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Shanahan coy about future in bizarre press confernce

December 9, 2013 by Dave Nichols · Leave a Comment

"Anybody have anything to do with football?" Mike Shanahan, when asked if he wanted to return to the Redskins for next season. Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan met the media Monday, as is customary following a Sunday game. Although these days, customary is anything but ordinary. No one does drama like the … READ MORE...

Mikhail Grabovski scores on Henrik Lundqvist on his his penalty shot in the second period of Sunday's game at MSG. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Game 30 Recap: Capitals tromp Rangers 4-1; Grubauer earns first career win

December 8, 2013 by Katie Brown · 1 Comment

After soundly whipping the Nashville Predators 5-2 Saturday night, the Washington Capitals hoped to build off that performance against the New York Rangers, and build they did, establishing a 3-0 lead in the second period that the Rangers couldn't overcome. Caps win 4-1. After a scoreless first period, Jason Chimera … READ MORE...

Nats Nightly–Hot Stove Edition: Fister, Rotation, Winter Meetings

December 3, 2013 by Dave Nichols · Leave a Comment

Dave Nichols of District Sports Page and Patrick Reddington and Doghouse from Federal Baseball discuss the Washington Nationals acquisition of Doug Fister and GM Mike Rizzo's plans for the upcoming Winter Meetings. Current Baseball Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with District Sports Page Nats Nightly on BlogTalkRadio … READ MORE...

While you weren’t watching, the Wizards reached .500

December 3, 2013 by Alyssa Wolice · Leave a Comment

As if to silence any mention of playoff expectations, the Washington Wizards stumbled into the 2013-14 season with a dismal 2-7 record, dropping contests against the Philadelphia 76ers (now 6-12) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (now 5-12) along the way. With no timetable on Otto Porter Jr. and early injuries to Nene and … READ MORE...

D.C. United: Club opens 2014 MLS schedule home to Columbus

November 25, 2013 by Ed Morgans · Comments Off

D.C. United's path to Major League Soccer redemption begins at home against the Columbus Crew. United (3-24-7, 16 points last season) will open the MLS slate on Saturday, March 8, at 7 p.m., at RFK Stadium against the Crew. A two-game road swing follows, as United will play at the Los Angeles Galaxy on March 15 (10:30 … READ MORE...

Washington Capitals wives, girlfriends and staff pose with Walmart employees during Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Family-to-Family initiative. Attendees included (front row l-r) Ashley Beagle, wife of Capitals forward Jay Beagle, Brandi Holtby, wife of Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, Mandy Alzner, wife of Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner, Courtney Parrie, fiancee of Capitals defenseman Mike Green, Claire Volpatti, wife of Capitals forward Aaron Volpatti, and Gina Nucci, girlfriend of Capitals defenseman John Carlson. (Photo courtesy of Washington Capitals)

Caps, Mystics and Wizards Shop for Families in DC Area

December 3, 2013 by Cheryl Nichols · Leave a Comment

MSE FOUNDATION KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH WALMART SHOPPING EVENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation kicked off the holiday season with a shopping spree at Walmart for its annual Family-to-Family initiative on Nov. 21. This holiday season the wives and girlfriends of Washington … READ MORE...

Fantasy Football: Week 14 NFL Survivor Pool Picks

December 5, 2013 by Chris Garosi · Leave a Comment

Survivor The Week 14 Survivor pool picks (or suicide pool picks if you prefer) are here. Week 13 saw a couple of the riskier picks head out of the pool. Sadly, (for me), one of those riskier picks took me out of my 2000- entry pool that had only 15 entrants left going into week 13. Oh well, there is always next year. Where … READ MORE...