Thomas Floyd
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Thomas Floyd
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Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock.
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers.
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“He keeps making a left when you think he’s going to make a right.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
“Rhea would say that when she was younger, people wouldn’t think she was a leading lady. That blows my mind, because you watch this, and you’re like, ‘You’re nothing but a leading lady.’”
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
She stole scenes in ‘Better Call Saul.’ In her new show, she’s the star.
D.C. theater veteran Rhea Seehorn re-teams with Vince Gilligan on the dystopian drama series “Pluribus.”
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November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Rhea would say that when she was younger, people wouldn’t think she was a leading lady. That blows my mind, because you watch this, and you’re like, ‘You’re nothing but a leading lady.’”
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
D.C. theater alum Rhea Seehorn stole scenes in “Better Call Saul.” In “Pluribus,” she’s the star. My profile:
“At some point, we’d like to win a playoff game in 90 minutes and do it the easy way. But it’s also more exciting this way.”
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
Just for kicks, Spirit earns another dramatic NWSL playoff win
Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury and Washington snag a 3-1 shootout victory over Racing Louisville after regulation ends in a 1-1 draw.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“At some point, we’d like to win a playoff game in 90 minutes and do it the easy way. But it’s also more exciting this way.”
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
Another playoff game, another exhilarating Spirit win. Reporting from Audi Field on Washington’s shootout triumph over Louisville:
The #USWNT got a “kick up the backside” in a 2-1 loss to Portugal. Can the Americans learn from it?
The USWNT got a ‘kick up the backside.’ Can the Americans learn from it?
The U.S. squad was missing some stalwarts in a 2-1 defeat, but Coach Emma Hayes still had a talented lineup that looked out of sync.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The #USWNT got a “kick up the backside” in a 2-1 loss to Portugal. Can the Americans learn from it?
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined the unopposed U.S. bid to host the 2031 women’s World Cup
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica join U.S. bid to host 2031 women’s World Cup
The four-nation effort, which is running unopposed, is expected to be ratified by FIFA in April.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined the unopposed U.S. bid to host the 2031 women’s World Cup
Good news for the Spirit and #USWNT: Trinity Rodman only suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in her right knee, which comes with a typical recovery of 1-3 weeks
Trinity Rodman dodges disaster, diagnosed with MCL sprain after tearful exit
Rodman is expected to sit out U.S. women’s national team camp but could be back ahead of the NWSL playoffs.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Good news for the Spirit and #USWNT: Trinity Rodman only suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in her right knee, which comes with a typical recovery of 1-3 weeks
Healthy, in form and playing without pain, Trinity Rodman is at last back with the #USWNT
Trinity Rodman was ‘in pain all the time.’ She’s finally back with the USWNT.
The 23-year-old Spirit forward has not played with the national team since April.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Healthy, in form and playing without pain, Trinity Rodman is at last back with the #USWNT
Takeaways from last night’s #USMNT win over Australia in Commerce City: Haji Wright staked his claim to a World Cup spot, Cristian Roldan emerged as Mauricio Pochettino’s “perfect player” and more
Analysis | Who just made his USMNT World Cup case? The player with ‘a little bit of everything.’
Haji Wright scores twice, and Cristian Roldan provides a pair of assists in the United States’ 2-1 win over Australia.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Takeaways from last night’s #USMNT win over Australia in Commerce City: Haji Wright staked his claim to a World Cup spot, Cristian Roldan emerged as Mauricio Pochettino’s “perfect player” and more
Greetings from Commerce City. Here is the #USMNT lineup that’ll face Australia (formation is my educated guess): Freese; M. Robinson, Richards, McKenzie; Freeman, Roldan, Sands, Weah; McKennie, Wright, Pulisic
October 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Greetings from Commerce City. Here is the #USMNT lineup that’ll face Australia (formation is my educated guess): Freese; M. Robinson, Richards, McKenzie; Freeman, Roldan, Sands, Weah; McKennie, Wright, Pulisic
Folarin Balogun is a game changer. The formation isn’t always what it seems. Chris Richards is the anchor (whether he likes it or not).
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
Analysis | The USMNT gets a reminder: Folarin Balogun is a game changer
The U.S. men played Ecuador to a 1-1 stalemate in a friendly Friday night in Austin. Here’s what you need to know.
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October 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Folarin Balogun is a game changer. The formation isn’t always what it seems. Chris Richards is the anchor (whether he likes it or not).
