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Ryan McCafferty

Ryan McCafferty is a passionate sports fan from Herndon, Va, where he follows the Washington Commanders, Wizards.  Ryan particularly enjoys covering the statistical aspect of sports, and in his spare time, he manages RJMAnalytics, a blog in which he formulates and analyzes his own advanced metrics for NASCAR and basketball. He is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, where he majored in communications and minored in sports management, and reports on local high school sports in Northern Virginia for the Falls Church News-Press

At long last, NASCAR's toughest customer gets his due

On Monday, the Class of 2025 was announced for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Four reasons Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards should be next face of NBA

A look at why Edwards could, and should, be the next face of the NBA.

Kyle Larson adds to legend status with big day at Indy, North Wilkesboro

Kyle Larson is simply in a class of his own when it comes to his versatility as a driver.

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's All-Star Race

Here's three names to watch — a favorite, a contender and a dark horse — for the main event, as well as one to stay away from.

New era of D.C. sports beginning to take form

With the NBA's Wizards now joining the NFL's Commanders and MLB's Nationals in possessing a No. 2 overall draft pick during the past calendar year, things could look different in D.C. very shortly.

Week 13 NASCAR power rankings: Two drivers racing up the top 10

Sunday's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway saw Brad Keselowski snap a winless streak of more than three seasons, as he took advantage of teammate Chris Buescher's misfortune in the closing laps. Here are the power rankings as the Cup Series heads for the NASCAR All-Star Race on Sunday at  North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's throwback weekend at Darlington

Here are three drivers — a favorite, a contender and a dark horse — who you should consider placing your money on, as well as one who you're probably better off avoiding.

Five best paint schemes for NASCAR's throwback weekend at Darlington

The spring race weekend at Darlington Raceway is NASCAR's annual throwback event, where teams and drivers will honor the legends of auto racing's past with special paint schemes.

Week 12 NASCAR power rankings: Kyle Larson distances himself with historic win

Sunday's Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway made history as the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, with Kyle Larson beating Chris Buescher by 0.001 seconds.

Watch: Kyle Larson wins closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

After a multi-hour rain delay, the NASCAR Cup Series' Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday was worth the wait.

Appreciating T.J. Oshie as Capitals stalwart's future in flux

The Capitals' loss in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Rangers on Sunday may have signaled the end of more than just their season.

Commanders follow risky first pick with solid draft class

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and as expected, the highlight for the Washington Commanders is the selection of Heisman Trophy-winning LSU QB Jayden Daniels as the No. 2 overall pick.

Capitals' playoff-clinching win a reminder that D.C. is a hockey town

The Capitals have completed an improbable push to the playoffs.

Week 8 NASCAR power rankings: Martinsville runner-up rises to No. 1

Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway saw Hendrick Motorsports finish 1-2-3 in the race that served as the 40th anniversary of the team's first win.

NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports just might be better than ever

When William Byron took the checkered flag in the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, he earned Hendrick Motorsports' 305th all-time win in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Three to watch, one to avoid as NASCAR heads to Martinsville

Martin Truex Jr. is one of the favorites to take the checkered flag in Martinsville. Which other NASCAR Cup Series drivers are worth keeping an eye on (for better or worse) come Sunday?

NASCAR fails spectacularly with call on controversial Richmond finish

What's worse than a controversial finish in sports in which an obvious uncalled penalty decides the outcome? How about the sanctioning body openly admitting that said penalty should have been called, but it wasn't because it would have decided the outcome?

Week 7 NASCAR power rankings: Martin Truex Jr. takes over top spot

Truex did everything right Sunday, leading 228 laps but falling victim to a caution with two laps to go and then losing the race in the pits and finishing fourth. He did prove one thing, though (if he hadn't already): His rough ending to 2023 is behind him.

NASCAR Richmond finish exposes the dark side of auto racing

Denny Hamlin was the first driver to cross the finish line in Sunday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Don't be mistaken, though: Hamlin himself did not win this race.

Three to watch, one to avoid as NASCAR heads to Richmond

Denny Hamlin could easily race to glory as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond. Who else is worth monitoring? And perhaps more importantly, avoiding?

The Capitals are a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma

The Washington Capitals are manifesting success. Somehow.

Week 6 NASCAR power rankings: Kyle Larson hangs on at No. 1 as fresh face lurks

Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, was uneventful, with no yellow flags aside from the two scheduled stage breaks and William Byron leading 42 of 68 laps en route to the win.

Arbitrary track limits rule puts damper on NASCAR weekend at COTA

NASCAR sometimes can't seem to get out of its own way and that was the case in Austin this weekend.

Three to watch, one to avoid as NASCAR heads to Austin

Breaking down the favorites (deserved and less so) for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Austin.