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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.

Junior Etou of O'Connell draws attention Dec 24th 2012, 14:16 Last week, O'Connell celebrated the commitment of junior Melo Trimble to Maryland, but the sharpshooting guard isn't the only Division I prospect suiting up for the Knights this season. Junior Etou, a senior who transferred at the end of last school year from Arlington Country Day in Florida, has emerged as a force in the paint for the No. 8 Knights, averaging 18.1 points and 13.3 rebounds during the team's 8-0 start. Read full article >> Redskins would likely face Seahawks or 49ers if they make NFL playoffs Dec 24th 2012, 13:30 If the Redskins reach the playoffs, it appears likely they will play either the Seattle Seahawks or San Francisco 49ers in the opening round. The Redskins (9-6) would win the NFC East and be the fourth seed in the NFC playoffs if they beat the Dallas Cowboys (8-7) at home next Sunday night. In that case, they would likely host the Seahawks (10-5), who have clinched a playoff spot and appear on course to be the NFC's fifth seed. Read full article >> Michael Vick: "I'm a big RGIII fan" Dec 24th 2012, 13:27 When Michael Vick watches Robert Griffin III play, there's a flicker of recognition. "I'm a big RGIII fan," Vick told Jarrett Bell of USA Today. "He reminds me of what I do. I'm the originator of everything that's transpired in the league with the style of quarterback. It makes it gratifying to me." Read full article >> Redskins already ready for the Cowboys Dec 24th 2012, 13:13 "As the day grew late and victory had been assured, a clamor rose in the stands behind FedEx Field's northwest end zone yesterday afternoon," my former colleague Les Carpenter once wrote, back in Jim Zorn's first season. "It started small, buried in the throats of the heartiest few, the truest of believers and then slowly wafted into the afternoon sky. " We want Dallas! We want Dallas! We want Dallas! " It bounced from seat to seat, row to row, until it had blossomed into a minor roar. " We want Dallas! We want Dallas! We want Dallas! " Read full article >> Tim Tebow asked out of the Wildcat, report says Dec 24th 2012, 12:58 Last week, Tim Tebow could not hide his frustration as he talked about being leapfrogged by Greg McElroy, who vaulted past him to start Sunday for the New York Jets with quarterback Mark Sanchez benched. Read full article >> Bowl Guys coming to D.C. for Military Bowl Dec 24th 2012, 12:38 Brian Dixon and Tom Hall college buddies from the University of Kansas both found themselves in Louisiana shortly before New Year's Day of 1984. Dixon, then 24, was working in Baton Rouge. Hall, then 23, was visiting his sister. Read full article >> Redskins vs. Cowboys for the NFC East title: Did you imagine this in your wildest dreams? Dec 24th 2012, 12:00 The Redskins play the Cowboys in Week 17 with the NFC East title on the line. At FedEx Field. Let that sink in for a second. A Redskins fan, at least one who appreciates suspense, couldn't ask for much more. The team, having won six straight, is hot at the right time, and mostly healthy going into the showdown. And, to boot, there are even scenarios (play around with ESPN's playoff machine to generate your own) in which the Redskins could lose this clash and still get into the postseason as the wild card and No. 6 seed. (Mark Maske has a post coming on that later this morning). Read full article >> Redskins-Cowboys Week 17 game is moved to prime time on NBC Dec 24th 2012, 04:14 The Redskins-Cowboys game next Sunday at FedEx Field was rescheduled for 8:20 p.m. on NBC under the sport's flexible scheduling arrangement. The game will decide the NFC East title. The announcement was made Sunday evening, hours after the Redskins' triumph at Philadelphia. Cornerback DeAngelo Hall said after the win over the Eagles that he hoped the Redskins-Cowboys game would be moved to Sunday night. Read full article >>

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