Football
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Woodrow Wilson High disqualified from Turkey Bowl
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A statement from DCPS Press Secretary Melissa Salmanowitz says the school system came to the decision following an investigation into the player's residency.
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Gambling debate; Lessons from Katrina; Terps start LB at QB
CommentToday on NewsTalk we spoke with Gerron Levi, Wayne Curry, Kathleen Koch, and Alex Parker.
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Football risks; Presidential race; Office exercise; Electric cars
Comment10/26/2012
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Redskins vs. Giants score update: Giants score late TD to win 27-23
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Running updates and analysis of today's game between the Washington Redskins (3-3) and the New York Giants (4-2).
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Northwestern High football player's eligibility questioned
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A sophomore played for only a few minutes in two games, but when the student’s actual residence and subsequent ineligibility came to light, the Northwestern Wildcats learned they would have to forfeit two wins as a consequence.
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Broncos vs. Chargers: Peyton Manning leads comeback victory for Denver
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Down 24-0 at halftime, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos reveled after one of the biggest comebacks in NFL regular-season history.
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Ray Lewis out for season with triceps injury
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Baltimore Ravens linebacker and 13-time Pro Bowler Ray Lewis, who has been the heart and soul of the franchise's defense for more than a decade, will miss the rest of the season with a torn triceps.
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Indoor tailgating ideas
CommentInterior designer Dana Tydings chatted with Melanie about some great indoor tailgaiting ideas.
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Myths about concussions
CommentDr. Raymond Solano talked with Natasha and Melanie about five myths centered around concussions.
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BCS Rankings Oct. 14: Alabama, Florida, Oregon round out top 3
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Alabama and Florida are at the top of the season's first BCS standings, making it yet another all-SEC top two, with Oregon and Kansas State close behind the Gators.
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Beano Cook dies: College football pundit dies at 81
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The folksy ESPN college football commentator Carroll "Beano" Cook, who had been a staple of the network's college football coverage for more than two decades, has died.
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High School Sports Final Game of the Week voting
Four key match-ups are headlining this week's vote for the High School Sports Final Game of the Week! Click here to cast your vote and check out if your school will be featured at 11:30 p.m. Friday on NewsChannel 8!
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Redskins vs. Falcons: Robert Griffin III gets ready for another stiff test
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After a stirring, come-from-behind victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, the challenge gets no easier for the Washington Redskins as they prepare to host the 4-0 Atlanta Falcons.
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NFL referee lockout 2012: Baltimore fans cheer as NFL refs return
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"Good evening, men," said Referee Gene Steratore as he greeted the captains of the Browns and Ravens for the pre-game coin toss Thursday night. "It's good to be back." The stadium erupted in a roar. Yes, the real refs are back.
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NFL referee lockout 2012: Agreement to bring refs back in the works
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After three weeks of controversial calls and cries from across the NFL about the questionable performance of some replacement referees, an agreement that would let the league's regular officials return to work could come soon.
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NFL replacement referee's call in Seahawks-Packers game causes hysteria
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The NFL has upheld the Seahawks' 14-12 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, saying Tuesday that Seattle's last-second touchdown pass should not have been overturned.
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NFL replacement referees come under increased scrutiny
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Week 3 of the NFL season produced suspect calls during several games, even as the league and the locked out officials' union met. In the meantime, the replacement refs are getting hammered by players, coaches and fans.
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Kyle Shanahan accepts responsibility for his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty
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A day after Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan lost his cool with a replacement official in the waning moments of his team's 38-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, he took responsibility for his conduct.
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