DC Sports Guys

Morning Roundup: Strasburg's surgery successful, T.J. Houshmazilli could be headed to Washington

2010-09-04T08:01:00.001-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (2-2 preseason)

T.J. Houshma... Housh-your-momma... You mean T.J. Houshmandzadeh? Right Houshmazilli, put him on the board. Championship! [SB Nation DC]
Dallas Week festivities. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Nationals (57-78)

Nationals fall 8-5 to the Pirates but Danny Espinosa impresses in first start. [Federal Baseball]
Strasburg's Tommy John surgery successful. [Nationals Journal]
More on Espinosa's first start. [MASN]
Nyjer Morgan suspended eight games. [Goessling Game]
Riggleman suspended two games. [SB Nation DC]
In defense of Nyjer. [The Goessling Game]

Orioles (49-86)

Garza prevails. Rays 4, Orioles 1. [Camden Chat]
Garza's parting comments. [Britt's Bird Watch]

Terrapins

The history of Maryland-Navy. [Baltimore Sun]
This could be the end of the Friedgen era. [Testudo Times]

Video Reel

A JaMarr Robinson highlight video. Yes, you read that correctly. [Terp Talk]

Morning Roundup: 29 inactive Redskins for last preseason game, Friedgen happy about breakfast

2010-09-03T10:03:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (2-2 preseason)

Who sat out last night's game? All 22 starters and 7 others. [SB Nation DC]
What to do with Brandon Banks. [Redskins Insider]
Haynesworth plays the entire game. [Washington Post]
Robert Henson hurt. [Redskins Insider]

Nationals (57-77)

Kasten plans to be "more aggressive than we've ever been" this winter. [The Nats Blog]
Rob Dibble weighs in on Nyjer Morgan. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Orioles (49-85)

Red Sox capitalize on Orioles mistakes. Red Sox 6, Orioles 4. [Baltimore Sun] [Box Score]
Matt Graza would like to shove it down the Oriole's throat. [MASN]

Wizards

Yi Jianlian sits with inflamed Achilles tendon. [Truth About It]
Survey says... Gilbert in top 10 most disliked sports figures. [Bullets Forever]
Never too soon to predict John Wall's greatness. [Truth About It]
Wizards have new website. Kinda looks like the Capitals website. Go figure.

Capitals

Is Boudreau on the hot seat? [Puck Daddy]
Growing Up Cody. [Japers' Rink]

Terrapins

The trend of football defections. [Testudo Times]
Friedgen starts up breakfasts at Maryland again. (insert food joke here) [D1SCOURSE]

Hoyas

The first Georgetown as a National Championship Contender prediction made. [Casual Hoya]

Outside the District

We all laughed at James Toney's attempt at MMA. He's laughing all the way to the bank. [MMA Mania]
Mark Brunell is broke and needs to make the Jets. [SB Nation DC]

Video Reel

Rex Ryan's message for DeAngelo Hall [Mr. Irrelevant]

LIVE D.C. Sports Guys 9/5 at 9:00am

2010-09-02T22:49:00.000-04:00

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The Life and Times of Tony Plush

2010-09-02T10:05:00.000-04:00

Nyjer Morgan professes to be a 30-year old professional baseball player. Acquired last June along with Sean Burnett for the dismal Joel Hanrahan and the oft-confused Lastings Milledge, Morgan became an instant spark for the Nats' running game, amassing 24 steals and hitting .351 for the majors' worst team. Morgan's has continued to put up solid numbers on the base path this season despite injuries and changing roles in the Nats' ever evolving outfield.

So on paper, Morgan looks like a guy who could add spark to the lineup for the Nationals, a team who continues to struggle to find an identify. Yet this morning, Morgan reached another accomplishment that most players don't achieve unless they reach a career milestone, win a World Series, or make an astounding play. His Robin Ventura-style charging of the Marlins' Chris Volstad, followed by the beatdown he took from Marlins' 1B Gabby Sanchez, was featured as a 'top story' on NBC's Today Show. Well done, Tony Plush.

