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National sports stories & blog updates Kevin Durant: ‘I feel like I’m the best player in the world’ By Michael Lee Kevin Durant re-introduced himself to the basketball world at the Team USA mini-camp in Las Vegas and offered a reminder that he hasn't gone anywhere, despite an injury-marred season.   Read full article » Dustin Johnson’s amazing streak of acing the opening round of majors continues at PGA By Adam Kilgore He has shot a combined 20-under at majors this season, but can he close at the PGA?  Read full article » Some NFL teams wary settlement with Tom Brady could push more players to court By Mark Maske League and union back in settlement talks Thursday after Brady and Roger Goodell were in court Wednesday in New York.  Read full article » The highly successful high school coach who never punts has another radical idea By Adam Kilgore His next big football hack is crazy. But it could be genius.  Read full article » NBA 2015-16 schedule takeaways: Why it’s okay (kind of) the Lakers have 19 national games By Michael Lee The NBA announced its schedule on Wednesday and the league showed concern for its players' health. It also plans to show the Lakers more often than most bad teams. And, Anthony Davis will be served in mass quantities.   Read full article » EARLY LEAD Air New Zealand’s in-flight safety video is way better than anything we have here By Matt Bonesteel Because it features the All Blacks rugby team and looks to have cost approximately $50 million to make.  Read full article » Texans’ J.J. Watt eats up to 9,000 calories a day, in part by ‘crushing avocados’ By Matt Bonesteel The man loves brunch, too!  Read full article » Eagles’ DeMarco Murray isn’t doing a whole lot of training at training camp By Matt Bonesteel He insists he isn't hurt, and the Eagles say they're not holding him back.  Read full article » Nick Kyrgios fined, apologizes for middle-school trash talk vs. Stan Wawrinka By Matt Bonesteel Aussie tennis pro is 20 going on 12.  Read full article » LeBron James won’t commit to play for Team USA at Rio Olympics By Matt Bonesteel He's not "penciling in" any plans for next summer just yet.  Read full article » Golfer Billy Hurley III’s father reportedly dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound By Jacob Feldman Willard Hurley Jr., 61, reportedly died Tuesday in Loudoun County.  Read full article » DeflateGate sketch artist says she’s getting cyber-bullied by Patriots fans By Matt Bonesteel DeflateGate needs to go away, Part XVI.  Read full article » NFL RedZone to start this year with free preseason previews, starting Thursday By Matt Bonesteel NFL addicts rejoice.  Read full article » Giants Coach Tom Coughlin sends two teenage cancer patients to One Direction concert By Clinton Yates Look, it's a nice NFL story!  Read full article » Venus and Serena Williams sold their Manhattan apartment … to DeflateGate investigator Ted Wells By Matt Bonesteel Weirdest real estate transaction ever?  Read full article »   The Post recommends: Lean & Fit Stay on top of the hottest fitness and healthy eating trends with this weekly newsletter. Sign me up   FANCY STATS Nats are reeling, but it’s not time to panic (yet) By Neil Greenberg The Washington Nationals are 3.5 games behind the New York Mets in the NL East  Read full article » Fantasy Football: This is what the perfect draft looks like By Neil Greenberg Here is where you can find value with every pick.  Read full article » Fantasy Football: Drafting a defense early isn’t as dumb as you think By Neil Greenberg I got some ridicule when I made my fourth-round pick in the Post Sports mock draft  Read full article » This season’s NBA schedule benefits the Knicks the most – and the Timberwolves the least By Seth Partnow Some teams will have small built in advantages over others  Read full article » Fantasy Football 2015: Win early by drafting these four players By Neil Greenberg Take a look at a starter at each skill position who is expected to get off to a strong start.  Read full article » Why Justin Rose has the best shot to win the PGA Championship By Neil Greenberg Rose has finished sixth, fourth and third in his last three events.  Read full article »               You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up for the Sports Break newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive e-mail from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2015 The Washington Post  |  1150 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20071