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
Reporting from Austin, I broke down these storylines and more after the #USMNT played Ecuador to a 1-1 draw.
Greetings from Q2 Stadium, where the #USMNT faces Ecuador in an hour. Here in the U.S. lineup: Freese; Robinson, Richards, Ream; Weah, Morris, Tessmann, Arfsten; Tillman, McKennie; Balogun.
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Greetings from Q2 Stadium, where the #USMNT faces Ecuador in an hour. Here in the U.S. lineup: Freese; Robinson, Richards, Ream; Weah, Morris, Tessmann, Arfsten; Tillman, McKennie; Balogun.
Weston McKennie’s role, injury concerns and a new formation — here are the storylines to watch as the #USMNT takes on Ecuador and Australia.
Reporting from Austin:
Reporting from Austin:
Mauricio Pochettino is building the USMNT he wants. Here’s what to watch.
Pochettino’s USMNT, focused and experienced this time around, seeks ‘the best confidence boost’ in October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Weston McKennie’s role, injury concerns and a new formation — here are the storylines to watch as the #USMNT takes on Ecuador and Australia.
Reporting from Austin:
Reporting from Austin:
“It’s very simple: The team is too weak.”
As D.C. United’s home slate ends with another defeat, here’s a look at the club’s vision to finally get back on track (with quotes from René Weiler, Erkut Sogut and Jason Levien)
As D.C. United’s home slate ends with another defeat, here’s a look at the club’s vision to finally get back on track (with quotes from René Weiler, Erkut Sogut and Jason Levien)
Winding down another lost season, D.C. United turns to new brass for hope
General Manager Erkut Sogut and Coach René Weiler will look to revive a club that closed its home slate with a 1-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
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October 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
“It’s very simple: The team is too weak.”
As D.C. United’s home slate ends with another defeat, here’s a look at the club’s vision to finally get back on track (with quotes from René Weiler, Erkut Sogut and Jason Levien)
As D.C. United’s home slate ends with another defeat, here’s a look at the club’s vision to finally get back on track (with quotes from René Weiler, Erkut Sogut and Jason Levien)
Mauricio Pochettino has called in a full-strength squad (more or less) for the USMNT's October friendlies. Among the headlines:
— McKennie, Robinson, Tillman and Turner are back.
— Sands and Morris return after long absences.
— No Scally, Musah or Sargent.
— McKennie, Robinson, Tillman and Turner are back.
— Sands and Morris return after long absences.
— No Scally, Musah or Sargent.
Mauricio Pochettino pivots from experimentation for USMNT’s October roster
The U.S. men’s national soccer team coach brought Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson and Matt Turner back to the fold for matches against Ecuador and Australia.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Mauricio Pochettino has called in a full-strength squad (more or less) for the USMNT's October friendlies. Among the headlines:
— McKennie, Robinson, Tillman and Turner are back.
— Sands and Morris return after long absences.
— No Scally, Musah or Sargent.
— McKennie, Robinson, Tillman and Turner are back.
— Sands and Morris return after long absences.
— No Scally, Musah or Sargent.
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During the shutdown, federal employees can take advantage of deals like:
• Free Washington Spirit tickets
• Free museum admission
• All-day happy hours
• Parties with free food and drinks
Our growing list of specials (gift link): wapo.st/3WgocR9
• Free Washington Spirit tickets
• Free museum admission
• All-day happy hours
• Parties with free food and drinks
Our growing list of specials (gift link): wapo.st/3WgocR9
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October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
During the shutdown, federal employees can take advantage of deals like:
• Free Washington Spirit tickets
• Free museum admission
• All-day happy hours
• Parties with free food and drinks
Our growing list of specials (gift link): wapo.st/3WgocR9
• Free Washington Spirit tickets
• Free museum admission
• All-day happy hours
• Parties with free food and drinks
Our growing list of specials (gift link): wapo.st/3WgocR9
In an uncanny convergence of my coverage areas, I reviewed “Red Pitch,” a soccer-centric West End play getting a winning U.S. premiere at Olney Theatre Center
Review | A soccer-centric West End play gets its kicks in winning U.S. premiere
Olney Theatre Center’s “Red Pitch” is a wistful reflection on gentrification, dreams deferred and life-defining friendships.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In an uncanny convergence of my coverage areas, I reviewed “Red Pitch,” a soccer-centric West End play getting a winning U.S. premiere at Olney Theatre Center
Not only got to see Marvin Joseph at work on this one — I got to be his impromptu photo assistant for this lovely shoot at the MLK Memorial. (Adding that new skill to my resume immediately.)
