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Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Steve Buckhantz talks about his retracted 'dagger'

By Sarah Kogod

"You live by the dagger, and you die by it."

By Sarah Kogod | 02:35 PM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ESPN 980, Media, Phil Chenier, Steve Buckhantz, Wizards

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Ryan Zimmerman on sharing the title of 'Face of the Franchise'

By Sarah Kogod

The Nats captain is happy to give up exclusive rights to the annoying title.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:42 PM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Gio Gonzalez's perfect thumbs

By Sarah Kogod

There is no shortage of Nats promoting video games.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:20 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Gio Gonzalez, Nats

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Lindsay Czarniak's 'This is SportsCenter' ad

By Dan Steinberg

Longtime WRC sports anchor is a rising star at ESPN, with the new ad to match.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:30 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Craig Melvin, ESPN, Henrik Lundqvist, Lindsay Czarniak, Media

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Behind-the-scenes look at Harlem Shake video featuring Jayson Werth, Adam LaRoche

By Sarah Kogod

The Werth awkwardness is worth sitting through this song again.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:06 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam LaRoche, Dancing, Harlem Shake, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Morning Pixels: Dan Grunfeld speaks out against homophobia in sports

By Sarah Kogod

The son of the Wizards GM is using his position to help bring awareness to homophobia in sports.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:25 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dan Haren, Kevin Seraphin, Morning pixels, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 07:20 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Pistons broadcast fooled by Trevor Ariza shot

By Dan Steinberg

Steve Buckhantz was more enthusiastic, but his Detroit counterparts were also baffled by Trevor Ariza's last-second miss on Wednesday.

By Dan Steinberg | 07:20 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Steve Buckhantz, Trevor Ariza, Wizards

Posted at 10:52 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Steve Buckhantz's retracted dagger

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards fans celebrated along with the team's television voice after a Trevor Ariza shot that looked for all the world like a game-winner. It wasn't.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:52 PM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Comcast SportsNet, Steve Buckhantz, Wizards

Posted at 10:09 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Mike Milbury crushes Alex Ovechkin's 'disgusting' effort

By Dan Steinberg

Longtime Ovechkin critic calls the Caps' captain's performance in Philadelphia awful, embarrassing, inexcusable and disheartening.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:09 PM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Media, Mike Milbury

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 02/27/2013

The Redskins' season ticket pitch

By Dan Steinberg

Here is the Redskins' argument for why you should buy season tickets in 2013.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:36 PM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FedEx Field, Redskins

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Terps women's hoops guard plays pep band's drum set

By Sarah Kogod

The Terps junior guard has some hidden talents.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:10 PM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Maryland, Terps

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Teddy gets a baseball card

By Dan Steinberg

Topps devotes a '2012 memorable moment' to that magical moment in October when Teddy crossed the tape first. But the image doesn't quite match the moment.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:45 AM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 02/27/2013

D.C. United fan tifo is better than your fan tifo

By Sarah Kogod

Looks like Red Bulls fans need to step it up their originality game.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:24 AM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Rizzo says Storen playoff back spasms are 'news to me'

By Dan Steinberg

Jayson Werth told CBSSports.com that the Nats' closer was suffering from excruciating back pain in the playoffs. The GM says he didn't know.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:00 AM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Drew Storen, Mike Rizzo, Nats

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Sean Fine, his socks and RGIII

By Dan Steinberg

Oscar-winning director who flashed RGIII socks on the red carpet wants to make a movie about....yeah, you guessed it.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:40 AM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII, Sean Fine

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Morning Pixels: Wizards blaming losses on sorcery?

By Sarah Kogod

It's almost as weird as naming a team "Wizards."

By Sarah Kogod | 09:27 AM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Jayson Werth, John Carlson, Martell Webster, Morning pixels, Nats, Troy Brouwer, Wizards

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Post Sports Live: Nats, Georgetown and Bradley Beal

By Mitch Rubin

The PSL crew discussed Georgetown's big win and debated whether Bradley Beal was the Wizards best player.

By Mitch Rubin | 06:20 PM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Post Sports Live

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Adam Oates praises John Carlson's new haircut

By Dan Steinberg

After the Caps blue-liner sheds his locks, his coach says 'it's nice to have a little bit cleaner a LITTLE bit cleaner -- look.'

By Dan Steinberg | 04:29 PM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam Oates, Caps, John Carlson

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Joshua Morgan, holding up Lamont Peterson's boxing belt

By Dan Steinberg

Friday Night Fights brought an ESPN broadcast to D.C., and let Joshua Morgan hoist a championship belt in front of fight fans.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:49 PM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Joshua Morgan, Lamont Peterson, Redskins

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Randy Wittman's tripping area

By Sarah Kogod

Winning teams are fun, aren't they?

