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Posted at 08:08 PM ET, 10/30/2011

Redskins-Bills; DeAngelo Hall’s reaction

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins cornerback says the team was ‘embarrassed’ in Toronto, and that ‘it didn’t feel like us at all.’

By Dan Steinberg | 08:08 PM ET, 10/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:59 PM ET, 10/30/2011

Redskins Bills best and worst

By Dan Steinberg

Best and worst moments from the Redskins’ 23-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Toronto.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:59 PM ET, 10/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 10/30/2011

McNabb: Treatment in Washington was ‘disrespectful and disgraceful’

By Dan Steinberg

Former Redskins QB tells NFL Network that

By Dan Steinberg | 04:24 PM ET, 10/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 10/27/2011

The Caps and the bandwagon Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

Twenty years to the day after the Redskins went 8-0 for the last time, the Caps have a chance to do the same.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:13 PM ET, 10/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps, Redskins

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 10/27/2011

A panel on Jews, sports and writing

By Dan Steinberg

I’m moderating a panel Thursday night featuring a Howard Cosell scholar and former New York Times columnist Robert Lipsyte.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:30 PM ET, 10/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 10/27/2011

Who would the Caps call from jail

By Dan Steinberg

In interviews with the team’s video crew, many Caps say they’d call Alex Ovechkin, ‘cuz he gets stuff done, and is rich.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:08 PM ET, 10/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 10/27/2011

Daniel Snyder: the customer is king

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins owner tells NFL.com that business owners must listen to their clients.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:31 PM ET, 10/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 10/27/2011

Black fans, white fans and the Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

A Post survey showed significant differences between black sports fans and white sports fans in the D.C. area.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:39 AM ET, 10/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 10/26/2011

The Military Bowl has a mascot thing

By Dan Steinberg

‘SGT Stripes,’ the football character with eyes who will lead the bowl’s social media campaign, is amazing.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:02 PM ET, 10/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Football, EagleBank Bowl

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 10/26/2011

Does JaVale McGee have a fingerstache?

By Dan Steinberg

Is there any NBA player more likely to have a fingerstache tattoo than McGee? Besides Ron Artest?

By Dan Steinberg | 01:07 PM ET, 10/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 10/26/2011

‘The View’ does the Wizards

By Dan Steinberg

Maybe you can’t see Wizards jerseys on the Verizon Center court, but here they are on a daytime television set.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:04 PM ET, 10/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Carolina Panthers lament Redskins invasion

By Dan Steinberg

After years of listening to horror stories about visiting fans invading D.C. stadiums, Redskins fans return the favor in Charlotte.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:58 AM ET, 10/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:41 PM ET, 10/25/2011

Post Sports Live: Redskins injuries, the Capitals hot start

By Washington Post editors

LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Mike Jones joined host Jonathan Forsythe to break down the injury-plagued Redskins’ loss in Carolina.

By Washington Post editors | 03:41 PM ET, 10/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 10/24/2011

Erik Rydholm and the 10-year anniversary of PTI

By Dan Steinberg

The executive producer of ESPN’s ‘Pardon the Interruption’ is a former Internet entrepreneur from Alexandria. And he’s bald.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:15 PM ET, 10/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Media

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 10/24/2011

D.C. sports fans and their favorite teams

By Dan Steinberg

There are a lot of people in Washington who cheer for the home team. There are also a lot of people who don’t.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:55 AM ET, 10/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps, Redskins, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 10/24/2011

D.C’s greatest sports fan contest

By Dan Steinberg

If you think you have the right combination of spirit, knowledge and loyalty, fill out the application form and enter for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.

By Dan Steinberg | 08:00 AM ET, 10/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:10 PM ET, 10/23/2011

Leonard Hankerson responds to Redskins critics on Twitter

By Dan Steinberg

Some fans got on the rookie wide receiver for John Beck’s late-game interception. He didn’t appreciate that.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:10 PM ET, 10/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 10/23/2011

Mike Shanahan: John Beck will start next week for Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins coach says ‘are you joking’ when WUSA’s Dave Owens asks about next week’s starter.

