From June to August 2016, I was a sports intern at The Washington Post. The following are the clips I’ve written or contributed to during that time.

Game stories:

• A record-setting run for Tuscarora ends in a state final loss to Mills Godwin
• Washington Spirit honors Orlando, earns win over Pride in emotional NWSL match
• Jon Rahm, Jordan Niebrugge make pro golf debuts at Quicken Loans National
• After morning storms and a rain delay, a softer Congressional greets golfers
• Billy Hurley III tied for the lead at Quicken Loans National
• Harold Varner III nabs spot in next month’s British Open
• Shorthanded Spirit breaks through against FC Kansas City
• Despite heat, Clark Montgomery leads Great Meadow event through two segments
• Clark Montgomery finishes off Great Meadow International in Olympic prep
• Zika isn’t scaring Sloane Stephens or Sam Stosur away from Olympics
• Eugenie Bouchard ousted from Citi Open in straight sets
• Jessica Pegula defeats Christina McHale to advance at Citi Open
• Lauren Davis beats Monica Puig to reach Citi Open quarterfinals
• At the Citi Open, center court has mostly been a men’s playground
• At Citi Open, Lauren Davis tops Jessica Pegula in all-American semifinal

Breaking News:

• Ex-USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry pledges to donate brain to women’s CTE research
• Citi Open tennis players have heated exchange with U.S. Park Police

Features:

• Orlando soccer team travels to Washington with heavy hearts
• Briana Scurry embraces new role as women’s brain health advocate
• After a year at Cal-Berkeley, Andrew Seliskar is swimming at a whole new level
• Howard University rower says he’s lost his sight, but not his vision
• Lauren Kieffer rides her love of horses all the way to Rio
• Nothing can prepare an Olympian like advice from someone who’s been there
• At Citi Open, tennis foundation students learn about off the court job opportunities
• Work as a tennis tournament ball person means bruises, sweat and a lot of running

Briefs:

• Quicken Loans National tee times are delayed

“The Insider” (Washington Redskins blog):

• Spencer Long gaining comfort at center and preparing to compete at left guard
• Redskins break ground with female athletic trainer and lead doctor
• The Redskins are feeling the heat as training camp begins
• Kirk Cousins arrives at camp without the old van, and in a new situation
• Without Junior Galette and Trent Murphy, outside linebackers see opportunities
• Death of two punters in car accident hits close to home for three Redskins
• David Bruton remains humble while vying for starting safety spot
• After rough season, Logan Paulsen is happy to be back and welcomes competition
• Former college star Nate Sudfeld eager to learn what it takes at the next level
• Trent Williams is comfortable with Bill Callahan, confident in Redskins’ offense
• Richmond’s Reggie Diggs gets back at it following knee surgery
• Being an undrafted free agent isn’t easy. Just ask Will Compton
• Redskins’ young defensive backs are relishing opportunity to pick brains of veterans
• Moms do tackling drills, learn about football safety at Redskins training camp
• Redskins’ Ricky Jean Francois is focusing on defense’s weakness during training camp
• Redskins’ Martrell Spaight stands out after being sidelined for a year with a concussion
• Ziggy Hood out to make mark with Redskins as he nears twilight of his career
• Will Blackmon’s transition to safety is ‘not a major headline’
• Redskins and sporting goods charity give $58,000 in equipment to Richmond youth
• Redskins rookies have varying approaches to first preseason game
• Redskins game night: Some bright spots, some shaky play in 23-17 loss to Falcons

“Capitals Insider” (Washington Capitals blog):

• Once a Caps fan, goaltender Jay Williams now joins them at development camp
• Travis Boyd partakes in his sixth development camp, not long after season ends
• Caps prospects Connor Hobbs and Colby Williams celebrate contracts together at camp
• Jonas Siegenthaler could play in AHL next season, but he’s still unsure of his plans

“Nationals Journal” (Washington Nationals blog):