By Sarah Kogod | 01:23 PM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Randy Wittman, Wizards

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Brooks Laich on Ovi, Semin: 'When the game starts, they aren't going to be buddies'

By Sarah Kogod

News that the two Alexes were still friendly raised some eyebrows.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:57 PM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Caps

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Roger Goodell on the Redskins' cap penalties (Video)

By Dan Steinberg

Here's a six-month old video in which the NFL commissioner explains why the Redskins were penalized for actions during the uncapped year.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:50 AM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NFL, Redskins, Roger Goodell

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Lefty Driesell tried to recruit James Brown with a newspaper ad

By Dan Steinberg

Back when college athletics were nice and pure, the Terps went after prized basketball recruits with a paid ad in this paper.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:53 AM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: James Brown, Lefty Driesell, Terps

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Jayson Werth and Adam LaRoche do the Harlem Shake (Video)

By Sarah Kogod

It's like the Nats version of "I Spy."

By Sarah Kogod | 09:33 AM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Morning pixels: Werth and LaRoche did the Harlem Shake in Daytona?

By Dan Steinberg

After Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500, a couple of Nats apparently joined him in a ridiculous dance routine.

By Dan Steinberg | 08:49 AM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth, Morning pixels, NASCAR, Nats

Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Lefty Driesell, flashing the V-for-Victory

By Dan Steinberg

Legendary Maryland coach brings his legendary hand signal back to College Park one last time.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:38 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: College Basketball, Lefty Driesell, Maryland, Terps

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Notah Begay calls Redskins nickname 'institutionalized degradation'

By Dan Steinberg

Notah Begay calls Redskins nickname 'institutionalized degradation'

By Dan Steinberg | 03:34 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ESPN, Notah Begay, Redskins

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Kristina Akra leaving MASN

By Dan Steinberg

After a year of sideline reporting for the Nats broadcasts on MASN, Kristina Akra is leaving for another opportunity.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:30 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kristina Akra, MASN, Media, Nats

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Maria Kirilenko with Screech and G-Wiz

By Dan Steinberg

Only the magic of Ovechkin could bring a tennis star face-to-face with G-Wiz, whatever G-Wiz is.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:09 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Maria Kirilenko, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 02/25/2013

RGIII tweets video of his workout

By Sarah Kogod

It's not much, but it's something.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:51 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Alex Ovechkin trick shot video

By Sarah Kogod

This trick shot video involves scantily-clad women in heels. And some celver editing.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:59 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Caps

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 02/25/2013

How and why Sports Illustrated photographed Bryce Harper at the Lincoln Memorial

By Dan Steinberg

How do you take a rookie of the year to the National Mall in full uniform and have no one notice? Do it early in the morning on a snowy Saturday in January.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:20 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryce Harper, Media, Nats, Sports Illustrated

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Morning Pixels: When the Hoyas closed Manley Field House

By Dan Steinberg

Georgetown's win during this final Big East trip to the Carrier Dome reminded everyone of a game 33 years ago. Here's what happened.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:34 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Georgetown, John Thompson, Morning pixels, Syracuse

Posted at 10:56 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscar winner wears RGIII socks with his tux

By Dan Steinberg

Washingtonian Sean Fine wins an Oscar for best documentary short, and then shows off 'No Pressure No Diamonds' socks

By Dan Steinberg | 10:56 PM ET, 02/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Werth, Zimmerman and LaRoche at Daytona 500

By Dan Steinberg

Nats stars take in a day at the races while their teammates were busy tying the Marlins.

By Dan Steinberg | 06:11 PM ET, 02/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam LaRoche, Daytona 500, Jayson Werth, Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 02/24/2013

Hoyas win at Syracuse, Rich Chvotkin rejoices

By Dan Steinberg

A win during their last-ever Big East trip to the Carrier Dome is good for 15 'Hoyas win" shouts from the Georgetown play-by-play man.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:21 AM ET, 02/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Georgetown, Rich Chvotkin

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, 02/22/2013

Johnny Holliday wears Alex Len's sneakers

By Dan Steinberg

Terps broadcast legend is back in action, wearing a large Ukrainian man's sneakers with his suit.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:40 PM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Len, Johnny Holliday, Terps

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Alfred Morris, London Fletcher autograph military service dog

By Sarah Kogod

This service dog walked away with some fresh ink.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:48 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alfred Morris, London Fletcher, Redskins

