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Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 01/30/2012

Lefty Driesell thinks Mark Turgeon will win multiple national championships

By Dan Steinberg

Former Maryland coach repeats his argument that Gary Williams should not have his name on Comcast Center’s court, arguing ‘he made a lot of money anyway.’

By Dan Steinberg | 11:42 AM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps | Tags: Lefty Driesell, Gary Williams, Comcast Center, Mark Turgeon

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 01/30/2012

Paul VI’s buzzer beater and court storm against DeMatha

By Dan Steinberg

Panthers earn memorable win, go crazy, likely move to No. 1 in The Post’s rankings.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:10 AM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: High Schools, George Mason | Tags: Paul VI, DeMatha, Patrick Holloway

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 01/30/2012

The best Wizards graphic ever

By Dan Steinberg

Comcast SportsNet had a great graphic, and DeSagana Diop had a horrific free throw in the weekend NBA action.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:37 AM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards | Tags: Comcast SportsNet

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 01/30/2012

Mike Shanahan wants you to buy Redskins season tickets

By Dan Steinberg

Team’s annual video sales pitch features 10 seconds of the head coach, and 5 seconds of a dancing female fan.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:02 AM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins | Tags: Mike Shanahan, Larry Michael, waiting list

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 01/29/2012

Randy Wittman’s first road win

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards new coach has two wins in three games, and some amazing facial expressions to boot.

By Dan Steinberg | 08:15 AM ET, 01/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards | Tags: Randy Wittman, Rashard Lewis

Posted at 12:13 AM ET, 01/29/2012

George Mason fans say Just Hewitt

By Dan Steinberg

With the Patriots in sole possession of first place in the CAA, fans pay tribute to their head coach.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:13 AM ET, 01/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, George Mason

Posted at 11:48 PM ET, 01/28/2012

Gio Gonzalez and Rex Grossman

By Dan Steinberg

Washington’s new starting pitcher and old starting quarterback hang out in Florida.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:48 PM ET, 01/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats, Redskins | Tags: Rex Grossman, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 11:39 PM ET, 01/28/2012

Georgetown’s pink sneakers

By Dan Steinberg

The Hoyas lost in Pittsburgh on Saturday, but they made a pink statement while doing so.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:39 PM ET, 01/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, Georgetown | Tags: Jordan Brand, Hoyas

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 01/27/2012

Wizards against the world

By Dan Steinberg

With the wicked pixels still flowing and the critics taking aim, Nick Young takes a stand.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:30 PM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards | Tags: Nick Young, Andray Blatche, Wicked Pixels, Scott Van Pelt

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 01/27/2012

Rent Wizards suite, meet Gheorghe Muresan

By Dan Steinberg

For $2,500, you can get $500 worth of food and drinks, Wizards hats, and a visit with Big Gheorghe.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:22 PM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards | Tags: Gheorghe Muresan, Verizon Center, Ted Leonsis

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 01/27/2012

Herm Edwards and Lindsay Czarniak on Peyton Manning

By Dan Steinberg

‘Why wouldn’t he go [to Washington]?’ ESPN analyst asks former NBC 4 sports anchor.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:46 AM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins | Tags: Peyton Manning, Lindsay Czarniak, Adam Schefter, Herm Edwards

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 01/26/2012

London Fletcher’s Pro Bowl practice glove

By Dan Steinberg

If you can’t inject chopped up Redskins tickets directly into your bloodstream, this glove might help.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:46 PM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 01/26/2012

Why Tony Kornheiser wouldn’t chat about the Bandwagon

By Dan Steinberg

Lots of 20th anniversary Super Bowl festivities on this Web site today, but one prominent part of that game didn’t feel like participating.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:18 PM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins | Tags: Tony Kornheiser, Bandwagon, Redskins

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 01/26/2012

Richard Justice on the popularity of the Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

Former Skins beat writer talks about what the team has meant to the region.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:22 PM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins | Tags: Redskins, Joe Gibbs, Richard Justice

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 01/26/2012

Randy Wittman compares Wizards to ex-smokers

By Dan Steinberg

Washington’s interim coach gives an emotional and entertaining first press conference after his first win.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:03 PM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards | Tags: Wizard Randy Wittman, Randy Wittman smokers, Randy Wittman cigarettes