The Nats' have certainly had their share of problem players, and have typically sought to set an example by disciplining players publicly or shipping them off (i.e. Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge). Yet such problems typically encompassed off-the-field personal troubles or squabbles with teammates or management. T.Plush's story is different, as he is embarrassing the team on the field seemingly every time he is in the lineup of late.

Morgan is currently awaiting MLB's decision on a pending 7 game suspension, handed down to him after he threw a ball into the stands and beaned an unsuspecting fan in the head on August 25th at Philadelphia. I'm guessing that, given T.Plush's recent acts, that suspension will be upheld, and even lengthened given last night's events.

Then came Morgan's hard charge into Cardinals catcher Bryan Anderson in Saturday's game at Nats Park. Having seen that gone down live, it was almost like Morgan was purposefully trying not to score, but instead channeling his hockey persona (Morgan played in Major Juniors before committing to baseball). Then came a similar collision on Tuesday with Marlins C Brett Hayes, a play in which Morgan certainly could have scored. Instead he charged hard into Hayes, separating his shoulder and ending his season early.

Then came Wednesday. The Marlins, up 14-3 at the time, hit Morgan with a pitch in the top of the 4th inning. Morgan then proceeds to steal two bases. In the 6th Volstad threw behind Morgan, leading into a bench clearing melee that made morning news not just on sports outlets, but on regular media as well.

While the Marlins probably shouldn't have thrown at Morgan a second time (the first should have been sufficient retaliation for his actions on Tuesday), why would a guy facing current suspension on unrelated actions would continue to draw attention to himself by going out on the field and exhibiting a style of play that is arguably less professional than what we might see in a Little League game.

It will be interesting how things play out with Morgan's situation from a disciplinary viewpoint, but even more interesting how the Nats themselves deal with this from a personnel stance. My viewpoint? Shut him down, contemplate your moves, try to salvage something, and make something more of your outfield in 2011. Having a speedster like Morgan is no question an asset, but his recent actions show him as a monstrous liability.

Oh, and one has to wonder what Rob Dibble's thoughts are on all of this...

Morning Roundup: Nyjer starts a brawl, Redskins vs. Arizona tonight 10pm

2010-09-02T09:34:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (2-1 preseason)

Hall is benefiting from the new 3-4 scheme. [CBS Sports]
Andre Carter is adjusting well to linebacker. [Redskins Insider]
Dan Snyder and Jerry Jones film Papa John's commercial. [D.C. Sports Bog]
John Beck signed to a two-year $2.25 million contract extension [Hogs Haven]
NFLPA opens investigation into Hall Davis trade. [SB Nation DC]
Goodbye to GrandPa Hogette. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Nationals (57-77)

All hell breaks lose in bench clearing brawl. Marlins 16, Nationals 10. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Recap of Nyjer's week leading up to the brawl. [Nationals Journal]
Dibble is gone. [The Nats Blog]
Welcome to the big leagues, call-ups. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (48-84)

After 4 run first things go down hill. Red Sox 9, Orioles 6. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
It was a good August. [Camden Crazies]

Wizards

N'Diaye sill awaiting Wizards tender. [Washington Examiner]

Capitals

Schultz fully recovered from mono. [Capitals Insider]

Outside the District

NFL still messing with umpire positions. [ESPN]

Video Reel

The Brawl [Unfortunately from the Marlins feed]
Ovechkin and Vikings

Morning Roundup: More problems at home plate for Nyjer, Grossman now expected to start Thursday

2010-09-01T10:06:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (2-1 preseason)

NFC East rundown. [Yahoo Sports]
Haynesworth should see plenty of PT on Thursday. [Redskins Insider]
Progression is the key. [Hogs Haven]
Hall Davis, who was just acquired from the Rams this week, cut along with 4 others. [Redskins Insider]
Now Grossman is expected to start Thursday. [Redskins Insider]

Nationals (57-76)

Jordan Zimmermann has career high in K's but another bonehead Nyjer Morgan play leads to a 1-0 loss. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Strasburg's Tommy John surgery scheduled for Friday. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (49-83)

Sticking it to the Sox, O's win 5-2. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Showalter visits Aberdeen. [MASN]