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 02/22/2013

A new big three announces its departure

By Dan Steinberg

Two years ago, the Wizards had a new big three, according to Ted Leonsis. Two-thirds of it is now gone. Jason Collins, though.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:44 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jordan Crawford, Ted Leonsis, Wizards

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Nicklas Backstrom's GEICO commercial

By Sarah Kogod

The Caps center has better acting chops than Brian Orakpo.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:01 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 02/22/2013

The best of Jordan Crawford

By Sarah Kogod

Crawford's steez will be missed around here.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:18 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jordan Crawford, Wizards

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Kevin Seraphin does a Harlem Shake video

By Sarah Kogod

Here is his contribution to the internet sensation.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:11 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kevin Seraphin, Wizards

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Michael Carter-Williams says Syracuse has always been better than Georgetown

By Dan Steinberg

Current and former stars talking aggressive trash about Georgetown? That should make this weekend fun.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:32 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Georgetown, Syracuse

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats bullpen makes airplanes out of gum wrappers

By Sarah Kogod

It's all fun and games until someone in right field loses and eye.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:25 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kevin Seraphin, Kirk Cousins, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Ross Detwiler, Tyler Clippard, Wizards

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Jim Haslett turns up on a random iPod at Best Buy

By Sarah Kogod

The Redskins defensive coordinator needs some iPod instructions.

By Sarah Kogod | 04:29 PM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jim Haslett, Redskins

Posted at 04:27 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Man wins bet, will name son after RGIII

By Dan Steinberg

Thanks to a Thanksgiving victory, Emanuel Vega's son will be named after Robert Griffin III. Better than Miles Austin.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:27 PM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cowboys, Fans, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Alfred Morris on his 'Godiva' nickname

By Sarah Kogod

The Redskins rookie reveals why he has an affinity for fine chocolates.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:40 PM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 02/21/2013

London Fletcher forced to play for Cowboys in 'Financial Football'

By Sarah Kogod

For one day, Fletcher had to play for the Cowboys. And he wasn't happy about it.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:37 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alfred Morris, Cowboys, London Fletcher, Redskins

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 02/21/2013

'Hawaii Five-0 on Redskins-Cowboys

By Dan Steinberg

CBS drama talks about the Redskins humiliating the Cowboys in 2012, which made some Skins fans happy.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:14 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cowboys, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Jimmy Rollins on running down the Nats

By Dan Steinberg

Phillies shortstop is still not exactly showering the Nats with praise as another NL East race begins.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:46 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jimmy Rollins, Nats, Phillies

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Mike Rizzo: D.C. could become 'primarily a baseball town'

By Dan Steinberg

Nats GM is goaded into comparing his team's spot in the Washington market to that occupied by the Redskins.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ESPN 980, Mike Rizzo, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Morning Pixels: Jayson Werth: 'If we were healthy all year, we might have won 120 games'

By Sarah Kogod

Seems like a stretch.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:44 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam LaRoche, Brooks Laich, Denard Span, Jayson Werth, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 03:57 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Bryce Harper's newest commercial is neon

By Sarah Kogod

This ad shows a brighter, glowy side of Bryce Harper.

By Sarah Kogod | 03:57 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Robert Griffin Jr. on his son's Adidas ad

By Dan Steinberg

QB's father says 'the chart, the plan that they have set for him is Week One," but adds that his son will be cautious.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:33 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII, WJLA

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Jayson Werth's beard, Ian Desmond's mustache win Nats photo day

By Dan Steinberg

If you like photos of professional athletes with facial hair, this is the right post for you. Sorry, everyone else.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:27 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Wizards TV ratings near the bottom of the NBA

By Dan Steinberg

As always, people in Washington are not particularly interested in watching a losing team.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:03 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Comcast SportsNet, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 02/20/2013

John Thompson III and Mark Turgeon discuss Maryland-Georgetown rivalry

By Dan Steinberg

Hoyas coach says a series with Maryland is possible, and virtually guarantees the Hoyas will play Syracuse again.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:11 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Georgetown, John Thompson III, Mark Turgeon, Maryland

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Jordan Crawford's bench posture

By Dan Steinberg

With the trade deadline looming and his playing time plummeting, Jordan Crawford got comfortable on the bench Tuesday night.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:41 AM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jordan Crawford, Wizards

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Kevin Sheehan on filling in for Johnny Holliday

By Dan Steinberg

With the Terps broadcast legend under the weather, ESPN 980 host does play-by-play for four ACC battles, including the win over Duke.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:03 AM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ESPN 980, Johnny Holliday, Kevin Sheehan, Terps