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 01/26/2012

Rex Grossman is still high on the Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

His team might have finished 5-11, but Grossman said on the radio that it was a pretty good 5-11.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:13 PM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins | Tags: Rex Grossman Redskins

Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 01/26/2012

Gio Gonzalez: ‘Hail to the Redskins’

By Dan Steinberg

New Nationals starter wastes no time making nice to D.C. sports fans, unlike some of his predecessors.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:28 AM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats | Tags: Gio Gonzalez, Gio Gonzalez Redskins

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 01/26/2012

The best Randy Wittman introduction

By Dan Steinberg

Michael Jenkins on Comcast SportsNet finally got me excited about the Randy Wittman Era.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:53 AM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards | Tags: Randy Wittman

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 01/25/2012

Devin Thomas is going to the Super Bowl

By Dan Steinberg

Former Redskins wide receiver has a niche as a special teamer on the NFC champs.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:11 PM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins | Tags: Devin Thomas

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 01/25/2012

Comcast Center says Thanks Gary

By Dan Steinberg

Student section inside Maryland arena is already ready for the Gary Williams tribute.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:09 PM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 01/25/2012

Maryland students line up for Duke game seating

By Dan Steinberg

Big-game feel only increases with a student line forming outside Comcast Center at 10 a.m.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:52 PM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Gary Williams as Wizards head coach?

By Dan Steinberg

Would the Maryland legend be interested in an NBA job? Never say never.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:47 AM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Capitals introduce new hat trick promotion

By Dan Steinberg

On nights when the home team has a hat trick, fans can get 20 percent off headgear in the team store.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:42 AM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Atlantic 11 Week 6: Bubble Talk

By Dan Steinberg

Voters rank Georgetown first among local teams, then Virginia, and then a mess.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:20 AM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, Atlantic 11

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Affordable Wizards tickets to see Randy Wittman’s debut

By Dan Steinberg

If you want to catch an NBA game for less than 2 bucks, Wednesday might be your night.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:57 AM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 01/24/2012

“Washington’s Winning Weekend”

By Dan Steinberg

Here’s an A1 Washington Post story from when times were so good, no D.C. teams could possibly lose.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:29 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:05 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Order Redskins premium seats, get Chesney, Virginia Tech and JMU tickets

By Dan Steinberg

If you were on the fence about getting Redskins premium seats, the JMU-West Virginia matchup might push you over the edge.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:05 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Maryland basketball’s Gary Williams shoes

By Dan Steinberg

Under Armour has created Williams signature shoes in honor of the former Maryland coach.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:23 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Flip Saunders fired, Andray Blatche expresses regret

By Dan Steinberg

With the Wizards coach gone, the veteran forward comes up with a mature and wise response.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:55 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Post Sports Live: Wizards coach Flip Saunders fired, Alex Ovechkin won’t attend All-Star game

By Post Sports editors

The Post Sports Live crew discusses the firing of Wizards head coach Flip Saunders, Alex Ovechkin’s suspension and All-Star game decision, and the latest Prince Fielder rumors.

By Post Sports editors | 02:27 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Flip Saunders fired, D.C. remains coaching graveyard

By Dan Steinberg

With the Wizards coach relieved of his duties, Mike Shanahan is now the senior member of the D.C. pro coaching corps.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:13 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 01/24/2012

The Onion takes on the Wizards

By Dan Steinberg

Washington’s wretched start has now attracted the attention of national satirists.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:01 AM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Seeking Redskins Super Bowl memories

By Dan Steinberg

Two decades after Washington last participated in the NFL’s biggest game, The Post wants you to help recreate the moment.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:28 AM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Coach K, Roy Williams toast Gary Williams

By Dan Steinberg

Famous coaches pay tribute to Gary during Maryland’s court-naming dedication ceremony.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:30 AM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 01/23/2012

The Redskins 20 years ago

By Dan Steinberg

Some highlights from January 1992, the last time the Redskins were part of Super Bowl week.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:19 PM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 01/23/2012

The Redskins practice bubble exists

By Dan Steinberg

After years of waiting and practicing in airport hangars, the Skins finally have an indoor spot to call their own.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:16 PM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 01/23/2012

Gary Williams on Maryland-Georgetown

By Dan Steinberg

Former Terps coach says ‘I think Georgetown and Maryland should play.’

