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DC Sports Bog: June, 2012

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 06/29/2012

Heat prompts AT&T; National to lower price of bottled water

With potentially record-breaking heat in D.C. this weekend, you can get a bottle of water at Congressional for $2.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:30 PM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Golf | Tags:  AT&T; National, Congressional Country Club

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 06/29/2012

Ryan Zimmerman successfully pulls off a fake throw

Even when they’re losing, these Nats are fun to watch.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:17 PM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Fred Davis accused of throwing juice on a woman his body guard claims is a pimp

Tight end is involved in a lawsuit that features restraining orders, accusations of escorts and juice throwing.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:17 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Fred Davis

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Home run calls are tough in Colorado

Two nights in a row, the Nats fooled their own TV announcer with fly balls that just kept going.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:15 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bob Carpenter, Ian Desmond, Michael Morse, MASN

Posted at 09:49 AM ET, 06/29/2012

John Walls discusses Bradley Beal

Here’s the Wizards point guard, who isn’t named John Walls, talking about his new teammate.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:49 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  John Wall, Bradley Beal, Verizon Center

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Morning pixels: Jarvis Jenkins and LaRon Profit on women and draft picks

Two identical tweets from Jenkins and Profit warn of the dangers of athlete googling.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:20 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Wizards, Redskins | Tags:  Jarvis Jenkins, LaRon Profit, Bradley Beal, Bryce Harper

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 06/28/2012

The Potomac Nationals Strasburg bobblehead

If you couldn’t get your Strasburg bobblehead at Nats Park this April, the P-Nats offer another alternative.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:59 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Minor League Baseball | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Nats will wear 1924 uniforms on turn-back-the-clock night

July 5 game against the Giants will also feature throwback scorecards, and cheap-o refreshments.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:50 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Washington Senators

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Caps draft pick Filip Forsberg sings ABBA

If you’ve ever wanted to hear a 17-year-old hockey player sing ‘Dancing Queen,’ you will be happy.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:30 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Filip Forsberg

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 06/28/2012

The Nats’ radio audience

Finally, a source provides some numbers on just how many people listen to Nats broadcasts on the radio.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:11 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  106.7 The Fan

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 06/28/2012

Donald Trump tells Chick Hernandez he’s fired

After playing the pro-am at Congressional Country Club this week, Trump had a few words for the Comcast SportsNet host.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:41 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Golf, Media | Tags:  Chick Hernandez, Donald Trump, Tiger Woods, Kelli Johnson, Comcast SportsNet

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 06/28/2012

The sign in front of Bryce Harper’s locker

After a fan in Colorado asked for the outfielder’s hand in marriage, his bullpen mates delivered him the bright yellow sign.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:07 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Clown Question, Natitude

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 06/28/2012

Nats merchandise sales up 60 percent

The team’s record and TV ratings aren’t the only things way up over the past 12 months.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:24 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Andy Feffer

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 06/28/2012

Morning pixels: Wizards and NBA draft night

The only thing we know for certain about tonight’s draft is that nothing is certain.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:36 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards, Redskins, Nats, Minor League Baseball | Tags:  Ted Leonsis, Bryce Harper, Michael Morse, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Robert Griffin III calls alleged extortion plot ‘unfortunate’

Redskins quarterback tells SiriusXM Sports that ‘there’s gonna be people out there that are trying to get at you.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:28 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 06/27/2012

When Tony Kornheiser told Adam Oates to get out

One-time Washington Post columnist was not amused by the wrangling when the new Caps coach was a player in D.C.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:09 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Adam Oates, Tony Kornheiser, George McPhee

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Throwbacks: Bruce Allen sad after a Super Bowl loss

In our latest image from the archives, it’s Bruce Allen, having a moment, after his father’s Redskins lost a chance at a title.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:22 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Bruce Allen, George Allen, Super Bowl

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Maryland football team using Eric Prisbell for motivation

The former Terps beat writer might be gone from this market, but in College Park, he’s not forgotten.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:57 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps | Tags:  Randy Edsall, Gary Williams, Eric Prisbell

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Robert Griffin III with Sammy Baugh in Canton

One Redskins QB from Texas mingles with the uniform of another Redskins QB from Texas at the Hall of Fame.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:06 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, Sammy Baugh

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 06/27/2012

RGIII says he looked up to Michael Vick growing up

The Redskins quarterback said he’s learning from speakers like Vick at the rookie symposium.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:28 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, Brian Orakpo

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Tyler Clippard feeds baby ducks, does not spit on them

Clippard is the Nats’ duck whisperer.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:23 AM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Tyler Clippard, Ryan Mattheus

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Morning pixels: The Nats’ Rally Napkin is born

Another meme is born out of the Nats Season of Fun.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:44 AM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Adam Oates’s Caps commercial

There’s something about the Caps new coach that makes him the perfect commercial ladies man.

