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• NHL fines Panthers' Versteeg $2,500 for cross-checking Halpern

  Incident occurred in final seconds Friday.

  Published 11:14 p.m., February 19 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Capitals send Keith Aucoin back to Hershey Bears

  AHL scoring star did not play on this call-up.

  Published 3:07 p.m., February 19 2012 in Capitals Watch

• NHLPA players poll: Capitals third among 'overrated' teams

  Alex Ovechkin chosen as fifth-toughest forward to play against.

  Published 2:32 p.m., February 19 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Desmond switches to No. 20 in honor of Frank Robinson

  By now, Washington Nationals fans are used to seeing Ian Desmond and Danny Espinosa up the middle on defense. They'll still be seeing them there this year but with different numbers on their backs. Espinosa swapped out his team-issued No. 18 this season in favor of No. 8, the number he's always worn, and Desmond is changing from No. 6 to No. 20, the number Frank Robinson used to wear as manager.

  Published 2:01 p.m., February 19 2012 in Nationals Watch

• Strasburg wants to be "just another donkey."

  The first year, Stephen Strasburg was the phenom, the guy with the golden arm, and the biggest question was whether or not the Nationals would allow their prized pitcher to skip the minor leagues altogether. The second year, he was the guy who could look but not touch. The road back from Tommy John ligament reconstruction surgery was only part-way paved and Strasburg was mostly spectator while the rest of his teammates prepared for a season in which he'd have little impact. This year, finally, for Strasburg, it's about baseball, and now he can be "just another donkey," as San Diego State University pitching coach Eric Valenzuela calls him to this day.

  Published 12:56 p.m., February 19 2012 in Nationals Watch

• Mike Cameron to retire after 17 seasons

  Mike Cameron spent parts of the last 17 years playing major league baseball. He was set to begin his 18th with the Washington Nationals but the 39-year-old outfielder decided instead to call it a career. (UPDATED: Cameron offers comment via twitter.)

  Published 11:59 a.m., February 19 2012 in Nationals Watch

• Mike Green feels 'good' in return to Capitals' lineup

  Defenseman skates 18 shifts in loss at Lightning.

  Published 11:43 p.m., February 18 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Taking one last crack at projecting the Nationals' Opening Day 25-man roster

  Washington Nationals pitchers and catchers are due to report Sunday but most of them already have checked in at Space Coast Stadium to get the 2012 season underway.

  Published 10:51 p.m., February 18 2012 in Nationals Watch

• Reports: Lightning trade Pavel Kubina to Flyers

  Tampa Bay continues seller mode.

  Published 6:53 p.m., February 18 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Mike Green back for Capitals

  Team to dress seven defensemen at Lightning.

  Published 6:34 p.m., February 18 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Maryland plus-minus: Virginia

  A quick summation of Maryland's ugly numbers

  Published 5:25 p.m., February 18 2012 in D1SCOURSE

• Terps fade fast in 71-44 loss at Virginia

  Maryland scores 13 points in second half of most lopsided loss to the Cavaliers since 1989.

  Published 4:53 p.m., February 18 2012 in D1SCOURSE

• Playing a backup role not exactly how Flores envisioned it

  There is a career -- a life, really -- that Jesus Flores envisioned for himself. Ten years ago, when the New York Mets signed him as an international free agent and integrated him into their farm system, he believed he would be a starting catcher in the major leagues some day.

  Published 3:56 p.m., February 18 2012 in Nationals Watch

• Uninterested in the past, Jayson Werth is healthy, more comfortable and ready for 2012: "I'm home."

  Jayson Werth arrived in Viera, Fla., on Friday night and by early Saturday afternoon he was inside the clubhouse at Space Coast Stadium getting himself together to go taking batting practice with second baseman Danny Espinosa.

  Published 2:34 p.m., February 18 2012 in Nationals Watch

• Capitals news and notes from Tampa Bay

  Troy Brouwer seems good to go after taking shot off foot.

  Published 1:38 p.m., February 18 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Mike Green's status remains uncertain

  Defenseman is officially 'game-time decision' according to Capitals coach Dale Hunter

  Published 1:05 p.m., February 18 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Tomas Vokoun shines in return to South Florida

  Ex-Panthers goaltender makes 22 saves in 'huge win.'

  Published 6:48 a.m., February 18 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Rep. Upton: Payroll-tax cut a win for everybody

  GOP Rep. Fred Upton says President Obama isn't the only one who can claim a political victory from an extension of the payroll tax holiday and renewed unemployment benefits, stating that Republicans pushed just as hard as the president and his Democratic allies for the package.

  Published 7:59 p.m., February 17 2012 in Inside Politics

• Florida Panthers honor Gary Carter with moment of silence

  Hall of Fame catcher was South Florida resident.

  Published 7:52 p.m., February 17 2012 in Capitals Watch

• Mike Knuble returns to Capitals lineup at Panthers

  Veteran was healthy scratch for three straight games.

  Published 7:11 p.m., February 17 2012 in Capitals Watch

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