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 no match for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry

Baltimore scored on five consecutive possessions and finished with 484 yards of offense.

October 14, 2024

Four big moments from the Commanders’ 30-23 loss to the Ravens

Analysis from the Washington Commanders’ 30-23 loss Sunday to the Baltimore Ravens.

October 13, 2024

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

It’s Crab Cake Week for The Post’s game day guide, with Jayden Daniels and the Commanders set to meet the Ravens in Baltimore on Sunday.

October 12, 2024

The 10 best home openers in Capitals history

The puck will drop on the Capitals’ 50th season Saturday when the team hosts the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena.

October 11, 2024

Monumental will broadcast 10 Capitals and Wizards games in Spanish

Monumental Sports Network’s alternate broadcast schedule features 20 Capitals and 20 Wizards games.

October 9, 2024
Monumental Sports Network will feature 40 alternate game broadcasts for the Capitals and Wizards this season.

Hail or Fail: Frankie Luvu and the Commanders feasted against Deshaun Watson

Washington sacked Watson seven times and limited Cleveland to one third-down conversion on 13 attempts in a blowout win.

October 7, 2024

    Tell The Post: Which Washington Capitals games are the most meaningful to you?

    We’d like to hear from Capitals fans about their most memorable games from the team’s 50 years.

    October 7, 2024

    Four big moments from the Commanders’ 34-13 win over the Browns

    Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders (3-1) host Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns (1-3) on Sunday.

    October 6, 2024

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

    Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are set to meet the Cleveland Browns at home this Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kickoff.

    October 5, 2024

    C’est magnifique: Wizards’ promo schedule features French-themed bobbleheads

    The bobblehead of Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr will come with magnetic accessories, including baguettes and mugs of hot chocolate.

    October 2, 2024
    A mock-up of the French-themed Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr dual bobblehead, with magnetic accessories, the Wizards will give away this season.