DC Sports Bog: Nene


Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 04/23/2013

Wizards inspired by Randy Wittman crying

By Sarah Kogod
Some of the players explain why a crying Wittman helped turn the team around.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:13 AM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  A.J. Price, Bradley Beal, Martell Webster, Nene, Randy Wittman, Wizards

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 04/22/2013

In Quotes: Wizards exit interviews edition

By Sarah Kogod
A collection of the words uttered by Wizards during exit interviews

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:23 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  A.J. Price, Bradley Beal, John Wall, Martell Webster, Nene, Wizards

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 04/05/2013

Wizards pose for impromptu team picture
By Sarah Kogod
This picture raises so many questions.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:24 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  A.J. Price, Cartier Martin, Chris Singleton, Emeka Okafor, Garrett Temple, Jan Vesely, Kevin Seraphin, Martell Webster, Nene, Trevor Ariza, Trevor Booker. John Wall, Wizards

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/02/2013

WWE wrestlers posing with Nats, Wizards, Redskins
By Sarah Kogod
With WWE at Verizon Center Monday night, D.C. was full of wrestler sightings.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:11 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Drew Storen, Martell Webster, Nats, Nene, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 04/02/2013

The Wizards play basketball with President Obama (Video)

By Sarah Kogod
The President shot some hoops with Wizards players during the White House Easter Egg Roll.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:21 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Barack Obama, Bradley Beal, Emeka Okafor, John Wall, Nene, Wizards

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Obama meets with John Wall, days after meeting with RGIII

By Dan Steinberg
In a three-day span, the President is photographed with two of Washington's biggest sports stars.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:24 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Barack Obama, Emeka Okafor, John Wall, Nene, Redskins, RGIII, Wizards

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Nene meets United players, wants to play soccer in the offseason
By Sarah Kogod
The Brazilian big man says soccer makes him feel close to home.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:47 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Marcelo Saragosa, Nene, United, Wizards

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats, Phillies and that darn slippery baseball

By Sarah Kogod
Hooray for rivalries.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:37 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Darrel Young, Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats, Nene, Niles Paul, Redskins, Steven Strasburg, Tyler Moore, Wizards

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Morning Pixels: RGIII reaches out to Tyrann Mathieu
By Dan Steinberg
Another week in the life: RGIII counsels the Honey Badger, and drops in on a Sweet Sixteen pool party.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:36 AM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Morning pixels, Nene, Redskins, RGIII, Wizards

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Wizards bring presents, holiday cheer to D.C. families

By Sarah Kogod
It was a an emotional day for five families in need.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:57 AM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bradley Beal, Chris Singleton, John Wall, Martell Webster, Nene, Wizards

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Leonsis: I support Jan Vesely'

By Dan Steinberg
Wizards owner comes out in support of his many young players, and especially the first-round pick from 2011.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:26 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jan Vesely, Nene, Ted Leonsis, Wizards

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 05/02/2012

Morning pixels: Redskins to preview Nike alternates next week
By Dan Steinberg
Uniform nerds will get a first peek at the Redskins’ 80th anniversary alternate duds at a private reception .

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:13 AM ET, 05/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Nats, Wizards | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nene

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 04/24/2012

Morning pixels: The Ernie Grunfeld era continues
By Dan Steinberg
With the Wizards’ front-office leader back for another season, let’s remember the coverage when he was first hired.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:21 AM ET, 04/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards, Nats | Tags:  Ernie Grunfeld, Ted Leonsis, Abe Pollin, Michael Jordan, Gio Gonzalez, Nene

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 03/27/2012

Kevin Seraphin needs more food
By Sarah Kogod
The Wizards big man might need to find a new dinner spot.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:41 AM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Wizards, Kevin Seraphin, Nene

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/26/2012

Morning pixels: Welcome Sarah Kogod to the Bog
By Dan Steinberg
Introducing a new morning feature and Dan Steinberg’s new blogging partner.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards, Terps | Tags:  Sarah Kogod, Alex Ovechkin, Nene, Ted Leonsis, Pat Sajak, London Fletcher

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 03/22/2012

John Wall says he’s not ready to lead
By Dan Steinberg
Wizards point guard tells ESPN 980 that leading a whole team is 'something I’m not ready to do as a player right now.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:47 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  John Wall, Laron Profit, Nene Hilario

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 03/21/2012

Nene will not run the wrong way like JaVale McGee
By Dan Steinberg
New Wizards big man says if he ever runs back on D while his team’s on O, ‘I need to do drug test.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:31 AM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Nene, Ted Leonsis, Mike Wise, JaVale McGee