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Dexter Manley on Cowboys fans Dec 29th 2012, 01:17 How do you know that this Sunday night will be an old-school Redskins-Cowboys game? Because a few days out, Dexter Manley is giving outlandish interviews in which he rips Dallas. The Redskins legend and all-time great quote made one of his regular WTOP appearances this week, and before he could be asked a single question, he made a little speech. Read full article >> Redskins-Cowboys: Alfred Morris is low key off the field, making a big mark on it Dec 29th 2012, 01:01 For a record price that most NFL executives would gladly pay in retrospect, the Redskins' signing of quarterback Robert Griffin III has rehabilitated the rash-spending reputation of owner Daniel Snyder, revitalized a long-suffering fan base and reversed the fortunes of Coach Mike Shanahan, whose teams stumbled to an 11-21 record his first two seasons in Washington. Read full article >> Maryland basketball still tinkering with rotation heading into Delaware State game Dec 29th 2012, 00:59 The time may ultimately come for the Maryland basketball team when the rotation dwindles, when tougher ACC foes arrive and Coach Mark Turgeon begins redistributing playing time. Through 11 nonconference games, the Terrapins have fielded the same starting lineup nine times, featuring three sophomores, one junior and one senior. Read full article >> Avery Johnson firing is another example of high expectations, low patience Dec 29th 2012, 00:23 Doc Rivers experienced some lean years in Boston, clashed with his star player and exhausted countless hours preparing underdeveloped talent to get thrashed on a nightly basis. Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge stayed with him, turned aside catcalls for Rivers's ouster, and finally gave his coach a championship contender when he traded for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in the summer of 2007. Rivers quickly proved his worth as a coach, mended a once-testy relationship with Paul Pierce and won a championship in one dramatic turnaround season that brought banner No. 17 to the NBA's most storied franchise. Read full article >> Robert Griffin III named NFL rookie of the week for seventh time Dec 28th 2012, 23:48 Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was named the NFL's rookie of the week for last weekend's games, the league announced. Griffin threw for two touchdowns in the Redskins' victory at Philadelphia. It was his first game back after missing one game because of a mild sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. Read full article >> Wizards vs Magic: Game 27 Discussion thread Dec 28th 2012, 23:09 For the first time in five games, the Wizards will put the same starting lineup on the floor for consecutive contests as they prepare to host the Orlando Magic at Verizon Center. Coach Randy Wittman has been shuffling players in and out ever since the last meeting with Orlando, where he benched Chris Singleton and started Earl Barron and started Shaun Livingston in place of the injured Bradley Beal and the Wizards lost 90-83. The Wizards have since cut Barron and Livingston and signed Garrett Temple and Shelvin Mack, who start at point guard for the second game in a row. Read full article >> Redskins encouraged by improvement of Robert Griffin III's knee Dec 28th 2012, 20:17 After offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan admittedly held back Robert Griffin III last week against the Eagles, the Redskins may not know until game time Sunday night how comfortable they'll be in testing the strained LCL in Griffin's right knee. Read full article >> Michael Gonzalez leaves Nationals for Brewers Dec 28th 2012, 20:04 The Brewers have agreed to a one-year deal with left-handed reliever Michael Gonzalez, according to a Friday FOX Sports report. Gonzalez, 34, flourished last season with the Nationals as a mid-season addition on a one-year minor league deal and pitched in key situations against left-handed batters down the stretch. According to a CBS Sports report, his deal with the Brewers is worth $2.25 million with incentives, marking the second Nationals left-handed reliever to head to Milwaukee a team starved for them. Read full article >> Kyle Shanahan expected to be a head coaching candidate for other NFL teams Dec 28th 2012, 19:59 Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is expected to be a candidate for head coaching jobs around the NFL when the league's coaching carousel begins spinning next week, several people within the industry said this week. Read full article >> Tyler Polumbus cleared to practice, still questionable for Sunday Dec 28th 2012, 19:41 Starting right tackle Tyler Polumbus was cleared to practice today as he recovers from the concussion he suffered two weeks ago, and he remains questionable for Sunday. Polumbus could have practiced fully, Coach Mike Shanahan said, but the Redskins split his reps with