Washington Nationals Tyler Clippard not the same pitcher as last season
In my guest post for MASNSports.com today, I took a look at Tyler Clippard's underlying statistics to determine why he doesn't look as sharp this season as last. Granted, he's only thrown 17 innings so far this season, so all small sample size caveats apply. And comparing anything to his performance last season, which … READ MORE...
Washington Capitals start over again as Hunter goes home
As Dale Hunter left Kettler Capitals Iceplex today, wearing his London Knights coaching jacket, it's easy to realize that he never really was that far away from home during his short tenure as head coach of the Washington Capitals, the organization where he spent the bulk of his playing career and is immortalized as one … READ MORE...
Washington Redskins re-sign veteran RB Tim Hightower
The Washington Redskins announced Monday they re-signed veteran running back Tim Hightower to compete in the backfield with Roy Helu and Evan Royster. Hightower was the starter for the Redskins at the beginning of the season until a torn ACL in a game against the Carolina Panthers ended his year. Hightower is a strong … READ MORE...
Washington Wizards: John Wall’s Olympic role, now…and later?
by Ben Standig, Special to District Sports Page The good news: John Wall is reportedly joining Team USA as a member of the select team that will scrimmage against the 2012 men's basketball Olympic squad this summer. The interesting angle: This opportunity gives the Washington Wizards speedy point guard a potential … READ MORE...
D.C. United Picks Louisville’s Nick DeLeon In MLS SuperDraft
D.C. United selected Louisville midfielder Nick DeLeon with the 7th overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft Thursday afternoon. DeLeon, a senior at Louisville who transferred from UNLV, started 22 games for the Cardinals in 2011 and scored six goals and recorded six assists. Louisville went 14-7-2 in 2011 and reached the … READ MORE...
CAPS: Washington Capitals Alums May and Hangsleben Host Hockey School
Capitals Alumni Alan Hangsleben and Alan May Host Capitals Hockey School at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals alumni Alan Hangsleben, Alan May and mascot Slapshot visited Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in Falls Church, Va., on Tuesday, May 15, to host Capitals Hockey … READ MORE...
Fantasy Baseball: Scouting the Waiver Wire — Week 7
Just this week, Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale has been a starter, the closer, injured, not injured and now a starter again. I’m not sure what is going in Chicago. I’m not sure Chicago knows what is going on in Chicago. Enough of trying to figure out Chicago; who looks good this week! American League Waiver … READ MORE...
Georgetown Hoyas junior Hollis Thompson will declare for NBA draft
by Ben Standig, Special to District Sports Page Georgetown junior Hollis Thompson will declare for the NBA Draft and forgo his final year of eligibility, the school announced on Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 forward and the Hoyas all-time leader in three-point field goal percentage tested the draft waters following his sophomore … READ MORE...
Nationals/MLB
Washington Nationals Tyler Clippard not the same pitcher as last season
In my guest post for MASNSports.com today, I took a look at … [Read More...]
Washington Nationals Game 37 Review: Gio, LaRoche power Nats past Pirates 7-4
The Washington Nationals have been in more one-run games … [Read More...]
Washington Nationals Game 36 Review: Strasburg roughed up in 6-1 loss to Padres
Stephen Strasburg never really looked comfortable at the … [Read More...]
Redskins/NFL
Washington Redskins re-sign veteran RB Tim Hightower
The Washington Redskins announced Monday they re-signed … [Read More...]
Washington Redskins select G Josh LeRibeus in third round of NFL Draft
Adding a player that will at least provide depth, if not … [Read More...]
Washington Redskins Fans Are Ready For RGIII
An event like the NFL Draft takes thousands of man hours and … [Read More...]
More Sports
Washington Mystics 2012 Season Starts May 19
The Washington Mystics will tip off the 2012 season on Saturday, May 19 against the Chicago Sky. Season tickets for the 2012 season are currently on sale and can be purchased by … [Read More...]
NHL’s culture of violence hurts the players and the game
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was assessed a match penalty for his cross-check of Boston Bruins forward Rich Peverley at the end of the Caps 4-3 loss in Game Three … [Read More...]
Washington Mystics Release Pre-Season Schedule
MYSTICS RELEASE PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE Washington, D.C. – The 2012 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) pre-season schedule was released today by the league office. The … [Read More...]
