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Spirit tops Stars in NWSL season finale to sew up home playoff game
Spirit tops Stars in NWSL season finale to sew up home playoff game (washingtonpost.com) Spirit tops Stars in NWSL season finale to sew up home playoff game By Thomas Floyd 2026110201100500 The Washington Spirit needed only a draw against the NWSL-worst Chicago Stars on Sunday night at sold-out Audi Field to lock up a home playoff game.
Andi Sullivan recently became a mother. On the Spirit, she was already the ‘team mom.’
Andi Sullivan recently became a mother. On the Spirit, she was already the ‘team mom.’ (washingtonpost.com) Andi Sullivan recently became a mother. On the Spirit, she was already the ‘team mom.’ By Thomas Floyd 2026103111010300 Andi Sullivan became a mother 15 months ago, when the Washington Spirit veteran and her husband, former D.C. United midfielder Drew Skundrich, welcomed their daughter, Millie.
Stars are shining on Broadway, but an upstart musical upstages them all
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Stars are shining on Broadway, but an upstart musical upstages them all Original
Stars are shining on Broadway, but an upstart musical upstages them all (washingtonpost.com) Stars are shining on Broadway, but an upstart musical upstages them all By Thomas Floyd 2026102315480600 NEW YORK — There's a casual cockiness to the way "Other Desert Cities" raises the curtain and promptly unveils a slew of megawatt stars. Behold, here on the Hudson Theatre stage, the 11-time Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus in all her quipping glory. Four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris.
World Cup champion Spain hands U.S. women a sobering lesson at Audi Field
World Cup champion Spain hands U.S. women a sobering lesson at Audi Field (washingtonpost.com) World Cup champion Spain hands U.S. women a sobering lesson at Audi Field By Thomas Floyd 2026101023040400 Two years after the U.S. women's soccer team claimed gold at the Paris Olympics, the next global test is at last on the horizon. The World Cup looms next summer in Brazil. The Americans can punch their ticket to that showcase next month.
Savannah Bananas are bringing the Banana Bowl, their ‘craziest show’ yet, to D.C. Original
Savannah Bananas are bringing the Banana Bowl, their ‘craziest show’ yet, to D.C. (washingtonpost.com) Savannah Bananas are bringing the Banana Bowl, their ‘craziest show’ yet, to D.C. By Thomas Floyd 2026100709021200 When Jesse Cole opens his banana-yellow notebook and rattles off the handwritten thoughts within, the avalanche of ideas proves delightfully dizzying. Is this a madman's brainstorm? A word association session? Some sort of slam poetry?
Savannah Bananas are bringing the Banana Bowl, their ‘craziest show’ yet, to D.C.
DWTS’ Jackson Olson Apologizes for Controversial Guillermo Rodriguez Comments, Makes Amends in New Video Jackson Olson has issued an apology to Guillermo Rodriguez after making a controversial comment about his dancing abilities over the weekend. The Loco …
‘East of Eden’ is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own.
Zoe Kazan can only marvel at the treasures laid before her. As the screenwriter and actress visits the Library of Congress on this mid-September afternoon, two weeks before her limited-series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” hits Netflix, the curators have assembled a wealth of artifacts for Kazan to peruse.
A historic stage is reborn after Olney Theatre’s sweeping renovation Original
A historic stage is reborn after Olney Theatre’s sweeping renovation (washingtonpost.com) A historic stage is reborn after Olney Theatre’s sweeping renovation By Thomas Floyd 2026100209010700 Olney Theatre Center is, on this mid-September morning, two days out from an opening night a decade in the making. But the vision of a bustling arts hub is already a reality.
‘East of Eden’ is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own.
The Library of Congress’s “East of Eden” collection includes reels and posters from the 1955 film. (Craig Hudson/For The Washington Post) Zoe Kazan can only marvel at the treasures laid before her. As the screenwriter and actress visits the Library of Congress on this mid-September afternoon, two weeks before her limited-series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” hits Netflix, the curators have assembled a wealth of artifacts for Kazan to peruse.
‘East of Eden’ is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own. Original
‘East of Eden’ is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own. (washingtonpost.com) ‘East of Eden’ is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own. By Thomas Floyd 2026100109011700 Zoe Kazan can only marvel at the treasures laid before her.
Spirit’s home woes continue with rain-soaked loss to Angel City
Spirit’s home woes continue with rain-soaked loss to Angel City (washingtonpost.com) Spirit’s home woes continue with rain-soaked loss to Angel City By Thomas Floyd 2026092702580500 Each of the past two years, the Washington Spirit has navigated the NWSL playoffs and punched its ticket to the championship game without leaving Audi Field. That's the benefit of locking down the league's No. 2 seed in back-to-back seasons.