Wizards

Yi Jianlian and the art of the International Drop Step. [Truth About It]

Terrapins

Looking to the season opener. [Testudo Times]
Ferrara will be game-time decision. [Terrapins Insider]
Down to 2 TEs. [Testudo Times]
Former Terp Wilson traded to Baltimore. [Baltimore Sports Report]

Morning Roundup: Nats go for 4 in a row, DeAngelo Hall is short and doesn't want anyone to know

2010-08-31T10:43:00.001-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (2-1 preseason)

DeAngelo Hall demands Kelli Johnson to remove her high heels before every interview. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Dennis Morris and draft pick traded to St. Louis for Hall Davis and a draft pick. [Fox Sports]
Malcolm Kelly needs a new hamstring. [Redskins Insider]
Trent Williams is fitting in nicely. [Hogs Haven]

Nationals (57-75)

Zim and Dunn go yard: Nationals 9, Marlins 3. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Rob Dibble still 'taking a break' from the broadcast booth. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Morgan responds to being benched. [Nationals Journal]
Strasburg could be surgery this week. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (48-83)

Checking in with Manny Machado. [Baltimore Sun]

Wizards

Yi is tearing it up at the World Championships. [Truth About It]

Around the District

One more reason to hate Mike Wise. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Morning Roundup: McNabb, Portis, Grossman all out for Thursday, That is one ugly football field

2010-08-30T10:04:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (2-1 preseason)

McNabb, Portis out for Thursday's game against the Cardinals. [Redskins Insider]
Rex will be out too. [SB Nation DC]
Malcolm Kelly may be on the field Thursday. [SB Nation DC]
Anthony Armstrong needs to make this team. [Washington Post]

Nationals (56-75)

Lannan leads Nationals to 4-2 win over the Cardinals. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Livan Hernandez earns 1-year extension. [Washington Examiner]
Morgan benched for home plate incident. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (48-83)

More solid pitching leads to 1-0 win and sweep of the Angels. [Baltimore Sun] [Box Score]

Wizards

Yi Jianlian, Kevin Seraphin and Hamady Ndiaye updates. [Wizards Insider]

Hoyas

UConn's loss may be Georgetown's gain. [Casual Hoya]

Terrapins

How man games will Maryland win? [Terrapins Insider]
Wucjak's place in Maryland's history. [Testudo Times]

Ouside the District

Cowboys sloppy play may lead to starters playing in 4th preseason game. [Washington Examiner]

Pic O' The Morning

Terrible idea [Deadspin]

LIVE D.C. Sports Guys 8/29 at 9:00am

2010-08-28T20:50:00.000-04:00

Go to http://www.dcsportsguys.com/ to listen to The D.C. Sports Guys LIVE Sunday August, 29 at 9:00am.

This will be our first show from Griffins Grill in Arnold. To get used to our new surroundings we will be running the show before they open for business to make sure we have everything in order. Unfortunately because we are waiting on Comcast to upgrade the Internet connection we will only have live audio this week.

Morning Roundup: Hello Stephen, meet Tommy. You will be staying with him for the next 12-18 months

2010-08-28T09:54:00.001-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (2-1 preseason)

Bend but don't break defense leads to 16-11 win over the Jets. [Washington Examiner]

Portis sprains ankle. [CBS Sports]
Haynesworth sees playing time with the starters. [Yahoo! Sports]

Nationals (54-75)

Cardinals 4, Nationals 2. No one cares, google Strasburg. [Federal Baseball] [Google] [Box Score]
Zimmermann outlines what is ahead for Strasburg. [MASN]
A little Strasburg / Tommy John Q&A. [The Goessling Game]
Was it the change-up that did it? [The Nats Blog]
Strasburgs response: "I'm going to be the best at rehabbing". [SB Nation DC]

Orioles (46-83)

Bergesen lasts 8 innings, no walks, 4 hits. Orioles 4, Angels 1. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Roberts day-to-day with hip soreness. [MASN]

Terrapins

Practicing without a football. [D1SCOURSE]
Add kicker problems to the list. [D1SCOURSE]

Mystics

Have something in common with the Caps. Win their conference, out in the first round. [SB Nation DC]

Outside the District

UFC 118 preview & predictions. [MMA Mania]
UFC 188 weigh-ins. Toney topping out at 237lbs. [Cagewriter]

Ties to the District

Juan Dixon attempts comeback with Cleveland. [Pro Basketball Talk]
Joey Haynos could be out for 2010 season. [CBS Sports]

Pic O' The Morning

How Mr. Irrelevant feels about Strasburg's injury.

