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November 21, 2009
November 21, 2009
WESM Local/Regional Sports
WESM Local/Regional Sports
AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions
UNDATED
(2009-11-20)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago. But he never told Washington's medical staff his head ached. He's not alone. Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press from Nov. 2-15 replied that they have hidden or played down the effects of a concussion.
UNDATED
(2009-11-20)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago. But he never told Washington's medical staff his head ached. He's not alone. Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press from Nov. 2-15 replied that they have hidden or played down the effects of a concussion.
Ovechkin tops Gaborik and Rangers in return
NEW YORK
(2009-11-18)
Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
NEW YORK
(2009-11-18)
Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ravens blank Browns 16-0
CLEVELAND, OH
(2009-11-17)
Baltimore running back Ray Rice and safety Dawan Landry scored touchdowns 17 seconds apart and the Ravens broke a scoreless game at the half by opening a 16-0 lead on the Cleveland Browns after three quarters on Monday night.
CLEVELAND, OH
(2009-11-17)
Baltimore running back Ray Rice and safety Dawan Landry scored touchdowns 17 seconds apart and the Ravens broke a scoreless game at the half by opening a 16-0 lead on the Cleveland Browns after three quarters on Monday night.
Bizarre fake FG spurs Redskins past Broncos 27-17
LANDOVER, Md.
(2009-11-16)
Energized by the odd sequence that somehow resulted in a first-half touchdown, the Redskins kept the momentum the rest of the game and beat the Broncos' 27-17 Sunday, ending Washington's losing streak at four and extending Denver's skid to three.
LANDOVER, Md.
(2009-11-16)
Energized by the odd sequence that somehow resulted in a first-half touchdown, the Redskins kept the momentum the rest of the game and beat the Broncos' 27-17 Sunday, ending Washington's losing streak at four and extending Denver's skid to three.
Court won't hear complaint about Redskins name
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-16)
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who think the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins football team is offensive.
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-16)
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who think the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins football team is offensive.
Clark's 11th round goal gives Caps shootout win
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-12)
Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders.
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-12)
Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders.
AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-12)
No more interim tag for Jim Riggleman: He is going to be the Washington Nationals' full-fledged manager in 2010.
Phelps fails to make 2 finals at short-course meet
STOCKHOLM
(2009-11-10)
Michael Phelps failed to qualify for the finals of the 100-meter freestyle and 100 backstroke events at a World Cup short-course meet while wearing an old-style swimsuit.
STOCKHOLM
(2009-11-10)
Michael Phelps failed to qualify for the finals of the 100-meter freestyle and 100 backstroke events at a World Cup short-course meet while wearing an old-style swimsuit.
NFL looking into Redskins-Falcons scuffle
ASHBURN, VA
(2009-11-10)
The NFL is looking into Sunday's altercation between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and members of the Falcons near the Atlanta bench.
ASHBURN, VA
(2009-11-10)
The NFL is looking into Sunday's altercation between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and members of the Falcons near the Atlanta bench.
Ovechkin: Extended absence report was a joke
ARLINGTON, VA
(2009-11-10)
Alex Ovechkin says he was joking when he told a reporter over the weekend that he could be out more than a month. The Washington Capitals star practiced lightly Monday and said he would actually miss about a week.
ARLINGTON, VA
(2009-11-10)
Alex Ovechkin says he was joking when he told a reporter over the weekend that he could be out more than a month. The Washington Capitals star practiced lightly Monday and said he would actually miss about a week.
Turner gets last laugh on Hall, Falcons win 31-17
ATLANTA
(2009-11-09)
Michael Turner is looking a lot more like he did a year ago. DeAngelo Hall might want to keep his mouth shut the next time he faces his former team. Turner ran for a season-high 166 yards, breaking away from Hall on a 58-yard touchdown that finished off Washington early in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Redskins 31-17 on Sunday.
ATLANTA
(2009-11-09)
Michael Turner is looking a lot more like he did a year ago. DeAngelo Hall might want to keep his mouth shut the next time he faces his former team. Turner ran for a season-high 166 yards, breaking away from Hall on a 58-yard touchdown that finished off Washington early in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Redskins 31-17 on Sunday.
Bengals hold on to beat Ravens 17-7
CINCINNATI
(2009-11-09)
Cincinnati scored on its first three possessions Sunday, then spent the rest of its time chasing Baltimore's Joe Flacco around the field, setting up a 17-7 victory that kept the surprising Bengals unbeaten in AFC North games.
CINCINNATI
(2009-11-09)
Cincinnati scored on its first three possessions Sunday, then spent the rest of its time chasing Baltimore's Joe Flacco around the field, setting up a 17-7 victory that kept the surprising Bengals unbeaten in AFC North games.
Suns share the ball, beat Wizards again 102-90
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-09)
Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday.
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-09)
Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday.
Bergfors scores 2 PP goals, Devils beat Caps 3-2
NEWARK, N.J.
(2009-11-05)
Niclas Bergfors scored two power-play goals 3:13 apart in the third period to break open a tie game and send the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Alex Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
NEWARK, N.J.
(2009-11-05)
Niclas Bergfors scored two power-play goals 3:13 apart in the third period to break open a tie game and send the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Alex Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
LeBron, Shaq lead Cavs over Wizards
CLEVELAND, OH
(2009-11-04)
LeBron James scored 27 points, Shaquille O'Neal added a season-high 21 while wearing out Washington's big men and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their third straight, beating the Wizards 102-90 on Tuesday night.
CLEVELAND, OH
(2009-11-04)
LeBron James scored 27 points, Shaquille O'Neal added a season-high 21 while wearing out Washington's big men and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their third straight, beating the Wizards 102-90 on Tuesday night.
Redskins' Snyder says team has 'let everyone down'
CLINTON, Md.
(2009-11-04)
Dan Snyder says his Washington Redskins have "let everyone down."
CLINTON, Md.
(2009-11-04)
Dan Snyder says his Washington Redskins have "let everyone down."
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin could be sidelined 2 weeks
ARLINGTON, Va.
(2009-11-03)
The coach of the Washington Capitals says he hopes Alex Ovechkin won't be sidelined more than two weeks with an upper-body strain.
ARLINGTON, Va.
(2009-11-03)
The coach of the Washington Capitals says he hopes Alex Ovechkin won't be sidelined more than two weeks with an upper-body strain.
Umberger lifts Blue Jackets past Capitals in OT
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-02)
R.J. Umberger scored his second goal of the game on a power play 1:45 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
WASHINGTON
(2009-11-02)
R.J. Umberger scored his second goal of the game on a power play 1:45 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Ravens drop Broncos from unbeaten ranks, 30-7
BALTIMORE, Md.
(2009-11-02)
The Baltimore Ravens handed Denver its first loss by using the same blueprint the Broncos employed to win their first six games.
BALTIMORE, Md.
(2009-11-02)
The Baltimore Ravens handed Denver its first loss by using the same blueprint the Broncos employed to win their first six games.
Ovechkin scores twice, Caps beat Thrashers
ATLANTA
(2009-10-30)
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his NHL-leading total, Semyon Varlamov stopped a penalty shot and the first-place Washington Capitals held on at the end to hand the Atlanta Thrashers their fourth straight loss, 4-3 on Thursday night.
ATLANTA
(2009-10-30)
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his NHL-leading total, Semyon Varlamov stopped a penalty shot and the first-place Washington Capitals held on at the end to hand the Atlanta Thrashers their fourth straight loss, 4-3 on Thursday night.
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