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First look: new MLB batting practice caps – UniWatch on ESPN
The latest MLB batting practice caps have been leaked to Paul Lukas of UniWatch. The Washington Nationals version is above, along with the previous version.
I guess we now know what the Opening Day giveaway is going to be. I don’t care for it – [...]

This week’s guest prognosticator is Vince Guerrieri, a newspaper editor in Northern Ohio as well as the author of Ohio Sports Trivia. He has begun writing a second book, about the Fremont-Sandusky high school rivalry. Poking around on his Web site, I saw that Vince also contributed to Tim Russert’s Wisdom of Our Fathers. He [...]

Tonight, the NFL Films series “A Football Life” features Washington Redskins great John Riggins. It is absolute must see viewing for any Washingtonian, whether they were a fan or not, and of course all football fans.
Twelve minutes of the documentary are already up at ‘John Riggins: A Football Life’ – Sneak Peek. It is [...]

Once again, Kevin McGuire has returned to answer some questions about a Philadelphia team: the Eagles are in town to take on the Washington Redskins. This season, McGuire is a local football blogger for CBS Philly.
WFY: What in the name of Marion Campbell is going on in the City of Brotherly Love?! How hot is [...]

It is old news, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are wearing these on Sunday when they host the Washington Redskins:

Technically, those are “inspired” by the 1934 uniforms, back when they were the Pittsburgh Pirates of the NFL. To me, it makes them look like convicted bumble bees that broke out of prison and started running a [...]

I noticed on Saturday that Yale is now putting little Bulldogs on their helmets, presumably for good play. This is the first time I can recall it. Since the photo is not as clear as I would have liked, here is a look at the graphic I believe they are using:

Yale upset Penn, 27-13 at [...]

Last night goes down as one of the great nights in the Washington Nationals history. Following 9 innings of 1 run (unearned) pitching by Ross Detwiler, Jordan Zimmermann, Tyler Clippard and Drew Storen, Jayson Werth led off the top of the 9th inning. The outfielder, oft-maligned for his enormous contract, faced 12 Lance Lynn pitches [...]

Longtime Nationals broadcaster looks forward to playoffs – WTOP
WTOP talks with the voice of the Washington Nationals, Charlie Slowes. Present at the creation, Slowes’ “Bang Zoom go the Fireworks!” “and a curly W is in the books” quickly became a part of the D.C. area vocabulary. He and his partner since 2006 Dave Jageler kept [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday morning, I wondered if Teddy would finally win the President’s Race:
I’d like to think that clinching the division and heading to the playoffs is sufficient motivation to end this on the final day of the season. From my perspective, having him win in the playoffs takes attention away from the achievements [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The first game of the 140th season of Yale (1-0) football was a thrilling back and forth battle with the Georgetown Hoyas (2-1) at venerable Multi-Sport Field. The game was not decided until Colin Bibb intercepted an Aaron Aiken pass in the end zone with 33 seconds remaining.
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