Video Reel

Best thing the World Cup produced this year

Morning Roundup: O's win, Nats swept, Mystics lose

2010-08-26T10:29:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (1-1 preseason)

McNabb out until regular season opener. [Washington Post]
Chris Hanburger approved for Hall of Fame vote. [SB Nation DC]

Nationals (53-74)

It's a sweep... for the Cubs. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Jordan Zimmerman returns tonight. [Federal Baseball]
Nyjer Morgan suspended seven games for throwing a ball into the stands. [Nationals Journal]
Strasburg to have second MRI today. [CBS Sports]
Rob Dibble taking some time off after recent Strasburg comments. [Washington Examiner]
"I didn't realize this at the time but it's a huge show," Lannan said. "I think I'm going to get more attention for this than the game I pitched last night." - Lannan on Top Chef [MASN]

Orioles (45-82)

Matusz has is second good outing in a row. Orioles 4, White Sox 2. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
What to do with Koji Uehara? [Krem's Sports Blog]

Mystics (0-1 to Atlanta)

Fall 95-90 to Atlanta in first game of the playoffs. [SB Nation DC]

Capitals

Versus to carry 11 games, NBC 4. [Capitals]

UFC 118 not sold out. [Cagewriter]
Overeem to fight in K1. [MMA Fighting]

Pic O' The Morning

UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste on the cover of Playboy. [MMA Mania]

Morning Roundup: Nationals still quiet about Strasburg, Sexy Rexy to start Friday against the Jets

2010-08-25T07:42:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (1-1 preseason)

McNabb, Sellers, Kelly, and Moore all out for Jet's game. [Hogs Haven]
Why do we still need to see the name Vinny Cerrato all over the god damn place. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Landry's fake leg injury. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Haynesworth is not going to win this battle. [Hogs Haven]

Nationals (53-72)

Cubs hit Lannan's hanging sliders everywhere, beat the Nationals 5-4. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Rob Dibble's choice words for Strasburg. [Federal Baseball]
Still no word on Strasburg. [Nationals Journal]
More injury updates. [The Goessling Game]
Guess the Quote: Rob Dibble or Kenny Powers. [SB Nation DC]

Orioles (44-81)

Spark of life in the 9th not enough in 7-5 loss to the White Sox. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Jim Johnson could return Friday. [Baltimore Sun]

Terrapins

Another TE goes down. [Testudo Times]

Hoyas

Big East coaches unanimously agree to change double-bye system, presidents say no. [Fanhouse]

Outside the District

Bowden was 'pushed out' by former FSU president. [AP]
Chael Sonnen gets instant rematch against Anderson Silva. [Yahoo! Sports]
Brazilian referee on the run after fatally stabbing a player. [Deadspin]

Video Reel

Dana White and Mike Tyson

Morning Roundup: What the hell is rhabdomyolysis?

2010-08-23T09:51:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (1-1 preseason)

The Haynesworth soap opera. [Hogs Haven]
What the hell is rhabdomyolysis? [Redskins Insider]
Shanahan "not aware" any rhabdo-anything. [SB Nation DC]

Kareem Moore out up to 6 weeks. [SB Nation DC]
Sally Jenkins has some choice words for Haynesworth. [Washington Post]
A view from the Ravens side of the 2nd preseason game. [Baltimore Beatdown]

Nationals (53-71)

Hard to win when you don't score runs. Phillies 6, Nationals 0. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Harper to introduced Thursday. [Nationals Journal]
Ian Desmond continues to do well in the 2-spot. [Federal Baseball]

Orioles (44-81)

