cycling team renamed Blanco Pro next year; team looking for sponsor
- Wiggins targets another Tour title after previously indicating he'd focus elsewhere in 2013
- Alberto Contador settles with UCI over $3M fine demand for Tour de France doping case
- European broadcasters invest in rights to top cycling races despite Armstrong doping case
Golf
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Auto Racing
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Horse Racing
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- Just in time: Tiz the Argument takes Aqueduct's Jameela Stakes
- Shock'emagain wins at Gulfstream Park, beating Atlantic Bull by a length
- From Gold Cup to gold medal? Kauto Star taking dressage training after retirement from racing
- Doinghardtimeagain wins Soviet Problem Stakes at Betfair Hollywood Park
Olympics
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- Column: In any language and any sport, Lionel Messi should be athlete of the year in 2012
- 3 companies fined more than $100,000 in total for illegal ticket sales at London Games
- European Olympic Committees vote to create 1st European Games in Baku in 2015 with 17 sports
- With IOC ruling, US shot putter stands to be bumped up to gold 8 years after Athens Games
Sports photo galleries
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Robert Griffin III returns to practice
The Redskins quarterback said his injured right knee felt good.
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No. 3 St. John’s takes down No. 2 Good Counsel 77-73
A late 11-1 run helps the Cadets outlast the Falcons
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Good Counsel holds onto No. 1 spot
For a fourth straight year the Falcons are the top-ranked team in The Post’s poll thanks to narrow wins over highly regarded foes.
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Robert Griffin III’s knee injury
Redskins’ quarterback tried to continue playing but had to leave the game in the fourth quarter.
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Marquez knocks out Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out Manny Pacquiao cold with a right hand in Las Vegas.
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Redskins top Ravens, 31-28
Robert Griffin III goes down with an injury, but Washington rallies for a win in overtime.
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Briar Woods blows out Heritage-Lynchburg 52-0
The Ashburn school captures its third consecutive state championship.
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Navy overcomes late deficit to overtake Army 17-13
Keenan Reynolds scores a late game-winning touchdown for the Midshipmen.
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Stone Bride falters in Virginia state final
Stone Bridge almost came back from a 20-0 deficit, but Lake Taylor held on for a 20-14 victory.
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A life spent proving he belongs
Redskins offensive coordinator deals with skepticism that accompanies being a coach’s son.
Sports videos
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Redskins Playoff Picture: Week 15
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s Jonathan Forsythe breaks down which games Redskins fans should be watching, and which teams to root for to clear Washington’s path to the playoffs.![St. John's beats Good Counsel, 77-73 St. John's beats Good Counsel, 77-73](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/12/Sports/Videos/Images/StJohns2.jpg)
St. John's beats Good Counsel, 77-73
Sophomore point guard Amari Carter scored nine straight points down the stretch to lead the Cadets to victory.![Da’Shawn Hand on the 10 college destinations he is considering Da’Shawn Hand on the 10 college destinations he is considering](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952im_/http://www.washingtonpost.com/rw/sites/twpweb/img/blogs/spacer.gif)
Da’Shawn Hand on the 10 college destinations he is considering
The Post’s Preston Williams sits down with Woodbridge lineman Da’Shawn Hand, a top recruit for the Class of 2014, to discuss Hand’s top college choices.![Terps Insider sits down with Maryland guard Nick Faust Terps Insider sits down with Maryland guard Nick Faust](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/11/Sports/Videos/Images/Terps-1v1-Faust.jpg)
Terps Insider sits down with Maryland guard Nick Faust
Terps Insider Alex Prewitt sits down with Maryland guard Nick Faust.![Redskins players donate coats to local kids Redskins players donate coats to local kids](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/11/Sports/Videos/Images/SkinsCoatsSTILL1211.jpg)
Redskins players donate coats to local kids
On Tuesday, Macy’s and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation donated 300 coats and outerwear to local underserved children in Metro Center.![Should Shanahan start Cousins over an injured RGIII? — Post Sports Live Should Shanahan start Cousins over an injured RGIII? — Post Sports Live](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/11/Sports/Images/r361355242571.jpg)
Should Shanahan start Cousins over an injured RGIII? — Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew put themselves in Mike Shanahan’s shoes and debate whether the Redskins head coach should start a less-than-100% Robert Griffin III over backup quarterback Kirk Cousins this week in Cleveland.![Will knee injury sideline RGIII in Cleveland? — Post Sports Live Will knee injury sideline RGIII in Cleveland? — Post Sports Live](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/11/Sports/Images/crop-JN1_0887a13550916101355091910.jpg)
Will knee injury sideline RGIII in Cleveland? — Post Sports Live
The Post Sports Live crew discusses the knee sprain suffered by Robert Griffin III and opine on what it means for the Redskins upcoming game against the Browns.![RGIII injures knee in win over Ravens — Post Sports Live RGIII injures knee in win over Ravens — Post Sports Live](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/11/Sports/Videos/Images/psl1211.jpg)
RGIII injures knee in win over Ravens — Post Sports Live
The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Matt Rennie, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe talk about the Redskins’ dramatic overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens, discuss Robert Griffin III’s knee sprain and preview the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns.![Allmetsports.com’s Top Basketball Plays: Episode 1 Allmetsports.com’s Top Basketball Plays: Episode 1](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/10/Sports/Videos/Images/TopPlays12-10.jpg)
Allmetsports.com’s Top Basketball Plays: Episode 1
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from high school basketball games in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.![The Takeaway: Redskins victorious in overtime, look towards Browns The Takeaway: Redskins victorious in overtime, look towards Browns](https://web.archive.org/web/20121213144952/http://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_90x60/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/12/09/Sports/Images/spskins_0141355091491.jpg)
The Takeaway: Redskins victorious in overtime, look towards Browns
Washington Redskins survive the loss of rookie QB Robert Griffin III and pull off a last-second comeback, keeping playoff hopes alive with flair.