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John Riggins set to have his No. 44 retired by the Commanders

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By Les Carpenter
| Frederick News Post Verified
In the latest attempt by the Washington Commanders’ new owners to embrace the team’s glory years, the franchise announced on Thursday that it will retire John Riggins’s No. 44 at halftime of their Nov. 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. “There are certain players whose impact goes far beyond statistics, championships and accolades; they become woven into the fabric of the franchise.
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Bulldozing renegade John Riggins will get his number retired

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By Les Carpenter
| The Washington Post Verified
Bulldozing renegade John Riggins will get his number retired (washingtonpost.com) Bulldozing renegade John Riggins will get his number retired By Les Carpenter 2026070922360100 In the latest attempt by the Washington Commanders' new owners to embrace the team's glory years, the franchise announced on Thursday that it will retire John Riggins's No. 44 at halftime of their Nov. 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Live updates: U.S. trails Belgium 3-1 at World Cup round of 16

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By Thomas Floyd Verified, Rick Maese Verified, Les Carpenter, Noah White
| The Washington Post Verified
Live updates: U.S. trails Belgium 3-1 at World Cup round of 16 (washingtonpost.com) Live updates: U.S. trails Belgium 3-1 at World Cup round of 16 By Thomas Floyd; Rick Maese; Les Carpenter; Noah White 2026070621010400 The U.S. is getting outplayed and trails Belgium, 3-1, in the second half of what is perhaps the most anticipated match in the history of American men's soccer.
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