By Sarah Kogod  |  04:15 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Adam Oates, Olie Kolzig

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Nats TV ratings on MASN up 53 percent

Nationals broadcasts on MASN, MASN2 and WDCW are higher than they’ve ever been at this point in a season.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:09 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  MASN

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Adam Oates was a high school punk

Leather jackets, dyed hair, pumping gas: that was your new Caps coach at age 19.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:45 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Adam Oates, Rachel Nichols

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 06/26/2012

When Adam Oates was traded to Washington

Now the Caps coach, he once shared space on the front of the Sports section with relics, like, uh, Juwan Howard.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:05 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Adam Oates, Peter Angelos, Juwan Howard

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Adam Oates and his steamy NHL commercial

The Caps’ new coach plays a pick up artist in this charming commercial from the early 1990s.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:53 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Adam Oates

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Gio Gonzalez took a Walter Reed employee as his date to Nationals gala

Gio takes a step back from his Twitter date request and took a military member to the Gala instead.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:44 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 06/26/2012

About the Whiteskins

If you want to get fired up and write angry blog comments, this might be the place for you.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:30 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Whiteskins

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Last Thing: Ryan Kerrigan says Bryce Harper’s a ‘nice dude’

Ryan Kerrigan shares his ‘last things’ which include a suspect music download.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:24 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Ryan Kerrigan, Jonathan Crompton

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 06/26/2012

Washingtonian readers vote Alex Ovechkin worst local athlete

Deranged bath-salts-addicted readership puts Alex Ovechkin just below Andray Blatche, which is in­cred­ibly, mindlessly stupid.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:39 AM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Wizards

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 06/26/2012

John Wall inspired prank call

Prank calls have come a long way since “Is your refrigerator running?”

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:13 AM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards, Minor League Baseball | Tags:  John Wall, Mike Green, Jay Beagle, Erik Cook, Chris Baker, Chien-Ming Wang

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 06/26/2012

Morning pixels: ‘Bryce Harper madness’ at ESPN

Former WRC sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak says Harper is currently generating more Bristol buzz than RGIII.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:15 AM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  John Wall, Bryce Harper, Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Alex Ovechkin, Stephen Strasburg, Lindsay Czarniak

Posted at 06:43 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Brian Orakpo, Gilbert Gottfried do Eastern Motors jingle

Redskins linebacker and quirky comedian add their names to the list of Eastern song singers.

By Dan Steinberg  |  06:43 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Brian Orakpo, Eastern Motors, Gilbert Gottfried

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Santana Moss on RGIII: ‘He’s going to get it done’

Wide receiver has more flattering words for his quarterback.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:36 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Santana Moss, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Brett Favre approves of RGIII pick, two months later

QB would have picked RGIII over Andrew Luck on his hypothetical football team.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:04 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Terrell Stoglin’s NBA draft tweets

Former Maryland guard either has some extremely optimistic Twitter followers, or someone’s playing a joke on someone else.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:31 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps, NBA | Tags:  Terrell Stoglin

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 06/25/2012

David Stern tells Mike Wise he’d do Jim Rome interview differently

NBA commissioner acknowledges he overreacted, but says “a guy’s allowed to have some fun.”

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:18 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards, NBA | Tags:  David Stern, Jim Rome, Ted Leonsis, Mike Wise

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 06/25/2012

Red Bulls fans brag of being ‘D.C. Haters’

During latest installment of longtime MLS rivalry, New York fans put their hatred into writing.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:42 AM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United | Tags:  Haters

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 06/25/2012

DeMaurice Smith promises to use ‘That’s a clown question,’ Denver Beer Company readies its ‘Clown Question’ beer

All the latest in the phrase that makes 47 percent of my readers want to strangle me with clown shoelaces.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:18 AM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Les Miles, Bryce Harper, DeMaurice Smith, Clown Question

Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 06/25/2012

Morning pixels: Joe Maddon loves being called a weird wuss

To put a cap on the Tampa pine tar series, their quirky manager once again rips the Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:19 AM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Wizards, Redskins | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Joe Maddon, Chad Cordero, Buck Showalter

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 06/22/2012

Kim Kardashian shows interest in RGIII

When both were at a ‘30 Rock’ taping, the reality show star wanted to know more about RGIII.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:29 AM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 06/22/2012

Morning pixels: Beltway Battle round 2

The Nats and the Orioles face off for the second time this season.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:25 AM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Orioles, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa, Davey Johnson, Leonard Hankerson

Posted at 10:29 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Bryce Harper applies for ‘clown question’ trademark, Under Armour cashes in

Thanks to some quick thinking and a trademark application, you may soon be able to rock ‘clown question’ from head to toe.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:29 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Clown Question, Natitude

Posted at 09:15 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Robin Ficker heckles Joe Maddon, receives signed ball

Just when you thought the Maddon pine tar story couldn’t get any more awesome, you were proven completely wrong.

By Dan Steinberg and James Wagner  |  09:15 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Robin Ficker, Joel Peralta, Joe Maddon, Davey Johnson

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Bryce Harper scores thanks to Bo Porter’s quick thinking

The combination of a Tampa Bay error and a third base coach’s ninja moves helped Harper score in the first inning Wednesday.