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Morning Pixels: Davey Johnson says let the Nats date your daughter

By Dan Steinberg

Nats manager says the makeup of his team is so good that he'd welcome every player into his home.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:27 AM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats

Posted at 12:48 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Wale gets mad at Raptors broadcaster for Drake comment, confronts him during live broadcast

By Sarah Kogod

No one likes to be compared to Drake.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:48 AM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Wale, Wizards

Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Photos of Braden Holtby's mom watching curling drama

By Dan Steinberg

Caps goalie's mom, made famous by her crowd antics last spring, is now following another Holtby in a curling competition.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:26 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Braden Holtby, Caps

Posted at 03:48 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Michael Jenkins does Coach K impression

By Dan Steinberg

Another CSN anchor didn't appreciate Coach K's comments about Maryland and Duke's rivalry.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:48 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Coach, Comcast SportsNet, Duke, Michael Jenkins, Terps

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 02/19/2013

RGIII offers clarification on new ad campaign

By Sarah Kogod

RGIII offers clarification on new ad campaign

By Sarah Kogod | 01:15 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Wale, Wolf Blitzer, Shaq, Ed Cohen and Mark Ein

By Dan Steinberg

Hey, let's get a collection of random D.C. sports fans and executives together for a photo, someone evidently said.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:50 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Bryce Harper on this week's Sports Illustrated cover

By Sarah Kogod

The Nats outfielder joins a small but mighty group of D.C. athletes to grace the magazine's cover.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:28 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryce Harper, Media, Nats, Sports Illustrated

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Racing Presidents at Mount Rushmore

By Sarah Kogod

The Nats mascots took photos of their cross country Adventure.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:56 AM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 02/19/2013

RGIII says he's 'All in For Week 1

By Dan Steinberg

New Adidas ad shows exploding football fields and trophy cases, but, thankfully, no exploding knees.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:12 AM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adidas, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Dez Wells celebrates with Maryland students on Route 1

By Dan Steinberg

After the Terps knocked off Duke, Dez Wells and some of his teammates headed to Route 1 to celebrate with fellow students.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:48 AM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dez Wells, Duke, Terps

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Danny Espinosa shaves his beard (Video)

By Sarah Kogod

The Nats second baseman takes us on a facial-hair tour.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:19 AM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Danny Espinosa, Nats

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Morning Pixels: Chick Hernandez on Coach K

By Dan Steinberg

Coach K's comments about the Maryland-Duke 'rivalry' made at least one local anchor kind of peevish.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:24 AM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Comcast SportsNet, Duke, Morning pixels, Terps

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 02/18/2013

Taft descendants rally around new racing president

By Dan Steinberg

John G. Taft, great-grandson of the 27th president, says he 'absolutely' will follow the Nats' newest mascot thing.

By Dan Steinberg | 08:47 AM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Nats, Racing Presidents

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 02/17/2013

Maryland students flash mob at Duke game

By Dan Steinberg

Here's how the Terps student section on Saturday night pulled off two of the greatest crowd stunts in Comcast Center history.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:00 PM ET, 02/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Terps

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 02/16/2013

RGIII at Mike Epps show

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins quarterback shows up at comedy show, leading to a million 'Cornball brother' jokes.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:39 PM ET, 02/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Mike Epps, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 02:14 PM ET, 02/15/2013

Randy Wittman on David Falk: 'He don't even know who John Wall is'

By Sarah Kogod

The Wizards coach responds to comments by agent David Falk.

By Sarah Kogod | 02:14 PM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bradley Beal, David Falk, John Wall, Randy Wittman, Wizards

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 02/15/2013

Brooks Laich on Caps' injuries: 'You guys know what we want you to know'

By Sarah Kogod

The injured Caps player is asking us all not to jump to conclusions.

By Sarah Kogod | 01:30 PM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Brooks Laich, Caps

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013

Morning Pixels: Gary Clark to coach Lingerie Football

By Sarah Kogod

This could be interesting.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Caps, John Wall, London Fletcher, Morning pixels, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Nats practice interrupted by fish falling from the sky

By Sarah Kogod

It's a good thing Chicken Little doesn't play center field for the Nats.

