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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the Super Bowl at a party at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Melania Trump still involved in businesses and branding, court documents show

By Julie Bykowicz - Associated Press

Pac-12 women likely in for a close finish

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Washington’s 2 pro soccer teams face different challenges

By MIA O'NEILL - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) gestures after he scored a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cavaliers won 140-135 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

‘Respect’ is Wizards’ participation trophy

By Thom Loverro

File- This Oct. 16, 2016, file photo shows Los Angeles Sparks guard Kristi Toliver, right, shooting as Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore defends during the second half in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, in Los Angeles. The Washington Mystics have signed free agent guard Toliver. The move on Tuesday, Feb.7, 2017, caps a busy week for the Mystics, who traded for former league MVP Elena Delle Donne on Thursday. Washington also traded away Kia Vaughn and Bria Hartley to clear salary cap space to sign Toliver. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mystics sign Kristi Toliver, pick up another 3-point shooter

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Kremlin is indignant over the comments of a Fox News journalist who called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "killer" in an interview with President Donald Trump. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Vladimir Putin reportedly eyeing hardliner as next envoy to Donald Trump’s Washington

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia is congratulated by teammate goalie Braden Holtby (70) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game agains the Carolina Hurricanes in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Red-hot Capitals put up 5-spot again, shut out Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after his signing the order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 3, 2017. The executive order that will direct the Treasury secretary to review the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial oversight law, which reshaped financial regulation after 2008-2009 crisis. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Donald Trump regulation smashing will lead to economic revival

By Kelly Riddell - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top, battles for the ball against Washington Wizards guard John Wall, bottom, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cavaliers won 140-135 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LeBron James and the Cavaliers outlast Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kristi Toliver (20) pushes the ball down the court against Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs) **FILE**

Kristi Toliver, former Maryland Terrapin, reportedly signs with Washington Mystics

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Washington's David Crisp (1) drives to the basket ahead of UCLA's TJ Leaf (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Brilliant Ball leads No. 11 UCLA past Washington 107-66

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall leaves the court and gestures after the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 105-91. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall, red-hot Wizards will receive wanted attention when Cleveland arrives

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Tulsa's Shug Dickson, right, keeps the ball from Connecticut's Napheesa Collier, left, in the half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Plum scores 28 as No. 10 Washington beats Colorado, 79-75

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, celebrates a goal scored by right wing T.J. Oshie (not shown) in front of Los Angeles Kings left wing Derek Forbort (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Capitals record ninth straight home win against Kings

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

NHL Capsules

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket past New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 105-91. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wall’s 24 points lead Wizards over Pelicans 105-91

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall smiles during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 105-91. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall strikes again to push Wizards’ home winning streak to 17 consecutive

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2017, file photo, day breaks over the White House in Washington. Two weeks into his presidency, Donald Trump has thrown Washington into a state of anxious uncertainty. Policy pronouncements sprout up from the White House in rapid succession. Some have far-reaching implications, most notably Trump’s temporary refugee and immigration ban, but others disappear without explanation, including planned executive actions on cybersecurity and the president’s demand for an investigation into unsubstantiated voter fraud. The day’s agenda can quickly be overtaken by presidential tweets, which often start flashing on smartphones just as the nation’s capital is waking up. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump throws Washington into state of anxious uncertainty

By JULIE PACE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 6, 2016 file photo, Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byung Ho Park celebrates in the dugout after scoring on Kurt Suzuki's single off a pitch from Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mat Latos during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago. The Twins have designated Byung Ho Park for assignment following a disappointing major league debut as a designated hitter. The move was made on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 to clear space on the 40-man roster for right-handed reliever Matt Belisle, who finalized a $2.05 million, one-year contract after posting a career-best 1.76 ERA last season for Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Twins take Byung Ho Park off 40-man roster to sign reliever

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press