By Sarah Kogod  |  05:08 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Bo Porter

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Bryce Harper’s violence against batting helmets

The Nats star has a history of being hard on helmets.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:25 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Eddie Jordan is rooting for Kevin Durant

Like a great many fan veterans of the Wizards-Cavs rivalry, it would seem that Eddie Jordan hasn’t gotten over LeBron yet.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:33 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Eddie Jordan, LeBron James

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 06/21/2012

The D.C. Council hearing on Verizon Center signage

More than three hours of hearings included Ted Leonsis on his teams, and a Caps fan who loves espresso.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:45 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Wizards | Tags:  Ted Leonsis, Verizon Center, D.C. Council, Ronald Moten

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 06/21/2012

Davey Johnson and Joe Maddon compare ‘Tweeters’

The Johnson-Maddon feud is approaching ridiculous.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:43 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 06/21/2012

Mike Rizzo narrates MLB intro

The Nats general manager was chosen for his ‘blue collar approach to baseball.’

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:56 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Mike Rizzo

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 06/21/2012

Morning pixels: Nick Young, JaVale McGee honored for being knuckleheads

The former Wizards were nominated for one of the NBA’s new social media awards.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:28 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps, Wizards, Nats | Tags:  JaVale McGee, Nick Young, Andray Blatche, Rashard Lewis, Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 06/20/2012

Mike Rizzo backs Davey Johnson on pine tar incident

Nats GM says he would have been unhappy had Johnson known about Joel Peralta’s foreign subject and not acted.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:26 PM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Joel Peralta, Joe Maddon, Mike Rizzo, 106.7 The Fan

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 06/20/2012

Throwbacks: Joe Gibbs coaches wide receivers in 1990

To kick off a series highlighting old but great D.C. sports photos, here’s some tight-shirted Skins action from 22 years ago.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:44 PM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Joe Gibbs, Art Monk

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 06/20/2012

Maryland basketball uniform rendering, maybe (updated)

A leaked image is said to be of the new Maryland basketball Pride uniforms.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:18 PM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps | Tags:  Maryland, Mark Turgeon, Randy Edsall

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Nats-Orioles trash talk video

To commemorate this weekends Battle of the Beltway, here is a Nats fan and an Orioles fan trading insults.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Orioles | Tags:  Nationals, Orioles, Nats

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Video: Charles Krauthammer drops ‘That’s a clown question, bro’

Veteran Washington opinion maker and Nats fan uses Bryce Harper's phrase on-air, because everyone’s doing it.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:10 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Charles Krauthammer, Gordon Peterson

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Video: Joe Maddon on Joel Peralta, Davey Johnson and pine tar

Here’s 53-seconds of the Rays skipper expressing his unhappiness about the Nats questioning his player’s glove.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:04 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Joe Maddon, Davey Johnson, Joel Peralta

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Morning pixels: Joe Maddon crafts another Nats phrase

In a season of Nats memes, the Rays skipper adds another one to the list during a post-game rant.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats | Tags:  Joe Maddon, Joel Peralta, Davey Johnson, Conan O'Brien, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Bryce Harper uses Bieber as walk-up music

Nats 19-year old phenom occasionally walks to the plate while listening to the dulcet sounds of the 18-year old singer.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:30 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Justin Bieber, Moby

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Harry Reid uses ‘That’s a clown question, bro’

Senate Majority leader uses Bryce Harper’s signature phrase in an exchange with reporters.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:35 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Harry Reid

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Ian Desmond invites RGIII and ‘any other Skins’ to a future Nats game

The Redskins superstar rookie quarterback accepts Desmond’s offer of a night at the ballpark.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:15 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Nats, Nationals, Robert Griffin III, Ian Desmond

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Mike Rizzo on Ryan Zimmerman’s slump

Nats GM says the slumping face of the franchise is ‘gonna come out of it, and someone’s gonna pay for it.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:09 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ryan Zimmerman, Davey Johnson, Mike Rizzo

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Clinton Portis defends Dan Snyder

The former Redskin is still willing to stand up for ‘Mr. Snyder.’

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:01 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Clinton Portis, Dan Snyder

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Tim Hightower on marriage

The Redskins RB made sure he was as prepared as possible before he walked down the aisle.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:08 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Tim Hightower

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Nats owner on Bryce Harper’s joy

Mark Lerner says rookie phenom has offered ‘kind of a joy rub’ for the first-place Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:27 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Mark Lerner, Kristina Akra, Bryce Harper, MASN, Natitude

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 06/19/2012

The end of the ‘Cised for Bryce’ t-shirts

After trademark concerns were raised, 106.7 The Fan puts a stop to its attempt at a viral Bryce Harper t-shirt.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:44 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, 106.7 The Fan, Sports Junkies

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Len Bias coverage, 26 years ago

Here’s what A1 and the Sports front looked like in The Post the morning after Len Bias died.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:27 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps | Tags:  Len Bias, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon, Sally Jenkins

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Last Thing: Tim Hightower got married