By Sarah Kogod | 06:35 PM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Denard Span, Ian Desmond, Nats

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 02/14/2013

When Tony Kornheiser wrote about the Redskins nickname

By Dan Steinberg

Two decades ago, Tony Kornheiser wrote almost the exact same thing that everyone in the world is writing now.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:07 PM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media, Redskins, Tony Kornheiser

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Why the Caps don't have a Kiss Cam

By Dan Steinberg

The Wizards, Terps and Nats all use a Kiss Cam. The Capitals currently don't. Here's why.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:13 AM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Terps, Wizards

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 02/14/2013

DeAngelo Hall plays basketball with General Assembly members

By Dan Steinberg

After promising to coach the Virginia State Senate in its battle with the House of Delegates, Hall decided to put himself in the game.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:16 AM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: DeAngelo Hall, Redskins

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 02/14/2013

International Valentine's Day messages from Caps, Wizards

By Sarah Kogod

Some international Valentine's Day sentiments from some local athletes.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:40 AM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Jan Vesely, Karl Alzner, Kevin Seraphin, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, Tomas Kundratek, Valentine's Day, Wizards

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Morning Pixels: Davey Johnson on e-mail

By Sarah Kogod

"You can guess at my age what I might be getting."

By Sarah Kogod | 09:26 AM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Davey Johnson, Jordan Bernstine, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Ross Detwiler, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 08:04 AM ET, 02/14/2013

A new Touchdown Club for Washington

By Dan Steinberg

Organizers are trying to revive a once-glorious and celebrity-filled local tradition dating to the 1930s.

By Dan Steinberg | 08:04 AM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Holden and Danny making Kate Upton uncomfortable

By Sarah Kogod

It started out a little shaky, and went downhill with question 2, "What's your favorite cereal?"

By Sarah Kogod | 03:40 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 106.7 The Fan, Danny Rouhier, Holden Kushner, Kate Upton, Media

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Craig Stammen can square dance

By Sarah Kogod

The Nats pitcher is up on his do-si-dos.

By Sarah Kogod | 02:59 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Craig Stammen, Dancing, Nats

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Bryce Harper's newest commercial

By Sarah Kogod

Harper's gold cleats make a cameo appearance in this one.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:47 AM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Alex Ovechkin drops the gloves

By Sarah Kogod

The Caps star isn't known for his fighting, and it's a good thing.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:11 AM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Caps

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 02/13/2013

GW men's basketball does the Harlem Shake

By Sarah Kogod

The latest dance craze hit's local campus.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:11 AM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dancing, George Washington, GW

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Morning Pixels: Lorenzo Alexander on RGIII: "He's still a rook"

By Sarah Kogod

The Redskins veteran explained the rookie rule.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:56 AM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Gio Gonzalez, Kevin Seraphin, Lorenzo Alexander, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Richard Crawford, Robert Griffin III, Wizards

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

Local hoops junkie attends 500th Division I game

By Dan Steinberg

You might like going to college basketball games a lot, but Seth Maiman likes it more.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:02 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: College Basketball, Fans, George Washington, Georgetown

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Post Sports Live: Spring training, confusing Caps and Maryland-Duke

By Mitch Rubin

The PSL crew debated the expectations for the Nats, discussed the confusing Caps and analyzed the Wizards at midseason.

By Mitch Rubin | 03:50 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Post Sports Live

Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 02/12/2013

G-Wiz has a girlfriend named Gina

By Dan Steinberg

I'm not exactly sure what G-Wiz is, but now he has a lady friend, and she kinda looks like him in a dress.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:10 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: G-Wiz, Wizards

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Jordan Black supports keeping Redskins name

By Sarah Kogod

Hey, look! A Redskins player speaking out in support of the team name.

By Sarah Kogod | 01:05 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jordan Black, Redskins

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 02/12/2013

Redskins respond to team name controversy, kind of

By Sarah Kogod

Well, sort of.

By Sarah Kogod | 11:20 AM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 02/12/2013

Georgetown banner: 'Basketball is our religion'

By Dan Steinberg

Soccer-style fan group unveils massive banner celebrating the Hoyas's new conference mates.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:45 AM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 02/12/2013

Kevin Seraphin shuns his bird, sticks to reptiles

By Sarah Kogod

The Wizards big man is sticking to quieter companions.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:05 AM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 02/12/2013

WUSA 9 will simulcast 20 Nats games in 2013

By Dan Steinberg

The Nationals are moving to network television, with over-the-air simulcasts on D.C.'s CBS affiliate.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:40 AM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/12/2013

Morning Pixels: Racing Presidents racing to Mt. Rushmore

By Dan Steinberg

Four, no, make that five racing presidents will show up in South Dakota in honor of Presidents Day.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:00 AM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 02/11/2013

The Nats' new batting practice hat

By Dan Steinberg

Red-white-and-blue three-toned cap will be worn by the Nats during batting practice, which is just a longer version of the headline above.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:36 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Nats

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Ted Leonsis on 'Redskins,' 'Bullets' and 'Wizards'

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards owner talks about the name of the football team, the name of the basketball team, and people getting overly excited about names.

