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Jay Gruden to put his stamp on Washington Redskins training camp

July 23, 2014 by Dave Nichols · Leave a Comment

"Nothing is worse as a coach than when you let somebody go and they go on and kick your ass later on." --Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden The Washington Redskins reported to training camp Wednesday, and new head coach Jay Gruden faced the media for the first time at camp. He addressed the lingering injury … READ MORE...

Washington Nationals Game 99 Review: Strasburg uninspiring in 6-4 loss to Rockies

July 23, 2014 by Dave Nichols · 2 Comments

ZIMMERMAN TO D.L. FOR HAMSTRING STRAIN; TEAM RECALLS INF ZACH WALTERS Despite an exciting ninth inning comeback attempt, the Washington Nationals fell to the Colorado Rockies 6-4 in the finale of the three-game series at Coors Field. Nats starter Stephen Strasburg struggled again in the first inning en route to another … READ MORE...

Why Lance Stephenson’s New Contract is Bad News for Washington Wizards

July 17, 2014 by Brian Skinnell · 2 Comments

On Wednesday, Lance Stephenson finalized a deal with the Charlotte Hornets to be their shooting guard for three years and $27.5 million. While that’s great for him and the Hornets, it’s bad news for the Washington Wizards. This coming year marks the final year in which Bradley Beal will be under his rookie contract. In … READ MORE...

What to do with Mike Green

July 14, 2014 by J.J. Regan · 2 Comments

The Washington Capitals overhauled their defensive core this offseason and many are wondering where that leaves Mike Green. With the additions of Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik, is there still room for the former Norris Trophy candidate? With trade rumors flying, the team was quick to declare that Green was still a part of … READ MORE...

D.C. United Game 19 Recap: United within a point of first place

July 21, 2014 by Ed Morgans · Leave a Comment

JOHNSON CONVERTS ANOTHER PK IN 3-1 D.C. VICTORY OVER CHIVAS USA D.C. United won its third straight match and moved within one point of Eastern Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City with a 3-1 win Sunday night over Chivas USA before 13,732 at RFK Stadium. United improved to 10-5-4 on the season (34 points), while Chivas … READ MORE...

President Obama hosts WNBA Champs at White House

June 13, 2014 by Dave Nichols · Comments Off

Ed. -- Thursday, WNBA Champs Minnesota Lynx were honored at the White House. While the Lynx obviously do not play basketball in D.C. on a regular basis, we still thought it was a neat ceremony and had the opportunity to have "special correspondent" Chris Gordon cover the event for District Sports Page. by Chris … READ MORE...

Fantasy Football: Week 15 NFL Survivor Pool Picks

December 12, 2013 by Chris Garosi · Comments Off

Survivor The Week 15 Survivor pool picks (or suicide pool picks if you prefer) are here. Week 14 saw some wild finishes that saved more than a few people. Are there any safe Survivor picks in Week 15 in the NFL? Week 14 recap The Baltimore Ravens improbable comeback paired with the Patriots similar comeback saved lots of … READ MORE...

NATS: Happy Birthday, Jordan Zimmermann

May 23, 2014 by Cheryl Nichols · Comments Off

HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY JORDAN ZIMMERMANN! Washington Nationals RHP Jordan Zimmermann was born on 05/23/1986 in Auburndale, Wisconsin. Happy 28th Birthday #27! … READ MORE...