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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.

Nene tries to mentor Wizards teammates while nursing nagging injury Nov 2nd 2012, 00:09 Nene assumed his normal position Thursday after the Washington Wizards ended practice: He grabbed a seat along the baseline of the court, pulled off his left shoe, pulled his sock halfway off until it hung off his toes, then placed his heel on a bag of ice. Read full article >> Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan seeks to produce sacks on a consistent basis Nov 2nd 2012, 00:06 Shut out by opponents in three consecutive outings, Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan finally ended his sackless streak last Sunday and increased his season total to 4 1 / 2through eight games. Read full article >> Terps injury report: Bennett Fulper questionable, 17 probables versus Georgia Tech Nov 1st 2012, 22:57 Perhaps for the first time in weeks, there are no surprises on the Maryland football team's injury report.  Quarterback Caleb Rowe was added to the list of Terps designated as "out for the season," joining three other quarterbacks, wide receiver Marcus Leak, defensive lineman Andre Monroe and kicker Nick Ferrara. Read full article >> DeAngelo Hall will be fined but not suspended Nov 1st 2012, 21:49 The NFL will not suspend Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall for the incident with an official that led to his ejection from last Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh, according to two people with knowledge of the case. Read full article >> Juergen Klinsmann discusses U.S. national team Nov 1st 2012, 21:41 Before we get to excerpts from U.S. national team coach Juergen Klinsmann's media teleconference Thursday, a note about the World Cup qualifying hexagonal next year: The FIFA draw to determine the dates and matchups in the final round will take place Nov. 7. At that point, the USSF will begin exploring venue options for the five home matches. The opener is Feb. 6, with the draw determining whether it is home or away. Read full article >> Comcast SportsNet hires Nicole Darin Nov 1st 2012, 21:12 Comcast SportsNet has hired Nicole Darin as an anchor and reporter, filling the slot left open when Kelli Johnson left the D.C. market for CSN Houston earlier this fall.  Darin, who will start next week, comes to D.C. from CSN Chicago, where she had worked as a freelance anchor and reporter since September. Before that, she was a sports anchor and reporter for the CBS affiliate in Tampa, where she also co-hosted football pre- and post-game shows. The Bronx native has also covered sports in Charlotte, Rock Hill, S.C., Bemidji, Minn. and Colorado Springs, where she went to school. Read full article >> Patriots add CB Aqib Talib in trade with Buccaneers Nov 1st 2012, 20:54 Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are hoping to pull another fast one on the rest of the AFC. With Thursday's 4 p.m. trade line fast approaching, the Patriots announced that they have acquired cornerback Aqib Talib from Tampa Bay, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Patriots sent a fourth-round pick to Tampa Bay in return and also received a seventh-round pick in the deal, as reported by Pro Football Talk. Read full article >> Shanahan: Time for Redskins' veterans to 'step up or shut up' Nov 1st 2012, 20:53 Coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday it's time for the Washington Redskins' veteran players on defense to "step up or shut up" to produce a second-half turnaround by the unit and improve the team's fortunes. Read full article >> Schefter says Redskins best positioned in the NFC East Nov 1st 2012, 20:23 The crazy, zig-zag, absurd nature of the modern NFL — combined with Washington's upcoming bye week — has created an interesting dynamic to Sunday's Skins-Panthers game. Win, and people will spend two weeks wondering whether 4-5 Washington can mount a late-season playoff push. Lose, and people will spend two weeks wondering whether 3-6 Washington needs to win a certain number of games to save Mike Shanahan's job. Read full article >> Curt Schilling sued by Rhode Island agency over $75 million loan guarantee Nov 1st 2012, 20:22 Curt Schilling may have declared bankruptcy for his failed video game company months ago, but the state of Rhode Island will not let the former Boston Red Sox pitcher off the hook that easy. Rhode Island's economic development agency on Thursday sued Schilling and several of its former members in relation to the $75 million loan guarantee provided to Schilling's 38 Studios. Read full article >> Chris Cooley looks more comfortable in second week back Nov 1st 2012, 20:21 Coach Mike Shanahan said tight end Chris Cooley is feeling more comfortable on the practice field in his second week back with the team. The Redskins re-signed Cooley after losing tight end Fred Davis for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Cooley had no catches Sunday at Pittsburgh in his first game back. Read full article >> Mark Turgeon 'disappointed' with early Maryland basketball practices Nov 1st 2012, 19:59 The excitement around the Maryland men's basketball team is palpable, emanating from a dynamic influx of freshmen and transfers, plus the presence of the key holdovers from Coach Mark Turgeon's inaugural season in College Park. Read full article >> Kevin Seraphin hoping to return for home opener Nov 1st 2012, 19:55 A few hundred miles away from teammates, from the comfort of his couch in the District, Kevin Seraphin watched the Wizards' season opening, 94-84, loss to Cleveland on Tuesday made a notable observation.  