For ‘Succession’s’ Brian Cox, the indignation isn’t an act Original
For ‘Succession’s’ Brian Cox, the indignation isn’t an act (washingtonpost.com) For ‘Succession’s’ Brian Cox, the indignation isn’t an act By Thomas Floyd 2026092409020300 After 65 years as an actor, Brian Cox has no shortage of thespian wisdom to impart. But the Scotsman likes synthesizing his advice to a particular principle: Heed the Bard. He reveres Act 3, Scene 2 of "Hamlet," to be specific.
‘Come From Away’ celebrates the best of humanity. We couldn’t need it more.
‘Come From Away’ celebrates the best of humanity. We couldn’t need it more. (washingtonpost.com) ‘Come From Away’ celebrates the best of humanity. We couldn’t need it more. By Thomas Floyd 2026092309010500 "Come From Away" is, first and foremost, a journalistic feat. When Canadian writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein conducted dozens of interviews 15 years ago in Gander, Newfoundland, they unearthed the tale of how one Canadian town offered refuge to the world in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
No-goal call leaves D.C. United fuming and its playoff hopes fading
D.C. United’s road to the playoffs seemed doable enough entering Saturday night’s meeting with Charlotte FC at Audi Field — no small miracle for a team that had won two MLS matches since early May. But upon further scrutiny, the path is more perilous than it appears.
They're bringing horror to Broadway and scaring up big audiences
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They’re bringing horror to Broadway and scaring up big audiences
They’re bringing horror to Broadway and scaring up big audiences (washingtonpost.com) They’re bringing horror to Broadway and scaring up big audiences By Thomas Floyd 2026091714010500 NEW YORK — As the preeminent impresario of modern horror, Jason Blum gets asked to sit through many a scare — mostly in movies and shows but also the occasional theater venture.
This 'Merrily We Roll Along' peaks at Sondheimian perfection
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This ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ peaks at Sondheimian perfection
This ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ peaks at Sondheimian perfection (washingtonpost.com) This ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ peaks at Sondheimian perfection By Thomas Floyd 2026091614010600 Rattling off "Franklin Shepard, Inc.," the neurotic tongue twister that arrives early in "Merrily We Roll Along," can be a Tony-worthy feat. Just ask Daniel Radcliffe, who landed the award two years ago largely thanks to that release valve of a patter song. Stephen Sondheim's lyrics come thick and fast.
The best moments — and biggest shocks — of the 2026 Emmy Awards Original
The best moments — and biggest shocks — of the 2026 Emmy Awards (washingtonpost.com) The best moments — and biggest shocks — of the 2026 Emmy Awards By Emily Yahr; Thomas Floyd; Elahe Izadi; Ethan Beck; Gene Park 2026091509010600 The reign of "The Studio" didn't last long. A year after the Hollywood-skewering series set a single-season record for a comedy with 13 Emmy awards, Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" racked up 14 to seize that crown.
Live coverage: All the celebrity looks from the 2026 Emmys red carpet
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D.C. United plays down to Atlanta in a scoreless draw
D.C. United plays down to Atlanta in a scoreless draw (washingtonpost.com) D.C. United plays down to Atlanta in a scoreless draw By Thomas Floyd 2026091312020400 If D.C. United is going to play postseason soccer for the first time since 2019, when Wayne Rooney was roaming the field and Ben Olsen was pacing the sideline, it needs to pick up three points when inferior opposition strolls into Audi Field. Atlanta United's visit Saturday night presented such an opportunity.
The first No Kings movie is about a medieval peasant revolt and ‘people power’
The first No Kings movie is about a medieval peasant revolt and ‘people power’ (washingtonpost.com) The first No Kings movie is about a medieval peasant revolt and ‘people power’ By Thomas Floyd 2026091109021100 (This article contains spoilers for "The Uprising," opening in theaters Friday.) When filmmaker Paul Greengrass prepared last year to shoot "The Uprising," a historical epic about the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt, he knew the movie's climax spoke to the current moment.
The first No Kings movie is about a medieval peasant revolt and ‘people power’
Now Dramas, thrillers, documentaries, and even a musical comedy make up a small but important canon of cinema. Where were you on September 11, 2001? At work, or at school? Maybe passed out from a hangover in the lounge after just missing one of the hijacked flights? (That’s a true story experienced by …
From refugee to Oscar winner, Ke Huy Quan is ready to tell his tale
From refugee to Oscar winner, Ke Huy Quan is ready to tell his tale (washingtonpost.com) From refugee to Oscar winner, Ke Huy Quan is ready to tell his tale By Thomas Floyd 2026091009010600 Ke Huy Quan didn't consciously structure his memoir like an unabridged version of his Academy Award speech.
