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Army botches Campbell decision

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:46:00 EDT

Thursday night, the United States Army dropped the ball.

Record crowd attends Saturday’s Redskins scrimmage

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:45:00 EDT

On the field, no logjams were broken; though the Washington Redskins held their first intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, it’s far too early in the preseason to determine a projected starter for each position.

Haymarket: A year later for the Senators

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:44:00 EDT

When the Rivalry Group took over the Haymarket Senators last July, there were plenty of issues to be tended to even with just four games remaining on the schedule.

Weislow injury bad luck

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:42:00 EDT

Jonathan Weislow laid almost motionless in the Battlefield High outfield grass, his hands still stretched to full-extension.

Local Briefs

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EDT

Mark Markiewicz has been named Woodbridge High School’s new boys soccer coach.

Frederick blanks Potomac in opener

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EDT

Home runs by Chris Vinyard and Brandon Snyder helped the Frederick Keys beat the Potomac Nationals 2-0 on Friday night.

Cypher hoping to get a win before end of the season

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:32:00 EDT

Tyler Cypher is having a good rookie season in U-Cars at Old Dominion Speedway.

Jordan commits to Lafayette

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:31:00 EDT

When it comes to determining her career path, Samantha Jordan is still up in the air.

Bugel goes ‘old school’ for Washington

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:29:00 EDT

Joe Bugel looks half the size of the offensive linemen he coaches.

Northern Virginia franchises play ‘season-long road schedule’

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:23:00 EDT

Have soccer ball, will travel.

Weekly Swimming Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:31:00 EDT

Weekly Swimming Results

Weekly Fishing Report

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:30:00 EDT

Weekly Fishing Report

Gas prices affect Game and Fisheries Department

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:29:00 EDT

Not only are ordinary consumers feeling the pinch at the pump, the Department of Game and Fisheries, along with many other government agencies, is also paying close attention to monthly gas card statements.

Potomac blows another good outing by bullpen

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:25:00 EDT

A slight smile came across Clint Everts’ face.

Glory has big weekend series with Philly

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:14:00 EDT

First place is on the line as the top two teams in National Pro Fastpitch meet this weekend in a four-game series end at the Westfield Softball Complex.

QB’s battle for backup position

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:13:00 EDT

Colt Brennan stayed on the field after Wednesday’s morning practice, working on throws and then taking a break to sign autographs — hardly an expected activity for a rookie, and a sixth-round draft pick at that.

Norrito pitches on short notice; P-Nats lose

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:10:00 EDT

Potomac Nationals pitcher Joe Norrito only learned Tuesday evening he would start Wednesday’s game against the Kinston Indians instead of right-hander Zack Segovia. Segovia was scratched because there is a plan to promote him to Double-A Harrisburg.

Early thunderstorm makes Taylor feel at home

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EDT

Jason Taylor’s first full day of work with the Washington Redskins wasn’t all new.

Rauch traded to Arizona

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:08:00 EDT

The Washington Nationals have found their second baseman of the future — and he could wind up batting at the top of the order as a rookie next spring.

Atilano makes most of pitch limit in five innings of work

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:05:01 EDT

Luis Atilano is beginning to feel like a prospect again. More importantly, the Potomac Nationals right-hander is pitching like one, too.

Taylor’s arrival heightens Redskins’ playoff hopes

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Washington closes a huge gap in its defense by trading with Miami.

P-Nats offense rallies again

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:06:01 EDT

Luckily for Jeff Mandel the Potomac Nationals found their offense late in what turned out to be a 7-4 win.

Not so easy these days for the Big Wiesy

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:48:00 EDT

Wie’s a grown-up of 18 now and she still hits the ball 300 yards, though not always in the direction she aims. Mom and dad are also still nearby, helping manage a career that we thought by now would surely have included a bunch of wins on the LPGA Tour, and perhaps a major title or two.

Bush gives US Olympians a rousing send-off

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:44:00 EDT

President Bush gave U.S. Olympians a rousing White House send-off to next month’s games in Beijing, urging them Monday to “compete swifter, higher and stronger” but also be mindful they will be “ambassadors of liberty” to the people of China and elsewhere.

Local sports briefs

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:59:00 EDT

Gar-Field graduate Jeff Baker has big day at the plate for the Colorado Rockies

Lawrence and Arnold win at ODS

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:57:00 EDT

Both drives win twin 35-lap Late Model races

Hayes to team up with Steve Blake

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:55:00 EDT

Potomac High School graduate will spend 10 days working out with NBA veteran

Atkinson heading to Germany to play pro football

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:50:00 EDT

Gar-Field High School graduate has signed with the Hamburg Blue Devils

A Busy First Day at Redskins Training Camp

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:44:00 EDT

After losing Phillip Daniels to a season-ending injury, Washington trades for Miami’s Jason Taylor

Offense goes silent as Lynchburg blanks P-Nats

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:29:01 EDT

For two seasons, the Potomac Nationals have licked their chops at the chance to play the Lynchburg Hillcats.