The Redskins running back did some research before tying the knot.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:53 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Tim Hightower, Last Thing

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Reed Doughty card fail

As you can see, the player on this Reed Doughty card is not Reed Doughty.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:22 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Reed Doughty, Grahan Gano

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Morning pixels: The origins of the ‘clown question’ phrase

Bryce Harper’s older brother, a Nats farmhand, reveals the etymology of his younger brother’s most famous phrase.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:10 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Caps, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Bryan Harper, Drew Storen, Gio Gonzalez, Wale, Jesus Flores, Dan Snyder, Ted Leonsis

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 06/18/2012

D.C. United fans in Philadelphia

In a reverse invasion, the local MLS club’s fans head north, and the team’s players and coach are impressed.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:21 PM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United | Tags:  Barra Brava, Screaming Eagles, District Ultras

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 06/18/2012

Hagerstown Suns announce Clara Barton bobblehead

Nats’ minor league affiliate continues its Civil War series with the first historical medical celebrity bobblehead I’ve seen.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:24 PM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bobbleheads, Clara Barton, Capt. Ulric Dahlgren

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 06/18/2012

Mark Turgeon on Maryland basketball’s ‘Pride’ uniforms

Terps coach says his team’s new uniforms will be less flashy than Maryland’s lacrosse and football versions.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:33 PM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps | Tags:  Mark Turgeon, Under Armour, Kevin Plank

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Bryce Harper, conservative hero

Daily Caller publishes absurd column on Bryce Harper and politics, prompting outraged response.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:43 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Esquire, Daily Caller, Ivan Carter, Jason Heyward

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Chris Wallace uses ‘That’s a clown question bro’

Noted Nats fan takes his fandom to another level by using a Bryceism on Fox News.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:58 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Media | Tags:  Chris Wallace, Bryce Harper, Fox News, Shepard Smith

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Chick Hernandez and guest sports anchors on WRC

The veteran Comcast SportsNet anchor filled in for WRC last week. Here’s why.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:30 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media | Tags:  Jim Vance, Dan Hellie, Chick Hernandez, Amber Theoharis, Lindsay Czarniak

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Steve McCatty coaching Steve Urkel

Before Jaleel White threw out the first pitch on Saturday, he got some top-level Nats coaching.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:50 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Steve Urkel, Steve McCatty, Nationals Park, Natitude

Posted at 09:18 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Batting stance guy makes Nats trading cards

While hosting a charity event for Ryan Zimmerman, the famous impersonator busts out some large trading cards.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:18 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Batting Stance Guy, Nationals Park, Ryan Zimmerman, Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Jayson Werth

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Morning pixels: John Sterling on Nats fans

When some of the home team fans took off during extra innings Saturday, the Yankees’ radio team was not impressed.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:29 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, John Sterling, Natitude, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 06/17/2012

Nats-Yankees: Tyler Moore was safe

Crucial call in 8th inning of Washington’s loss on Saturday went against the home team. Replay now.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:26 AM ET, 06/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Nationals Park, MASN, Tyler Moore

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Nats-Yankees tickets, attendance and hype

A few nuggets of information as the most eagerly anticipated D.C. baseball series in Nats Park history approaches.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:24 PM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Ian Desmond wants Nats anthem tradition

Desmond has vowed to lead the charge on a new Nats anthem tradition.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:29 AM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Ian Desmond

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Neil Rackers’s impressive mustache

The Redskins kicker joins the ranks of D.C. athletes with cool facial hair.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:34 AM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Neil Rackers

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Jan Vesely as an actual wizard

This Vesely magazine cover might be the greatest Wizards cover ever.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:02 AM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Wizards, Jan Vesely

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Morning pixels: Bryce Harper inspired beer

A special Clown Question brew, A-Rod on the Nats and a Father’s Day ditty.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:10 AM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Wizards, Redskins | Tags:  Nationals, Nats, Wizards, Mystics, Redskins, Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Brandon Banks

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Heath Evans: ‘Not a chance’ Redskins win NFC East

NFL Network analyst analyzes, and in the final analysis, says something with a lot of passion or something.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:59 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Heath Evans, Mike Shanahan, Warren Sapp, NFL Network, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Redskins say general admission season tickets for 2012 are sold out

Offer to wait-list members for obstructed-view or standing-room seats says all general admission season seats for RGIII’s rookie campaign are gone.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:34 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  FedEx Field

Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Gio Gonzalez deletes Twitter date request

It appears the Nats pitcher has had a change of heart and is no longer looking for a date.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:08 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 06/14/2012

‘That’s a clown question, bro’ on a ticker

WJLA building in downtown Rosslyn puts Bryce Harper’s now-famous quote in bright lights.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:56 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, natitude

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Verizon Center seeking pixels upgrade

With the outside screens at D.C.’s arena looking like relics from the ‘90s, Ted Leonsis pushes for an upgrade.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:56 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Wizards | Tags:  Verizon Center, Ted Leonsis

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Sam Cassell scrimmaging with the Mystics

