Sports Break: Playoffs in sight, Astros, Mets, Cubs and Twins arrive at excellence ahead of schedule

 

National sports stories & blog updates Playoffs in sight, Astros, Mets, Cubs and Twins arrive at excellence ahead of schedule By Barry Svrluga The 2015 postseason might welcome four youth-laden teams that have far exceeded Spring Training expectations.  Read full article » With Texas, Oklahoma down, Baylor and TCU have flipped Big 12 hierarchy on its head By Chuck Culpepper Where college football fans used to anticipate Texas versus Oklahoma in Dallas, the year 2015 brings a craving for Baylor versus TCU in Fort Worth.  Read full article » Bryce Harper’s (ahem) ‘foul’ ball allows Nationals to show off a potent lineup By Barry Svrluga The Nats slugger fouled a ball off his leg Tuesday to keep a key at-bat alive. Or did he?  Read full article » EARLY LEAD Bayern Munich treats French train hero Alek Skarlatos to awesome day By Marissa Payne It pays to wear your favorite team's jersey when thwarting terrorism.   Read full article » Ex-NFL player Jonathan Martin talks about personal anguish, suicide attempts By Cindy Boren Player at the heart of Dolphins' bullying scandal in 2013 delivers a powerful message.  Read full article » Ronda Rousey rumored to be dating UFC star under investigation for domestic violence By Cindy Boren The accusation comes from Travis Browne's wife, no less.  Read full article » Cricket star Kumar Sangakkara retires a hero in Sri Lanka, but his dad thinks he ‘could have done better’ By Marissa Payne Sangakkara's dad never learned the Golden Rule. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.  Read full article » Maine man says he yelled ‘Free Tom Brady’ at Roger Goodell in grocery store By Cindy Boren A guy can't even pick up a few items in peace in New England.  Read full article » Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista boycotting Canada’s Sportsnet because of … men’s suit? Yes. By Marissa Payne The six-time all-star is upset that the team broadcaster didn't pay for his rookie teammate's suit during a makeover segment that aired in May.  Read full article » Red Sox Nation outraged after team-owned TV network fires announcer Don Orsillo By Matt Bonesteel No one denies this.  Read full article » YouTube-taught javelin thrower Julius Yego wins gold at world championships By Matt Bonesteel "My coach is me, and my YouTube videos," he has said in the past.  Read full article » Young Ohio State fan worried that Michigan heart surgeons would turn him into a Michigan Man By Matt Bonesteel Don't worry, he's doing great and is still wearing red, not khaki.  Read full article » Marshawn Lynch was fined $75,000 for not talking to reporters after NFC title game By Cindy Boren Why is this coming out now? Because the NFL has set a hearing date for his appeal.  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 Fantasy Football 2015: The Perfect Draft, Part II – The ‘more perfect’ draft By Neil Greenberg How every team can get the best value at every pick in the draft.  Read full article » No one should want to play the Cubs in the playoffs By Neil Greenberg Chicago is 18-4 in August.  Read full article » Trea Turner can help the Nats catch the Mets By James O'Hara Turner is ranked as the No. 13 prospect in MLB.  Read full article »               You received 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