By Dan Steinberg | 03:12 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bullets, Dan Snyder, Redskins, Ted Leonsis, Wizards, WMAL

Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Wizards and the Year of the Snake

By Sarah Kogod

Two Wizards born under the snake symbol share some personality traits, just not a love of snakes.

By Sarah Kogod | 02:18 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Chris Singleton, Kevin Seraphin, Wizards

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Scott Van Pelt and Terps athletes raising money for Samaritan's Feet

By Dan Steinberg

An effort by Terps athletes to help raise thousands of dollars for charity earns a visit from the ESPN anchor.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:48 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Scott Van Pelt, Terps

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Caps amused by fans' rubber cow sacrifice

By Sarah Kogod

Rubber animal sacrifices - it's only weird if it doesn't work, right?

By Sarah Kogod | 01:30 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Jay Beagle, Joel Ward, Karl Alzner, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Best of RGIII's press conference one-liners

By Dan Steinberg

Fox 5 compiles all of Robert Griffin III's press conference hijinks, making for three minutes of smiling and no angry tirades.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:18 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 02/11/2013

The Maryland gymnastic team's Pride leotards

By Dan Steinberg

The gymnastics team also has Under Armour state flag Pride uniforms, complete with bejeweled logos.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:03 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Terps

Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Jim Vance on the 'vulgar' Redskins name

By Dan Steinberg

Longtime WRC anchor goes nuclear on the Redskins nickname, says 'we need to get rid of it.'

By Dan Steinberg | 10:12 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jim Vance, Media, Redskins, WRC

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 04:44 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Mike Knuble on Washington fans

By Dan Steinberg

Former fan favorite compares the Caps's newer fan base to the established fans of the Flyers.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:44 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Mike Knuble

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 02/08/2013

RGIII doll on the way

By Ben Sumner

This can only be described as the biggest no-brainer in D.C. area plush doll history.

By Ben Sumner | 03:00 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Georgetown bulldogs escort Butler bulldogs around campus

By Sarah Kogod

So many bulldogs!

By Sarah Kogod | 01:44 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Georgetown, Hoyas, mascots

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Brendon Ayanbadejo getting his MBA at GW

By Sarah Kogod

GW has a Super Bowl Champion on it's campus.

By Sarah Kogod | 01:18 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Brendon Ayanbadejo, George Washington, Ravens

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Jordan Crawford on Kobe hissing and his first paycheck

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards guard tells funny stories on Dan LeBatard's ESPN show. Or funny-ish stories, anyhow.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:23 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jordan Crawford, Kobe Bryant, Wizards

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Chef Jose Andres teaching Martell Webster how to use a knife

By Sarah Kogod

The Wizards spent the afternoon at D.C. Central Kitchen, learning from the famous chef.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:57 AM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Garrett Temple, Jan Vesely, John Wall, Kevin Serpahin, Martell Webster, Wizards

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Leonsis calls loss to Penguins 'unacceptable'

By Dan Steinberg

Capitals owner says ‘the fans are very unhappy, and ownership’s very unhappy’ with the start to this season.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:00 AM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam Oates, Caps, Ted Leonsis, WMAL

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Morning Pixels: Rubber goat and cow sacrifice at Kettler

By Sarah Kogod

The Caps could certainly use some mojo.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:40 AM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Karl Alzner, Martell Webster, Morning pixels, Niles Paul, Redskins, Terps, Wizards

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 02/07/2013

John Wall and the Wizards featured on 'Wheel of Fortune'

By Dan Steinberg

On the same night RGIII showed up as a question on 'Jeopardy,' the Wizards were a featured prize on 'Wheel of Fortune.'

By Dan Steinberg | 04:08 PM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: John Wall, Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune, Wizards

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Dan Snyder's radio station asks if Ted Leonsis gets a free pass

By Dan Steinberg

ESPN 980 hosts ask listeners whether the Caps and Wizards owner deserves more scrutiny for his struggling teams.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:57 PM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, ESPN 980, Media, Redskins, Ted Leonsis, Wizards

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 02/07/2013

John Wall's surprise block on Carmelo Anthony (Video)

By Sarah Kogod

Bah, who needs the title of "franchise player" anyway.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:39 PM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: John Wall, Wizards

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Why some Redskins season ticket holders are seeing a 57 percent price increase

By Dan Steinberg

Hundreds of Redskins fans with upper-level seats at FedEx Field are seeing large increases on their ticket invoices.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:45 AM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FedEx Field, Redskins

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Troy Brouwer on the Brouwer Rangers

By Sarah Kogod

The new Caps fan group's namesake thinks it's "awesome."

