Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:39:13 -0500 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:39:13 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Bryce-Harper-Wants-To-Be-Like-Joe-Namath-138956424.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45:58 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/118760140.jpg
If there was any question as to just what type of off-field player Bryce Harper is going to be, he cleared it up in this interview..

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Super-Bowl-Causes-Spike-in-Water-Use-139009384.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:28:41 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/120427372.jpg
The post-game peak decreased the 30-foot-deep water level in the Hillview Reservoir in Yonkers by two inches.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Hamady-NDiaye-138951134.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:06:53 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Hamady+Ndiaye1.jpg
Hamady is no stranger to obstacles and adversity, and a particularly horrible experience as a teenager would have broken lesser men. But for Hamady, it only made him stronger.

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Washington Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman discusses what the team needs to make the playoffs.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/America-Please-Do-Not-Start-Bradying-138945664.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:51:20 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/tom-brady-super-bowl-46-blame.jpg
Don't do it. Please.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Your-Absurdly-Premature-Look-at-the-2012-NFL-Season-138936724.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:29:38 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/justin-tuck-eli-manning-super-bowl.jpg
Who will be the next team to get a parade?

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/JaVales-One-Man-Defense-138849969.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:07:23 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/173*120/136526147.jpg
We’ve tried not to add to the Wizards pile-on, but when JaVale McGee does things like this, it’s just hard to look the other way.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/In-Defense-of-Tom-Brady-138855014.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:25 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/tom-brady-super-bowl-46-blame.jpg
One man didn't lose the Super Bowl for the Patriots.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/How-Does-It-Feel-To-Give-Up-A-Winning-TD-On-Purpose-138846534.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:23 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/171*120/AP120205056423.jpg
SPOILER ALERT: It feels bad.

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A realistic assessment of what's in store for the Giants QB

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/NATL-Thousands-Cheer-Super-Bowl-Champ-Giants-138868824.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:31:38 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/giants-parade-ticker-tape.jpg
Thousands of screaming, cheering Giants fans wearing team gear and throwing confetti celebrated the Super Bowl champions in their second victory parade in four years up Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes Tuesday.

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The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 at Super Bowl XLVI, and returned home to a celebration only New York can provide: a ticker tape parade.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Ovi-Is-Probably-Smarter-Than-You-138855684.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:11:45 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/oviboards.jpg
This four-question interview between Alex Ovechkin and Sports.ru is a reminder that Ovi is just as quick in conversation as he is on skates.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Caps-Roommates-Alzner-and-Carlson-138787359.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:58:19 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*121/106811897.jpg
Today we learn what it's like for road trip roommates Karl Alzner and John Carlson.

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Only in New York City does a world title earn you a trip up Broadway, through the city's Canyon of Heroes, under a shower of shredded paper, forever to be called "ticker tape."

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-Marion-Barry-The-Paul-Revere-Of-Football-Tweets-138805994.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:38:16 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Marion+Barry+722+x+406.jpg
The D.C. Council member and former mayor stood by his Super Bowl tweets that told his 3,000-plus followers what he really thinks of the Washington Redskins.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Nats-To-Combat-Phillies-Invasion-With-Special-Offer-138642209.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:39:16 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Phillies+Fans+NLDS+Game+2+Lee.jpg
The Nationals are finally offering a solution to the yearly Phillies invasion.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Gisele-on-Brady-My-Husband-138788524.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:13:45 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/138328797.jpg
Tom Brady's wife points fingers after Patriots lose to Giants.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/The-Good-Bad-and-Ugly-of-Super-Bowl-46-138781054.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:12:54 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/mario-manningham-super-bowl-46.jpg
Eli Manning and Mario Manningham take the top honors.

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Giants running back Bradshaw literally backed into the end zone for the winning TD in Super Bowl XLVI.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Instant-Super-Bowl-Rankulator-3000-Properly-Ranks-This-Super-Bowl-For-All-Time-138777234.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:24:31 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/AP120205057488.jpg
New York's 21-17 victory ranks in the top 10 of all Super Bowl games.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Local-Fans-Celebrate-Super-Bowl-XLVI/138760519 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:52:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/pat+collins+super+bowl.jpg
News4's Pat Collins traveled to Fairfax County where fans cheered on the Giants, Patriots and even the Redskins.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Flavor-Flav-Thrilled-with-Giants-Win/138760214 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:55:47 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/SBFlavorFlav_722x406_2193345193.jpg
Rapper Flavor Flav is a huge Giants fan and he's thrilled his favorite team won Super Bowl XLVI.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Super-Bowl-Highlights-138744729.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:40:46 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/manning+3.jpg
Take a look at some of the most exciting moments from Super Bowl XLVI.

