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The Nationals begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers(7 p.m., MASN), who lead the National League Central.

HE SAID WHAT?

“Well, if he passed out the trophy, it would be pretty cool.” — Phil Mickelson when asked how he would feel if he won the AT&T National, at which Tiger Woods is playing host.

TWT FIVE REASONS WHY AT&T NATIONAL ALWAYS SHOULD BE HELD AT CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB

1. The members tend to leave 100 dollar bills lying around.

2. They use actual pieces of the Constitution for scorecards.

3. The pace of play at Hains Point is just brutal on weekends.

4. Chrome-plated Port-o-Johns.

5. Because Dick Cheney said so.

WEEKEND PREVIEW THE BEST OF THE WEEKEND IN SPORTS

AT&T National

You might have heard of a humble little golf tournament taking place in Bethesda. Tune in to see whether host Tiger Woods presents a trophy to … himself.

Wimbledon

It has had more stops than the New Jersey Turnpike. But if they”re back on track this weekend, watch to see whether Roger Federer can tie Bjorn Borg”s record of five consecutive Wimbledon titles.

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