DC Sports Bog: Capitals


Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Alex Ovechkin playing street hockey (Video)
By Sarah Kogod
The Caps star surprised a few passers by on F Street

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:48 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Capitals, Caps, Fans

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Decibel meters come to Verizon Center
By Ben Sumner
Popular feature from the old Capital Centre makes its debut at Caps game.

By Ben Sumner  |  12:42 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bring the Noise, Capitals, Caps

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 01/10/2013

Ovi's new commercial is awesomely confusing
By Sarah Kogod
I have no idea what's going on in this ad, and I don't think it matters.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:40 PM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Capitals, Caps

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 01/10/2013

Morning Pixels: Dallas Cowboys twitter blunder
By Sarah Kogod
Perhaps the Cowboys could learn some things from Washington D.C. teams.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitals, Caps, DeJon Gomes, John Wall, Morning pixels, Nationals, Nats, Nicklas Backstrom, Redskins, Troy Brouwer, Wizards

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Mike Green's lockout beard
By Dan Steinberg
Coming back from the Canadian wilds, or wherever he was, Mike Green looks ready for the playoffs.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:04 PM ET, 01/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitals, John Carlson, John Erskine, Mike Green, NHL lockout

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Alex Ovechkin's T-shirt game remains strong
By Dan Steinberg
On his first day meeting the D.C. media crew this season, Alex Ovechkin's shirt praises his looks.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:47 PM ET, 01/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

Posted at 09:21 AM ET, 12/21/2012

Morning Pixels: Happy Holidays
By Sarah Kogod
Safe travels, everyone!

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:21 AM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitals, Caps, Danny Espinosa, Denard Span, Jay Beagle, Morning pixels, Nationals, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 02:23 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Alex Ovechkin's new Nike commercial
By Sarah Kogod
Perhaps "Fruit Finisher" will catch on.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:23 PM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Capitals, Caps, NHL lockout, Nike

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Fans at Verizon Center chant 'Fire Bettman'
By Sarah Kogod
Some fans did not find last night's AHL showcase a suitable replacement for NHL action.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:33 PM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitals, Caps, Hershey Bears

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 10/02/2012

ESPN the Magazine’s D.C. issue
By Dan Steinberg
Here's the cover image and a list of stories from this week's D.C-themed issue of ESPN the Magazine.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:01 AM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Capitals, ESPN, Media, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 09:08 AM ET, 06/07/2012

Morning pixels: Leonsis responds to being called ‘cheap’
By Sarah Kogod
Leonsis responds and saying goodbye to Mike Knuble.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:08 AM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Mystics, Nats, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  Redskins, Wizards, Capitals, Caps, Nationals, Nats, Dan Dnyder, Ted Leonsis, Mike Wise, Mike Knuble, Mystics, Matee Ajavon, Natasha Lacey

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Alex Ovechkin and Vladi­mir Putin
By Sarah Kogod
Ovi finally got some face time with the Russian leader.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:48 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Caps, Capitals, Alex Ovechkin

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 05/09/2012

Morning pixels: Talking about beanball is not OK
By Sarah Kogod
Who is really old-school, America’s most beautiful city and what to do if you see a dinosaur in the woods.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:23 AM ET, 05/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats | Tags:  Nationals, Capitals, Bryce Harper, Brooks Laich

Posted at 11:29 PM ET, 05/02/2012

Braden Holtby’s mom reacts to close calls in overtime
By Sarah Kogod
Watching your goalie son star in the NHL playoffs is clearly a stressful way to spend an evening in Washington.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:29 PM ET, 05/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Capitals, Braden Holtby

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Morning pixels: Ovi’s time on ice
By Sarah Kogod
Even in a win, Ovi’s lack of playing time is the story of the night.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:03 AM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Terps, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, Nationals, Wizards, Redskins

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 04/19/2012

Caps take pictures with dogs, raise $31,000 for charity
By Sarah Kogod
A calendar of pics with Caps players and dogs raised money for the Washington Animal Rescue League.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:02 AM ET, 04/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Capitals, Karl Alzner, Troy Brouwer, Jeff Schultz

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 04/18/2012

Discovery passes local sports venues
By Dan Steinberg
During its tour of the D.C. area, the space shuttle zoomed by Comcast Center, RFK Stadium, and the Caps’ and Redskins’ facilities.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:30 AM ET, 04/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Discovery, Redskins Park, RFK Stadium, Comcast Center, Capitals Kettler Iceplex

Posted at 02:52 PM ET, 04/06/2012

Caps in photos: Bohlieve shirt, keys to victory and Ovechkin’s dad
By Sarah Kogod
It looks like “Believe” might be the best way to think about the postseason.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:52 PM ET, 04/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Capitals, Natty Boh

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 04/06/2012

Confused Caps fan wears a Pens hat
By Sarah Kogod
It take a lot of courage for a Caps fan to wear a Penquins hat.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:12 AM ET, 04/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Capitals, Penguins

Posted at 09:05 AM ET, 04/06/2012

Morning pixels: Enjoy being a D.C. sports fan today
By Sarah Kogod
The pressure is off fans, if only for a moment.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:05 AM ET, 04/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  Nationals, Capitals, Redskins, Wizards, Gregg Williams

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 03/30/2012

Morning pixels: A tale of two teams
By Sarah Kogod
A win, a loss, and some Busta Rhymes wordplay.

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:56 AM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, D.C. United, Nats, Wizards, Terps | Tags:  Maryland, Wizards, Capitals, DC United

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 03/29/2012

The Eight with Alex Ovechkin
By Sarah Kogod
Where we learn a little more about the Great 8.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:13 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  The Ten, Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/28/2012

Morning pixels: Desperate times for Capitals
By Sarah Kogod
The Caps are in a bad way, former D.C. sports folks are making news and beware of geese.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Redskins, Nats, Terps, Wizards | Tags:  Capitals, Wizards, Nationals, Redskins, Mike Shanahan, Morning Pixels, Terps

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 03/21/2012

Brooks Laich doesn’t want to talk about Sidney Crosby
By Dan Steinberg
When asked about the Pens’ captain’s assists, the Caps forward said “whatever”.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:05 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Capitals, Brooks Laich, Sidney Crosby

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 03/05/2011

David Gregory Unleashes the Fury
By Dan Steinberg
NBC’s David Gregory tapes a screaming spot for the Caps

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:32 PM ET, 03/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Capitals, David Gregory, Unleash the Fury