By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Washington, despite this year’s $18 million cap penalty imposed by the NFL and agreed upon by the NFL Players’ Association, still has enough cap space to sign a player or two. The Redskins are not likely, though, to sign a player they expect to play significant time, barring injuries.
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By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on his weekly radio show on the team's flagship station Wednesday that the team had activated Danny Espinosa from the disabled list and officially optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Early Tuesday afternoon, as rain pounded on the field at Citizens Bank Park and the Washington Nationals waited out an hour-long delay keeping them from their latest loss, a few players chatted about the issues looming over their team. They were hours from a 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, their fourth in the last five games and one that dropped them two games below the .500 mark they’ve hovered around so often this season.
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Miami's championship reign would be over. Someone in Spurs black would replace James as NBA Finals MVP. James and the Heat wouldn't let it happen.
By John Coon - Associated Press
Before 20,250 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium, the Americans remained atop the six-team CONCACAF group. The United States (4-1-1) won three straight games this month, all since a 0-0 draw at Mexico gave it a boost toward the top.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Dan Haren's support is paltry, with the Nationals scoring 2.9 runs per game he starts, and the seventh-worst mark in the major leagues. But Stephen Strasburg has borne the brunt of the Nationals' offensive woes.
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Massachusetts police spent Tuesday evening at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez as part of an investigation into a homicide scene about a mile away.
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
There is neither time nor space to get into much detail about all that's gone wrong. But let's disavow ourselves of the notion that the offseason trade of Morse belongs on the list of things to blame for a disappointing 2013 season.
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David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager Wednesday, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the first five matches of its Premier League title defense.
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The 6-foot-8 Whittington played in only 13 games last season for the Hoyas before being suspended for academic reasons. He averaged 12.1 points and 7.0 rebounds.
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UCLA (46-17) moved within one victory of next week's best-of-three finals. The Tar Heels (58-11) play North Carolina State in an elimination game Thursday.
By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
Hossa's surprise scratch from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals — and the one-word explanation, "upper," for the part of his body that was injured — is part of a long-running cat-and-mouse game NHL teams play on the theory that any information about injuries is a competitive disadvantage.
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The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions. Published June 19, 2013
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The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers later and powered by LeBron James' fourth-quarter surge, the defending champions stayed alive, edging San Antonio 103-100 in overtime. Game 7 is in Miami on Thursday, the NBA's first do-or-die game to determine its champion since the Lakers beat the Celtics in 2010. Here are some of the best images from Game 6: Published June 19, 2013
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2014 when the tournament marks its 25th year. Published June 19, 2013
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Massachusetts State Police have returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Published June 19, 2013
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway is honoring the late Jason Leffler with a tribute atop the iconic Pagoda scoring board. Published June 19, 2013
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David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager Wednesday, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the first five matches of its Premier League title defense. Published June 19, 2013
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Mercedes and Pirelli must answer charges that they breached Formula One rules by testing tires together. Published June 19, 2013
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The FA Cup final has been restored to its traditional place as the last match of the English football season. Published June 19, 2013
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Tennis sensation Serena Williams had some blunt words of wisdom and harsh criticism for the 16-year-old girl who was raped by two high school football players in Ohio in August 2012: You kind of brought this on yourself. Published June 19, 2013
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
South Korea's media blasted Iran on Wednesday for the angry, mob-like scenes that marked the end of the World Cup qualifying match. Published June 19, 2013
By JIM LITKE - Associated Press
The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions. Published June 19, 2013
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night: Published June 19, 2013