By Dan Steinberg | 07:07 PM ET, 10/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:16 PM ET, 10/23/2011

Cam Newton, the Redskins and rookie quarterbacks

By Dan Steinberg

Cam Newton became the seventh straight rookie quarterback to beat the Redskins; he was the fourth to record either his first or second career win.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:16 PM ET, 10/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 10/23/2011

Redskins-Panthers best and worst

By Dan Steinberg

Best and worst moments from the Redskins’ 33-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:43 PM ET, 10/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Your definition of a great D.C. sports fan

By Washington Post editors

As part of the greatest sports fan in D.C. contest, we asked you your definition. Here are some of your responses.

By Washington Post editors | 02:09 PM ET, 10/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 10/21/2011

Dan Snyder interviewed by a 11-year old boy

By Dan Steinberg

The Redskins owner doesn’t often do mid-season interviews, but a fifth-grader from Leesburg got six minutes of one-on-one access.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:40 AM ET, 10/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 10/20/2011

Jimmy Farris is running for Congress

By Dan Steinberg

Former Redskins wide receiver hopes to return to D.C. as a representative from Idaho.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:16 PM ET, 10/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 10/20/2011

Brian Orakpo thought Rex Grossman should start

By Dan Steinberg

Before Mike Shanahan made the switch, the Redskins linebacker offered a strong endorsement for the incumbent.

By Dan Steinberg | 08:49 AM ET, 10/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 10/19/2011

John Beck starting; Joe Theismann disagrees

By Dan Steinberg

One of the last Redskins franchise quarterbacks says he would have given Rex Grossman more time.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:44 AM ET, 10/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 10/19/2011

John Beck and the Redskins quarterbacks

By Dan Steinberg

The new guy becomes the 13th starting quarterback of the Daniel Snyder Era, which is a lot.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:38 AM ET, 10/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:08 PM ET, 10/18/2011

Post Sports Live: Who should be the Redskins starting quarterback?

By Washington Post editors

LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Jason Reid joined host Jonathan Forsythe to debate the budding quarterback controversy and preview Sunday’s game against Carolina.

By Washington Post editors | 06:08 PM ET, 10/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 10/17/2011

Rex Grossman’s face after John Beck’s touchdown

By Dan Steinberg

Go team. Go John. Go offense. Go Skins. Root root root. Yay boys.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:10 PM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 10/17/2011

Wilbon: Redskins should start Rex Grossman

By Dan Steinberg

Former Washington Post columnist can still make Washington Post headlines by saying outlandish things on local radio shows.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:43 PM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 10/17/2011

Mustaches a bad omen for Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

Two Redskins offensive players grew impressive mustaches last week. Both got hurt against the Eagles. No more mustaches, guys.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:06 PM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 10/17/2011

Steve Buckhantz on the NBA lockout

By Dan Steinberg

With no Wizards games to call, the team’s television play-by-play man says he’s ‘going out of my mind.’

By Dan Steinberg | 12:20 PM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards, Media

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Kurt Coleman said he could read Rex Grossman

By Dan Steinberg

After getting three interceptions, Eagles defensive back says he was ‘having a great time reading Rex.’

By Dan Steinberg | 11:24 AM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Alex Len does a cartwheel

By Dan Steinberg

Maryland’s 7-foot Ukrainian import showed some impressive tumbling abilities during midnight madness festivities.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:50 AM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, Terps

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 10/17/2011

George Washington midnight madness features inflatable mascots

By Dan Steinberg

Only one midnight madness celebration in the nation featured Air Screech, Air G-Wiz and a giant hippo.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:35 AM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Dan Snyder on building the Redskins brand

By Dan Steinberg

Washington owner says his marketing background offered ‘a distinct advantage’ in strengthening the Redskins franchise.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:18 AM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:38 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Fred Davis takes responsibility for two Grossman interceptions

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins tight end said he could have helped prevent two of his quarterback’s four picks on Sunday.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:38 AM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 07:48 PM ET, 10/16/2011

John Riggins questions Mike Shanahan

By Dan Steinberg

On his radio show, the ex-Redskins great says Mike Shanahan ‘has managed to turn this thing backwards.’