By Sarah Kogod | 11:18 AM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Fans, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Ted Leonsis loses weight, talks about owning a sports network

By Dan Steinberg

Even more talk from the Wizards and Caps owner about why his group needs ownership in a sports network. Also, he lost a bunch of weight.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:18 AM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Comcast SportsNet, Media, Monumental Network, Ted Leonsis, Wizards

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Morning Pixels: Van Gundy still not high on John Wall

By Sarah Kogod

Even after some wins, Van Gundy still doesn't think Wall is a franchise player.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:29 AM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryce Harper, Caps, John Wall, Morning pixels, Nats, Troy Brouwer, Wizards

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 02/06/2013

A 'Hoya Saka' T-shirt

By Dan Steinberg

Anyone can buy a 'Hoya Saxa' t-shirt. Only a few brave souls can rock the 'Hoya Saka.'

By Dan Steinberg | 04:24 PM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Georgetown

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 02/06/2013

John Wall gives headphones, cell phones to teammates

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards point guard tries to share his marketability with friends, while also getting The Post to write about Beats By Dre and Samsung.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:58 PM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: John Wall, Wizards

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 02/06/2013

Last Thing: John Carlson has a lucky Valentine

By Sarah Kogod

John Carlson on pranks, jokes, and his Valentine's Day plans.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:43 PM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, John Carlson, Last Thing

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 02/06/2013

RGIII and Bryce Harper both make Jeopardy

By Dan Steinberg

Sure, Robert Griffin III and Bryce Harper were both rookies of the year, but more importantly, they were mentioned by Alex Trebek.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:39 AM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Jeopardy, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 02/06/2013

Vincent Gray won't say 'Redskins' in State of the District address

By Dan Steinberg

Many of you are completely sick and tired of anything having to do with the Redskins nickname. So don't read this, ok?

By Dan Steinberg | 10:07 AM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Nats, Redskins, Vincent Gray

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 02/06/2013

Morning Pixels: Uni Watch having D.C. meetup

By Dan Steinberg

Morning Pixels: Uni Watch having D.C. meetup

By Dan Steinberg | 09:35 AM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media, Morning pixels, Ravens

Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Post Sports Live: RGIII's rehab and the slumping Wizards

By Mitch Rubin

The PSL crew reviewed the Super Bowl, discussed RGII's ambition plans to return to the field and offered some bold predictions for the Caps this week.

By Mitch Rubin | 06:11 PM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Post Sports Live

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Martell Webster says he uses Moroccan Oil on his beard

By Dan Steinberg

Wizards swingman praises John Wall, and praises Wizards defense, and praises his own beard.

By Dan Steinberg | 05:15 PM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Wizards

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

Jack Evans says the Ravens are 'very close to our heart'

By Dan Steinberg

D.C. Council Member loses his mind, praises the Ravens repeatedly. In Washington, D.C.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:02 PM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Ravens

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 02/05/2013

'The Americans' on the Caps and Dennis Maruk

By Dan Steinberg

The first 15 minutes of a new FX series does some deep diving on D.C. sports.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:12 PM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Dennis Maruk

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Caps players react to Nicklas Backstrom garden gnome

By Sarah Kogod

Media at Kettler today got to give Caps players a first look at the giveaway. That was fun.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:08 PM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Caps, Giveaways, John Carlson, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 02/05/2013

Some Redskins season-ticket holders get 40 percent price increase

By Dan Steinberg

While most Redskins season ticket holders will get a 10 percent price bump, some will see a much steeper increase.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:25 AM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FedEx Field, Redskins

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 02/05/2013

The Nats fan's guide to the U.S.

By Dan Steinberg

This map will help guide you through the United States of America, assuming you're a Nats fan who is trying to kill maybe 27 seconds at work.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:28 AM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fans, Natitude, Nats

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 02/05/2013

Morning Pixels: RGIII says he'll keep himself safe

By Dan Steinberg

Rehabbing quarterback tells Larry Michael that 'everyone has a valid point' about his injuries, which probably isn't true.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:01 AM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Joshua Morgan, Morning pixels, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Dan Snyder: 'Good things do happen if you're patient'

By Dan Steinberg

Dan Snyder and "patience" don't exactly go hand in hand, but that's the word the Redskins owner used in an interview with Comcast SportsNet.

