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Fans rally around Joel Ward, Capitals
Joel Ward only scored six goals during the regular season, but perhaps he was saving his best for the postseason. His Game 7 goal has the Capitals set up for a 2nd round match-up with New York.
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Capitals, Rangers open 2nd round on Saturday
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers are facing off in the NHL Playoffs for the third time in four seasons, and it all starts in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon.
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VOTE: Can RG3 lead the Redskins to the playoffs?
As the Washington Redskins prepare to formally introduce the newest face of the franchise, Robert Griffin III, Friday afternoon, the city is buzzing with excitement. VOTE: Do you think RG3 will take the Redskins to the playoffs in his first season?
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It's official: Redskins draft Robert Griffin III
WATCH: ABC7's Tim Brant is in New York and talks one-on-one with RG3. And ABC7's Tom Roussey talks with some ecstatic Redskins fans at the draft watch party at FedEx Field and takes a look at all the new RG3 apparel.
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Redskins' Brandon Meriweather arrested on suspicion of DUI
Police say Brandon Meriweather was pulled over at about 2:54 a.m. Thursday on I-66 near N. Ohio Street. He refused a breathalyzer test and was given a field sobriety test.
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Bruins fans make racist taunts after Caps victory
After Joel Ward scored the series-winning goal for the Capitals on Wednesday night, a cascade of racist tweets about Ward, who is black, spread across the Internet.
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Poll: What's more exciting: Redskins' draft pick 'RG3' vs. Capitals' Stanley Cup win?
It’s a good day to be a D.C. sports fan. On Thursday, the Washington Redskins will likely select Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III as their new quarterback and the Washington Capitals are heading to round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs. We want to know which excites you most? Take our poll.
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WATCH: Md. teen's basketball video becomes Web sensation
A Frederick teen has become a hit on YouTube and ESPN after making a half-court-length basketball shot while doing a front flip.
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Griffin about pressure in D.C.: Bring it on
Robert Griffin III is all but officially the Redskins choice for Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft, and the Heisman winner says he's ready for the pressure of leading one of the NFL's most storied franchises.
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'RG3' era begins in Washington
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Robert Griffin III hasn't even taken a step onto the field for a Washington Redskins game - let alone a practice - but his jersey is already flying off the shelves.
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2012 NHL Playoff scores
Looking for the latest scores from across the National Hockey League playoffs? They're all right here.
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Nationals lose to San Diego Padres
All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard gave up a two-run double to pinch-hitter Mark Kotsay in the eighth inning that lifted the San Diego Padres to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
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Wizards rout Miami Heat 104-70 for 6th straight win
The Wizards started the season 2-15 but closed with its first six-game win streak since Nov. 11-21, 2007. Three of the six wins were against the East's top two teams: one against Chicago and two over Miami.
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2012 NFL Draft set to begin tonight
Robert Griffin III is expected to become the newest face of the Washington Redskins franchise after the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft Thursday night, where the team will take him 2nd overall.
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Caps beat Bruins in Game 7 in OT
Joel Ward slammed home a rebound at the 2:57 mark of overtime to give the Capitals a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night as Washington advanced to the second round of the playoffs and ended the defending Stanley Cup champions' hopes of a repeat.
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It's now or never for the Capitals in Boston
There's no getting around the finality that surrounds Wednesday night's Game 7 between the Capitals and Bruins - the winner moves on to the next round and the loser's season is over.
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Metta World Peace suspended 7 games for elbow
Lakers forward Metta World Peace was suspended seven games by the NBA on Tuesday for throwing a vicious elbow at Oklahoma City's James Harden, meaning the Los Angeles starter likely will miss six playoff games.
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Deion Sanders' estranged wife arrested on assault charges
Police have arrested Deion Sanders' estranged wife on an assault charge that the Hall of Fame cornerback claims was for breaking into his room and attacking him in front of their children.
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