'A Few Good Men' and a Benjamin Button musical highlight fall theater slate
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‘A Few Good Men’ and a Benjamin Button musical highlight fall theater slate
Ambitious revivals and daring original works. Starry casts and fresh-faced ensembles. American classics and London imports. Whether you’re navigating the rich D.C. theater scene or perusing New York’s breadth of options, you can find it all this autumn. As the theater season ramps up, here’s a rundown of the fall’s most tantalizing fare.
‘The Notebook,’ underappreciated on Broadway, brings the waterworks to D.C.
‘The Notebook,’ underappreciated on Broadway, brings the waterworks to D.C. (washingtonpost.com) ‘The Notebook,’ underappreciated on Broadway, brings the waterworks to D.C. By Thomas Floyd 2026082514010200 "The Notebook" was hounded by cynicism when it hit Broadway two years ago. The schmaltzy source material turned the musical into an easy target. The tearjerker's souvenir tissue boxes were also a source of mockery. Mixed reviews and Tony Award snubs doomed it to an abbreviated nine-month run.
Your favorite TV show has taken years to return. How did we get here?
There's a moment early in the fourth season of “Ted Lasso” when Keeley Jones, the bubbly marketing guru played by Juno Temple, stands before AFC Richmond's shareholders and announces the launch of the English soccer club's long-gestating women's squad. “This has been three years in the making,” Keeley says, “and we're finally here.” The character, of course, is referring to the time it took to get a pro soccer team off and running.
Now off-Broadway: Whoopi renewed, a drama on Israel and a ‘Heated Rivalry’ spoof
Now off-Broadway: Whoopi renewed, a drama on Israel and a ‘Heated Rivalry’ spoof (washingtonpost.com) Now off-Broadway: Whoopi renewed, a drama on Israel and a ‘Heated Rivalry’ spoof By Thomas Floyd 2026073009011500 NEW YORK — Four decades ago, Whoopi Goldberg announced herself as a transcendent entertainer, embarked on her circuitous EGOT path and crossed off the G on that awards quest.
Jon Bernthal was a ‘wild kid’ in D.C. It all led to his blockbuster moment.
Jon Bernthal was a ‘wild kid’ in D.C. It all led to his blockbuster moment. (washingtonpost.com) Jon Bernthal was a ‘wild kid’ in D.C. It all led to his blockbuster moment. By Thomas Floyd 2026072909012200 NEW YORK Signs of Jon Bernthal, the Hollywood tough guy, can be found all over his Broadway dressing room. The kettlebell on the floor. The vitamin bottles strewn across his table. The grimacing photo from the Marvel TV series "The Punisher." The pit bull standing guard at the door.
Jon Bernthal was a ‘wild kid’ in D.C. It all led to his blockbuster moment.
Signs of Jon Bernthal, the Hollywood tough guy, can be found all over his Broadway dressing room. The kettlebell on the floor. The vitamin bottles strewn across his table. The grimacing photo from the Marvel TV series “The Punisher.” The pit bull standing guard at the door.
Argentina’s goalkeeper had a game for the ages. Then Spain scored.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) makes a save against Spain's Nico Williams (17) during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Emiliano Martínez made the rounds and comforted his shell-shocked teammates one by one. Dispensed hugs. Tapped shoulders. Kissed foreheads.
Argentina’s goalkeeper had a game for the ages. Then Spain scored.
Argentina’s goalkeeper had a game for the ages. Then Spain scored. (washingtonpost.com) Argentina’s goalkeeper had a game for the ages. Then Spain scored. By Thomas Floyd 2026072000460300 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Emiliano Martínez made the rounds and comforted his shell-shocked teammates one by one. Dispensed hugs. Tapped shoulders. Kissed foreheads.
Live updates: Spain leads Argentina, 1-0, in extra time at 2026 World Cup final - Quick Post
Thomas Floyd We at last have a goal: Spain leads Argentina in the second period of extra time after Ferran Torres beat Emiliano Martinez — now the record holder for the most saves in a World Cup final with 11 — in the 106th minute. Nico Williams did well to nod the ball into Torres's path, and he didn't hesitate before firing home from eight yards out.
Live updates: Argentina, Spain scoreless in extra time at 2026 World Cup final - Quick Post
Thomas Floyd That was very nearly Spain's moment: Nico Williams stashed his shot in the net after the ball ricocheted around the box, but it was waved off for a foul in the buildup. It would appear Mikel Merino was whistled for contact on Nicolás Otamendi in the box, and Argentina survived yet another scare. It's 0-0 as the first extra-time period winds down.
Live updates: Argentina, Spain face off in 2026 World Cup final
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Thomas Floyd We're midway through the first half of the World Cup final and it's still 0-0 between Spain and Argentina. After some nervy early moments from both teams, we've entered a tepid phase where each side is feeling out the other. Spain has 62 percent of the possession, but neither team has generated a quality scoring chance.