Wizards assistant coach competes against his Monumental Sports colleagues on the basketball court.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:03 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Mystics, Wizards | Tags:  Sam Cassell, Awvee Storey

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Bryce Harper’s ‘That’s a Clown Question, Bro’ takes over

A wrap-up of the second-day coverage of the most famous answer in Washington Nationals history. Not counting Jim Bowden.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:24 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, clown question

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Josh Wilson with some Maryland-UVA trash talk

Ever the loyal Terp, Wilson is not so impressed with Minnifield’s UVA education.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:03 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Josh Wilson, Chase Minnifield

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 06/14/2012

Mike Shanahan on Peyton Manning staying at his house

The Redskins coach took the opportunity to remind us that sometimes news gets by us.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:14 AM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Mike Shanahan

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 06/14/2012

Morning pixels: Redskins minicamp round-up

Observations from Redskins camp, a perfect game and Strasburg first to 100 K’s.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:29 AM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:56 PM ET, 06/13/2012

Peter Gammons on the Nats fans in Fenway

Hall of Fame baseball writer raves to Mike Wise about the number of D.C. fans supporting the Nats in Boston.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:56 PM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Peter Gammons, Mike Wise, 106.7 The Fan, Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 06/13/2012

A Nats fan’s ‘Built Fake Tough’ sign

Before the Phillies made joking ‘Fake Tough’ t-shirts, one Nats fan taunted them in their house.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:35 PM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Mike Rizzo, Cole Hamels, Natitude, Bryce Harper

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 06/13/2012

When Bryce Harper dressed like a hot dog

Blue Jays broadcaster tells a story involving Halloween and a hot dog costume.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:24 PM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Rogers Sportsnet

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Bryce Harper’s monstrous home run

Harper crushes the ball, hugs Gonzalez.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:38 AM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Bryce Harper

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Trent Williams on Deadspin photos: ‘Our privacy was invaded’

Recent photos of Williams’s basement were taken by someone working in his home, says the Redskins tackle.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:05 AM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Trent Williams

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Jhonatan Solano gets the silent treatment from Nats

Nats catcher hits his first career home run, and then is ignored by his teammates.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:31 AM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Jhonatan Solano, Ryan Zimmerman, Davey Johnson, Bryce Harper

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Bryce Harper: ‘That’s a clown question, bro’ [Video]

Harper’s response to a media question is the most Harper thing ever.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:54 AM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Bryce Harper

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Morning pixels: Athletes need love, too, Redskins’ Josh Wilson says

Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson deals with detractors and Bryce Harper shuts down a media member.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:34 AM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Nationals, Nats, Bryce Harper, Josh Wilson, Ian Desmond

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 06/12/2012

The anniversary of signing Sammy Baugh

Seventy-five years ago this week, the future greatest quarterback in Redskins history signed a contract with the team.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:04 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Sammy Baugh, George Preston Marshall

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 06/12/2012

John Feinstein, John Wall and a Wizards trade proposal

Award-winning sports writer proposes the Wizards trade down for additional starters and take Kendall Marshall.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:53 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  John Wall, Kendall Marshall, John Feinstein

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 06/12/2012

Nats rise to No. 2 on ESPN.com power rankings

For possibly the first time in recorded human history (or at least seven years), the world’s most powerful sports brand has the Nats second in MLB.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:41 AM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  ESPN

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 06/12/2012

DeAngelo Hall on what he learned from Shannon Sharpe

Redskins cornerback says former Broncos star taught him to give it his all in practice. Like, this month.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:35 AM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Shannon Sharpe, DeAngelo Hall, Mike Shanahan

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 06/12/2012

Morning pixels: Doc Rivers takes a shot at the Wizards

Celtics coach tells ESPN.com that he explicitly wanted to avoid the Wizards’ philosophy.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:51 AM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Wizards | Tags:  Andray Blatche, Flip Saunders, Ted Leonsis, Doc Rivers, F.P. Santangelo

Posted at 04:52 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Gio Gonzalez needs a date

Personable Nats pitcher Gio Gonzalez took to Twitter to find a date for Saturday’s Dream Gala.

By Sarah Kogod  |  04:52 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Kevin Plank says Maryland wants the ‘coolest field in the country’

Under Armour honcho tells the Maryland Sun that the Terps new field will be literally and figuratively cool.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:43 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps | Tags:  Kevin Plank, Under Armour, Byrd Stadium

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 06/11/2012

ESPN 980 made the Nats an offer

Program director says longtime D.C. sports-talk station and home of the Orioles attempted to get the Nats on its air.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:18 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  ESPN 980, 106.7 The Fan, Tony Kornheiser

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Anthony Armstrong impressed by Shanahan’s house, bowling alley

The Redskins wide receiver is more impressed by Shanahan's house than by its famous tenant.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:17 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Bryce Harper wears eye black in the dugout

Even when the Nats outfielder isn’t in the sun, his eyes will be protected.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:01 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, F.P. Santangelo, MASN

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 06/11/2012

F.P. Santangelo catches foul ball from the booth during Nats-Red Sox

Nats color analyst F.P. Santangelo made an impressive, one-handed grab at Fenway.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:49 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Last Thing: Evan Royster’s Game of Thrones dream

Today we learn which book Royster is embarrassed to admit he read and why his last dream was so weird.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:32 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Evan Royster, Last Thing

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Nats fans who fill out thousands of all-star ballots

What does it take to fill out 5,000 All-Star ballots in support of the Nats? I found out.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:27 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Jayson Werth, Nationals Park, Michael Morse

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 06/11/2012

Bill Rhoden, RGIII and hype

Veteran N.Y. columnist surprised at DeAngelo Hall’s comparison of Redskins rookie to Michael Vick .