By Dan Steinberg | 02:30 PM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, Terps

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 01/23/2012

DeJon Gomes did not like Kobe Bryant’s divorce settlement

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins safety reminds the world that Kobe’s ex ‘didn’t play a single game in her career.’

By Dan Steinberg | 12:40 PM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 01/23/2012

Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier speak Mandarin

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards announcers sprinkled some Mandarin into their Comcast SportsNet broadcast in honor of the Chinese New Year.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:18 PM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 01/23/2012

Brian Mitchell on the Redskins, coaching, hating and anger

By Dan Steinberg

With his new Comcast SportsNet show set to debut on Monday night, the former Redskin great talks about his sometimes controversial persona.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:57 AM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 01/23/2012

UFC’s Mike Easton has a Curly W tattoo

By Dan Steinberg

Also, Rick Ross has a Curly W hat, and Charlie Brown has Curly W hair.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:26 AM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 01/23/2012

Anthony Armstrong points out Redskins beat NFC champs twice

By Dan Steinberg

As you’ll probably hear over the next two weeks, the Skins went 2-0 against the NFC champ Giants.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:39 AM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:04 PM ET, 01/21/2012

Bill Murray at George Mason Towson game

By Dan Steinberg

For at least the second time, the well-known actor had a front-row seat with the Mason Nation.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:04 PM ET, 01/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Basketball, George Mason

Posted at 11:31 PM ET, 01/20/2012

D.C. burger shop offers Ravens promo

By Dan Steinberg

Fans who say “Go Ravens” get a free burger on Monday at Z-Burger provided the Ravens beat the Patriots.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:31 PM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:29 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Michael Wilbon rips the Wizards

By Dan Steinberg

Former WaPo columnist calls the team clueless and pathetic, which seems to be something of a consensus.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:29 PM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Tyler Clippard has mixed feelings on Prince Fielder

By Dan Steinberg

Nats all-star reliever is ‘constantly on Twitter and the Internet,’ following his team’s possible pursuit of the Milwaukee slugger.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:05 PM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Wizards will celebrate Chinese New Year against Celtics

By Dan Steinberg

As part of the NBA’s week-long festivities, the Wiz will have all sorts of special Chinese-themed elements on Sunday.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:15 PM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 01/20/2012

Washingtonian: Redskins have chosen their next quarterback

By Dan Steinberg

In response to the magazine’s report, a Redskins PR man says the 2012 starter is still to be determined.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:26 AM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 01/19/2012

The Redskins last Super Bowl week began 20 years ago

By Dan Steinberg

Yes, it’s now officially been two decades since the Redskins participated in Super Bowl hype. Yes, you’re getting old.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:42 PM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 01/19/2012

Mike Knuble keeps his Stanley Cup rings in a drawer

By Dan Steinberg

Caps veteran winger won’t put on his championship rings ‘until I play a role in winning it myself.’

By Dan Steinberg | 02:33 PM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 01/19/2012

Steve Kolbe lands with Jacksonville Suns

By Dan Steinberg

Former longtime Caps play-by-play man scores a new job in minor-league baseball.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:40 PM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 01/19/2012

The Redskins and Super Bowl champs

By Dan Steinberg

If the Giants go on to win the NFL’s title, the Redskins will have more victories over the eventual Super Bowl champs since 2000 than any other team.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:15 PM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Wizards get inspiration from Tupac, MLK

By Dan Steinberg

Inspirational Martin Luther King quote spotted in Wizards dressing room before the team’s inspirational win.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:28 AM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Andray Blatche on being booed at home

By Dan Steinberg

Before the Wizards earned their best win of the season, the fans let Blatche have it, repeatedly.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:26 AM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Jason Campbell sits with Leonsis family at Wizards game

By Dan Steinberg

Former Redskins quarterback returns to D.C., catches a rare Wizards victory.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:36 AM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Adam Carriker wants to be a pro wrestler

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins defensive lineman poses with John Cena, and considers a future career.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:29 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Luke Russert rips the Wizards

By Dan Steinberg

MSNBC correspondent and longtime season ticket holder calls this year’s team an ‘embarrassment’ and an ‘abomination.’