By Dan Steinberg | 04:16 PM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dan Snyder, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Nats Park featured in 'House of Cards' credits

By Dan Steinberg

Kevin Spacey's new Netflix series shows Eckington, office buildings, a stadium, and 'The Washington Herald.'

By Dan Steinberg | 03:11 PM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Nats

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Scout on Bryce Harper: 'He's trying to be the Michael Jordan of baseball'

By Sarah Kogod

The scout also calls Harper "pretty darn good."

By Sarah Kogod | 02:29 PM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Sporting News puts Stephen Strasburg in left field

By Sarah Kogod

Do they know something we don't?

By Sarah Kogod | 01:21 PM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Nats, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Why Caps plan holders received an HR certification magazine

By Dan Steinberg

Due to a mailing house error, some Caps season-ticket holders were the lucky recipients of 'Certified' magazine.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:03 PM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 02/04/2013

RGIII won't go to a Super Bowl unless he's in it

By Sarah Kogod

The Redskins quarterback has some strong feelings about being a Super Bowl spectator.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:46 PM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Ravens Super Bowl win earns monster TV rating in D.C. market

By Dan Steinberg

Overnight Nielsen numbers indicate the Ravens were a hit throughout D.C. and Virginia.

By Dan Steinberg | 12:08 PM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media, Ravens, Redskins, Super Bowl, TV ratings

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Alex Ovechkin's new Gillette commercial

By Sarah Kogod

Bring back Elvis being kidnapped by a monkey, please.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:57 AM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Caps

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Marion Barry, CSN, WJLA have Ravens fever

By Dan Steinberg

Sunday night's result brought a weird dash of pseudo-Baltimore pride from some D.C. outlets and public figures.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:15 AM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media, Ravens, Redskins

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Morning Pixels: Redskins have beaten three straight Super Bowl champs

By Dan Steinberg

Over the last three seasons, the Redskins are now a combined 4-0 versus the eventual Super Bowl Champs.

By Dan Steinberg | 09:28 AM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Caps, Morning pixels, Redskins

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 02/03/2013

London Fletcher wants HGH testing in the NFL

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins linebacker estimates that more than 10 percent of NFL players are using human growth hormone.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:41 AM ET, 02/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: London Fletcher, Media, Redskins

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 02/01/2013

RGIII featured in Subway Super Bowl ad

By Dan Steinberg

Robert Griffin III won't be playing in New Orleans this weekend, but at least he'll be featured in a Super Bowl commercial.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:22 PM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 02/01/2013

LaVar Arrington hangs out with Troy Aikman

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins linebacker poses for photos with the Dallas quarterback whose career he ended.

By Dan Steinberg | 01:05 PM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: LaVar Arrington, Redskins, Troy Aikman

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 02/01/2013

Jordan Crawford explains his Skittles break

By Sarah Kogod

One man's choice of candy is another man's blog fodder.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:45 PM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jordan Crawford, Wizards

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 02/01/2013

Baltimore orchestra performs 'Hail to the Ravens'

By Sarah Kogod

I know a few people around these parts that might take issue with that title.

By Sarah Kogod | 12:10 PM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Ravens, Redskins

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Preview of RGIII narrating Doug Williams piece

By Dan Steinberg

Redskins rookie quarterback proves he's just as good at doing voiceovers as he is spinning a football.

By Dan Steinberg | 11:49 AM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Doug Williams, ESPN, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Caps players discuss best-looking teammate

By Sarah Kogod

Not all of the Caps think Mike Green is the best looking.

By Sarah Kogod | 10:51 AM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Braden Holtby, Caps, Eric Fehr, Jason Chimera, Jay Beagle, Joel Ward, John Carlson, Mike Green

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Redskins raise ticket prices because they love you

By Dan Steinberg

You might think higher prices for tickets and parking is a bad thing, but you need to think harder.

By Dan Steinberg | 10:22 AM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Redskins

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Morning Pixels: Denard Span is excited to be a Nats player

By Sarah Kogod

Players who actually want to be here is always a good thing.

By Sarah Kogod | 09:40 AM ET, 02/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Alfred Morris, Denard Span, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 10/07/2012

Drake LaRoche, luckiest 10-year old in America

By Dan Steinberg

Adam LaRoche's son sticks with the team as Washington marches into the postseason for the first time in 79 years.

By Dan Steinberg | 02:00 PM ET, 10/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, Nats

Stats, scores and schedules

Orioles| Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD

Orioles| Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD

Nationals| Nationals Park, DC

DC Sports Bog: February, 2013