By Dan Steinberg | 07:48 PM ET, 10/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:34 PM ET, 10/16/2011

Kevin Durant and Jeff Green were at the Redskins game

By Dan Steinberg

The result on the field may have been miserable, but the Redskins at least had some high-powered celebrity fans.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:34 PM ET, 10/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 10/16/2011

Alex Ovechkin poses with Mike Tyson

By Dan Steinberg

Adding to a gallery which also Michelle Obama and DJ Pauly D, here is Ovechkin with Tyson.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:35 PM ET, 10/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 10/16/2011

John Beck: ‘I want to be the quarterback’

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins reserve tells Comcast SportsNet that he wants the job, and wears a shirt that says ‘John.’

By Dan Steinberg | 05:08 PM ET, 10/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:35 PM ET, 10/16/2011

Redskins-Eagles best and worst

By Dan Steinberg

Best and worst moments from the Redskins’s 20-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:35 PM ET, 10/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 01:02 AM ET, 10/15/2011

George Mason’s ‘Party Rock’ midnight madness

By Dan Steinberg

Basketball players dancing, band members chest bumping, and a new coach dressed like a pimp. Love you, Mason.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:02 AM ET, 10/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: George Mason

Posted at 12:14 AM ET, 10/15/2011

A Gary Williams fist pump at midnight madness

By Dan Steinberg

Maryland coach returns to Comcast Center, and makes his classic gesture.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:14 AM ET, 10/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 10/14/2011

DeAngelo Hall says Redskins have a ‘mentality of greatness’

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins cornerback says the Washington defense wants to compare itself to the units that have led Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:22 PM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 10/14/2011

Maryland-Notre Dame tickets still available

By Dan Steinberg

Some Redskins season ticket holders didn’t like receiving Kenny Chesney tickets instead of Terps tickets. This won’t make them happier.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:45 PM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 10/14/2011

Georgetown also promises legends at midnight madness

By Dan Steinberg

Like Maryland, the Hoyas are making nods to the past in their midnight madness promos.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:55 AM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Georgetown

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 10/14/2011

Barry Melrose: Asham-Beagle fight was a message-sender

By Dan Steinberg

ESPN analyst and former coach says the bloody duel Thursday night ‘wasn’t just violence,’ but had a purpose.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:26 AM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 10/14/2011

D.C.’s Greatest Sports Fan: Help us choose

By Washington Post Editors

What makes someone a great sports fan? More specifically, what makes someone a great D.C. sports fan? We’re asking because we’re nearing the launch of a contest that hopes to identify the greatest Washington area pro sports fan. And we want your help.

By Washington Post Editors | 08:00 AM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:10 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Arron Asham motions lights out to Jay Beagle

By Dan Steinberg

After knocking out Jay Beagle, the Penguins winger shows how he put Beagle to sleep.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:10 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Sam Huff believes football is ‘war without guns’

By Dan Steinberg

Legendary Redskins linebacker and radio color man has a newspaper column, and a favorite phrase.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:37 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:11 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Jason Witten: Cooley’s comments on Romo were ‘disappointing’

By Dan Steinberg

One NFC East Pro Bowl tight end takes another NFC East Pro Bowl tight end to task.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:11 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Howard and Georgetown battle for Mayor’s Cup

By Dan Steinberg

Two longtime bitter rivals have an annual face-off for a trophy that signifies all that is great about Washington D.C. college football. Except the opposite of that sentence.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:32 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Football, Georgetown

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Maryland center Alex Len is tall

By Dan Steinberg

The Terps Ukrainian import is 7-foot-1, which means if you pose him next to short basketball players, he looks really tall.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:04 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, Terps

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 10/13/2011

D.C. sports nesting dolls

By Dan Steinberg

Here are Matroyshka dolls for Alex Ovechkin, Jayson Werth and Nick Young, which is weird.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:31 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 10/13/2011

London Fletcher listens to edited rap, takes kids to the Capitol Building

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins captain and linebacker likes Jay-Z and Kanye West, but only if you bleep out the naughty words.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:26 AM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 10/13/2011