• Dusty Baker on Matt Belisle: ‘we gotta make a decision here pretty soon’

Washington Post Olympic Live Blog:

• USA’s No. 1 men’s beach volleyball team outlasts Italy in pool play
• American judoka Kayla Harrison is golden again 
• Judo: Women’s middleweight (78kg) results
• Drama unfolds during sixth dive during men’s 3-meter springboard final
• Diving: Men’s synchronized 3-meter springboard gold results
• Meet the wonderful, inexpensive shammy: a diving institution

“The Early Lead” (National sports blog):

• Whoops! Adidas apologizes for misspelling “Colombia” in Copa America ads
• It’s okay you forgot about the MLB Draft. Here’s what you need to know:
• Observers say the Cavs are better without Kevin Love, but he’s back at practice anyway
• Yordano Ventura gets nine-game suspension; Manny Machado gets four
• The NBA Finals are still going, but these ads prematurely crowned the Warriors champs
• Sepp Blatter says he’s witnessed rigged European draws
• Dell Curry clearly isn’t a fan of the dab
• ‘I Wanna Be Like Mike’ times infinity: This faux Jordan is a dress-up hero
• Game 7 brings in highest ratings numbers since 1998
• No shirt? No problem for J.R. Smith in Cavs’ celebration
• Brazilian officials insist new subway line will be finished in time. Experts are wary.
• Nun too surprising: Monday’s best photo was deceptive. Is nothing sacred?
• Justin Timberlake stars in Grizzlies’ video pitch to free agent Mike Conley
• U.S. Olympics men’s basketball roster is set, and players are showing some pride
• Fred Hoiberg can’t tell Brook and Robin Lopez apart. So here’s a helpful guide
• This T-shirt makes you look like a shirtless J.R. Smith, tattoos and all
• Ray Allen is mulling an NBA comeback at nearly 41
• ‘Baby’s vomit’ or processed cheese: Not a good look for MLB all-star uniforms
• NBA free agency 2016 should be remembered for one thing: Bad Photoshops
• Russell Wilson and Ciara confirm news of their marriage
• Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey may face season-ending surgery
• Dwyane Wade says his goodbyes to Heat fans on ‘Live with Kelly’
• Dwyane Wade outs LeBron James for the one thing The King won’t spend money on
• Kevin Durant’s ring-chasing not cool, according to NBA legends who never won a ring
• Kevin Durant’s shoe price has risen right along with his star power
• KD’s scathing Yelp reviews aren’t exactly about food
• Lil B says The Based God’s curse on Kevin Durant doesn’t transfer to Golden State
• Olympic gymnastics hopeful Simone Biles throws flippin’ sweet first pitch at Astros game
• Nick Young learned absolutely nothing from Jason Pierre-Paul’s firework accident
• Athletes are just like you when it comes to ‘Pokemon Go’ addiction
• DOD clears the way for military academy graduates to jump straight to pro sports
• ‘Gotta sign ’em all’: Red Wings catch ‘Teemu Pokemon’ on a one-year deal
• Redskins worth $2.85 billion, eighth highest overall in world, third highest in NFL
• Cowboys boot soccer from the top spot on Forbes’ most valuable list
• Cheers! Rangers pitcher slices finger on broken beer mug, winds up on DL
• Roger Goodell tried stopping NFL players from making ‘Ballers’ cameos
• ‘Is that his tooth?’ Nope. British Open golfer drops gum, adheres to five-second rule
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. out of New Hampshire race due to concussion-like symptoms
• Erin Andrews re-signs with Fox Sports, will no longer cover MLB
• Pineapples and martinis: This week in John Daly fashion
• Naked diving? NBC’s score bar makes Olympic divers look totally NSFW
• What’s that little towel Olympic divers keep using? The shammy, of course.
• Simone Biles, Aly Raisman have other superstar athletes geeking out on Twitter
• Simone Manuel became a global inspiration in Olympic record time
• Test your Rio 2016 Olympics knowledge after the first week of action

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