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:14 AM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  DeAngelo Hall, Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Michael Vick, ESPN

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 06/11/2012

Video: Bryce Harper scores from first in the top of the ninth

After his first day off in the bigs, Harper managed to decide the game anyhow on this ninth-inning trip around the bases

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:55 AM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Roger Bernadina

Posted at 08:25 AM ET, 06/11/2012

Morning pixels: Bobby Valentine complains about umpiring in Nats sweep

Red Sox skipper declines to shower the Nats’ top three starters with praise, as he rips the umpiring.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:25 AM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bobby Valentine, Michael Morse, Bryce Harper

Posted at 07:37 PM ET, 06/10/2012

RGIII dressed as a policeman for an Adidas ad

Redskins rookie quarterback hits two downtown D.C. spots over the weekend, in an elaborate Adidas film shoot.

By Dan Steinberg  |  07:37 PM ET, 06/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Adidas, Vincent Gray

Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 06/09/2012

Young MC in a Bryce Harper jersey

Legends of Hip Hop Tour brings ‘80s rap star to Fairfax, where he dons a Nats jersey and busts a move.

By Dan Steinberg  |  06:39 PM ET, 06/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Young MC

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 06/08/2012

RGIII helped rip Leonard Hankerson’s glove

Whether through power or repetition, Washington’s rookie QBs destroyed a catching glove.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:35 PM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Leonard Hankerson, Kirk Cousins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 06/08/2012

Richmond mayor says Redskins want to be a Virginia team

Democratic city leader says Mike Shanahan ‘really wanted to expand the footprint of the team.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:49 PM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Bob McDonnell, Dwight Jones, Training Camp

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 06/08/2012

A Chuck Brown Redskins logo

This is the greatest melding of go-go and an NFL logo I’ve ever seen.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:04 PM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Chuck Brown

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 06/08/2012

DeAngelo Hall says RGIII is ‘lightyears ahead’ of Vick

This week in ‘creating massive expectations,’ a Redskins veteran goes all-in on RGIII.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:54 AM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Michael Vick, DeAngelo Hall

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 06/08/2012

Neil Rackers explains his practice wear

The Redskins kicker talks about why his gear is just a bit different.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:27 AM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Neil Rackers

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 06/08/2012

Tim Hightower excited about Redskins moving 2013 training camp to Richmond

The Redskins running back is looking forward to his return home.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:08 AM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Tim Hightower

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 06/08/2012

Morning pixels: Bryce Harper’s bloody photo explained

Explaining Bryce Harper’s legendary photo, RGIII feeling good and Davey Johnson on Fenway.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:26 AM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Mystics, Redskins, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Gio Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg, Rick Ankiel, Robert Griffin III, Torrey Smith, Anthony Armstrong, Matee Ajavon, Natasha Lacy

Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Could you complete 10,000 All-Star Game Ballots?

The Nats are offering incentives to fans who polish off huge numbers of ballots. This could be you.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:59 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Bryce Harper

Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Redskins players respond to Gov. Bob McDonnell’s claim, say team belongs to the DMV

Despite what the governor says, locally grown Redskins players say the team belongs to the DMV.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:08 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, DeAngelo Hall, Tim Hightower, Joshua Morgan, Tanard Jackson

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Gary Clark on the NFL’s head trauma litigation

Former Skins great tells ESPN 980 he will likely join a class-action suit, ‘just because it’s a brotherhood.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:34 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Gary Clark, ESPN 980

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Last Thing: DeAngelo Hall on why last night is fuzzy

The Redskins CB tells us about the last time he cried and why he can’t remember some of last night.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:20 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, DeAngelo Hall, Last Thing

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and the DMV

Roger Mason Jr. brings the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia acronym to a national TV audience.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:48 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Mike Knuble pays tribute to his fan club

One of the all-time good guys leaves town, but not before giving thanks to his rabid fans.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:11 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Mike Knuble

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 06/07/2012

The Nats, Metro and extra innings

Some fans were unhappy when they had to leave Tuesday night’s game early to catch a train. Here’s the explanation.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:17 AM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, WMATA, Metro

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 06/07/2012

D.C. celebrity softball game highlights

Redskins, Wizards and local sports media highlights prove that we should all keep our current occupations.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:37 AM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins, Wizards, Media | Tags:  Redskins, Wizards, Lorenzo Alexander, Brandon Banks, Kedric Golston, Shelvin Mack, Mike ise