Dmitri Young in Venezuelan winter league

By Dan Steinberg

Former Nats fan favorite has lost 50 pounds and is trying to make a baseball comeback.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:54 AM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 03:24 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Jabar Gaffney on Rex Grossman

By Dan Steinberg

Just like he did 11 years ago, the Redskins receiver has his quarterback’s back. And also wants him to throw fewer interceptions.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:24 PM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 10/12/2011

John Wall’s new Reebok commercial

By Dan Steinberg

No NBA season? No problem. There’s still a new John Wall Reebok shoe, and a commercial to go with it.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:48 PM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Area business owners not worried about Wizards lockout

By Dan Steinberg

Sign of the times: Chinatown restaurant execs say they’re ok without the Wizards, but they’d be in trouble without the Caps.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:42 PM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps, Wizards

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Navy basketball offers NBA lockout special

By Dan Steinberg

With the prospects of pro basketball this fall looking dimmer and dimmer, the Naval Academy has $3 tickets for bored NBA fans.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:07 PM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 10/12/2011

Eagles Web site says Eagles more talented than Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

Un-bylined piece on the Philadelphia Web site suggests that talent might win out for the 1-4 visitors this weekend.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:50 AM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 10/12/2011

Caps discuss best and worst roommates

By Dan Steinberg

With the first road trip of the season on tap, the Caps talk to their Web site about road roommies, and Alex Ovechkin calls Alexander Semin his ‘best boy.’

By Dan Steinberg | 10:40 AM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Karl Alzner and Jay Beagle go gluten free

By Dan Steinberg

Friends and Caps teammates give up gluten together, to settle their stomachs and feel better.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:26 PM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Ted Leonsis invented a board game

By Dan Steinberg

And you can own the game he (co)-invented, ‘Only in New York,’ for the low low price of $7.08.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:27 PM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Post Sports Live: Redskins-Eagles preview and the start of the Capitals season

By Washington Post editors

LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Barry Svrluga joined host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss the Redskins-Eagles game and the first two games of the Capitals season.

By Washington Post editors | 01:57 PM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Redskins now favored to win the NFC East

By Dan Steinberg

Online oddsmakers have the Redskins favored to win their division. That’s so weird.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:50 PM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Verizon Center scoreboard changes order of teams

By Dan Steinberg

At the first two Caps home games, the visiting team was listed first, a change from the past. Some fans don’t like this change.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:12 PM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 10/11/2011

Tim Brant and Joe Theismann in 1980

By Dan Steinberg

This WJLA ad on the back page of the Redskins media guide shows two men with wavy hair.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:23 AM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Video from Joey Chestnut’s chili-eating win

By Dan Steinberg

The world’s most successful competitive eater knocked back two gallons of Ben’s Chili Bowl product in D.C.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:51 PM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Weirdness

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Chris Cooley and Bengay

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins tight end says he’s nearing an endorsement deal with the pain-relief cream company.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:35 PM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Ted Leonsis wants cell phone concessions at Verizon Center

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards and Caps owner imagines a day when ‘fans can order on their cell phones’ and ‘have the food delivered to them.’

By Dan Steinberg | 01:21 PM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps, Redskins

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Leonsis: Wizards name change not being contemplated

By Dan Steinberg

Caps owner tells WTOP that the Wizards are ‘in a good position right now,’ and he has other things to handle besides a name change.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:44 PM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 10/10/2011

GW will take Metro to BB&T Classic

By Dan Steinberg

New coach Mike Lonergan announces that the Colonials will take public transportation from Foggy Bottom to Verizon Center.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:04 PM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, Terps

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 10/10/2011

Maryland bringing back title team for midnight madness

By Dan Steinberg

No Gary Williams? No problem. Just enlist the members of the 2002 national championship squad.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:32 AM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, Terps

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 10/10/2011

John Walton calls his first Caps game winner

By Dan Steinberg

By Dan Steinberg | 11:00 AM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 10/10/2011

Deion: Rex Grossman may be NFC East’s best QB

By Dan Steinberg

With Romo, Manning and Vick all struggling, NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders say Grossman might be the class of the division.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:21 AM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 10/07/2011

Will the Caps season opener sell out?

