Adam Kilgore

The Washington Post

Adam Kilgore

Adam Kilgore covers national sports for the Washington Post. Previously he served as the Post's Washington Nationals beat writer from 2010 to 2014.

Le'Veon Bell (26) of the Pittsburgh Steelers stiff arms Pierre Desir (35) of the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 12, 2017 in Indianapolis.

If Le’Veon Bell is available, these four teams should try to trade for him

September 24, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.

Le'Veon Bell has voluntarily sat out the Pittsburgh Steelers' first three games, costing himself $2.4 million in the process. His teammates have openly and publicly rebuked him. Sunday morning, ESPN's...

The NFL belongs to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes now

September 17, 2018 at 3:09 p.m.

Sunday afternoon, Patrick Mahomes II established himself as both the way-too-early leader for most valuable player and the best explanation for how the NFL operates in 2018 -- and probably...

A wave of young coaching hires has NFL poised for an offensive explosion

September 4, 2018 at 9:35 a.m.

As the NFL draft approached this past offseason, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace sneaked downstairs to Coach Matt Nagy's office late one night. Eyes glued to a screen, Nagy...

In this Dec. 26, 2016, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin walks the sideline during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Boston College in Detroit.

Is Maryland’s DJ Durkin overly intense or just passionate? It depends on whom you ask.

August 15, 2018 at 11:06 a.m.

At the end of 2015, DJ Durkin addressed the Maryland football team for the first time. Some players viewed him with skepticism, the natural reaction of hypercompetitive college athletes --...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady ...

Is the Patriots’ dynasty coming to an end? These are the factors to watch this season.

August 8, 2018 at 10:10 a.m.

The unexpected can happen, though, even to the Patriots. Whether the Patriots thrive as usual or struggle may depend on four factors.

Josh Hader of the Milwaukee Brewers and the National League reacts as he is pulled from the game in the eighth inning against the American League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Brewers’ Josh Hader required by MLB to complete sensitivity training

July 19, 2018 at 1:44 p.m.

Major League Baseball will require Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader to complete sensitivity training and participate in the league's diversity and inclusion initiatives after offensive tweets he sent in 2011...

Manny Machado (13) of the Baltimore Orioles and the American League and Matt Kemp (27) of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the National League pose for a selfie in the second inning during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Manny Machado to Los Angeles Dodgers is nearly a done deal

July 18, 2018 at 9:27 a.m.

Leading off the second inning Tuesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp roped a double to left field. After Kemp strolled into second base, American League shortstop Manny Machado...

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon follows through on a solo home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 8, 2018, in Denver.

From better start times to banning shifts, MLB stars have ideas to help game

July 17, 2018 at 8:19 a.m.

The best baseball players in the world descended upon Nationals Park on Monday afternoon with their sport in a state of well-documented, much-discussed unrest. The issues of the current game...

The Houston Texans cheerleaders perfrom in ...

Former Houston Texans cheerleaders claim they were subject to abuse

May 22, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

Three former Houston Texans cheerleaders filed a class-action lawsuit against the franchise and its director of cheerleading, alleging team officials forced them to work extra hours without compensation, exposed them...

Washington Redskins cheerleaders run out ...

Redskins say cheerleaders treatment report is cause for concern

May 4, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.

The Washington Redskins say they view their cheerleaders as first-rate representatives for the franchise, women who work full-time jobs - some of them doctors and business owners - and still...

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If Le’Veon Bell is available, these four teams should try to trade for him

The NFL belongs to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes now

A wave of young coaching hires has NFL poised for an offensive explosion

Is Maryland’s DJ Durkin overly intense or just passionate? It depends on whom you ask.

Is the Patriots’ dynasty coming to an end? These are the factors to watch this season.

Brewers’ Josh Hader required by MLB to complete sensitivity training

Manny Machado to Los Angeles Dodgers is nearly a done deal

From better start times to banning shifts, MLB stars have ideas to help game

Former Houston Texans cheerleaders claim they were subject to abuse

Redskins say cheerleaders treatment report is cause for concern