By Dan Steinberg | 03:31 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 01/18/2012

GQ: Stephen Strasburg among 50 most powerful Washingtonians

By Dan Steinberg

The magazine published some sort of ranking of powerful D.C. folks, and the only sports figure was a dude who sometimes pitches.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:07 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Kornheiser, Bickel turn focus toward Leonsis

By Dan Steinberg

If you were wondering how many games the Wizards could struggle before media would turn on ownership, the answer is apparently 13.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:34 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 01/18/2012

Ravens make A1 of Washington Post

By Dan Steinberg

‘Get that purple and black off my Washington newspaper,’ imaginary defensive Redskins fan tells local paper.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:51 AM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 01/18/2012

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs invite Tim Tebow to throw out first pitch

By Dan Steinberg

Charles County minor league outfit puts out the best ridiculous press release of the week.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:05 AM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Minor League Baseball

Posted at 12:01 AM ET, 01/18/2012

Capitals raise Eastern Conference regular season banners

By Dan Steinberg

On the one hand, it’s true, the Caps had the best record in the East two years in a row. On the other hand, blech.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:01 AM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 09:35 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Riding bikes to Green Bay

By Dan Steinberg

Two D.C.-area caddies are en route to Lambeau Field via bicycle for an NFC championship game that’s being played in San Francisco.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:35 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: NFL

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Video of Gonzaga buzzer beater over Patterson

By Dan Steinberg

The Crimestopper dribbled fancy, but the D.C. squad won.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:45 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: High Schools

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Redskins at bottom of Super Bowl odds

By Dan Steinberg

Early odds for 2012 NFL champ have Washington at the bottom of the list.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:21 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Post Sports Live: The NFL Playoffs, Joe Paterno’s interview and the clueless Wizards

By Post Sports editors

The Post Sports Live crew previews the NFL conference title games, reacts to the Joe Paterno interview and muses over the lack of awareness from the 1-12 Washington Wizards.

By Post Sports editors | 02:29 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Wizards all you can eat seats

By Dan Steinberg

The team might be bad, but you could eat a lot of ice cream and popcorn and stuff for a fixed rate.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:05 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 01/17/2012

Brian Orakpo: Redskins smashed the Giants twice

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins linebacker points out that his team did just fine against one of the NFC finalists, which is kind of a pattern.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:48 AM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 01/17/2012

Nick Young says JaVale McGee has big Kahunas

By Dan Steinberg

There were plenty of reactions to McGee’s self-dunk, but Young’s was the best.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:14 AM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 01/17/2012

Gary Williams joins ESPN 980

By Dan Steinberg

Former Maryland coach will appear exclusively on ESPN 980 twice a week through the conclusion of the college basketball season.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:31 AM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps, Media

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 01/15/2012

Maurice Evans on Martin Luther King

By Dan Steinberg

This video featuring the Wizards reserve will be shown during Monday’s home game.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:17 PM ET, 01/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 01/13/2012

Redskins cheerleaders with Rudy Giuliani and John McCain

By Dan Steinberg

While promoting their recent military overseas tours, the Redskins cheerleaders hung out with a couple prominent pols.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:04 PM ET, 01/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 01/13/2012

Chad Ford says Wizards need new everything

By Dan Steinberg

ESPN.com NBA analyst proposes a house-clearing, part of a renewed avalanche of Wicked Pixels.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:33 PM ET, 01/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Fred Smoot on Tim Tebow, the Ravens, Robert Griffin III and Rex Grossman

By Dan Steinberg

Self-described ‘Redskin For Life’ tells me who the Redskins should draft, and whether you should root for the Ravens.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:42 PM ET, 01/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Leonsis on Wizards ticket prices

By Dan Steinberg

Caps and Wizards owner responds to reports of 30-cent NBA seats on the secondary ticket market.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:38 PM ET, 01/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards, Wizards

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 01/12/2012

JaVale McGee promotes his all-star campaign

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards are mired in a horrendous start, but here’s the number to text if you want to see JaVale McGee in the all-star game.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:39 PM ET, 01/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 01/12/2012