Roster may change for Potomac, but results remain the same

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:50:00 EDT

The more the roster changes for the Potomac Nationals, the more things stay the same at Pfitzner Stadium.

Local swimming results

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:48:00 EDT

Local swimming report

Weekly fishing report

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:47:01 EDT

Weekly fishing report

Team withdraws after 3rd Tour rider tests positive

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:55:01 EDT

For the third year in a row, the showcase race has been marred by doping.

Sluggers split long doubleheader

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:05:00 EDT

The Smoketown Sluggers finished a busy week by splitting a marathon doubleheader against Osbourn 19-12 and 22-27.

Glory forming youth travel teams

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:04:00 EDT

The Washington Glory and Diamond Elite Academy are forming youth travel teams to compete during the fall season.

Special Olympics soccer clinics set for weekend

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:03:00 EDT

Two soccer clinics for players with developmental disabilities will be held this weekend.

Jumping in the lake

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:02:00 EDT

I went to Smith Mountain Lake for a long weekend with my family last week and attempted to do what no other living person has ever done before – take 5 grandchildren fishing at the same time without heavy sedation.

West hired at Freedom High School

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:42:00 EDT

James West has been hired as Freedom High School’s new head boys basketball coach.

Potomac blanks Salem

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:41:00 EDT

The Potomac Nationals (14-11) stayed within a half-game of Lynchburg Tuesday night, with their 7-0 victory over the Salem Avalanche.

Cooley playing soccer in Brazil

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:33:00 EDT

Seton graduate competing with FC Santos

Zimmerman to re-hab with Potomac Nationals

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Washington third baseman will play two games for Potomac

Terczak wins Late Models Race at ODS

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:29:00 EDT

Driver’s first victory this season at ODS

Potomac tops Salem

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:26:00 EDT

Nationals rally to beat Avalanche in Carolina League baseball action

Potomac falls to Salem

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:05:00 EDT

The Salem Avalanche used home runs from James Van Ostrand and Collin DeLome Saturday night to defeat the Potomac Nationals 7-4 in Carolina League action.

Davis engineers her own vision for the future

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:02:00 EDT

Words without actions are meaningless to DeCarol Davis so the necklace she’s wearing is significant only because the message transcends the symbolism it represents.

Honors roll in for area crew members

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:40:00 EDT

The high school rowing season may be over, but the honors continue to roll in for several members of the Woodbridge Vikings’ rowing team, who are participating in U. S. Rowing Junior Nationals Development Camps this summer.

Local Announcements

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

What’s happening

Potomac drops third straight

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:29:00 EDT

The Potomac Nationals dropped their third consecutive game Thursday night, falling to the Wilmington Blue Rocks 3-2.

Locals win at Trampoline and Tumbling event

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:28:00 EDT

Jack Langford, of Novaks Gymnastics Center, earned a silver medal at the recent Junior Olympic National Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in Kansas City.

Weekly Fishing Report

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:27:00 EDT

Where they are biting

Boone placed on 15-day DL

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:00 EDT

It was an embarrassing way to get injured and Aaron Boone’s teammates weren’t going to let him forget it.

Washington has its chances against Arizona

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:22:01 EDT

The Nationals just wouldn’t go away Thursday night against the Diamondbacks.

Potomac knocked out of first place

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:02:00 EDT

For the first time since the first half, the Potomac Nationals are not in the first place in the Northern Division of the Carolina League, losing 4-1.

Washington, Lannan snap six-game losing streak

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:58:00 EDT

John Lannan nearly threw more balls than strikes on Wednesday night.

Jimmie Johnson: ‘Hard work is what we need’

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:47:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson’s season hasn’t measured up to his lofty standards.

P-Nats’ Rogelstad promoted to Double-A

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:46:00 EDT

Potomac Nationals infielder Matt Rogelstad has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg.

Injuries continue to mount for Washington

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:45:00 EDT

Tuesday began with injured third baseman Ryan Zimmerman taking swings alone before team batting practice started, a good sign for the scuffling Nationals given their injury woes this season.

Guzman to represent Nationals

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:43:00 EDT

Each time Cristian Guzman has stepped to the plate this year he has seen the ball clearly, an enormous difference from last season.

Potomac splits doubleheader

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:46:00 EDT

Nationals win game one 1-0 and drop second game 5-1

Rogelstad hopeful for Olympics

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:44:00 EDT

Potomac infielder likely to be selected for Team Canada

Glory defeats Chicago

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:41:00 EDT

Pitcher Pauly earns league-leading eighth win for Washington

Potomac and Salem are postponed

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:10:00 EDT

Teams to square off in doubleheader today after being halted by rain

Potomac loses in ninth

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Nationals squander 7-6 lead and fall to Salem

Series finale goes to Potomac

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:11:00 EDT

P-Nats beat Pelicans 6-3 to avoid being swept

Area lacrosse standouts named All-Americans

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EDT

Forest Park’s Jones, McCullough, Osbourn’s Cooke, OP’s Reed honored by U.S. Lacrosse

Haymarket’s Bures homers again in Glory’s win

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:07:01 EDT

Standout hits seventh home run; Serrano strikes out 14

Detwiler improves as Potomac loses

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:07:00 EDT

Washington’s No. 2 prospect walks only one and retires 11 straight in 8-3 loss

Williams headlines all-state softball team

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:59:00 EDT

Hylton shortstop hit .500 and scored 22 runs

Southard running very well at ODS

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:47:00 EDT

Mike Southard is getting dialed in at Old Dominion Speedway.

