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Redskins GM: Cap penalty a 'travesty of fairness'
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General Manager Bruce Allen said Monday the Washington Redskins were the victims of a "travesty of fairness" because of a $36 million salary cap penalty that has severely hampered the team's offseason plans.
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DeAngelo Hall released by Washington Redskins
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The talkative DeAngelo Hall was a thorough mix of big plays and blown coverages in his 4 and ½ seasons in Washington. The 29-year-old cornerback had four interceptions last season for a defense that ranked 30th in the league against the pass.
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Trademark judges hear new case against Washington Redskins name
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The long-running battle over the name restarted Thursday, when a group of Native Americans went before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to argue that the Redskins should lose their federal trademark protection.
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Capitals beat Bruins 4-3 in OT
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Eric Fehr scored 37 seconds into overtime Tuesday night, and the Washington Capitals rallied from a three-goal, first-period deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 in a thriller reminiscent of the teams' seven-game playoff series a year ago.
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Brazil 2014 World Cup to offer special seats for obese fans
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The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is set to be the first to offer special seats for obese fans.
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Play of the Week: 3-1-13
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Watch the Play of the Week for March 1, 2013.
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Flacco agrees to Ravens deal: AP sources
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If the deal is finalized, Flacco would receive in excess of $120 million over six years, according to a person close to the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed.
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Capitals beat Hurricanes 3-0
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The Washington Capitals shut down former teammate Alexander Semin, scored a goal with a one-of-a-kind combo and put together a second consecutive impressive performance, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 Tuesday night in their quest to make a quick last-to-first move in the Southeast Division.
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Washington Redskins hosting prep audition classes
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The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders are one of the longest running pro squads, if not the longest, and they are very busy during the offseason.
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Dennis Rodman in North Korea with Harlem Globetrotters
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Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brought his basketball skills and flamboyant style - neon-bleached hair, tattoos, nose studs and all - on Tuesday to the isolated Communist country with possibly the world's drabbest dress code: North Korea.
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Wizards beat Raptors 90-84 for 3rd straight win
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The Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 90-84 on Monday night for their third straight victory.
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Capitals re-sign Holtby, Erskine
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The Washington Capitals announced Monday that they have re-signed goaltender Braden Holtby and defenseman John Erskine to two-year deals.
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Oscar Pistorius case: Lead investigator in case replaced over his own attempted murder charges
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South African police on Thursday appointed a new chief detective in the murder case, replacing a veteran policeman who was himself charged with attempted murder.
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Raptors beat Wizards 96-88
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Playing with an improvised scoreboard, horn, game clock and 24-second clock because of a malfunction in the scoring system, the Raptors took the lead for good in the second quarter and won their fifth straight game, putting them one victory shy of last season's total.
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NBA trade rumors 2013: Wizards in the Josh Smith sweepstakes?
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Are the Wizards an actual player in the Josh Smith sweepstakes? One report suggests they are at least doing their due dilligence.
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Bubble Watch: Terps' tournament hopes revived with Duke upset
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Maryland has plenty of work to do to get in the field, but they're still alive.
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MLS First Kick Countdown: 12 days - What position will Raphael Augusto play when he ever gets on the field?
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As the 2013 MLS season approaches, we're counting down the days to March 2 and running the proverbial rule over each player on D.C. United's roster. Today's subject: Brazilian 21-year-old and Fluminese loanee to United Raphael Augusto.
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Redskins not considering name change, GM says
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Redskins GM Bruce Allen said Thursday the team isn't considering a new nickname and there's "nothing that we feel is offensive, and we're proud of our history." They were the last team in the four major professional sports leagues to have an African American player.
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