Ravens still courting Redskins fans

By Dan Steinberg

With Baltimore in the playoffs and Washington at home, the purple team wants some burgundy and gold support.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:48 AM ET, 01/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Going to the Wizards game for 30 cents

By Dan Steinberg

Four friends from Frederick went to Tuesday night’s Wizards game, for less than the cost of one McDonald’s meal.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:34 PM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Kuwait basketball team borrows Wizards uniform scheme

By Dan Steinberg

If the Kuwait Sporting Club basketball uniforms look familiar, there might be a reason.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:45 PM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Darrell Green’s punt return against the Bears

By Dan Steinberg

Twenty-four years ago Tuesday, Darrell Green hurdled a Bear, sprained his rib cartilage, and helped propel the Redskins toward the Super Bowl.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:56 PM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins, Redskins

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Andray Blatche says Wizards should now have swag

By Dan Steinberg

Sometime captain says he’s ok coming off the bench if the team is winning, but ‘

By Dan Steinberg | 01:17 PM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Joe Gibbs on Dan Snyder and Mike Shanahan

By Dan Steinberg

Former Redskins coach says the Redskins are ‘gonna go the distance” under their sometimes controversial coach.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:22 PM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

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

Brenda Frese reacts to Maryland win at North Carolina

By Dan Steinberg

After the Terps stayed undefeated with a win in Chapel Hill, their coach stayed calm and unemotional, except the opposite of that.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:11 AM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 01/11/2012

Which reporter winked at JaVale McGee?

By Dan Steinberg

After the Wizards recorded victory number 1, their erudite center noticed a reporter winking at him in the locker room.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:48 AM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 01/11/2012

Jan Vesely, fan favorite

By Dan Steinberg

Czech rookie dunks, mugs for the camera, earns cheers, and wears a pink shirt.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:04 AM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 04:12 PM ET, 01/10/2012

The Wizards’ ugly logo, and other depressing things

By Dan Steinberg

Remember that red monstrous Wizard that we thought was dead and buried? Not so. And other depressing things.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:12 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Atlantic 11 Week V: In search of voters

By Dan Steinberg

Georgetown is first, Virginia is second, and a need for new voters is third.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:47 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Atlantic 11, College Basketball

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Kornheiser and Wilbon say they’d take Ricky Rubio over John Wall

By Dan Steinberg

A few years after the Wizards gave up a chance at the Spanish star for nothing, PTI talkers say Rubio is better than Washington’s franchise point guard.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:44 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Verizon Center spells ‘Anacostia’ wrong

By Dan Steinberg

When thanking the Anacostia High band during winter break, the Verizon Center scoreboard went with ‘Annacostia.’

By Dan Steinberg | 01:14 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Georgetown

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Post Sports Live: Tim Tebow, the NFL Playoffs, the winless Wizards and LaVar Arrington on the new Penn State football coach

By Washington Post editors

The Post Sports Live crew breaks down the NFL playoffs, examines winless Wizards and LaVar Arrington discusses his issues with the hiring process for Penn State’s new football coach.

By Washington Post editors | 12:42 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Wizards attracting attention

By Dan Steinberg

Wretched 0-8 start lands the Wizards on A1 of the WaPo and C1 of USA Today. Not for good reasons.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:30 AM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Comcast SportsNet removes Kyle Shanahan video

By Dan Steinberg

Video clip of the Redskins’ offensive coordinator cursing before the Eagles game is gone from CSNWashington.com.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:07 AM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Caps get Tebowed in L.A.

By Dan Steinberg

The Kings’ Jack Johnson does a Tebow, and Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin discuss.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:44 AM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Caps

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 01/09/2012

Comcast SportsNet creates SportsTalk Live

By Dan Steinberg

New talk show, hosted by Ivan Carter and Brian Mitchell, will replace the dearly departed Washington Post Live.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:10 AM ET, 01/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:54 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Gio Gonzalez is ready to rock ‘n roll

By Dan Steinberg

Nats new starting pitcher says he would train every hour if he could.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:54 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Nats

Posted at 05:05 PM ET, 01/05/2012

A Bullets hockey team

By Dan Steinberg

As fans continue to agitate for the Wizards to become the Bullets, feast your eyes on these amateur hockey sweaters.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:05 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Art Monk makes ‘Jeopardy’