Posted at 09:08 AM ET, 06/07/2012

Morning pixels: Leonsis responds to being called ‘cheap’

Leonsis responds and saying goodbye to Mike Knuble.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:08 AM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Mystics, Nats, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  Redskins, Wizards, Capitals, Caps, Nationals, Nats, Dan Dnyder, Ted Leonsis, Mike Wise, Mike Knuble, Mystics, Matee Ajavon, Natasha Lacey

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 06/06/2012

Gary Williams calls out Shane Battier for flopping

Ex-Maryland coach apparently hasn’t gotten over the Duke defensive method of choice.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:30 PM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps | Tags:  Gary Williams, Steve Spurrier, Shane Battier

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 06/06/2012

Gov. Bob McDonnell says the Redskins are Virginia’s team

With his statement, the Governor attempted to claim the Redskins in the name of the Commonwealth.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:01 PM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 06/06/2012

Keith Hernandez calls Ross Detwiler a rockhead

Mets color analyst also tells Jesus Flores to cool it with the ‘macho glare.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:57 PM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Keith Hernandez, Ross Detwiler

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 06/06/2012

Don’t buy your RGIII Adidas shirts from the Redskins

Want an RGIII t-shirt? It’ll cost you $18 more from the Redskins than from Adidas.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:59 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Adidas, Redskins

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 06/06/2012

Red Auerbach and 70’s Bullets in a video about flopping

Watching Auerbach stage flops with Bullets players in vintage unis is magical.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:47 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Wizards

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 06/06/2012

A Strasbrug jersey in the Nats team store

Over the weekend, a charmingly incorrect jersey was hanging on display next to the Bryce Harper jerseys in the Nats team store.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:14 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 06/06/2012

RGIII license plates officially an epidemic

RG3 DCQB and RG3FTW are the latest license plate offerings.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:01 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 06/06/2012

Man in Beast costume pays tribute to Michael Morse

With Beast Mode back in the lineup, one fan has gone to extraordinary lengths to pay his respects.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:44 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Beast Mode, Nationals Park

Posted at 08:20 AM ET, 06/06/2012

Video of Bryce Harper’s walk-off single

Here’s what Bryce Harper’s 12th-inning heroics looked and sounded like from the stands on Tuesday night.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:20 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 08:01 AM ET, 06/06/2012

Morning pixels: Washington is cised for Bryce

A walk-off single in the bottom of the 12th makes more people go batty for the Nats’ 19-year old star.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:01 AM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United, Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Kristina Akra, Danny Cruz, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 06/05/2012

Post Sports Live: Randy Wittman, the Nationals tough schedule and the Triple Crown

The Post Sports Live crew discusses the Nats long stretch against good teams and whether Randy Wittman is the right coach for the Wizards.

By Post Sports editors  |  05:06 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 06/05/2012

D.C. Grays begin play in Cal Ripken college league

New summer wooden-bat league will play home games at Gallaudet, wearing throwback Grays uniforms.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:18 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Cal Ripken League, DC Grays, Homestead Grays

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 06/05/2012

Natitude-flavored gelato

High-rent patrons of Nationals Park are now offered the fruity goodness of a genuine Natitude frozen treat.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:16 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Natitude

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 06/05/2012

Here’s Caps super fan Pat Sajak cheering for the Kings

One of the most famous Caps fans was at Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals in a Kings jacket.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:23 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps | Tags:  Pat Sajak

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 06/05/2012

Randy Wittman on blogging knuckleheads

New Wizards coach says he can’t listen to the Twitter and Facebook folks complaining about his hiring.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:15 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Randy Wittman, LaVar Arrington, Chad Dukes, 106.7 The Fan

Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Drew Storen schools Darren Rovell

The Nats injured closer took the time to explain the intricacies of player travel to an uninformed Rovell.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:46 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Drew Storen

Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Custom RGIII cars

RGIII license plates are so last month. Now, Redskins fans are attacking the actual bodies of their cars.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:19 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Mike Shanahan, Brian Billick coach event for kids with Down Syndrome

Shanahan and Billick went head to head for a great cause.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:06 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Ravens, Mike Shanahan, Brian Billick

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Bryce Harper’s hits now aiding in environmental awareness

We’re not the only ones who see the value of using the words Bryce Harper in a headline.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:23 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Bryce Harper

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Morning pixels: Davey Johnson is in Men in Black 3

Nats skipper has a weird cameo in the new movie, thanks to his role in the 1969 World Series.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:59 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Lucas Giolito, Randy Wittman, Ted Leonsis

Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 06/04/2012

New court, new bleachers, new season at Barry Farm

Goodman League has an enlarged playing surface, seating for 600 and an ever-excited commissioner in Miles Rawls.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:26 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Barry Farm, Goodman League, Kevin Durant, Gilbert Arenas, John Wall, Miles Rawls

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 06/04/2012

Adam LaRoche: Nats have a ‘few rednecks’

The Nats first baseman shares his thoughts on why Gio Gonzalez would make an awful hunter.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:59 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals, Nats, Adam LaRoche, Gio Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 06/04/2012