By Dan Steinberg

On the day before the team starts its season, its Web site was still encouraging fans to buy tickets for the opener.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:51 AM ET, 10/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 10:50 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Bryce Harper is still cheering for the Yankees

By Dan Steinberg

Thought the Yankees were just the fanciful favorite team of Bryce Harper’s schoolboy days? Think again.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:50 PM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 06:16 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Redskins eighth most popular NFL team according to Harris survey

By Dan Steinberg

Market research firm’s annual look at the popularity of NFL teams has the Redskins back in the top 10.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:16 PM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 05:14 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Jeff Halpern and the Caps’ Yom Kippur opener

By Dan Steinberg

With Washington’s first game coming on the night of the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, the veteran Halpern will skip the morning skate but suit up for the game.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:14 PM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Brooks Laich and his paychecks

By Dan Steinberg

The Caps winger is a very wealthy man, but he didn’t really know how to handle that at first.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:42 PM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Verizon Center’s beer prices

By Dan Steinberg

Prices for the domestic drafts will remain the same, but the size has gone down.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:06 PM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Chris Cooley-Tony Romo story moves to Cooley’s blog

By Dan Steinberg

After two days of Internet chatter, the Redskins tight end finally writes his own thoughts on the matter. They’re awesome.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:48 PM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:25 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Brian Mitchell not a fan of penalty on Niles Paul

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins special teams legend says punt-coverage fouls on the Redskins last week were ‘softie.’

By Dan Steinberg | 04:25 PM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:53 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Should Chris Cooley stop talking about Tony Romo? Video Q&A recap

By Washington Post editors

Dan Steinberg answered viewer questions and responded to their comments regarding Chris Cooley’s discussion of Tony Romo’s collapse vs. the Lions.

By Washington Post editors | 03:53 PM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Hudson Taylor featured in NCAA promo

By Dan Steinberg

Former Maryland All-American wrestler, now an activist for LGBT inclusion in sports, was featured on the Buick Human Highlight Reel.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:18 PM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps, Fighting Sports

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Bruce Boudreau makes more Hadeed Carpet commercials

By Dan Steinberg

The Caps coach continues to lead the market in absurd local television ads.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:54 PM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Chris Cooley explains his Tony Romo comments

By Dan Steinberg

Because this bye week still has many days to go, here is Cooley, explaining that he does not actually want to fight Tony Romo.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:36 PM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Tim Hightower’s Super Bowl prediction

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins running back tells Comcast SportsNet that the fun will come in Indianapolis.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:08 PM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 10/05/2011

Redskins are 3-1, yet again

By Dan Steinberg

There are plenty of statistics about how often 3-1 teams go to the playoffs, but Washington has been the exception plenty of times.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:44 AM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 10/05/2011

Chris Cooley vs. Tony Romo: the response

By Dan Steinberg

After Cooley said it was ‘amazing’ and ‘hilarious’ to watch Tony Romo fail, some media critics fired back at Cooley.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:50 AM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 10/05/2011

Chick Hernandez and Steve Buckhantz with cigars in 1997

By Dan Steinberg

If this isn’t the best cover shot in the history of Washington D.C. Cigar Lifestyles magazine, I don’t know what was.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:06 AM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Media

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Great moments in Redskins potty reportage

By Dan Steinberg

Did LaRon Landry go to the bathroom in St. Louis? Did Brian Orakpo in Dallas? ESPN 980 takes you inside the stall.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:01 PM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:39 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Tony Kornheiser on ESPN 980’s podcast policy

By Dan Steinberg

Get this. No, really, you’re not going to believe it. Tony’s upset about management and thinks they’re trying to ruin him.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:39 PM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Media

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Nationals still have MLB’s smallest TV audience

By Dan Steinberg

In SportsBusiness Journal’s annual year-end RSN wrap-up, the Nats on MASN/MASN2 finished last in audience size.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:19 PM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats, Media

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Bruce Boudreau miked up for preseason Caps game