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins Hall of Famer was an answer, a question, or whatever in the ‘Great Arts’ category.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:26 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Joe Gibbs: Redskins need to start with quarterback

By Dan Steinberg

Hall of Fame coach won the Super Bowl with three different QBs, but he says the Redskins need a franchise signal-caller.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:16 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Cowboys-Giants outrates Redskins-Eagles in Washington market

By Dan Steinberg

D.C. was one of only three NFL television markets where the home team’s game wasn’t the highest rated Week 17 show.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:23 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Wizards take multiple steps back

By Dan Steinberg

Washington is now 0-6 for the first time in franchise history and the team seems to have a similar take on the situation.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:51 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 01/05/2012

John Clayton predicts Redskins will trade up, draft Robert Griffin III

By Dan Steinberg

ESPN analyst person thinks the Redskins will move into the No. 2 slot and grab the Heisman Trophy winner.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:17 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 01/05/2012

Andray Blatche goaltends a free throw

By Dan Steinberg

Many of the Wizards’ highlights from Wednesday night’s loss were not of the positive variety.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:40 AM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:39 AM ET, 01/05/2012

Watch the Wizards miss 12 straight shots

By Dan Steinberg

Seeking to avoid their first 0-6 start in franchise history, the Wizards started 0-12 from the field in Orlando. Here are those 12 misses.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:39 AM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Tamir Goodman can still dunk

By Dan Steinberg

One-time Jewish Jordan, now retired from basketball and running camps, can apparently still throw down.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:18 PM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Terps

Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Tony Kornheiser and David Aldridge on John Wall

By Dan Steinberg

ESPN 980 talkers and former Post writers say the Wizards can't be patient in planning for the future.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:43 PM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Colin Cowherd, John Wall, Tim Tebow

By Dan Steinberg

Radio talking controversy person has a few more things he’d like to say about John Wall.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:31 PM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 01/04/2012

The Redskins’s division title drought

By Dan Steinberg

It’s been a long time since the Redskins have won a division title. Their company in that drought isn’t too swell.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:55 AM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 01/03/2012

Post Sports Live: Redskins recap and predictions for 2012

By Washington Post editors

Sally Jenkins and the Post Sports Live crew looks back at the Redskins’ 5-11 season, make bold predictions for 2012 and preview this weekend’s slate of NFL playoff games.

By Washington Post editors | 06:32 PM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 01/03/2012

Brian Mitchell vs. Kyle Shanahan

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins analyst airs out his feud with the Redskins offensive coordinator.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:37 PM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 01/03/2012

John Wall dunks, gets technical foul

By Dan Steinberg

Since the Wizards aren’t winning, we’ll have to keep highlighting the awesome plays they make in losses.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:10 AM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Virginia Tech long snapper slays bowl week extravagance

By Dan Steinberg

Writing for ESPN.com, the Hokies’ Collin Carroll recommends doing away with bowl week festivities.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:21 AM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: College Football

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Robert Griffin III on the Redskins

By Dan Steinberg

Heisman trophy winner says he’s ‘been to D.C., and I like the Redskins.”

By Dan Steinberg | 09:55 AM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 01/02/2012

Redskins Radio Network’s season finale

By Dan Steinberg

Larry, Sonny and Sam end the 2011 season with another entertaining three hours.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:30 PM ET, 01/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 01/02/2012

Roy Helu takes notes on hand

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins rookie running back writes down talking points, in ink on flesh.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:31 PM ET, 01/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 01/02/2012

Rex Grossman, John Beck and turnovers

By Dan Steinberg

The Redskins’ two quarterbacks combined to turn the ball over 30 times this season. That’s the most for Washington QBs since 1994.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:45 PM ET, 01/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 06:07 PM ET, 01/01/2012

Kyle Shanahan says Redskins will be NFC East champions in 2012

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins offensive coordinator tells his team that their 2012 division title effort will start Sunday in Philadelphia.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:07 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 01/01/2012

Horatio Blades takes a shot at the Skins

By Dan Steinberg

Yet another disgruntled ex-player revels at Washington’s lack of success.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:04 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 01/01/2012

Redskins-Eagles best and worst

By Dan Steinberg

Best and worst moments from the Redskins’ 34-10 loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia that finally ended this season.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:46 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Redskins

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