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Elijah Dukes to Washington Nationals?
November 15, 2007 by
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Apparently, the Nats believe that Dukes is not as problematic as the media has painted, and that a change of scenery would "reorient his career."
Metropolitan Shift - Boston is the New NY, DC is the New Boston
November 15, 2007 by
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New York will never be removed as the sports capital of the world, because nothing will remove it from being the greatest city in the world. Too much money, too many reporters, and so little time wouldn't allow it. But with Gotham on sports mute, and Boston on full-blast, somebody...
Baltimore Ravens - Contender Never More
November 13, 2007 by
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Say what you will about the reasons behind the Baltimore Ravens' free fall over the last few weeks. They have been teetering dangerously close to the edge since Week 1 of the NFL season, but injuries and infighting have rendered the perennial contenders the Travis Pastranas of...
Pope Benedict XVI To Visit Nationals, Yankee Stadiums
November 12, 2007 by
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No word on the Pope's views on the designated hitter, but he is rumored to be big on right-hander Jesus Colome becoming a strong part of the Nationals' rotation next season.
The Jordan Treatment
November 12, 2007 by
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Much has been made about the acrimonious relationship between the Washington Wizards and Eddie Jordan, particularly in the wake of an ugly 1-5 start to the NBA season. But for all of the internal problems of the Wizards that are leading to an external display of poor shooting and porous...
Five Ways For DC-Maryland Fans To Get Their Swagger Back
November 12, 2007 by
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Midway through the NFL regular season, and at the outsets of the NHL and NBA seasons, there isn't much to be overly joyous about. And this region has already had a rough going with its boys of summer, the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles. It's time for a swagger makeover...
Washington Wizards - After the Magic Has Gone
November 09, 2007 by
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Much of what makes the Washington Wizards a fun team to watch and a competitive team in the Eastern Conference is gone, and the proof is in the team's 0-4 start to the season. The panic button should still be well out of reach, but given the team's inconsistency with injury...
Being Tony Durant
November 07, 2007 by
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Big Brother - There's something to that title that rings of leadership, wisdom and physical imposition. These things are probably all true for Tony Durant, a 6-7, 245 lb. junior forward at Towson University embodies to his younger brother.
But to the rest of the world, it'...
Baltimore Ravens Get the Hell Beaten Out of Them
November 06, 2007 by
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I'm talking about the fact that every Pittsburgh tackle was delivered with purpose. Every catch, every throw, every signal had the feel of passion and fire. Every point scored was another back porch backhand to the Ravens' collective head.
Q&A with ESPN Reporter/Anchor Sage Steele
November 06, 2007 by
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Check out SS and her views on the dream job that is ESPN, Bobby Knight, and why people think she's a porn star.
Notre Dame - Now You Just Feel Bad For Them
November 05, 2007 by
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The juxtaposition of this game? It's not the biggest victory of the Naval Academy's history, and it's not the biggest upset in the history of Fighting Irish football. Prior to the contest, there was a very real expectation for Notre Dame to lose this game, at home.
College Basketball 2K8...Whose Face Is This?
November 02, 2007 by
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From the looks of things, it looks like Greg Oden, right?
But look closely at the face. Look at the eyes, the facial expression. Am I the only one that notices something a slight bit odd?
Gilbert Arenas: Man On Fire
November 02, 2007 by
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You had questions about the potential Kobe-for-Gil trade? Wondered if he was truly a great point guard? Wondering what the Wizards chances are in the wide-open Eastern Conference? Let Gilbert Arenas himself ease your concerns.
If Only This Worked For the Washington Redskins in Real Life
November 02, 2007 by
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If you are a hardcore Maddenite, then the following footage should not be foreign to you.
Ray Lewis - Brian Billick: All Good In the Hood
November 01, 2007 by
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To say that there is a tenuous relationship between Baltimore Ravens all-pro linebacker Ray Lewis and it head coach Brian Billick is about as big an understatement in what the secret ingredient to good crabs are. (Old Bay, by the way if you aren't from the area) Lewis has long...
Tale of Washington Wizards Told Through Arenascisms
November 01, 2007 by
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Noticeable limping which begat poor defense which begat long jumpers which begat the need for Agent Zero to appear in the very first game of the season for the Washington Wizards.
The New Hollywood "It" Thing - Own A Professional Sports Team
November 01, 2007 by
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In an entertainment industry where you are more likely to become rich for sex tapes and binge drinking than for talent, here's a new fad that seems to be creeping into Hollywood's elite circles. Owning a pro sports team.
Washington Redskins' Secondary Becomes Priority
November 01, 2007 by
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The secondary has been solid, as the Redskins have the league-leader in interceptions in Sean Taylor's five on the year. But it doesn't help when the defense is 14th in the league in sacks, which means longer opportunities for throws down field and tests for newly promoted...
Baltimore Orioles's Patterson Files for Free Agency
November 01, 2007 by
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Patterson, Andruw Jones and Torii Hunter are now all on the market in search of new teams for next season, and big money for their futures.
The Georgetown Hoyas Tip-Off Strategy
October 31, 2007 by
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Why be bothered with stories about their national ranking, their conference rankings, or how they crank dat with Jerry Rice, when you could focus more on how they could intimidate teams with who they send out for the opening tip-off.
The Compliance Linebacker
October 30, 2007 by
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Check out this special series produced by Iowa State's athletic compliance office. Shades of Terry Tate doesn't even begin to describe it.
Kobe to Washington? Stay Tuned
October 30, 2007 by
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This has been a rumor in the making since the summer time, but the Kobe-for-Gilbert rumors are starting to pick up steam ever since Gil said he wouldn't mind playing in La-La Land if he decided to leave Washington.
Revenge of the Baltimore-Washington Area Family
October 29, 2007 by
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Continuing my ongoing coverage of the death of the Washington Redskins, we turn our attention to how the Baltimore-Washington sports family is going to properly avenge this massacre. This is on some Godfather stuff now, and hoods from the Charm and Chocolate cities aren't going...
The Death of the Washington Redskins
October 29, 2007 by
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I won't pretend. I don't like the Redskins at all. It's not the players. It's not the coaches. It's mostly the history of the franchise and the arrogance of the people running it now. But as a sports fan above all else, there is a place in everyone's heart for...
Bad Officiating in Black College Football: No Contest
October 26, 2007 by
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Sadly, these types of occurrences can add to the perception of black college football as subpar competition to other football conferences. While many of the nation's top high school athletes are attracted to larger, traditionally white institutions for better facilities and more...
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