By Dan Steinberg

If you’ve missed hearing the Caps coach swear, Comcast SportsNet has just the thing for you.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:52 PM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Rob Carlin to host Comcast SportsNet’s Capitals Postgame Live

By Dan Steinberg

Former MSG host and reporter graduated from the University of Maryland and previously worked in Baltimore.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:25 PM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps, Media

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 10/04/2011

Chris Cooley would like to catch a few passes

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins tight end, held to seven catches through four games, wouldn’t mind getting in on the offensive action.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:49 AM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 10/04/2011

Maryland’s motivational video for Towson

By Dan Steinberg

Randy Edsall prepared the Terps for their least appealing matchup of the season by showing them scenes from ‘The Program’

By Dan Steinberg | 11:16 AM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Football, Terps

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 10/04/2011

Stephen Bowen: FedEx Field louder than Cowboys Stadium

By Dan Steinberg

Former Dallas lineman says the atmosphere for Redskins home games is ‘way different than what I was used to.’

By Dan Steinberg | 10:59 AM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 10/04/2011

Chris Cooley on Tony Romo choking

By Dan Steinberg

Asked about the Dallas quarterback, Cooley says ‘it’s amazing, AMAZING, to watch him choke like that.’

By Dan Steinberg | 10:29 AM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 10/04/2011

Carlos Rogers on how the 49ers are different

By Dan Steinberg

Former Redskins cornerback says San Francisco is ‘a different team from what I’m used to.’

By Dan Steinberg | 09:50 AM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 05:12 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Brian Orakpo starts Ryan Kerrigan’s rookie of the year campaign

By Dan Steinberg

First-round draft pick from Purdue could become first Redskins defensive rookie of the year. Like, ever.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:12 PM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 10/03/2011

When RFK Stadium opened

By Dan Steinberg

Fifty years ago, there was a new stadium, and artificially colored grass, and a halftime act called ’Groggy & Ruth.’

By Dan Steinberg | 04:08 PM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Cardinals fan sends Mike Rizzo a gift basket

By Dan Steinberg

The Nats helped propel St. Louis into the playoffs. In exchange, the Nats general manager received some baked goods.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:24 PM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Trent Williams tackles James Laurinaitis

By Dan Steinberg

The Redskins left tackle made an unheralded tackle late in Sunday’s win over the Rams that had a huge impact for Washington.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:45 PM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Video of Lorenzo Alexander driving his Prius

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins linebacker goes green with a small hybrid, which probably isn’t the typical NFL player’s car.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:51 PM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Verizon Center scoreboard, rebooting

By Dan Steinberg

This is what it looks like when the scoreboard at a major arena goes kablooey in the middle of a game. Windows!

By Dan Steinberg | 12:09 PM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 10/03/2011

F.P. Santangelo on his first year with MASN

By Dan Steinberg

The Nats color analyst talks about his initial jitters, being the anti-Dibble, and why he wants to move to D.C.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:42 AM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 07:16 PM ET, 10/02/2011

Atogwe makes faces after win over Rams

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins safety was feeling jolly after beating his former team, so he made funny faces at the CSN cameras.

By Dan Steinberg | 07:16 PM ET, 10/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 10/02/2011

Brian Orakpo with pink mouthguard

By Dan Steinberg

Here’s the Redskins linebacker, during his monster game in St. Louis, showing off his pink accessories.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:47 PM ET, 10/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:17 PM ET, 10/02/2011

Rex Grossman on his late-game interception

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins quarterback says he liked the aggressive playcall late in the fourth quarter, but ‘I didn’t like the execution.’

By Dan Steinberg | 06:17 PM ET, 10/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 10/02/2011

Redskins-Rams best and worst

By Dan Steinberg

Best and worst moments from the Redskins’ 17-10 win over the Rams in St. Louis.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:40 PM ET, 10/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Stats, scores and schedules

Nationals| Nationals Park, DC

Summer Solstice Sun Salutation Celebration| American Visionary Art Museum, MD

D.C. United| RFK Stadium, DC

DC Sports Bog: October, 2011