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Rudy Gay Saves Memphis; A King Makes A Game-Winner In D.C.

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

The last time Rudy Gay posted up Evan Turner, the Sixers appointed nerd damn near ripped Gay’s arm out of his socket. That was back in 2011, and since then, Gay, Zach Randolph and the Grizz can’t go a week without someone pointing out that their marri…

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

Nick Johnson announced his retirement today after playing portions of 10 major league seasons due to an infuriating inability to stay healthy. It's impossible to read an article about Johnson without coming across the phrase "oft-injured." It …

Matt Loede, redskinsgab.com

The man who assaulted Redskins left tackle Trent Williams in a Honolulu nightclub was the club’s owner, Michael Miske Jr., police told Michael Tsai of the the Honolulu Star Adviser. According to police, Miske struck Williams, who was in Hawaii for today…

Jonah Bromwich, nytimes.com

The best N.B.A. games of the week feature Indiana at Denver, Miami at the Nets and Washington at Memphis.

ESPN.com

It does not appear as though the Washington Redskins are planning to make any major coaching staff changes this offseason. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett did a fine job holding together a consistently undermanned defense down the stretch. Offensive c…

David Brown, yahoo.com

The video lasts just 11 seconds — the full ovation probably goes on longer — but to Drew Storen, his reception at Natsfest on Saturday still probably feels like a lifetime of goodwill coming from Washington Nationals fans. In case you forgot, the last…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

The new ticketing system used by all Verizon Center home teams this season — the Wizards, Caps and Hoyas — caused a few grumbles during the hockey team’s home opener last week. But such systems are pretty clearly the way … Continue reading →

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

We found out Saturday that Redskins tackle Trent Williams would miss the Pro Bowl after being involved in a Honolulu nightclub brawl, his roster spot going to Matt Kalil. (Aside: how did Kalil drop whatever he was going, get to Hawaii, and get ready to …

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- Greetings, and welcome to Super Bowl week, which is a bit of an eat-your-heart out affair for NFC East fans this year. The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers, and the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles beat the Baltimor…