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Updated November 26, 2008
Nylander
Michael Nylander, above, assists on the Caps' first goal Friday and goaltender Jose Theodore makes 28 saves against his former team for his first shutout in Washington as the Capitals skate to a 3-0 victory over the Canadiens at Verizon Center. (John McDonnell - The Post)

Much More at Stake

Much more than bragging rights are at stake when Virginia Tech and Virginia ignite their annual rivalry Saturday in Blacksburg.
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Portis Takes His Hits

Every week Clinton Portis takes a scientifically colossal beating that leaves his body struggling to heal in time for the next week's big hit.

Gonzaga Tops Terps

Ninth-ranked Gonzaga runs away from Maryland, 81-59, to set up a third place game in the Old Spice Classic with Georgetown.
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Notebook:  London Fletcher Loses Boot but Misses Another Practice for the Washington Redskins (Post, November 29, 2008; Page E05)

Men's Soccer:  Terps Face California With Quarterfinals Berth at Stake (Post, November 28, 2008; Page E02)

Coleman and Kizer Lead Terps Past Illini:  No. 10 Maryland 79, Illinois 52 (AP, November 28, 2008; 11:56 PM)

Cavaliers Stumble Late, Fall to Syracuse:  Syracuse 73, Virginia 70 (AP, November 29, 2008; 12:36 AM)

Cavaliers Prevail in Milwaukee:  No. 16 Virginia 85, Utah 57 (AP, November 29, 2008; 12:29 AM)

No. 5 Stanford Holds Off Boilermakers:  No. 5 Stanford 78, No. 19 Purdue 70 (AP, November 29, 2008; 12:43 AM)

Sooners Fight Off Boilermakers:  No. 11 Oklahom 87, No. 10 Purdue 82 (OT) (AP, November 28, 2008; 6:41 PM)

Spartans Rebound With Convincing Win:  No. 5 Michigan State 94, Oklahoma State 79 (AP, November 28, 2008; 10:15 PM)

Iverson Comes Off Bench, Helps Pistons Beat Bucks:  Pistons 107, Bucks 97 (AP, November 28, 2008; 11:15 PM)

Parker Scores 15 In Victorious Return:  Spurs 109, Grizzlies 98 (AP, November 28, 2008; 11:04 PM)

Tellqvist's 37 Saves Helps Coyotes Escape Colorado:  Coyotes 2, Avalanche 1 (AP, November 28, 2008; 6:42 PM)

Wild Rally Past Lightning:  Wild 4, Lightning 2 (AP, November 28, 2008; 4:44 PM)

Bruins Surge Onward With Rout of Islanders:  Bruins 7, Islanders 2 (AP, November 28, 2008; 10:03 PM)

Cammalleri Leads Flames Past Canucks:  Flames 4, Canucks 3 (AP, November 28, 2008; 12:34 AM)

Hiller, Getzlaf Help Ducks Blank Blackhawks:  Ducks 1, Blackhawks 0 (AP, November 28, 2008; 6:57 PM)

James, Ilgauskas Lead Cleveland Past Warriors:  Cavaliers 112, Warriors 97 (AP, November 28, 2008; 10:05 PM)

Celtics Beat Philadelphia, Win Seventh Straight:  Celtics 102, 76ers 78 (AP, November 28, 2008; 10:10 PM)

Nash Misses Game With Thigh Injury (AP, November 28, 2008; 8:06 PM)

Parker Returns to Spurs (AP, November 28, 2008; 9:26 PM)

NBA NOTEBOOK:  Knicks Claim Marbury Would Not Play (Post, November 29, 2008; Page E07)

Iverson Apologizes for Missing Thanksgiving Practice (AP, November 28, 2008; 8:52 PM)

Wade's 43 Lead Heat to Rout in Phoenix:  Heat 107, Suns 92 (AP, November 28, 2008; 10:42 PM)

LeBron James Blasts Back at Barkley (AP, November 28, 2008; 10:15 PM)

Miami's Porter Fined for Unsportsmanlike Conduct (AP, November 28, 2008; 5:55 PM)

Rebels Blank Bulldogs in Egg Bowl:  No. 25 Mississippi 45, Mississippi State 0 (AP, November 28, 2008; 3:59 PM)

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High School Sports

4A SEMIFINAL: Linganore Outduels Arundel
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E09)

3A SEMIFINAL: Westlake Gives S. Valley the Boot
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E09)

4A SEMIFINAL: Splain-to-George Connection Is Big for Sherwood
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E09)

3A SEMIFINAL: Wildecats Give DuVall A Win in Home Finale
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E10)

2A SEMIFINAL: River Hill Rides Soft-Spoken Redd's 283-Yard Effort Past Century
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E10)
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Print - Sports

NFL Scoring Per Game: Up, Up and Away
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E01)

In NFL, They're Points of Interest
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E01)

Portis Takes a 'Whale' of a Hit
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E01)

Hoyas Have A Rocky Time
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E01)

Georgetown vs. Maryland
(Post, November 29, 2008, Page E01)
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