Friday, November 23, 2012

Your 12 hourly digest for Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post

Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
The Washington Post Sports section provides sports news, video, scores, analysis and updates about high school, college, and pro sports teams, including the Capitals, Nationals, Redskins, United and Wizards. Post Sports also offers blogs and discussions about the latest sports news.
Robert Griffin III continues to rewrite record books
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:06

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had another impressive outing Thursday, and continues to rewrite the record books.

With his 20-for-28, 311-yard, four-touchdown performance in the 38-31 victory over Dallas, Griffin broke Washington's single-season team records for passing yards by a rookie and passing touchdowns by a rookie.

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Kevin Durant kisses fan after pass hits her in the face (Video)
Nov 23rd 2012, 12:48

Kevin Durant created his very own Kiss Cam on Wednesday night.

During the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant's pass to Thabo Sefalosha was tipped and, as these blazing passes often do, it flew into the stands. And this pass struck a gray-haired woman smack in the kisser as she sat in a sweet courtside seat at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Durant, in one of the most Durant things he's ever done, walked over to her and kissed her head.

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Jerry Jones in awe' of RGIII
Nov 23rd 2012, 11:47



Because he's a nice man who wants you to be happy, Jerry Jones squirted several pounds of glorious whipped topping onto the sweet potato pie that was Washington's Thanksgiving win with a series of amazing post-game quotes.

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Redskins-Cowboys: Robert Griffin III enjoys Texas homecoming with four touchdown passes
Nov 23rd 2012, 03:56

ARLINGTON, Tex. — If he is lucky, and if he stays healthy, and if he doesn't get bored with lighting up scoreboards, Robert Griffin III will make many visits to Cowboys Stadium as the quarterback of the Washington Redskins. But he may never again match the impact of his first time, when he introduced himself to the Dallas Cowboys with an epic Thanksgiving Day performance.

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DeAngelo Hall makes clutch plays on defense, special teams
Nov 23rd 2012, 03:52

Cornerback DeAngelo Hall continued his improved play after the Redskins' bye week, providing two big plays one on defense and one on special teams helping them to their 38-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

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Kyle Shanahan, the man behind the man, is shining again
Nov 23rd 2012, 03:52

ARLINGTON, Tex. — It sure is fun to just sit back and enjoy Robert Griffin III's weekly show. But what about the guy behind the Washington Redskins' leading man?

After two rough seasons in Washington, offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is rebuilding his reputation one Griffin big play at a time. He's also part of a late-season Redskins turnaround that gained momentum after Thursday's 38-31 victory here over the Dallas Cowboys.

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Redskins, Robert Griffin III stake position in NFC East
Nov 23rd 2012, 03:43

ARLINGTON, Tex. — Let's keep this in perspective. They beat a bunch of pageant beauties, a team with more dimples than substance.  Nevertheless, how often does a crowd at Cowboys Stadium chant for the Washington Redskins quarterback, while booing their own team off the field at halftime? How often does a team get a performance in a must-win game like we saw from Robert Griffin III, so predatory and timely?

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Kai Forbath comes through again for Redskins
Nov 23rd 2012, 03:36

Place kicker Kai Forbath continued to deliver for the Washington Redskins, connecting on a 48-yard field goal with just less than three minutes remaining Thursday to seal their 38-31 triumph over the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Tex.

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London Fletcher extends streak but fails to finish against Cowboys
Nov 23rd 2012, 03:15

Linebacker London Fletcher played in the Washington Redskins' victory Thursday over the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Tex., extending his consecutive games streak to 235.

But he was unable to finish the game after aggravating his sprained left ankle.

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Robert Griffin III and Cool Hand Luke
Nov 23rd 2012, 02:40



Mike Shanahan still didn't smile much, but he spoke effusively about Robert Griffin III after Thursday's win in Dallas.

"You know, he's kind of like Cool Hand Luke," Shanahan said. "He doesn't get too upset about anything. He just handles himself, and goes about his business, and works extremely hard to prepare for a game. And he knows how to avoid distractions, because he focuses on his job, and doesn't seem to let anything bother him. And that's why he has the success that he has, because he is very disciplined, and very determined, and he works at it."

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Pierre Garcon looks more like the wideout Redskins need
Nov 23rd 2012, 02:35

ARLINGTON, Tex. — Wide receiver Pierre Garcon returned to the Washington Redskins' lineup Sunday and once more resembled the big-play wideout the Redskins desperately needed in their convincing triumph here Thursday over the Dallas Cowboys.

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Bryce Harper, Nats on RGIII
Nov 23rd 2012, 02:02



If you're any sort of sports fan, you watched the second quarter of Thursday's game in amazement. The Redskins' 28-point eruption was not all because of Robert Griffin III, but he did so many terrific things in such a short period of time on such a giant stage, that you couldn't help but shake your head and slap yourself in the face a bit.

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Redskins-Cowboys best and worst
Nov 23rd 2012, 01:23



Best and worst moments from Washington's 38-31 win over the Cowboys in Dallas.

Best Drive: With Redskins fans hyperventilating and a few old-timers getting ready to break out the Clint Longley memories, the Redskins finally settled down on their final real drive of the game. The Cowboys had just cut what was once a 25-point deficit to just seven. Then Washington ran 10 plays, gained 50 yards, took more than five minutes off the clock, and wound up with a 48-yard field goal. Alfred Morris carried the ball five times for 18 yards on the drive, and Santana Moss caught two passes for 27 yards, and there was lots of exhaling and happiness.

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