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    Updated Oct. 9, 2008

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NFL WEEK 6
Rams 19, Redskins 17

Three Turnovers End 4-Game Win Streak
Josh Brown drills a 49-yard field goal as time expires to lead the previously winless Rams to a stunning 19-17 upset of the Redskins at FedEx Field.
• On Football: Secondary Education
• No Getting Past Their Mistakes
Mike Wise
The fortuitous bounces and lucky breaks that that were going the Redskins way for four games finally turned against them in Sunday's loss.
• Lack of Focus Dooms Redskins
• Brooks Hears it After Rough Day
Thomas Boswell
The turnover is the defining statistic of most games, and despite a major advantage in total yardage, the home team falls prey to three lost fumbles.
• Saunders's Emotions Mixed
• After Game, Another Dry Spell
Donnie Avery
Rams' receiver Donnie Avery beats Leigh Torrence for a 43-yard reception that sets up the game-winning field goal. (Preston Keres - The Washington Post)
 • Q&A: Boren, 11 a.m. |   Photos
• Q&A: The Chat House, 1:15 p.m.
• D.C. Sports Bog
Dodgers Win Game 3
Blake DeWitt's bases-loaded triple off Jamie Moyer caps a five-run first inning Sunday as L.A. beat Philadelphia, 7-2.
• Beckett Insists He's Fine
Dewitt
Cuban Defector Talks
Cuban forward Reinier Alcantara describes a mad dash to freedom and the pain of watching Cuba get routed in a World Cup qualifier.
• Incident Mars United Game
College Football: Texas Takes Over Top Spot in AP Top 25 Poll
Monday Morning: Norman Chad: Couch Slouch | Throwing It Out There
Capitals: Steckel Has Loftier Goals in Mind
Wizards: Sightseeing, Bonding on Agenda for Berlin
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THE LEAGUE

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The League's expert panel discusses a key NFL issue each weekday, and Post reporter Mark Maske updates the NFL News Feed every day. Other regular features include:
Monday: Rate the Refs
Tuesday: Smarter Stats
Wednesday: Playback
Thursday: Redraft
Friday: NFL Crime Watch

Post Columnists

Sports Discussions
This Week's Schedule
Monday
• Redskins Postgame, Cindy Boren -- 11 a.m.
• The Chat House, Michael Wilbon -- 1:15 p.m.
Tuesday
• NFL Insider, Mark Maske -- 11 a.m.
Thursday
• Soccer Insider, Steven Goff -- 11 a.m.
• Fantasy Football, Gene Wang -- Noon
• Redskins, Jason La Canfora -- TBA
Friday
• Baseball Playoffs, Thomas Boswell -- TBA

Today's Games

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SUMMER OLYMPICS

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The Post's complete coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, including:
Results from all sports.
Six Olympics Blogs.
Daily audio slideshows.
Michael Phelps's eight medals recounted in a graphic and an audio slideshow.
More News

ALCS Notebook:  Rays Left-Hander Kazmir Will Continue to Take the Mound Despite His Struggles (Post, October 13, 2008; Page E04)

NLCS Notebook:  Dodgers To Turn to Lowe on Short Rest (Post, October 13, 2008; Page E04)

McNabb Sets Marks, Eagles D Dominates Niners:  Eagles 40, 49ers 26 (AP, October 12, 2008; 9:45 PM)

Ravens Crushed in Indianapolis:  Colts 31, Ravens 3 (AP, October 12, 2008; 6:13 PM)

Texans Drop Dolphins for First Win:  Texans 29, Dolphins 28 (AP, October 12, 2008; 4:38 PM)

Elam Makes Up for Miss to Give Falcons Win:  Falcons 22, Bears 20 (AP, October 12, 2008; 9:38 PM)

Blocked Punt Helps Cardinals Shock Cowboys in OT:  Cardinals 30, Cowboys 24, OT (AP, October 12, 2008; 10:09 PM)

Coyotes spoil Ducks' home opener with 4-2 win:  Phoenix 4, Anahiem 2 (AP, October 13, 2008; 12:09 AM)

Penner nets 2; Oilers top Avs at end:  Edmonton 3, Colorado 2 (AP, October 13, 2008; 12:17 AM)

Rivers, Chargers Drop Patriots:  Chargers 30, Patriots 10 (AP, October 13, 2008; 12:39 AM)

Kenyan Men Finish 1-2-3 in Chicago; Russian Is Top Female Runner (Post, October 13, 2008; Page E06)

Golfing Great Ballesteros Has Brain Tumor (AP, October 12, 2008; 7:01 PM)

Packers Storm Past Seahawks:  Packers 27, Seahawks 17 (AP, October 12, 2008; 8:40 PM)

Jaguars Use 3 Takeaways to Put Away Broncos:  Jaguars 24, Broncos 17 (AP, October 12, 2008; 9:03 PM)

Garcia Leads Bucs Past Panthers:  Buccaneers 27, Panthers 3 (AP, October 12, 2008; 4:28 PM)

Call Bails Out Vikings in Win Over Lions:  Vikings 12, Lions 10 (AP, October 12, 2008; 4:28 PM)

Jones Scores 3 TDs to Lead Jets Past Bengals:  Jets 26, Bengals 14 (AP, October 12, 2008; 6:11 PM)

Brees Leads Saints to Easy Win over Raiders:  Saints 33, Raiders 3 (AP, October 12, 2008; 4:21 PM)

Warriors Suspend Ellis 30 Games for Moped Accident (AP, October 12, 2008; 1:13 AM)
High School Sports

Prince George's 4A Football: No. 5 Raiders Pound No. 7 Rams (Post, October 12, 2008, Page D16)

Cross-Country: Veilleux's Success Continues (Post, October 12, 2008, Page D16)

Virginia AAA National District: Ineligible Player Might Lead to Edison Forfeits (Post, October 11, 2008, Page E04)

VIRGINIA AA BATTLEFIELD: Wallace, Chancellor Run Past Caroline (Post, October 11, 2008, Page E05)

MVAL CHESAPEAKE: Lancers Easily Remain Perfect (Post, October 11, 2008, Page E05)
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Print - Sports

Dropping the Ball (Post, October 13, 2008, Page E01)

Home Is Where the Dart Is (Post, October 13, 2008, Page E01)

Redskins Err It Out (Post, October 13, 2008, Page E01)

Time to Get a Grip (Post, October 13, 2008, Page E01)

Dodgers Respond to Phillies, Cut Into Lead (Post, October 13, 2008, Page E01)
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