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Robert Griffin III passed for just 164 yards and was benched in the fourth quarter as Washington’s NFL team was embarrassed in a 45-10 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 8 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.more
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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III looks for an open man during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
RGIII Benched as Kansas City Eviscerates Washington in Snow
Originally published December 08, 2013Robert Griffin III passed for just 164 yards and was benched in the fourth quarter as Washington’s NFL team was embarrassed in a 45-10 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 8 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.more
Pro Headlines
December 08, 2013 -
My adventure with Dan Bankhead and the chicken on the spit was out of this world for a ten-year-old kid, but I was soon to learn that this was just the tip of the iceberg. The Dodgers had a utility player named Rocky Bridges. Rocky didn't get as much time on the field as the other players, so he spent time in the dugout with me.more
December 08, 2013 -
Quarterback Joe Flacco tossed a nine-yard touchdown pass to rookie receiver Marlon Brown to push the Ravens to a 29-26 win in easily the craziest ending to an NFL game so far this season Dec. 8 in Baltimore, Md.more
December 08, 2013 -
The Washington Wizards had a light load this past week, playing just two games over the last seven days. It was the least amount of games Washington has played in a single week so far this season. The light week perhaps served as an opportunity for the Wizards to rest after winning four of their last five games to end November.more
December 04, 2013 -
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The NBA says the game between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves has been postponed because of smoky conditions inside the Mexico City arena.more
December 03, 2013 -
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson made his case for a NFL Most Valuable Player consideration after a stellar performance in leading the Seahawks to a blowout win over the New Orleans Saints (9-3 record) on Monday Night Football, Dec. 2 in Seattle, Wash.more
December 01, 2013 -
The Washington Wizards didn't just end the week on a high note—they ended the month with their most wins in nearly 30 years.more
December 01, 2013 -
Running back Andre Brown scored two touchdowns and defensive lineman Justin Tuck had four sacks as the New York Giants held on to a 24-17 win over the Washington NFL team on Dec. 1 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.more
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College Headlines
December 08, 2013 -
Five Morgan State players scored double digit points as the Bears easily beat the Howard Bison, 87-58, in the first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) action for both teams, played on Dec. 7 at the Hill Field House in Baltimore, Md.more
December 05, 2013 -
Florida State Attorney Willie Meggs announced during a press conference Dec. 5 that sexual assault charges will not be filed against Florida State University freshman quarterback Jameis Winston.more
December 01, 2013 -
Sophomore guard Jake Layman scored a career-high 27 points to lead the Maryland Terrapins to an easy 89-62 victory over the Morgan State University Bears on Nov. 29 at the Comcast Center in College Park, Md.more
December 01, 2013 -
Freshman guard Omar Prewitt scored a team-high 24 points as William & Mary edged Howard University in overtime, 84-79 on Nov. 30 at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, D.C.more
November 28, 2013 -
A season like no other at Grambling State University comes to a merciful end Saturday when the Tigers face their biggest rival in the annual Bayou Classic at the Louisiana Superdome.more
November 25, 2013 -
Heisman Trophy voters were emailed a ballot on Monday.more
November 24, 2013 -
Freshman running back Anthony Philyaw ran for 111 yards and scored four touchdowns as the Howard Bison escaped double overtime with a 42-39 win over the Hampton Pirates in the season finale on Nov. 23 at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va.more
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High School Headlines
December 08, 2013 -
The Frederick Douglass Ducks of Baltimore City fell short of winning their first Maryland state title after a 25-0 shut-out loss to Fort Hill in the 1A Class championship on Dec. 7 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.more
December 08, 2013 -
H.D. Woodson junior quarterback Rashad Cooper tossed three touchdowns as the Warriors crushed Friendship Collegiate, 25-8, in the DCIAA football championship game on Dec. 6 at Catholic University in Northeast D.C.more
December 01, 2013 -
The Patterson High School Clippers of Baltimore City booked their first trip to the Maryland football semifinals in nine years with a surprising upset of the Dunbar Poets last week. Unfortunately for Patterson, the magic didn’t extend to their semifinals appearance as the Clippers were dominated by Patuxent, 42-8, on Nov. 30 at Patuxent’s home stadium in southern Calvert County, Md.more
November 29, 2013 -
Senior D’Andre Payne scored a 60-yard receiving touchdown and recorded an interception on defense as the H.D. Woodson Warriors easily beat Wilson, 25-13, in the annual DCIAA Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day at Eastern High School in Northeast Washington, D.C.more
November 24, 2013 -
Senior running back Sherrod Hawkes ran for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns as the Patterson Clippers upset the Dunbar Poets, 14-0 in the Class 2A North Region finals on Nov. 22 at Sugar Cain Field in Baltimore, Md.more
November 17, 2013 -
Senior running back Jai Carson rushed for two touchdowns to help lift the H.D. Woodson Warriors over the Ballou Knights, 20-12, in the DCIAA Stars semi-final matchup on Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C.more
November 17, 2013 -
It took a team effort as the McKinley Tech Trainers’ defense and special teams combined for 22 points to eliminate the Eastern Ramblers, 44-12, in a DCIAA-Stripes semi-final matchup on Nov. 15 in Washington, D.C. more
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Columnists
December 08, 2013 -
At 8-9, the Chicago Bulls aren't out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, even with star point guard Derrick Rose sidelined again by injury. If the postseason started next week, the Bulls would enter as the seventh seed in what is clearly a down year for the conference.more
December 01, 2013 -
At 3-8 and virtually out of the playoff hunt, the Washington NFL team is playing for next season. The defense has been horrid and the offense has been all but invisible the last few weeks. But despite poor special teams play, bad play calling and a laughable pass defense, the quarterback play of Robert Griffin III is always the first and last thing to blame if you’re critiquing the Washington team.more
November 24, 2013 -
After suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee on Nov. 22, Chicago Bulls superstar point guard Derrick Rose has now endured two major knee injuries to both ligaments in less than three years. Known for his trademark speed, quickness and athleticism, Rose was a lock to command stardom simply based on his agility.more
November 17, 2013 -
The world got a chance to see the top two NBA prospects early last week when freshmen Andrew Wiggins of Kansas and Duke’s Jabari Parker headlined a Duke-Kansas matchup, a game that Kansas ended up winning.more
November 10, 2013 -
The NFL dominated headlines this week after reports surfaced that the Miami Dolphins had suspended veteran guard Richie Incognito for “conduct detrimental to the team.” According to reports, Incognito allegedly bullied his teammate, second-year left tackle, Jonathan Martin, by verbally abusing him through the form of hazing throughout Martin’s two seasons with the Dolphins.more
November 02, 2013 -
What's in a name? For the Washington Redskins, it’s tradition, a popular fight song, a heated rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, and other tribal symbols, chants and images.more
October 27, 2013 -
With starting center Emeka Okafor sidelined by a neck injury and facing a sub-par performance so far in the preseason, the Washington Wizards attempted to solidify their center position in an Oct. 25 trade with the Phoenix Suns for center Marcin Gortat.more
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