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DC Sports News and Rumors

Wizards rally by Davis, Hornets for 1st road win

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Jordan Crawford scored 26 points and the Washington Wizards spoiled the return of overall No. 1 pick Anthony Davis, beating the New Orleans Hornets 77-70 on Tuesday night.

Bill Ladson, MLB.com

Nationals pitchers Ross Detwiler and Craig Stammen will join Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks will take part in the 2012 USO holiday tour led by the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey.

Thomas Harding, MLB.com

The Rockies have signed former Marlins and Nationals right-hander Logan Kensing and former Brewers righty Mike McClendon to Minor League contracts with invitations to Major League Spring Training, according to information received by MLB.com.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com

This week's Redskins community event was a winter coat giveaway for school children at Macy's. The kids in attendance picked out coats, wrote letters to Santa and got to hang out with Alfred Morris, Josh Morgan, Doug Worthington, Logan Paulsen and Fred …

ESPN.com

If I had to bet money on who will start at quarterback for the Washington Redskins on Sunday, I'd bet it on Kirk Cousins. However, my strong preference would be not to bet the money at all, since I am of the belief that no one yet knows the answer. I st…

nba.com

New Orleans Hornets rookie and top overall draft pick Anthony Davis has been cleared to return to action on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.

Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com

The Redskins' team name has been the subject of much debate over the years. Some find it inappropriate, while others maintain a neutral position on the issue. And still others, like Joe Mena, embrace the moniker by giving themselves Indian names on Sund…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

While all the reports on Robert Griffin III seemed positive yesterday, Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon may have let the cat out of the bag regarding his quarterback’s status for this week’s game. Talking about their meeting with Cleveland, he sai…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

I've documented a bunch of public displays of support for the Nats and Caps in recent years. I've done less documenting of public support for the Redskins, because last-place finishes seem to generate fewer public displays of support. Read full article …

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Watching Sunday's game live, I mistakenly thought the Ravens were just messing around when they lined up in that weird fake-punt formation. I figured they were hoping to draw the Redskins offsides. Turns out I was wrong. They actually wanted to go for t…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Want an easy way to signal the Redskins' national relevance at a time when they're usually scouting future draft picks? How about Tom Brady dropping an RGIII reference during his post-Monday Night Football press conference. Read full article >>

b murf, homermcfanboy.com

A little over one month ago, the Washington Redskins were done. A disappointing loss at home to a 1-6 Carolina Panthers team all but assured another forgettable season for the burgundy and gold. After dropping a game to a last-place team riding a five-g…