Read full article >> Is Norv Turner coaching to keep his job against Chiefs? Nov 1st 2012, 19:54 There are few places in the NFL with a warmer coaching seat than that beneath San Diego Chargers Coach Norv Turner. It's so warm, in fact, that Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that Turner "is a goner if he can't turn the season around." And that starts with the Chargers' game tonight. Read full article >> Aldrick Robinson is working his way back into the Redskins' game plan Nov 1st 2012, 19:19 Searching for a spark on offense that sorely lacks speed with Pierre Garcon still sidelined and Fred Davis lost for the year, the Washington Redskins plan to work receiver Aldrick Robinson back into their gameplan, coach Mike Shanahan said. Read full article >> DeAngelo Hall appears likely to be available Sunday, no matter what action NFL takes Nov 1st 2012, 19:16 It appears likely that the Washington Redskins will have cornerback DeAngelo Hall available to play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, even if the league takes disciplinary action against him for his ejection from last weekend's loss at Pittsburgh. Read full article >> Caps' Karl Alzner, John Erskine won't let NHL lockout put a damper on Movember Nov 1st 2012, 19:11 November is normally a time of charitable deeds for several Capitals players, who have been participating in an event called Movember in recent years by growing mustaches in an effort to raise money for men's health. Read full article >> Five questions with Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Charles Kelly Nov 1st 2012, 19:01 Three weeks ago, Charles Kelly became Georgia Tech's interim defensive coordinator after Al Groh was fired. Since then, the Yellow Jackets stifled Boston College in a 37-17 win, then got blown out by 24 points against BYU. Now Kelly's unit faces a different challenge: a Maryland offense ranked 115th nationally, starting its fifth quarterback this season in Shawn Petty, a converted linebacker. I spoke with Kelly about facing a quarterback with no film, the Terps wide receivers and what Georgia Tech needs to improve upon. Read full article >> Panthers defensive player to watch: Dwan Edwards, defensive tackle Nov 1st 2012, 18:56 How he beats you… Edwards has 4-1/2 sacks in seven games this season, an unusually high total for an interior defensive lineman. It's even more eye-catching because Edwards, who's in his eighth NFL season, never has been a standout interior pass rusher. He had 2-1/2 sacks last season for the Buffalo Bills. Before that, he totaled only three sacks in his first six NFL seasons for the Baltimore Ravens and Bills. Read full article >> At University of Richmond, decision to add men's lacrosse met with questions Nov 1st 2012, 18:31 Faced with severe economic challenges, many college athletic departments have pared back their varsity teams, confronting difficult decisions over which sports to keep and which to eliminate. Athletes on dropped programs are left feeling betrayed and wondering, "Why us?" Read full article >> Maryland WR Kerry Boykins likely out for the season Nov 1st 2012, 18:20 Maryland senior wide receiver Kerry Boykins will miss another game with his hip/groin injury, and the rest of his season could be in jeopardy, Coach Randy Edsall said Thursday. Boykins has four catches this season for 36 yards but nothing since the Connecticut game, was presented with three options by team doctors, according to Edsall. Two involved surgery, and the decision is up to Boykins.  Read full article >> Jim Haslett must clear things up on defense Nov 1st 2012, 17:21 I have offered many reasons why the Redskins' defense has struggled. I've suggested there is not enough pride, preparation and even passion about becoming a better unit. Then I began thinking about players I know on the team and I'm sure they have all those things. So why isn't it apparent on the field? Read full article >> Weekend TV & online listings: 101 matches Nov 1st 2012, 17:04 101 matches…an Insider record! What are you going to watch?  All times are Eastern. Of note: Live streaming audio for all Premier League matches on talksport.com. … beIN Sport is available on DirecTV and DISH Network and some Comcast cable lineups. (Check with your local cable provider.) Read full article >> Jerry Sandusky moved to a maximum-security facility Nov 1st 2012, 16:58 Jerry Sandusky has been transferred to a maximum-security prison in southwestern Pennsylvania that is home to most of the state's death-row inmates. "We make individual decisions based on facts," Corrections Dept. Secretary John Wetzel said in a written statement (via PennLive.com). "Given the high profile nature of this individual, coupled with the nature of his crimes, this makes him very vulnerable in a prison setting." Read full article >>

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