Caps’ MacLellan settling in
The team’s first-year GM has already dealt with the ups and downs of a hot start and an extended winless streak.
What it means to be a ‘Lady’
COLUMN | Those who want Tennessee to drop “Lady Vols” nickname don’t understand its history or significance.
Nats offered Ian Desmond $107 million, seven-years
Washington shortstop turned down offer with market putting premium on potent offensive players.
The last time the Wizards were 6-2...
Joe Theismann was the Redskins’ backup QB the last time the Wizards/Bullets won six of their first eight games.
The weight of expectations
Point guard Melo Trimble is expected to lead Maryland back to the NCAA tournament before having played his first game.
Hokies try to stem bleeding on defense
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The football team has been gashed by big plays and hampered by injuries during its three-game skid.
Nationals close to re-signing Kevin Frandsen
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The 32-year-old utility man liked his time in Washington, and the Nationals were interested in bringing him back.
Dolphins opt for all-aqua uniforms for first time in 10 years
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Miami’s only ever worn the all aqua ensembles three other times.
National Signing Day
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Maryland, Virginia and D.C. high school athletes sign their letters of intent.
Striving for big success, and good health
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FOOTBALL | Quince Orchard LT ‘Big Mike’ Joseph is a 390-pound sophomore, which will raise interest from college recruiters but also raises health concerns.
UFC welterweight title contender Rory MacDonald wants you to call him ‘Red King’ now
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Apparently, Macdonald’s last nickname “Ares” wasn’t cool enough.
Quince Orchard’s Mike Joseph uses size to his advantage
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Joseph, a 6 -oot-5, 390-pound sophomore nicknamed ‘Big Mike,’ hopes to play football in college despite only picking up the sport in eighth grade.
Caps’ MacLellan settling in
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The team’s first-year GM has already dealt with the ups and downs of a hot start and an extended winless streak.
UPDATE: A human being with eyeballs found NFL Network host Rich Eisen’s missing 48-foot production truck trailer
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The semi truck was reportedly stolen out of a hotel parking lot in Miami. The cab is still missing.
The FBI is reportedly ‘stepping up’ an investigation into FIFA corruption
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The U.S. law enforcement agency plans to work with chief FIFA investigator Michael Garcia in the probe that could result in charges against FIFA executives, CNN found out.
Quince Orchard’s ‘Big’ Mike Joseph on his way to slimming down
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With help from his mother and a strict diet, Quince Orchard sophomore offensive lineman Mike Joseph is working to reduce his weight to around 320 pounds.
Just when you think this rowing video can’t get more absurd, it does
It’s like “Too Many Cooks” on water.
Raiders F Omokore signs with Central Florida
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GIRLS’ BASKETBALL | The Raiders powerful post presence was all smiles as she signed her letter of intent to the University of Central Florida Thursday morning.
Haslett, Gruden stress spike in takeaways
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The head coach and defensive coordinator say turnovers win games, and challenge the team to get their minus-9 margin down to zero.
Panthers brace for the Oakland Mills no-huddle
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FOOTBALL | Patuxent will have to stop David Pindell and a quick-strike Scorpions offense to advance in the Maryland 2A South region; Chopticon gets ‘back to basics.’
GM MacLellan needs ‘to evaluate’ before extension talks
The Capitals have 11 players hitting free agency at season’s end. The rookie GM wants to wait before opening the phone lines.
Injury updates: Wilson ‘getting close,’ GM MacLellan offers updates
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According to MacLellan the Capitals need to ‘quit doing these false starts’ with Brooks Laich
Alabama team doctors help save LSU policeman struck by car after game
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Officer remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Maryland basketball: 5 story lines to watch in 2014-15
Maryland basketball: 5 story lines to watch in 2014-15
P-Nats 2015 promotional schedule features Buff-A-rine and Michael Taylor flattop bobblehead
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Potomac will also commemorate Steven Souza Jr.’s no-hitter-saving catch.
Does the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations need to take place in Africa? Qatar doesn’t think so
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The Middle Eastern country, which is slated to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, offered to host the tournament after Morocco loses the tournament.
The weight of expectations
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Point guard Melo Trimble is expected to lead Maryland back to the NCAA tournament before having played his first game.
Let’s talk about Bret Baier’s pre-game Wizards reports
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Now that the Fox News host is adding his own political-style pre-game reports, do we need to ask whether this is a good idea?
Aaron Rodgers tops NFL quarterback rankings
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From Aaron Rodgers to Josh McCown, sorting out where the QBs should be placed based on their current level of play.
Tiene settles in at QB for Yorktown
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FOOTBALL | Charlie Tiene, who didn’t play football as a junior, stepped in cold for an injuredJoe McBride at QB and will make his second start against Patriot.
Young’s remedy for success: Fun and focus
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Fullback Darrel Young says Redskins “forgot to have fun” en route to 3-6 start
Adam Silver vs. Michele Roberts: War of words begins over next NBA CBA
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NBA commissioner and head of the NBA players’ union square off.
Daily fantasy football lineup for Week 11: Robert Griffin III and Denver Broncos are best values
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Rookie Jordan Matthews had 138 yards on seven catches and two touchdowns last week.
Bills vs. Dolphins: Buffalo RB Fred Jackson reportedly to sit out with groin injury
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Thursday night’s contest amounts to an elimination game in the AFC playoff race.
Warriors, Panthers aim to keep surprising
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FOOTBALL | Wakefield and Potomac Falls are in the midst of their best seasons in recent memory. Which team will extend its season beyond Friday’s Va. 5A North matchup?
Damascus gets another crack at Urbana
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FOOTBALL | The Swarmin’ Hornets are playing Urbana in the first round for the third year in a row; Clarksburg is ready for a rematch with Quince Orchard.
The logic behind keeping Jordan Zimmermann without an extension
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The Nationals could still benefit if they neither sign nor trade Jordan Zimmermann.
Two reasons the Wizards are off to a fast start
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Washington has been helped by a soft schedule and more opportunities at the free throw line.
What it means to be a ‘Lady’
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COLUMN | Those who want Tennessee to drop “Lady Vols” nickname don’t understand its history or significance.
Bucs’ McCoy: Williams one of NFL’s best
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Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and left tackle Trent Williams share a mutual respect that goes back to their time playing together at Oklahoma.
An 0-10 team is playing in the Texas high school football playoffs
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Houston’s Scarborough High looks to end 57-game losing streak.
Jerry Blevins did not bring his amazing cat sweater to Japan
Nationals reliever is in Japan for all-star series.
Woodgrove enjoys nice combination
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FOOTBALL | Quarterback Billy Sheehan and wide receiver Dylan Mellor lead the Wolverines into the Virginia 4A North playoffs.
Mike Rizzo on the Nationals payroll
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Washington GM says there are “no restrictions” and “nothing off the table.“
DCIAA Stripes foes get back at it
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FOOTBALL | The first round of the playoffs looks like the last week of the regular season, with Eastern playing Phelps and Bell facing McKinley.
Blame Jerry Jones and his family for Tony Romo not having a Super Bowl ring
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Stephen Jones says so, which makes it true.
Mark Turgeon explains his sorority house selfie
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Maryland coach visited more than a dozen frats and sororities in recent weeks.
Coaches to tinker with D-line
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Barry Cofield this week is making his comeback from the short-term injured reserve list, but Chris Baker will remain the starting nose tackle for now, and Cofield will take on a different role.
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