Millwood gives up 3 runs to start the game. Rangers 6, Orioles 4. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]

Capitals

How bad is the Southeast division? [The Peerless Prognosticator]
A summertime Mike Green sighting. [On Frozen Blog]

Wizards

Is Gilbert Arenas the best guard in Wizards team history? [Bullets Forever]

Mystics (22-12)

Clinch top seed in Eastern Conference. [SB Nation DC]

Outside the District

Jay Mariotti due in court on suspicion of felony domestic assault. [Deadspin]

Heyward-Bey needs more time. [CBS Sports]
NHL changes rule on shootouts. [Puck Daddy]

LIVE D.C. Sports Guys 8/23 at 8:00pm

2010-08-22T09:32:00.001-04:00

Go to http://www.dcsportsguys.com/ to watch The D.C. Sports Guys LIVE Monday August, 23 at 8:00pm.

Morning Roundup: Marquis looks good in loss, Fleischmann trade talks, Redskins vs. Ravens tonight

2010-08-21T10:17:00.001-04:00

What's News

Redskins (1-0 preseason)

Hogs Haven and Baltimore Beatdown talk about tonight's game. [Hogs Haven]
Starters will get more playing time tonight. [Redskins Insider]

Hall speaks about the Shanahan-Haynesworth standoff. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Shanahan speaks about his first meeting with the team. [Hogs Haven]
Welcome to zone blocking. [Washington Examiner]

Nationals (52-70)

Marquis best outing of the season end in 1-0 loss to the Phillies. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Rizzo on Harper, Strasburg and Dunn. [Federal Baseball]
Jackie Robinson statue destroyed at Nats Park. [Vin Scully is my Homeboy]
Jordan Zimmermann tosses five shutout innings for Syracuse. [The Goessling Game]
Harper will not play in the GCL this year. [The Nats Blog]

Orioles (43-80)

Rangers 2, Orioles 0. Everyone is PO'd about the strike zone. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Jim Johnson update. [School of Roch]

Capitals

Edmonton and Vancouver talk Fleischmann trade. [SB Nation DC]
Farm Report. [Japers' Rink]
Boudreau speaks on potential rule changes. [Capitals Insider]
Semin hassled by tabloids during fender bender. [Puck Daddy]
Hockey New Yearbook highlights. [Teds Take]

Terrapins

Friedgen's scouting report on Navy and Ricky Dobbs. [Terrapins Insider]

Players with NFL hopes. [Testudo Times]
Texas possibly back in discussion for 2017. [Testudo Times]

Mystics

Win over Liberty creates three-way tie for first place. [SB Nation DC]

Outside the District

Learning linguistics the Latrell Sprewell way. [Deadspin]
Strikeforce: Houston weigh-in results. [MMA Fighting]
Gary Shaw will make Kimbo Slice a mediocre boxer. [Cage Potato]

Video Reel

LET'S GO GREIVIS
Slap Shot Inception-Style

Pic O' The Morning

Yi Jianlian gets his 'Vogue' on. [Truth About It]

Morning Roundup: Haynesworth has a headache, Lannan gets a win, Caddyshack re-cut Inception Style

2010-08-20T10:40:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (1-0 preseason)

Haynesworth sits again. [CBS Sports]
L.J. will start against the Ravens. [CBS Sports]
Shanahan is a workaholic. [Hogs Haven]
The Albert Haynesworth skit. [D.C. Sports Bog]
The left-handed McNabb. [Mr. Irrlevant]

Nationals (52-69)

Lannan has another good outing. Nationals 6, Braves 2. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Willingham offically done, Nyjer Morgan returns. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (43-79)

Shutout for 6 innings the Orioles bats come alive in the 7th to beat the Rangers 4-0. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]

Wizards

Flippin' defense. [Truth About It]

Terrapins

Coxson to transfer in. [Inside Maryland Sports]
LB Pooler likely out for the season. [SB Nation DC]

Outside the District

Roger Clemens indicted on perjury. [Baltimore Sun]

Video Reel

Caddyshack re-cut Inception-Style.

