Scott Allen

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering D.C. pro and local college sports

Education: Stanford University, BA in Psychology

Scott Allen has written about the Capitals, Commanders, Nationals, Wizards and more for The Washington Post's D.C. Sports Bog since 2014. Before joining The Post, he wrote about high school sports for USA Today, developed courses for a Web-based training company, and worked as a reporter and page designer for the Casper (Wyo.) Star-Tribune.
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Latest from Scott Allen

The ultimate fan’s guide for Commanders-Buccaneers game day

As the Washington Commanders prepare to open their season on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, here’s everything you need for a game day at home.

September 6, 2024

Pundits predict big things for Jayden Daniels, but no playoffs for Commanders

The national media expects Washington’s offensive rookie of the year candidate to help the franchise improve on last year’s four-win season.

September 5, 2024
Can rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels help the Commanders improve on last year's four-win season? (Pamela Smith/AP)

Five preposterously positive predictions for the Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels wins offensive rookie of the year? Fellow rookie Ben Sinnott rewrites the franchise’s record book? Hey, it could happen.

September 2, 2024

NFL records come and go, but Eric Dickerson’s 1984 rushing mark lives on

Dickerson broke O.J. Simpson’s single-season rushing record 40 years ago. It seems unlikely to fall anytime soon.

September 1, 2024

Gravy boat, bobbleheads highlight Caps’ anniversary season promo schedule

Many of this season’s giveaways will commemorate the franchise’s 50th anniversary.

August 19, 2024
All fans at the Capitals' game against the New Jersey Devils on Nov. 23 will receive an ice resurfacer gravy boat.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified at Olympics, losing medal chance

Vinesh Phogat was scheduled to face American Sarah Hildebrandt in the women’s freestyle 50kg final, but was disqualified.

August 7, 2024
Vinesh Phogat of India reacts after defeating Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba on Tuesday. (Arlette Bashizi/Reuters)

Simone Biles appears to take a dig at MyKayla Skinner after U.S. wins gold

After the Americans won the women’s gymnastics team final, Biles appeared to respond on Instagram to criticism from a former teammate. McKayla Maroney approved.

July 31, 2024

She’s 61, at the Olympics — and still winning

Women’s table tennis player Ni Xia Lian, who was born in China but is representing Luxembourg for her sixth Olympics, is one of the oldest competitors in Paris.

July 30, 2024

For NBC’s Jimmy Roberts, the Olympics never get old, even at his 20th Games

Jimmy Roberts made his Olympics debut as a production assistant at the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid.

July 29, 2024
NBC's Jimmy Roberts will work his 20th Olympics in Paris.

Gojira is the first metal band to perform at the Opening Ceremonies. Here’s who they are.

Gojira, a popular French heavy metal band that has toured with Metallica and Slipknot, performed at the Opening Ceremonies.

July 26, 2024
Gojira performs during the Opening Ceremonies. (Zhang Yuwei/Pool via REUTERS)