backup Maurice Hurt in case Polumbus suffers a setback between now and Sunday night's showdown against the Cowboys. Read full article >> Redskins-Cowboys: Finally, for Washington fans, a real "Dallas Week" Dec 28th 2012, 19:32 Finally, a real "Dallas week" — and I missed it! Well, most of it. Stupid vacation! I've wanted to experience a real Dallas week for years. When I came to D.C. in 1993 I heard tales of Dallas week but they seldom lived up to the hype. There was a feeling for many years — as recently as the start of this season — that while Redskins fans talk about "Dallas week," Cowboys fans do not talk about "Redskin week," unless there's a seven-day sale on taters at the Piggly-Wiggly. Read full article >> Navy vs. Arizona State: Surging Mids look to cap comeback season with Fight Hunger Bowl victory Dec 28th 2012, 19:19 SAN FRANCISCO — A little more than a month into the season, the Navy football team had lost to all three FBS opponents it had played, and the closest result in any of those beatings was 12-0 at home to San Jose State. Read full article >> Cowboys defense gets its second look at Robert Griffin III Dec 28th 2012, 18:37 The Dallas Cowboys will be a little more familiar with Robert Griffin III when they visit FedEx Field on Sunday night in a showdown for the NFC East title, but a second look at the rookie quarterback hasn't given other opponents a significant edge this season. Read full article >> Share your Redskins-Cowboys postgame reactions Dec 28th 2012, 18:11 It's been a long time since the Redskins played a meaningful season finale -- against the Cowboys, no less -- so emotions will be running high Sunday night in the battle for the NFC East division crown. Read full article >> Share your Redskins-Cowboys postgame reactions [Updated] Dec 28th 2012, 18:02 [Editors note: A previous version of this blog post contained a clause that was intended as humor but is being interpreted as condoning irresponsible behavior. The Post apologizes for creating this impression. We encourage all fans to react to the game responsibly.] Read full article >> Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner, remains team's dominant figure Dec 28th 2012, 16:39 The Dallas Cowboys' home locker room after a game is suffused by a bright halo of light from a wall of TV cameras encircling the central figure in the room. It's not Tony Romo, or DeMarcus Ware, or some other critical player bathed in all that false sun, but owner Jerry Jones, who beats his own team to the microphones just minutes after it comes off the field. Which is when it becomes apparent that the largest column-free structure in the world is not Cowboys Stadium, but rather the self-sustaining ego of the man who built it. Read full article >> NHL owners make new CBA offer to NHLPA Dec 28th 2012, 16:11 The NHL made a new offer to the NHLPA Thursday that included movement on contract term limit, salary variance and compliance buyouts, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun. The two sides have not met since Dec. 13, and as of Friday morning no future sessions have been scheduled. Read full article >> Poll: Virginia Tech and Rutgers rekindle Big East rivalry in Russell Athletic Bowl Dec 28th 2012, 15:56 Game day has finally arrived. Virginia Tech, which is looking to avoid its first losing season since 1992, takes on Rutgers at 5:30 as part of the Russell Athletic Bowl here in Orlando. And perhaps the most interesting part of this game is the striking similarities between the two teams. Read full article >> Mike Shanahan vindicated by Washington Redskins' run of success Dec 28th 2012, 15:54 Mike Shanahan stood near midfield with a rolled-up sheet of paper in his hand, chatting purposefully with a couple members of the cadre of loyal assistant coaches who surround him. He watched intently as his franchise quarterback, the one with the otherworldly gifts that make Super Bowl triumphs seem well within reach, and his workhorse running back, stolen in the sixth round of the NFL draft, went through their practice-field routines. Read full article >> Redskins-Cowboys: Five story lines to follow Dec 28th 2012, 15:16 The Washington Redskins' most important game in the last five years is almost here. On Sunday, the team faces the Dallas Cowboys with a playoff berth and the NFC East title on the line. Winners of six straight, the Redskins will try to continue their post-bye hot streak and record their first 10-win season since 2005 and only their third since 1991 when they won the Super Bowl. Read full article >> ESPN 980 plans 8.5 hours of Redskins pregame Dec 28th 2012, 14:53 Assorted Skins notes I collected while not blogging this week. * ESPN 980 will start its pregame programming at noon on Sunday. Yes, that's 8.5 hours before kickoff. The Redskins programming will continue until 3 a.m. Yes, that's a total of 15 straight hours of Redskins. Read full article >>

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