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Newsletters, The 7 and The 7 Podcast, and more @washingtonpost. Once & future Virginian. @JMU grad. Youngest great uncle. Faves = I’m forgetful.

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Dan Diamond
@ddiamondOct 19
Sad news: the great @AnnHornaday has passed away. One of America's best movie critics, a longtime Washington Post writer and a voice very familiar to the DC/Maryland area, especially. washingtonpost.com/obituarie…

Ann Hornaday, longtime Washington Post film critic, dies at 66

Ann Hornaday, who helped Post readers understand the enduring magic and occasional disappointment of movies, died Sunday at her home in Baltimore. She was 66.

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RedditCFB
@RedditCFBOct 17
James Madison is the first FBS team in the country to 7 wins!
Sun Belt
@SunBeltOct 17
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗨𝗞𝗘𝗦. @JMUFootball used five first-half touchdowns to take the win over @GeorgiaStateFB in @SunBeltFB East Division action. ☀️ 🏈
A football player wearing a James Madison uniform celebrates on the field. The scoreboard shows Georgia State 22, JMU 49, with "Final" indicating the game's end. SBC logo is displayed at the top.

ALT A football player wearing a James Madison uniform celebrates on the field. The scoreboard shows Georgia State 22, JMU 49, with "Final" indicating the game's end. SBC logo is displayed at the top.

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Good afternoon to the bowl eligible teams and only to the bowl eligible teams.
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Only 22 unbeaten teams remain! RT if your team is still undefeated!
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@EBoKnowssSep 21
The only 3 college football blue bloods
Tom Fornelli
@TomFornelliSep 20
These teams have played drama free games.
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ESPN Insights
@ESPNInsightsSep 21
Another playoff appearance for the Dukes? 👀 James Madison's road win at San Diego State has them joining Boise State atop the favorites to reach the CFP out of the Group of 6, according to the Allstate Playoff Predictor.
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Ben Standig
@BenStandigSep 14
Everyone now wants to know about Tyler Owens. Here's a start: Last year, his teammates voted him the best athlete on the roster. Read on, and you'll see why Owens would be the best athlete on most teams anywhere. Unlocked article. Jump in. lastmanstandig.substack.com/…
Will Blackmon
@WillBlackmonSep 13
My gosh!!!
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Oregon has been outscored 45-31 during its past four quarters against G6 competition.
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Fritz Hahn@fritzhahnAug 28
The Food team spent the last few months dining around the D.C. region to compile a new list of the area's 40 most essential dishes. The results, and mouth-watering photos, are finally here. Gift link: wapo.st/4wPgxct

The 40 essential dishes of D.C.

These are the burgers, soups, sandwiches, pastries and more that best personify the delicious, diverse dining scene in and around D.C.

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Scott Nover@ScottNoverAug 23
John Solomon, once a reporter for the Associated Press and The Washington Post, has in recent years become a prominent figure in pro-Trump media. His prize: a job in the White House. My profile of Solomon: washingtonpost.com/business/…

How a dogged D.C. journalist became Trump’s investigative reporter in the White House

Once a reporter for the Associated Press and The Washington Post, Solomon veered rightward in his coverage. His prize: a job in Donald Trump’s White House.

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Warren Sharp
@SharpFootballAug 15
here's a stat for you: RB Kaytron Allen had 23 rushes in his preseason debut he had ZERO negative yard rushes ZERO! on 23 attempts!! he became the ONLY RB to have 20+ rushes in a preseason game and not lose any yardage on a single rush the last decade WOW
Warren Sharp
@SharpFootballApr 25
RB Kaytron Allen to the Commanders 14.2 rushes per game #1 in class 15.5 touches per game #2 in class 27% of his carries came vs heavy boxes #1 in class still averaged 4.8 YPC vs heavy boxes only 11% of runs failed to gain yardage #3 best in class vs light boxes? 7.0 YPC #4 in class #3 best pass protection grade in class
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Ok that shirt is fantastic. Tress Way thought so too.
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Dan Lamothe
@DanLamotheAug 12
SCOOP: Close Trump aides, but no Cabinet officials, made secret catering truck move wapo.st/3S47ztG

Close aides, but no Cabinet officials, joined Trump in airport catering truck

The president was accompanied by some of his most loyal aides but no top administration officials as he made the clandestine move to a different plane to leave Turkey last month.

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So JMU doing something I'm not sure I've seen elsewhere. New travel website kicks money back to JMU athletes when you book a hotel. Dukes partnering with a platform called ScoreMore on this.
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Exclusive: Bad actors have used Flock's massive camera network as a powerful weapon for intimate surveillance. Authorities have charged or accused at least 50 law-enforcement officers of using license-plate readers for unauthorized purposes. wapo.st/4g8mADS

How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking

Flock’s array of license-plate cameras was built to fight crime. But at least 50 law enforcement officers were charged with or accused of misusing it and other systems.

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Fritz Hahn@fritzhahnJul 23
Your D.C. agenda: • After-hours parties at museums • Video games at the Smithsonian • $1 fro-yo • National Margarita Day • Lavender Con book fest • Family days and dance parties • Outdoor movies • A craft rave • Anxo turns 10 Gift link: wapo.st/4fiL4Kp

The 34 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Museums host after-hours parties, video game festivals and family days, while treats abound for foodies. Don't miss an LGBTQ+ book festival, tennis stars and a "craft rave."

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Ricky O'Donnell@SBN_RickyJul 10
My way-too-early NBA power rankings for next season: sbnation.com/nba/1122053/nba…

NBA Power Rankings for all 30 teams after a wild start to 2026 offseason

Let’s rank every team in the NBA right now.

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Paul Farhi@farhipJul 9
Footnote: Carol Leonnig has won five Pulitzer Prizes (individually or as part of a team), three Polk Awards and co-written three bestselling nonfiction books.
Steven Cheung
@StevenCheung47Jul 9
Carol Leonnig is a liar and this article is complete Fake News. She has no idea what she is talking about. She says the White House declined to comment. Not true. We gave comment to the New York Times and many other outlets. Carol is not a real journalist. A complete fraud.
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Fritz Hahn@fritzhahnJul 9
To do this week: • Fireworks and music for Alexandria's birthday • Cakes at Fort Reno • 'Clueless' at the Library of Congress • Community days at museums • A fair at the DC Library • Crabs! Crabs! Crabs! • Tiny Desk live • Much more Gift link: wapo.st/4eQPN5M

The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Alexandria celebrates its 277th birthday with music and fireworks, the Library of Congress's outdoor movies return with "Clueless," and embassies host World Cup viewing parties.

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Rick Maese@RickMaeseJul 6
Talked to the songwriter of the John Denver hit / #USMNT anthem: "Who would’ve thought, this thing that came out of a dirty, old hippie apartment in Georgetown would be inspiring a soccer team?"
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“Country Roads” is not interested in telling people what kind of country America is supposed to be. In that simplicity, the U.S. team has found something unexpectedly binding: a song familiar enough for everyone to know, loose enough for everyone to claim. wapo.st/4v9QUSR

The U.S. team’s adopted anthem is hokey, heartfelt and somehow perfect

"Country Roads," the John Denver classic written more than a half-century ago, has become the soundtrack of the Americans’ World Cup journey.

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