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Watch Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon and more stars from NBC shows singing and dancing in the Super Bowl promo, "Brotherhood of Man."

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/RUNNING-STORY-Super-Bowl-46-XLVI-2012-Patriots-Giants-live--138750099.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:16:50 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/manning2.jpg
Eli Manning leads fourth-quarter drive to give Giants the win.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Former-Jet-Curtis-Martin-Leads-2012-Hall-of-Fame-Class-138723029.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:42:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/212*120/CurtisMartin020412.jpg
Martin was the only running back elected this season

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A West Hartford doctor was rewarded with Super Bowl tickets from Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

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Will the Patriots tight end be playing up to his normal ability?

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/New-Yap-Growlers-Win-the-Puppy-Bowl/138681864 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:17:49 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Puppy+Bowl+MVP+Bonnie.jpg
The New Yap Growlers defeated the Pawtriots in the Puppy Bowl at Pet Dominion's Super Bowl celebration in Rockville, Md.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Its-Forget-You-Time-to-the-Phillies/138674529 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:22 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/nats_722x406_2192792756.jpg
The Nats open presale only to locals.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Vance,-Wise-Take-Andrettis-Car-for-a-Spin/138670999 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:21:40 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/MikeWiseJimVanceMarioAndrettiCar_722x406_2192787402.jpg
Jim Vance and Mike Wise gave Mario Andretti's race car a test drive.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/NATIONAL-Rangers-Hamilton-Admits-to-Drinking-on-Monday-138664624.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:27:33 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Josh-Hamilton-020312.jpg
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton apologized Friday to not only fans, but those who struggle with addiction and look up to him as a role model.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/RG3-Brings-The-Funny-To-DC-138591524.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:16:02 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/rgIII.jpg
Robert Griffin III made the audience laugh at the National Prayer Breakfast.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Essential-Talking-Points-to-Carry-You-Through-Super-Bowl-XLVI-138567959.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:08:30 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/doritos-super+bowl.jpg
You don't have to be a diehard football fan to get pumped for the Super Bowl, that great American winter ritual that re-unites you and friends in all your light-beer-swigging, nacho-eating glory.

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The situations and match-ups that will determine the winner of Super Bowl 46.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/NATIONAL-Hamilton-Reportedly-Relapses-Kinsler-Offers-Help-138650849.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:14:12 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/hamilton-ex-cu.jpg
Josh Hamilton, who has publicly battled addictions to alcohol and drugs, reportedly had a relapse.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Peyton-Manning-Knows-How-To-Take-The-Heat-Off-His-Brother-138639054.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:54:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/peyton-manning-eli-manning-super-bowl-46.jpg
An easy way to divert people's attention

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Here-Comes-A-Very-Manly-Super-Bowl-Pick-138636704.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:57:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/tom-brady-eli-manning-super-bowl-46.jpg
The big game is upon us.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Vance-Visits-Indys-Legendary-Longs-Bakery/138607519 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:29:28 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Longs+Bakery.jpg
Jim Vance samples the goods at Indianapolis's famous family business Long's Bakery.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Nats-Reportedly-Sign-Edwin-Jackson-138583154.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:02:43 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/rangers-game-4-024.jpg
After being turned down by Prince Fielder, the Nationals turned their attention from offense to pitching, and have apparently landed free agent starter Edwin Jackson, according to CBSSports.com.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Robert-Griffin-III-Challenges-President-Obama/138592819 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:07:58 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5211383_WEBrg3breakfast_722x406_2192462802.jpg
Robert Griffin III lays down a playful challenge to President Barack Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Toomer-Eli-Was-Pushed-Around-By-Shockey--138577084.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:11:45 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/eli-media-day-giants-super-bowl.jpg
Most elite QBs have a take-charge attitude around their teammates. Not Eli Manning -- and that works just fine for the Giants.

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The Redskins' rookie is earning some recognition for his leaping touchdown.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Super-Advanced-Scouting-Report-PatsGiants-138576839.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:01:48 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/gameplay.jpg
It’s all about the pass rush. If the Giants hit Tom Brady early and often, the Giants win. Period.

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