With nearly 700 passes, a Spanish star quietly dominated this World Cup
Thomas Floyd Rodri hasn't found the net over seven games at this World Cup. Spain's captain doesn't have any assists, either. He has garnered a fraction of the headlines centered on Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Even if we're talking Spanish stars, the conversation will inevitably veer toward teen phenom Lamine Yamal. Yet there's a case to be made that Rodri has been more influential than any other player over the past month-plus.
Live updates: President Trump takes field to present 2026 World Cup trophy to Spain
Live updates: President Trump takes field to present 2026 World Cup trophy to Spain (washingtonpost.com) Live updates: President Trump takes field to present 2026 World Cup trophy to Spain By Thomas Floyd; Rick Maese; Noah White; Bailey Johnson; Les Carpenter 2026071917010100 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Spain, dominating the game all afternoon, finally punched in a goal to take the lead, 1-0, and held on in extra time to beat Argentina and win the 2026 World Cup.
With nearly 700 passes and counting, a Spanish star quietly dominated this World Cup
Thomas Floyd NEW YORK — Rodri hasn't found the net over seven games at this World Cup. Spain's captain doesn't have any assists, either. He has garnered a fraction of the headlines centered on Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Even if we're talking Spanish stars, the conversation will inevitably veer toward teen phenom Lamine Yamal. Yet there's a case to be made that Rodri has been more influential than any other player over the past month-plus.
'CrazySexyCool' brings the bangers, but TLC deserves a bolder musical treatment
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‘CrazySexyCool’ brings the bangers, but TLC deserves a bolder musical treatment
‘CrazySexyCool’ brings the bangers, but TLC deserves a bolder musical treatment (washingtonpost.com) ‘CrazySexyCool’ brings the bangers, but TLC deserves a bolder musical treatment By Thomas Floyd 2026071514010800 Pulling off a jukebox biomusical always amounts to a deft dance. Shaping a satisfying story around an existing catalogue already presents a hefty challenge.
The case for rooting for (and against) the remaining World Cup teams
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Norway and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) After a month of soccer and 100 matches, the World Cup field is down to the exact four teams FIFA, in a way, forecast: Argentina, France, Spain and England.
The case for rooting for (and against) the remaining World Cup teams
The case for rooting for (and against) the remaining World Cup teams (washingtonpost.com) The case for rooting for (and against) the remaining World Cup teams By Rick Maese; Thomas Floyd 2026071409010800 After a month of soccer and 100 matches, the World Cup field is down to the exact four teams FIFA, in a way, forecast: Argentina, France, Spain and England.
Christian Pulisic was set for a legacy-defining World Cup. It didn’t happen.
SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic’s moment surely would come. How could it not? You know, the one where the pulsating Pennsylvanian enshrined himself among the American soccer greats with a signature play — a clutch goal, a brilliant assist, a shootout winner — to spark a historic World Cup run on home soil. The moment that would validate the past decade of hype, from his U.S. national team debut as a prodigious 17-year-old to his recent run spearheading Italian powerhouse AC Milan.
7 surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations
7 surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations (washingtonpost.com) 7 surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations “The Pitt” and “Hacks” dominated the field, but there was plenty that was unexpected in Wednesday’s announcement. The Emmys are set to take place Sept. 14. By Thomas Floyd; Ethan Beck 2026070817480100 The propulsive medical drama "The Pitt" dominated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations Wednesday, racking up 25 nods to edge the final season of "Hacks" for the year's top haul.
7 surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations
Seattle Seahawks 4 hours ago What Seahawks WR coach said about Cooper Kupp raises his unsung value 12thmanrising.com - Aaron Zacharias • 4h Was Kupp significantly more valuable than yards and catches showed?
What our World Cup reporters say about the U.S. flameout, Trump’s effect and what’s next
What our World Cup reporters say about the U.S. flameout, Trump’s effect and what’s next (washingtonpost.com) What our World Cup reporters say about the U.S. flameout, Trump’s effect and what’s next By Rick Maese; Thomas Floyd 2026070810010200 For nearly a month, a U.S. World Cup run that began with pressure and possibility kept growing: a group-stage surge, an injured star, a breakout striker, a soccer controversy that somehow reached the White House and, finally, an ending Monday night in...
Christian Pulisic was set for a legacy-defining World Cup. It didn’t happen.
Christian Pulisic was set for a legacy-defining World Cup. It didn’t happen. (washingtonpost.com) Christian Pulisic was set for a legacy-defining World Cup. It didn’t happen. By Thomas Floyd 2026070710070200 SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic's moment surely would come. How could it not?
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