Weekly fishing report

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:46:00 EDT

Weekly fishing report

Bures hits sixth home run in victory

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:05:00 EDT

Courtney Bures hit her league-leading sixth home run on Wednesday night and the Washington Glory defeated Chinese Taipei, 4-2.

Playoff tickets on sale now

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:04:01 EDT

Potomac Nationals playoff tickets are now on sale.

Nieto still negotiating with Washington Nationals

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:03:00 EDT

Fifth round draft pick Adrian Nieto, a switch-hitting catcher from American Heritage (Fla.) High School, is still negotiating with the Washington Nationals following a recent visit to D.C, according to one of his advisors.

Pelicans blank Potomac Nationals

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:59:00 EDT

During his three starts prior to Wednesday’s outing, Potomac Nationals starting pitcher Jhonny Nunez was showing signs of blossoming into a quality pitcher.

West thumps East in All-Star battle

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:11:00 EDT

Deidre Richardson sat solemnly on the bench, donning her West All-Star jersey but also sporting sandals rather than sneakers.

Haney knew just how bad it was

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:10:00 EDT

Tiger Woods was coy during and immediately after his U.S. Open victory; anyone could see that merely playing took a painful toll.

P-Nats stay hot, score 10 runs in victory

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:07:00 EDT

The Potomac Nationals head home for six games following their second straight win over the Kinston Indians.

Offense carries P-Nats

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:02:00 EDT

Nationals record 17 runs on 17 hits in win

Companies interested in purchasing naming rights

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Silber to meet with Front Row Marketing to discuss how naming rights deal is going

Headed for Beijing

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EDT

Gar-Field graduate Sheena Tosta qualifies for Olympics in 400-meter hurdles; Fellow Gar-Field alum Johnson fourth in heptathlon

Lawrence continues winning ways at ODS

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:29:00 EDT

Driver prevails again at Manassas track

P-Nats drop second straight

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:23:00 EDT

Kinston gets best of Nationals

Milledge injured as Nationals fall to Orioles

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:48:00 EDT

Outfielder suffers groin injury in 9-1 defeat

Myrtle Beach stops Potomac’s winning ways

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:47:00 EDT

Everything must come to an end and the Potomac Nationals’ winning ways did Saturday night.

Milledge injured, Washington whipped by Baltimore

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:41:00 EDT

Lastings Milledge was trying to prevent a run. He didn’t care exactly how.

Girls Lacrosse All-Area Team

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:37:00 EDT

Who makes up this year’s team?

Nationals vote for their peers

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:36:00 EDT

All-Star ballots were waiting for the Washington Nationals as they returned to the clubhouse following batting practice on Saturday evening and the players took 20 minutes prior to their game against the Orioles to vote for their peers.

Cannon looking for more wins at Old Dominion track

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:35:00 EDT

Legends driver Matt Cannon is back on track after a tough start this season.

Chacon’s actions cost him

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:34:01 EDT

Shawn Chacon wants his money.

Herbek returns to ‘new, familiar’ surroundings at Battlefield for Haymarket

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:30:01 EDT

David Herbek stepped onto Battlefield’s baseball field for the first time in a year for his first workout with the Haymarket Senators earlier this spring and he almost didn’t recognize the place.

Forest Park’s Clark girls lacrosse coach of the year

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:28:00 EDT

Bill Clark

Jacobson top female lacrosse player

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:22:00 EDT

Jessica Jacobson

All-Area Boys Lacrosse Team

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:29:00 EDT

Boys All-Area Lacrosse Team

Forest Park’s Sichler coach of the year

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:28:00 EDT

Bud Sichler

McCullough named top lacrosse player

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:26:00 EDT

Tyler McCullough

Ward, Skinner to walk on

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:24:00 EDT

Neither Nelson Ward and Eugene Skinner will begin their Division I football careers on an athletic scholarship, but they will have the chance to possibly earn one down the road.

Flores becoming ‘clutch’ performer

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:23:00 EDT

With another walk-off hit in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s series finale against the Angels, catcher Jesus Flores is quickly earning a reputation as a clutch performer.

Washington’s ‘youth movement’ beginning to pay off

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:20:00 EDT

The Nationals’ youth movement is beginning to pay dividends.

Potomac rallies for victory

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:19:00 EDT

Even after taking a three-day hiatus for the All-Star break, the Potomac Nationals cannot stop winning.