Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 22:26:28 -0400 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:26:28 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/11-Year-OId-Table-Tennis-Prodigy-Eyes-Olympics/208579061 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:03 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WRC_0000000002670668_722x406_31115843926.jpg
Crystal Wang picked up the game of table tennis as a 5-year-old. Now at the ripe old age of 11, she expects to be an Olympian in three years. News4's Jason Pugh has more on a young lady who...

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Former Bear calls it quits in a post on WhoSay.com.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/NBA-Hall-of-Famer-Stays-Active-as-Crossing-Guard/208405271 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:29:52 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Crossing+Guard+Adrian+Dantley.jpg
After starring at DeMatha in the 1970s, Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley became one of the NBA’s great scoring machines. Now, after a stint coaching in the league, the frugal 58-year-old plays a...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Tiger-Woods-in-Town-to-Promote-AT_T-National/208210201 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:26:57 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/212*120/AP781466213950.jpg
Tiger Woods was in the area Monday to promote the PGA event he hosts - the AT&T National. News4's Dan Hellie spoke with him.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Hats-Juleps-and-Horses-Scenes-From-the-Kentucky-Derby-206113061.html Sat, 18 May 2013 19:56:14 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/oxbow-wins-2-169012495.jpg
Celebrities and race fans alike arrived for the 138th Preakness Stakes race. Click to see scenes from the day - and from the Kentucky Derby.

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History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Dwyane-Wade-Grants-Girls-Wish-Shows-Up-At-Her-Senior-Prom-207967201.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:34:50 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Nicole+Muxo+with+Dwyane+Wade.jpg
The NBA superstar showed up at Nicole Muxo's prom on Friday.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/NATL-All-Eyes-on-Orb-at-138th-Preakness-Stakes-207873501.html Sat, 18 May 2013 16:39:14 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/edt-168044956_10.jpg
All eyes will be on Orb Saturday afternoon when the champion colt takes his post at the Preakness Stakes among eight competitors he's favored to beat. The colt's resounding victory at the Kentucky Derby, marked...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Controversy-Over-Soccer-Lights-in-Arlington/207963951 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:19:52 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WRC_0000000002639428_722x406_30678595516.jpg
A proposal to add powerful new lights to Arlington soccer fields have some residents concerned about the extra light and whether games will run too late. Meanwhile, soccer players explain why...

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Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested in New Jersey after state police responding to a 911 call found a loaded gun and marijuana in the SUV he was riding in early Friday, authorities said.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Eagles-Player-Unloads-on-IRS-Photo-Sign-Instagram-Stunt-207861571.html Fri, 17 May 2013 10:02:53 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Evan+Mathis+IRS+Thumb.jpg
Eagles starting offensive lineman Evan Mathis has never strayed far from controversy even calling fans "idiots" for wanting former Eagles coach Andy Reid fired. This time Mathis’ anger was geared towards...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Contender-Mylute-Prepares-for-Preakness/207788421 Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:53 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/AP85238886371.jpg
Despite not having his trainer and jockey with him at Pimlico, Preakness contender Mylute is feeling pretty sweet, News4's Carol Maloney reports.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Preakness-Post-Orb-Goldencents-Triple-Crown-207755481.html Fri, 17 May 2013 10:01:04 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/edt-168045051_10.jpg
For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Then came the post-position draw. Suddenly things got very interesting. Orb's pursuit...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Capitals-Face-Interesting-Offseason-With-Several-Notable-Free-Agents.html Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:06 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/181*120/168335918.jpg
Now that this season is officially over, it's time to look ahead to next season.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Whats-Next-for-the-Caps?/207612181 Wed, 15 May 2013 18:12:03 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/168687366.jpg
The Washington Capitals are still licking their wounds after a disappointing Game 7 loss to the New York Rangers. News4's Carol Maloney takes a look at what's next.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Preakness-Security-Policies-Ban-Beverages-in-the-Infield-207545751.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:29:23 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/smarty-jones.jpg
A number of security policies will be in effect at this year's Preakness., including a ban on beverages in the infield.

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Wrestlers from the world's top teams -- Russia, the U.S. and Iran -- faced off in the iconic train station's Vanderbilt Hall for Rumble on the Rails, an event aimed at raising funds for a New York...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Orb-Trainer-Derby-Worth-the-Wait-207533661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 10:30:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/shug-orb.jpg
Shug McGaughey worked as a trainer for more than 30 years before finally saddling his first Kentucky Derby winner. It was worth the wait. Speaking at Pimlico Race Course, where he will seek to win the Preaknes...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/OJ-Simpson-Testimony-Robbery-Kidnapping-Conviction-207523991.html Wed, 15 May 2013 20:12:22 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/simpson-stand-las-vegas-hearing.jpg
O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in court that guns were never "a subject" during discussions leading up to a Las Vegas hotel room raid that led to the former NFL Hall of Famer's conviction and prison sentence.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Gonzaga-High-School-Dominant-in-Lacrosse-Hotbed/207453281 Tue, 14 May 2013 18:40:25 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/7942935_SPT5PGONZAGALACROSSE_722x406_30244419695.jpg
The D.C. area is a lacrosse hotbed, so it's surprising that one team is as dominant as Gonzaga High School has been the past four years.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/OJ-Simpson-Robbery-Kidnapping-Court-Case-207369731.html Tue, 14 May 2013 21:05:09 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/simpson-court-may13.jpg
A former OJ Simpson defense attorney testified that he wanted to put the former NFL Hall of Fame running back on the stand during a trial that ended with his conviction on robbery and kidnapping...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Bryce-Harper-Gets-11-Stitches-After-Colliding-With-Wall-207337381.html Tue, 14 May 2013 10:05:23 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/20130514Harper.jpg
Bryce Harper needed 11 stiches last night after he smacked into the center field wall during last night's game against the Dodgers.

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Caps-Preview_-Game-7/207281211 Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:30 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/AP867868755298.jpg
A preview of the Washington Capitals Game 7 against the New York Rangers.

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Orb is ready. The Kentucky Derby winner put in his final workout before the Preakness, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds, galloping out five furlongs in 59.54 and delighting trainer Shug McGaughey. "...

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]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/sports/Healing-Through-Baseball/207142941 Mon, 13 May 2013 08:03:01 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/051213+West+Baseball.jpg
NBC 5's Pat Doney and photojournalist Noah Bullard shows how West High School turns to baseball following the deadly explosion.

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See extraordinary pictures from the world of sports.

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