Nats add Twitter handles to at-bat info

Can’t remember what Ian Desmond’s Twitter name is? Just wait until he’s at the plate, and look at the Nats Park big screen.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:11 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Nats Park

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 06/04/2012

RGIII will make beignets for his offensive line

Redskins do-everything quarterback also knows how to make the delicious dessert pastries, because he can do everything.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:26 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Kirk Cousins

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 06/04/2012

The Junkies are selling Cised for Bryce t-shirts

This marriage of D.C. sports-talk slang with a 19-year old National’s first name is a pretty only-in-Washington shirt.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:18 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, 106.7 The Fan, Sports Junkies

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 06/04/2012

Hundreds of trombonists at Nationals Park

The pursuit of a world record brought more than 300 trombone players to the warning track before a game that would not be played.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:55 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 06/04/2012

Steve Francis talks music, basketball, wields giant scissors

Former Maryland star helps open refurbished Takoma Park park, says basketball doors are still open.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:10 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps | Tags:  Steve Francis, ESPN 980

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 06/04/2012

John Wall and Chris Brown (yes, that Chris Brown) ally oop

Wall’s goal of playing in fewer summer leagues is off to a slow start.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:32 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Wizards, John Wall

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 06/04/2012

Morning pixels: Bryce Harper is the ‘Parting Shot’ on ESPN’s Sports Reporters

Longtime ESPN host John Saunders says even if you’re not a baseball fan, ‘you have to watch 19-year old Bryce Harper.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:17 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United, Nats, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  Bryce Harper, ESPN, John Saunders, Kevin Seraphin, Gheorghe Muresan

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 06/01/2012

Maryland: No design chosen yet for new turf field

School spokesman disputes WUSA report that the new field will be either black or pewter.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:49 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 06/01/2012

Don’t walk down the aisles during play at Nats games

New policy at Nats Park will keep fans from walking to their seats during the action.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:56 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 06/01/2012

Mo Evans happy with Wizards third pick

The Wizards veteransays Anthony Davis is a defensive gem, but not a franchise player.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:55 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Wizards, Mo Evans, maurice evans

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 06/01/2012

RGIII not afraid to tell Trent Williams to shut it

Left tackle says rookie quarterback is taking impressive command of the huddle.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:49 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Trent Williams, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 06/01/2012

Tim McCarver thinks Bryce Harper needs a talk

Old person thinks young person has too much darn energy, or enthusiasm, or calories, or something.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:21 AM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Tim McCarver

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 06/01/2012

Morning pixels: Spelling is a sport?

At what point did spelling bees become an ESPN program covered by sports people?

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:37 AM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins, Terps | Tags:  Redskins, Robert Griffin III, Terps, Maryland, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 03:24 PM ET, 05/31/2012

FedEx Field, the Redskins and 12th Man signs

Hey, guess what? There are 12th Man signs at FedEx Field. Panic in the streets, everyone.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:24 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United | Tags:  Redskins;FedEx Field;12th man

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 05/31/2012

Texas A&M; fans really like the 12th man

Write something snarky about a 12th man banner at RFK Stadium, and expect a whole lot of e-mails.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:26 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United | Tags:  12th man, RFK Stadium

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 05/31/2012

Joe Theismann grateful that HD did not exist in 1985

His career ending injury is hard enough to watch in standard 1985 definition.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:24 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Joe Theismann

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 05/31/2012

Ryan Perry button fail, Adam LaRoche kiss cam

Between missing a button on his uniform and giving up a home run, it’s safe to assume that Ryan Perry was distracted last night.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:46 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Ryan Perry, Adam LaRoche

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 05/31/2012

Old Bay says real Baytriots shout ‘O!’

Mike Wise says Patriots shouldn’t say ‘O,’ but the spice mix says Baytriots should.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:07 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Orioles | Tags:  Mike Wise, Peter Schmuck, Old Bay, national anthem

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Wizards celebrate third pick with team store sale

Fans might have been disappointed when the Wiz dropped a spot in the draft lottery, but it was cause for a merchandise sale.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:14 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards | Tags:  Wizards

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Tony Banks thinks RGIII is ‘almost a little too cocky’

Former Redskins quarterback Tony Banks says RGIII should expect to have some NFL struggles.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:40 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Tony Banks, ESPN 980, Robert Griffin III, RGIII

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Gio Gonzalez talks Chewbacca and his happy place

Gio’s reaction to a naughty question from Betty White might be the best part of this video.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:02 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals, Nats, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Police tackle man on field during U.S.-Brazil match

If Brazil’s 4-1 win over the U.S. men’s national team wasn’t entertaining enough, here’s a random dude getting leveled.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:37 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Soccer | Tags:  FedEx Field, U.S. Men's National Team

Posted at 12:42 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Robert Griffin III at Brazil-U.S. soccer game

Redskins do-everything rookie quarterback poses on the sidelines of FedEx Field in a U.S. men’s national team jersey.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:42 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, FedEx Field, Jurgen Klinsmann

 

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