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

Hail or Fail: Washington’s defense got lost more often than Jayden Daniels’s helmet

The highlights and lowlights, including more kicking woes, from the Commanders’ season-opening loss in Tampa.

September 9, 2024
Jayden Daniels loses his helmet after a hit by Antoine Winfield Jr. in the first half. (Jason Behnken/AP)

Capitals announce TikTok as road jersey patch sponsor

The video-sharing platform also will be the title sponsor of the Capitals’ 50th-anniversary celebration.

September 9, 2024
TikTok is the new road jersey patch sponsor for the Capitals.

Four big moments from the Commanders’ 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers

The Commanders fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 37-20, in the teams’ season opener in Tampa.

September 8, 2024

Eight especially bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season

A 2,000-yard season for Ja’Marr Chase? Rachaad White, NFL rushing leader? Let’s get bold with one pick for each division.

September 6, 2024

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)