David Ginsburg, Author at The Rapid City Post

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) scores on a touchdown run during the second half an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Commanders receive harsh lessons in latest loss as season draws to merciful conclusion

December 26, 2025

On the surface, it was just another loss in a season that mercifully will come to an end next weekend. Yet, there might come a time next year when the Washington Commanders benefit from what they learned in a 30-23 defeat against Dallas. After the Commanders lost for the ninth time in 10 games, coach Dan Quinn gathered his players and applauded their grit in cutting an early 18-point deficit to seven points by the third quarter. Washington’s uneven play, along with injuries to quarterback Jaylen Daniels, have been the theme of the season. But the Commanders made a game of it against the Cowboys with a third-string, 39-year-old quarterback.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws during the first half an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23

December 25, 2025

Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23. Dallas scored touchdowns on its first three possessions to go up 21-3. Although the Commanders twice got within a touchdown, they couldn’t complete the comeback and absorbed their 10th loss in 11 games. Both teams were previously eliminated from playoff contention, which severely lessened the significance of this matchup between longtime NFC East rivals. Prescott completed 19 of 37 passes and helped Dallas convert all six of its fourth-down tries. His two TD passes gave him 30, tying Tony Romo’s franchise record of four seasons with at least 30 touchdown throws.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson forced out of game against Patriots with a back injury

December 21, 2025

Lamar Jackson’s injury-plagued season has thrust Baltimore’s star quarterback to the sideline again. And there’s no guarantee the two-time NFL MVP will get back on the field in 2025. Jackson sustained a back bruise in the second quarter of the Ravens’ 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night. After being kneed by safety Craig Woodson just after the two-minute warning, Jackson handed the ball off to Keaton Mitchell before shuffling to the sideline during a timeout. It’s too early to determine if the injury will keep him out of Baltimore’s final two games.

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) fumbles the ball in the end zone as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) and Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lamar Jackson the main culprit in Ravens’ turnover-laden 32-14 loss to Bengals

November 27, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens’ five-game winning streak has come to an inglorious end, and they’ve got only themselves to blame after an uncharacteristic, mistake-prone performance against the struggling Cincinnati Bengals. Baltimore lost four fumbles, including two by Lamar Jackson, who also threw an interception in a 32-14 defeat Thursday night. The Ravens were also flagged for seven penalties, most notably a pivotal pass-interference call on a third-down play that led to a Bengals touchdown for a 19-7 third-quarter lead. The Ravens’ first loss since Oct. 12 dropped them out of a first-place tie with Pittsburgh in the AFC North.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is brought down by Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske, right, and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ravens pushed around, Jackson chased down in humbling 38-30 loss to Lions

September 22, 2025

Pushed around on defense and manhandled when they had the ball, the Baltimore Ravens stumbled mightily at home in an ugly, surprising defeat. The Ravens allowed the Detroit Lions to amass 426 yards — including a whopping 224 on the ground == which proved to be simply too much for Lamar Jackson and Baltimore’s high-powered offense to overcome. Jackson was sacked seven times, Derrick Henry fumbled in the fourth quarter when the game was still close, and Baltimore absorbed a humbling 38-30 loss on Monday night.

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton hits a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Stanton’s 450th homer helps Yankees close gap in AL East and conjures Hall of Fame talk

September 20, 2025

Giancarlo Stanton hopes his 450th home run won’t be the last milestone he celebrates before calling it a career. After hitting No. 450 on Saturday night in a 6-1 win over the Orioles, Stanton said: “It’s cool to see the names I’m catching and tying and going above.” Stanton hit No. 450 in his 1,719th career game. Only Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, Alex Rodriguez and Harmon Killebrew were quicker to 450. His three-run homer off Tomoyuki Sugano sent the Yankees on their way to an important victory. The leaders in the AL wild-card race now stand just two games behind the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays with seven games left in the regular season.

Despite Juan Soto’s snub for NL squad, the Mets insist ‘he’s an All-Star for us’

July 8, 2025

The New York Mets consider Juan Soto to be a bona fide All-Star, regardless of the snub he received from those who selected the NL squad for the Midsummer Classic on July 15. Soto, in his first year with the Mets, has performed well enough to earn the respect of his manager and teammates. In their opinion, he’s deserving of a place in the All-Star Game. Manager Carlos Mendoza says, “He’s an All-Star for us.” Soto drove in the winning run with a sharp single on the first pitch of the 10th inning. That capped a night in which he went 3 for 5 to raise his batting average to .269 with 21 homers and 52 RBIs.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Morton’s solid start propels Orioles past White Sox 3-2 for three-game sweep

June 1, 2025

Charlie Morton pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Adrian Houser and the Chicago White Sox 3-2 for their first series sweep of the season. Ramón Urías had two hits and drove in a run for the last-place Orioles, who limited Chicago to five runs in the three games. Baltimore’s three-game winning streak matches its longest of the year. Mike Tauchman homered for the White Sox, who have lost six of seven and fell to 6-26 on the road. Morton gave up one unearned run and six hits over 6 2/3 innings.

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