Barry Svrluga, Author at Valley News

Justin Rose watches his tee shot to the fourth green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

That elusive green jacket: Top-ranked golfers chase first Masters title

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostApril 10, 2019

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Brooks Koepka won two majors a year ago, and he credits sitting out the Masters because of an injury as rekindling his affection for golf. Justin Rose arrives at Augusta National Golf Club as the top-ranked player in the world, and…

Fans let their feelings be known for Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper, bottom, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper really wanted to stay in Washington — until he didn’t

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostApril 6, 2019

Workers load a case onto the Boston Red Sox baseball team's truck outside Fenway Park, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Boston. The truck will be heading to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. for the players' spring training. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Commentary: Half of MLB’s teams don’t try to win

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostFebruary 9, 2019

Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, competes during the first run of an Alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Semmering, Austria, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Marco Tacca)

The Best Skier in the World Is Only 23

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostJanuary 5, 2019

Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant (7) holds up the trophy as the team celebrates their 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Clemson won 30-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Tigers Crush Irish in CFP Semifinal

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostDecember 29, 2018

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Analysis: CFP Is Nice but Flawed

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostDecember 2, 2018

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone, second from left, consoles wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) as members of the training staff help him to an awaiting cart after being hit on a pass play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Commentary: Football Risks Are Stuck in His Head

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostSeptember 6, 2018

Patrick Reed runs across the 16th green to mark his ball on a slope during the second round at the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Reed Is Brash, Bold — and in the Masters Lead

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostApril 6, 2018

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts on the 15th hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. Garcia shot an 8-over 13 on the hole. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

An Unlucky 13 for Garcia on No. 15

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostApril 5, 2018

Team USA's Matt Hamilton with a gold medal after a 10-7 win against Sweden on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics' Gangneung Curling Centre. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Stone Cold to Rock Star: Curling Team’s Redemption All About Journey

by Barry Svrluga The Washington PostFebruary 25, 2018