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Raheem Morris to interview with Browns Jan 17th 2013, 01:23 Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem Morris is scheduled to interview with the Cleveland Browns for their defensive coordinator position, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Washington hired Morris last January, shortly after he had been fired as head coach at Tampa Bay. Morris turned down the defensive coordinator position with Minnesota, but had an agreement with Washington at the time he was hired that would allow him to interview for any defensive coordinator job. Read full article >> John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, still waiting for some NBA success Jan 17th 2013, 01:23 The wins for John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins haven't come with the same ease and certainly not the regularity in NBA as they did when the duo played together for one season at Kentucky. Now in their third seasons in the league, Wall and Cousins have both joined teams in Washington and Sacramento, respectively, that have remained stuck in the lottery, which has been discouraging for both of them. Read full article >> Ray Lewis's last run fuels Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl bid — or does it? Jan 17th 2013, 00:24 OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ray Lewis, for so long, has leaned on the emotional and spiritual elements of football, life and their intersection. Those are what have pushed him to this, the end of his 17th season, the end of his career. He has either one more game – Sunday's AFC championship game at New England – or two, if his Baltimore Ravens win and advance to the Super Bowl. Swirl all the emotions and spirits together, all that Lewis has meant to his franchise and his city, and it could seem a combustible combination. Read full article >> Lance Armstrong interview details: Denies forcing teammates to dope, confronts bullying charges Jan 16th 2013, 23:48 Lance Armstrong will offer more than the sporting world's most long-awaited confession — that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career — in his two-part interview with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday and Friday. Read full article >> Nationals trade Michael Morse for A.J. Cole in three-team deal Jan 16th 2013, 23:47 The Nationals, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation, sent slugger Michael Morse to the Seattle Mariners in a three-way trade that netted them right-hander A.J. Cole, the pitching prospect who last winter served as the centerpiece of the trade that brought Gio Gonzalez from the Oakland A's to the Nationals. The Mariners sent catcher John Jaso to the Oakland to complete the deal. Read full article >> Maryland basketball vs. North Carolina State: Open discussion thread Jan 16th 2013, 23:14 Greetings from Comcast Center, where the Maryland basketball team tips off against visiting North Carolina State at 7 p.m., broadcast on ESPN2 and the usual radio affiliates. Check out the pregame reading below, toss your thoughts into the discussion thread and find me on Twitter here. Also, we rolled out some new forums today. Here's the section for Maryland basketball. Read full article >> Washington Capitals goalies Michal Neuvirth, Braden Holtby will share time Jan 16th 2013, 23:03 Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth was late and he didn't know it yet. Holding up his new mask for a photographer on the first day of training camp Sunday, Neuvirth had forgotten about a post-practice meeting with goaltending coach Dave Prior and fellow netminder Braden Holtby. Read full article >> Pregame notes: Shaquille Cleare healthy after back spasms Jan 16th 2013, 21:21 Some pregame notes to tide you over until Maryland tips off against No. 14 North Carolina State at 7 p.m. >> Shaquille Cleare was set to start Sunday against Miami, his potential presence giving the Maryland basketball team an additional size advantage inside and allowing Alex Len to display his potential at power forward. But back spasms derailed Cleare's opportunity before it even began, limiting him throughout practice and to just four minutes against the Hurricanes. Read full article >> Caps return prospect Tom Wilson to OHL's Plymouth Whalers Jan 16th 2013, 21:00 Prospect Tom Wilson was a late addition to the Capitals training camp roster after Steve Richmond, the team's director of player development, insisted that the 18-year-old deserved a chance to try and make the team. Read full article >> What channel is OWN? Jan 16th 2013, 20:59 It's finally time for the world to see disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong bare his soul to the country's interviewer-in-chief, Oprah Winfrey. Just in case you aren't sure how to navigate to the Oprah Winfrey Network on your cable or satellite provider, we've got you covered. Read full article >> Carmelo Anthony isn't bothered by Knicks owner's recording devices Jan 16th 2013, 20:39 If the New York Knicks owner wants to monitor Carmelo Anthony's behavior by installing recording devices on the Madison Square Garden court, Anthony has no problem with it. Owner James Dolan made the move after Anthony was suspended for a game last week after a trash-talking incident with Kevin Garnett in which Anthony hung around the Boston Celtics' bus postgame, waiting for KG. Read full article >> Lance Armstrong apologized to Sally Jenkins Jan 16th 2013, 20:06 Sally Jenkins is a colleague and friend. She's also sort of part of the Lance Armstrong story. So since I frequently transcribe interviews involving D.C. sports figures, I will hereby transcribe her Tuesday appearance on the Charlie Rose Show. You can watch it here.And you can read her most recent column on the topic here. Read full article >> Wednesday kickaround Jan 16th 2013, 19:43 *A Toronto FC spokesman says "there are no plans for additions to our coaching staff. Speculating on Pat Onstad becoming an assistant coach is misleading." The Insider reported Tuesday that Onstad had stepped down as D.C. United's goalkeepers coach after two years and was lined up for a job with TFC. United would receive financial compensation in exchange for letting Onstad out of his contract. Read full article >> Adam Oates 'absolutely' would use Alex Ovechkin on penalty kill Jan 16th 2013, 19:02 Alex Ovechkin's transformation this season under Coach Adam Oates won't be limited to a switch to right wing. Asked Wednesday if he would consider using the star forward on the penalty kill, Oates replied "absolutely". Read full article >> Redskins' draft: Mel Kiper sees safeties, corner, tackles within Washington's reach Jan 16th 2013, 18:23 Player evaluations and projections for the 2013 draft are underway, and on Wednesday, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper held his first teleconference of the season to discuss some of the top prospects. The Redskins don't pick this year until the 22nd selection of the second round. However, the team has several needs, with both safety positions, cornerback and right tackle apparently high on the list. Read full article >> Nationals players expected to appear at NatsFest Jan 16th 2013, 18:15 After a two-year hiatus, the Nationals brought back NatsFast and will host it on Jan. 26 at the Washington Convention Center, with doors opening at 12 p.m. for general admission ticket holders. The event is designed to generate interest for the upcoming season, and will include meet-and-greet and autograph sessions with players, games, food, stands selling team gear and tickets and more. Read full article >> Alex Ovechkin will be torchbearer for 2014 Sochi Olympics Jan 16th 2013, 18:14 The NHL has yet to determine whether players will participate in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, but Alex Ovechkin has made it quite clear multiple times that he intends to take part when Russia hosts the games. Read full article >> Forbes: Caps worth $250 million, lost $1 million in 2012 Jan 16th 2013, 18:11 Forbes released its annual list of NHL team valuations on Wednesday and according to the report, Washington is the highest-valued team in the league to have lost money last year. The Capitals are worth $250 million, 11th in the NHL, according to Forbes, but the team had operating losses of $1 million in 2012. Read full article >> George McPhee says Caps got 'fair and reasonable' schedule Jan 16th 2013, 17:40 The Caps have eight back-to-backs in their abbreviated 2013 schedule, tied for 18th in the league and slightly below the league average of 8.6. The Caps will travel 17,763 miles in their 2013, 21st in the league, and easily less than any other Southeast Division team, according to On The Forecheck. Read full article >> Eagles hire Chip Kelly to coach Jan 16th 2013, 17:20 Nine days after he turned down the opportunity to become the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach, Oregon's Chip Kelly will be named head coach of the Eagles. Kelly will take the job after four years with the Ducks, ending a coaching search that became a marathon after Kelly's first rejection. The Eagles, after a 4-11 season, fired Andy Reid on New Year's Eve and announced the Kelly hiring shortly after noon. Read full article >> Calle Johansson on encouraging defensemen to join the rush Jan 16th 2013, 16:56 Several Capitals defensemen have talked about how the coaching staff is encouraging any and all blue liners to learn how to make the right decision about jumping up in the play so they can take opportunities when they see them. Read full article >> Nationals' spring training game times announced Jan 16th 2013, 16:51 The times for spring training games were announced today, with the Nationals scheduled to host day home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla. at 1:05 p.m. and night home games at 6:05 p.m. Pitchers and catchers report in a little under a month, on Feb. 12, and position players on Feb. 15. The first spring training game is a week later on Feb. 23 against the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie at 12:10 p.m. The first home spring training game is a day later, on Feb. 24, against the Miami Marlins at 1:05 p.m. The Nationals will play 32 games in the Grapefruit League, including 15 at home. Read full article >> Redskins Season Review: Offense Jan 16th 2013, 16:46 The Redskins' offense carried the team through much of the season before the defense regrouped and contributed to the team's playoff push. Rookies led the way, with quarterback Robert Griffin III and tailback Alfred Morris doing much of the heavy lifting. But Griffin's knee injury now hovers over the team, and it's unclear whether he or another of this year's rookies, Kirk Cousins, will be the Redskins' starter at the outset of next season. Read full article >> Roger Bernadina: Still jacked Jan 16th 2013, 16:46 "Roger Bernadina arrived today, and he is probably the leader in clubhouse for Best Shape of His Lifeiest player here," Kilgore wrote last February. "He looked more like a strong safety than a left fielder." Read full article >> Lance Armstrong's confession seems to be just another calculation Jan 16th 2013, 16:40 Sadly, even Lance Armstrong's contrition is contrived, it seems. His mea culpa to Oprah Winfrey — always guaranteed to bump a miscreant's Q rating — is not actually about apologizing to his fans and coming clean, so to speak, about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. It's about reducing liability and getting back on a bike in competition (in the triathlon; one assumes even an ego such as Armstrong's knows his Tour de France days are over). Read full article >>

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