Caddyshack Inception Trailer Mash-Up - watch more funny videos

Morning Roundup: 'Skins go to court, 3rd game in a row for Nationals ejections

2010-08-19T09:51:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (1-0 preseason)

Fred Davis pleads guilty to two misdemeanors. [SB Nation DC]
Trent Williams will go to court for doing 90 on the Dulles Toll Road. [The Washington Post]
Keep FedEx Burgundy and Gold. When selling tickets use "Redskins fans seeking Redskins Fans" [Hogs Haven]
Haynesworth can't stay hydrated. [CBS Sports]

Nationals (51-69)

Livan pitches well, Nationals still find a way to lose 3-2 to the Braves. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
The ejection streak continues, last night it was Zimmerman. [The Nationals Enquirer]
Analyzing the draft. [SB Nation DC]
Wilson Ramos called up. [The Nats Blog]

Orioles (42-79)

Orioles 5, Mariners 6. O's back to norm losing 4 of last 6. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Bunts-a-plenty with Showalter. [Camden Crazies]

Wizards

Practice moving to the Patriot Center. [Wizards Insider]

Outside the District

WEC 50 results recap + payouts and salary. [MMA Mania]
Strikeforce Challengers 10 payouts and ratings. [MMA Payout]
NHL tries out new face-off circle and bigger blue line at Development Camp. [Puck Daddy]

Morning Roundup: Bryce Harper inks 5 year deal with the Nationals

2010-08-17T08:49:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (1-0 preseason)

Depth chart changes. [Redskins Insider]
DeAngelo Hall calls into radio station to defend running out of bounds. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Laron's version of pull-ups include with 250lbs. of weight strapped to your waist. [Mr. Irrelevant]

Nationals (51-67)

Bryce Harper signs for $9.9 million over 5 years, Kasten celebrates. [Nationals Journal]
Harper's college coach thinks he could be in the majors within 24 months. [MASN]
Danny Espinosa will get to start at second base. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (42-77)

Walk-off bunt caps a 5-4 win over the Mariners. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Manny Machado inks $5.25 million signing bonus. [Baltimore Sports Report]
Berken heads to the DL. [Baltimore Sports Report]
Birds up, O's down. [Camden Chat]

Terrapins

First scrimmage notes. [Testudo Times]

Mystics (19-12)

Clinch playoff berth. [Truth About It]

Outside the District

Ladell Betts signs with the Saints. [SB Nation DC]
Heyward-Bey hits a lull at camp. [CBS Sports]
K-Rod tore a ligament in his thumb while punching his father-in-law. [Deadspin]

Pic O' The Morning

Harper signs, whipped cream pie and Silver Elvis wig present. [Nationals Journal]

Morning Roundup: 'Skins, Nats, O's all win

2010-08-14T10:09:00.001-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (1-0 preseason)

No LJ or Willie Parker. Redskins roll 42-17 over the Bills. [ESPN]
A heavy dose of Ryan Torain. [CBS Sports]
Haynesworth, at nose tackle, likes the new 3-4 defense. [Redskins Insider]

Nationals (50-66)

Lannan looks like old self. Nationals 4, Diamondbacks 2. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Maya throws 3 no-hit innings in Gulf Coast League. [MASN]
Owen Wilson to play National's relief pitcher in "How Do You Know". [MASN]

Orioles (41-75)

Just win baby! Orioles 5, Rays 0. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Showalter not a fan of all orange unis. [Baltimore Sports Report]

Wizards

Gus Johnson inducted into the Hall of Fame. [Washington Wizards Blog]

Terrapins

TE Yeatman out six weeks with broken finger. [D1scourse]
Potential breakout players. [Testudo Times]
Basketball recruiting rundown. [Testudo Times]

Outside the District

Strikeforce Challengers 10 results and recap. [MMA Mania]

Pic O' The Morning

Friday the 13th at Nationals Park. [The Nationals Enquirer]

LIVE D.C. Sports Guys 8/15 at 7:00pm

2010-08-14T00:08:00.000-04:00

Go to http://www.dcsportsguys.com/ to watch The D.C. Sports Guys LIVE Sunday August, 15 at 7:00pm.

