Jul 22 2008
July 22: DC Super Fan Daily
After last night’s 15-6 win to the Braves in Atlanta, the Nationals (38-61) take on the San Francisco Giants (40-58) tonight in San Francisco at 10 pm est. The Nationals are currently in 5th place in the National League East while the Giants are in 4th place in the National League West.
From the Politico: Washington Redskin Tackles the Hill
…Evans, a 28-year-old defensive lineman who has played for the Redskins since 2004, was on a fact-finding mission of sorts. He met with congressmen from Louisiana (his home state) and Georgia (he played college ball there) and talked up his foundation, 92 Blessings.
“I really haven’t been on the political side, so this is a first for me,” Evans said from the back seat of a cab, on the way to the Cannon House Office Building. But “since I’ve been in the NFL, I’ve been into taxes, so …” After his football career ends, Evans plans to make even more money as an entrepreneur….
From SportingLife.com: Taylor Excited to Join Redskins
Jason Taylor was unveiled by the Washington Redskins on Monday following his move from the Miami Dolphins and immediately announced his intentions to play on for two more years.
The 33-year-old was acquired from Miami on Sunday and, just one month after announcing he planned to play one more season, the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end reversed course quicker than he attacks an opposing quarterback.
“I’m on board, I’m going to play out my contract,” said Taylor, who had two years left on his previous deal with the Dolphins.
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From Goal.com: Dynamo Try For Two In D.C.
When: 7:30 pm ET
Where: RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington,D.C.
The Gist: Making up a match that was rained out in early June, Houston has a chance to beat United for the second time in four days. The Dynamo were convincing in a 3-1 win on Saturday night that ended group play for both teams in SuperLiga, knocking United out of the tournament in the process. However, D.C. will welcome back Jaime Moreno and Gonzalo Martinez into the starting lineup. Those two may not be enough as United, who were just hitting stride when this match was originally scheduled, have lost their last three games, all at home, and did not look good in the last few wins prior to embarking on their losing ways.
Why You Should Care: Though rain will not prevent this game from happening again, the weather will still play a factor as the typical oppressive heat and humidity has descended on the nation’s capital. As United didn’t press for the win, rested a couple of players, and have been sleeping in their own beds they should be slightly fresher. However, up and down the roster the Dynamo have better players. Houston will miss Ricardo Clark due to suspension, but will still have the services of Patrick Ianni and Stuart Holden before the duo departs for the Olympics. With Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching up front, Houston should be able to score first, forcing United to play from behind as they did in all three SuperLiga games. United will have to used Jaime Moreno in an attacking midfield role as Marcelo Gallardo is sidelined and Fred will have to chip in from the flank in providing creative play. Though Luciano Emilio has cooled off after his red-hot June, Francis Doe is contributing, as the Liberian striker has scored in three of United’s last four games. For United to win, and grab three important points, Doe will have to be in form again, not an easy task going against Pat Onstad and the rest of the Dynamo defense
He’s So Hot Right Now: Brad Davis. The Houston midfielder was dangerous in Saturday’s tilt on set pieces, a typical weakness for United. Davis set up Ricardo Clark and Bobby Boswell on first half goals, effectively putting the game out of reach before halftime. Even with Moreno and Martinez back in the mix,Davis will still be dangerous all night.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 2, D.C. United 1
– Pat Walsh, Goal.com USA
Capital Announce Regular Season Schedule
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals’ 82-game regular-season schedule for 2008-09 begins on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Atlanta Thrashers, and features games against each of the 29 other NHL teams, including 22 weekend home games at Verizon Center. The team will raise the 2007-08 Southeast Division championship banner at the Oct. 11 home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks…
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From the Washington Post: Wizard Youngsters Think Big
LAS VEGAS, July 20 — Before the Wizards leftWashington for the NBA Summer League, second-year guard Nick Young threw his arms around fourth-year forward Andray Blatche and second-year forward Dominic McGuire and declared, “This is new Big Three right here.”
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From AllHeadlineNews.com: Tree Falls In Washington; Rollins Fired As Mystics Coach
Matt Aug - AHN Sports Editor
Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The Washington Mystics fired head coach Tree Rollins over the weekend, hoping to get a spark from a change at the helm.
It worked at the outset, as the Mystics stunned the Seattle Storm 89-57 Sunday in their first game under new coach Jessie Kenlaw.
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From the Washington Post: Coach With Local Roots Set to Take Over at GWU
George Washington is expected to name Mike Bozeman its new women’s basketball coach at a news conference this afternoon, a source close to the hiring said yesterday.
Bozeman, 41, has been an assistant coach at GW for three seasons.
Though he has no collegiate head coaching experience, he served as interim coach in 2006 when Coach Joe McKeown injured his knee and led the Colonials to an upset victory over eighth-ranked Georgia.
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Georgetown’s Chelsea Curtis Advances to Finals of North/South Amateur
July 19, 2008
Washington, D.C. - Georgetown University rising senior golfer Chelsea Curtis (Mashpee, Mass./Cape Cod Academy) advanced to the finals of the North & South Amateur Championship after posting a 5 & 4 win over Cindy LaCrosse on Saturday afternoon at the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina.
The North & South Amateur Championship will be held on Sunday, July 20. Curtis will face 19-year-old Australian Kristie Smith, who posted a 3 & 2 win over Furman’s Blair Lamb.
Curtis played steady all day against LaCrosse, a recent graduate of Louisville, to win today’s match 5&4.
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Friedgen Addresses Media at ACC Football Kickoff
GREENSBORO, Ga. - Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen entertained members of the local, regional and national media for more than three hours Monday during the second day of the 2008 ACC Football Kickoff at Reynolds Plantation.
The annual event concludes Tuesday with a football forum presided over by ACC Commissioner John Swofford. Two players from each of the 12 teams took part in the kickoff Sunday.
The Terps open preseason camp on Monday, Aug. 4, and the regular season on Saturday, Aug. 30 vs. Delaware.
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