September 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Not only got to see Marvin Joseph at work on this one — I got to be his impromptu photo assistant for this lovely shoot at the MLK Memorial. (Adding that new skill to my resume immediately.)
“I can’t play an icon. But I can bring all the attributes of Martin that made him iconic, and that is his human decency, his empathy.”
Profiled Ro Boddie, the D.C. actor who is portraying Martin Luther King Jr. for the fifth — fifth! — time in “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre.
Profiled Ro Boddie, the D.C. actor who is portraying Martin Luther King Jr. for the fifth — fifth! — time in “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre.
This actor has played MLK five times. The key is revelation, not imitation.
Ro Boddie again embodies the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“I can’t play an icon. But I can bring all the attributes of Martin that made him iconic, and that is his human decency, his empathy.”
Profiled Ro Boddie, the D.C. actor who is portraying Martin Luther King Jr. for the fifth — fifth! — time in “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre.
Profiled Ro Boddie, the D.C. actor who is portraying Martin Luther King Jr. for the fifth — fifth! — time in “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre.
Want to see a Broadway show without breaking the bank? Here’s everything you need to know about rush, lottery, standing room, apps, discount codes and more.
The ultimate guide to getting cheap Broadway tickets
Everything you need to know about rush, lottery, standing room, apps, discount codes and more.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Want to see a Broadway show without breaking the bank? Here’s everything you need to know about rush, lottery, standing room, apps, discount codes and more.
On this #Emmys evening, might as well re-up a profile or two (or three) ...
Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it
Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it
Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it
Cristin Milioti stars opposite Colin Farrell in “The Penguin,” a follow-up to Matt Reeves’s 2022 film “The Batman,” which premieres Sept. 19 on HBO.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
On this #Emmys evening, might as well re-up a profile or two (or three) ...
Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it
Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it
Today’s Sunday Arts cover: My profile of the enduring, ever-transformative Jude Law, alongside Jesse Dittmar’s gorgeous portraits. wapo.st/4gkylWd
September 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Today’s Sunday Arts cover: My profile of the enduring, ever-transformative Jude Law, alongside Jesse Dittmar’s gorgeous portraits. wapo.st/4gkylWd
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In which Robert De Niro wanders into a Jude Law profile www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock.
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers.
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September 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In which Robert De Niro wanders into a Jude Law profile www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
“He keeps making a left when you think he’s going to make a right.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock.
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“He keeps making a left when you think he’s going to make a right.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, Jude Law is one of Hollywood’s most daring A-listers. For Sunday Arts, I profiled the enduring, transformative star of Netflix’s “Black Rabbit.”
What did we learn about the #USMNT during the September friendlies? Breaking it down for @postsports.bsky.social — and taking a stab at projecting Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup squad.
Analysis | What will the USMNT World Cup roster look like? We’re starting to learn.
The U.S. men’s September window has wrapped, which means fans and the media have a chance to look ahead to next summer and read the tea leaves.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
What did we learn about the #USMNT during the September friendlies? Breaking it down for @postsports.bsky.social — and taking a stab at projecting Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup squad.
“It’s been a tough go recently,” Christian Pulisic said. “We wanted to walk away with some confidence, with a good feeling going into the next camps — and obviously going and leading into a World Cup year.”
Reporting from Columbus on the #USMNT and its pressure-alleviating 2-0 win over Japan.
Reporting from Columbus on the #USMNT and its pressure-alleviating 2-0 win over Japan.
USMNT shows its quality and confidence in a 2-0 win over Japan
The Americans pushed past Saturday’s loss to South Korea by finding their form in a win over Japan.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
“It’s been a tough go recently,” Christian Pulisic said. “We wanted to walk away with some confidence, with a good feeling going into the next camps — and obviously going and leading into a World Cup year.”
Reporting from Columbus on the #USMNT and its pressure-alleviating 2-0 win over Japan.
Reporting from Columbus on the #USMNT and its pressure-alleviating 2-0 win over Japan.
Christian Pulisic on his relationship with #USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino: "We have good conversations, honestly. ... Things are good. We spoke, we had a normal camp, and everything is good between us, good between the team. There's probably not as much drama as you guys think."
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Christian Pulisic on his relationship with #USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino: "We have good conversations, honestly. ... Things are good. We spoke, we had a normal camp, and everything is good between us, good between the team. There's probably not as much drama as you guys think."