Morning Roundup: Are You Ready For Some Football?

2010-08-13T08:18:00.001-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (0-0 preseason)

'Skins and Bills start anew tonight. [Yahoo! Sports]
The Bills are facing the injury bug already. [Hogs Haven]
Kareem Moore has come a long way. [Washington Post]
L.J. looking good. [CBS Sports]
Optimistic about the offense. [Redskins Insider]
Bartel likely out with hammy. [Redskins Insider]
Can't take the suspense any longer? Don't worry, Brian Westbrook's decision is coming Monday. [SB Nation DC]

Nationals (49-66)

Marlins 5, Nationals 0. The losing streak is at 5. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Josh Willingham's knee. [MASN]
Rob Dibble comments on women at the game. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Orioles (40-75)

A rare loss for the Showalter campaign. Indians 4, Orioles 1. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
6-man rotation possible for September. [Baltimore Sun]
Ratings spike for O's in D.C. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Capitals

Mount Puckmore, the 4 faces of the Washington Capitals. [Puck Daddy]
Belanger expected to sign, but will he stay a Cap? [NHL.com]

Terrapins

Lansford Watson has slight MCL tear. [D1scourse]
Look at the O-line. [Baltimore Sports Report]
Are Maryland's Helmets Ugly? [Testudo Times]

Outside the District

Jason Campbell goes 7-12, 49 yards in opener. [SB Nation - Bay Area]
Brandon Marshall is ready for a lockout, says he'll play in the NBA. [ESPN]
Strikeforce Challengers 10 weigh-in results. [Sherdog]

Morning Roundup: Nats and O's now just 9 games apart

2010-08-12T08:43:00.001-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (0-0 preseason)

McNabb's growing pains. [Yahoo! Sports]
Jerry Jones piles on McNabb trash talk. [Redskins Insider]
5 rule changes you should know. [Hogs Haven]
Redskins alumni will help decide teams's uniforms this year. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Nationals (49-65)

4th loss in a row. Olsen gets rocked early, Marlins 9, Nationals 5. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
At least Ian Desmond is looking better in the 2-spot. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (40-74)

Losing just isn't in their vocabulary! Well... now at least. Orioles 3, Indians 1. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Bell tries to settle in. [Britt's Bird Watch]

Wizards

McGee in search of his family's third Olympic Gold Medal. [Truth About It]

Capitals

No hoax: Capitals mistakenly engraved on Prince of Wales Trophy. [Puck Daddy]
Champions have experienced D. [The Peerless Prognosticator]

Terrapins

Camp: Day 2. [Inside Maryland Sports]
Torrey Smith impresses. [Terrapins Insider]

Outside the District

Mets closer arrested for beating up father-in-law in clubhouse. [Deadspin]
U.S. gymnasts awarded bronze medals 10 years later. [CBS Sports]
Strikeforce 10 preview and predictions. [MMA Mania]

Pic O' The Morning

Capitals engraved on Price of Wales Trophy. [Puck Daddy]
Nats curly 'W' hat in original Karate Kid. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Morning Roundup: Strasburg struggles, Terps practice, O's keep winning

2010-08-11T10:10:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Redskins (0-0 Preseason)

Looking at Artis Hicks move to right guard. [Yahoo! Sports]
Shanahan comments on RB Ryan Torain. [CBS Sports]
McNabb's quote what everyone already knew "I don't believe in rebuilding." [D.C. Sports Bog]
Wildcat spotted. [Redskins Insider]

Nationals (49-64)

Not a good night for Strasburg. Marlins 8, Nationals 2. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
What should we expect from a 22 year old pitcher? [Nationals Journal]
Honoring Andre Dawson. [Ben Goessling]

Orioles (39-74)

The unstoppable O's? Orioles 14, Indians 8. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Orioles expected to sign top draft pick. [MASN]

Wizards

Hamady N'Diaye being looked at by Italy's Cimberis Varese. [Bullets Forever]
Staying young. [Bullets Forever]
Full 2010-11 schedule released. [NBA.com]

Terrapins

Fridge talks about first practice. [Terrapins Insider]
Isaiah Ross is back. [D1scourse]
Avery Murray leaves. [Terrapins Insider]
Heyward-Bey showing noticeable improvement. [Terp Talk]
Lance Ball to start for Denver on Sunday. [Denver Post]
Ekene Ibekwe signs in Germany. [Where Are They Now?]

