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Rooting Interests: Who are D.C. fans? – The Post
The Post did a survey on Washington D.C. sports fans attitudes, favorite teams/owners, etc. recently. It mostly confirms what we already know about D.C. area fans:
“Washington fans are really a wonderful blend of the best parts of Northern tier fans and Sun Belt fans,” former Washington Nationals [...]

I think we have a new worst ceremonial first pitch in Washington Nationals history:

Maybe Washington Wizards star John Wall thought he was playing stickball or cricket when he bounced the pitch about 15 feet in front of the right batter’s box. That was a good snag by Drew Storen though.
Despite the errant pitch, I’m always [...]

Yesterday, Dan Steinberg of DC Sports Bog posted about DC’s place in ESPN The Magazine’s Ultimate Standings. Here’s the upshot:
Washington Capitals (27th), Washington Nationals (78th), Washington Wizards (110th) and Washington Redskins (121st). Last year, the Caps were 11th, followed by the Nats (94th), Redskins (102nd) and Wizards (120th).

I would have had more to say, but [...]

After a long build-up, the new Washington Wizards uniforms debuted yesterday. I had come up with a mock-up of my own that got a bit of attention and asked if the official Wizards uniforms were better than mine. So far, the real deal is beating my design which is probably a good thing.
Now, I’m going [...]

UPDATE 05.11.2011: New Wizards logo and uniform review and other reactions
The Washington Wizards unveiled their new, red, white and blue uniforms earlier this morning. Ted Leonsis, owner of the Wizards (along with the Capitals, Mystics, Verizon Center and the local Ticketmaster franchise) elaborated on the look earlier this morning and why the name didn’t change. [...]

UPDATE: The official new Wizards uniforms are here, along with a question — which design is better, theirs or mine?
This morning at 11 o’clock, the Washington Wizards will unveil their new red, white and blue uniforms and logo. The event will be streamed on WashingtonWizards.com and broadcast on Comcast SportsNet Washington. John Wall and Jordan [...]

UPDATE 05.11.2011: New Wizards logo and uniform review and other reactions
UPDATE: The official new Wizards uniforms are here, along with a question — which design is better, theirs or mine?
Last week it was announced that the Washington Wizards would unveil their new uniforms and logo on May 10 (DC Sports Bog, The Post). Ever since [...]

SEEING RED: DC United has joined the Nationals (alternate), Capitals (home) and Redskins (home) in having a red jersey as part of their uniform. DCU’s new alternate jerseys debuted this past weekend. Later this season, the Wizards (Mystics too, I think) will also go red for their road jerseys for the 2011-2012 season. Somebody needs [...]

Tuesday, Washington Post Live presented Business of Sports – Q and A with panelists Ted Leonsis, owner the Washington Capitals, Wizards and Mystics (Monumental Sports), Robert Tanenbaum, principal owner of the Washington Nationals and Marla Lerner Tanenbaum, chairperson of the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins and Will Chang, [...]

Washington Post Live is hosting a panel discussion, the Business of Sports Q&A, featuring ownership from all the D.C. pro teams at 8:45 a.m. today The panelists include:
Ted Leonsis, owner the Washington Capitals, Wizards and Mystics (Monumental Sports)
Robert Tanenbaum, principal owner of the Washington Nationals and Marla Lerner Tanenbaum, chairperson of the Washington Nationals Dream [...]