Outside the District

Phil Mickelson has been dealing with health issues of his own. [CBS Sports]
WVU being investigated for players wearing more than helmets on first day of practice. [Fox Sports]
Florida Panthers institute 'Name Your Own Price' ticket plans. [Puck Daddy]
Roger Huerta's street beat down may have been on former Texas linebacker. [Cagewriter]

Video Reel

Forrest Griffin on survival, fight vs. flight.

Morning Roundup: Maryland Camp Opens Today, Redskins First Depth Chart Published

2010-08-10T08:43:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Nationals (49-63)

The zIMS Foundation Night at The Park. [Federal Baseball]
Ring of Honor installed at Nationals Park. [D.C. Sports Bog]

Orioles (38-74)

Roberts walk-off HR make the O's 6-1 under Showalter. [Krem's Sports Blog] [Box Score]

Fun stats for Showalter's winning start with the team. [Camden Crazies]

Redskins

Frist depth chart. [Redskins.com]
Lineup for nickel situations. [Redskins Insider]
Haynesworth participates in full practice at nose tackle. [Fox Sports]
George Starke compares the Hogs to the current O-line. [Hogs Haven]

Wizards

Projecting wins and losses for 2010-11. [Truth About It]
Malcolm Kelly expected to miss first pre-season game. [SB Nation DC]
Andray Blatche is ready to "Shock a lot of people". [Washington Wizards Blog]

Maryland

Football camp opens today, here are some position battles to watch. [D1SCOURSE]
Eric Hayes signs with team in Spain. [Where Are They Now?]

Strikeforce Challengers 10 lineup for this Friday finalized. [Sherdog]
Anderson Silva out with rib injury until March 2011. [Cage Potato]
Junior Dos Santos will get a title shot. [MMA Junkie]

Outside the District

Three Dallas TEs hurt in HOF Game, unfortunately none named Jason Witten [SI.com]

Pic O' The Morning

Ovechkin promotes female streaking

Video Reel

Clay Guida's greatest burps.
How Sonnen should have defended the triangle.

Morning Roundup: Russ Grimm inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame, UFC 117 lives up to the billing

2010-08-08T11:06:00.000-04:00

Whats News

Nationals (49-62)

The Nationals are not good in extras. Fall 3-2 to the Dodgers in 10. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
Feel good story for Kevin Mench. [Nationals Journal]
J.D Martin to have season ending surgery. [Nationals Journal]

Orioles (36-74)

First loss for Showalter. White Sox 4, Orioles 2. [Camden Chat] [Box Score]
Young Birds need to be inspired. [Baltimore Sun]

Redskins

Highlights from Russ Grimm's HOF Induction. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Is Russ Grimm part of the best all of fame class ever? [SB Nation DC]
Now that he has passed the conditioning test, Haynesworth will start at nose tackle. [SB Nation DC]
Snyder considers retiring jersey numbers. [Yahoo Sports]
29,000 show up for Fan Appreciation Day. [Redskins Insider]
Goodell's vist to Redskin Park a "total waste of time". [Yahoo Sports]

Terrapins

Maryland will face Pittsburgh in first round of Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. [Testudo Times]

UFC 117 Results and Play-by-Play. [Sherdog]
Silva pulls off comeback in the 5th round against Sonnen. [Yahoo Sports]
Phil Davis not pleased with his win over Rodney Wallace. [MMA Fighting]

Outside the District

Referee admits to mistakes during Super Bowl XL. [Seattle Times]
Rays re-use plastic cups for beer. [Deadspin]
D.C.'s Own Roger Mason signs with the Knicks. [SB Nation DC]

Pic O' The Morning

Russ Grimm inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Video Reel

Bikini Girl [Chris Cooley]