DC Sports Bog

Post Sports Live: The Nats offense, Ovechkin’s MVP, Lebron’s legacy and the Redskins

Mitch Rubin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:36:20 GMT

Dan Steinberg and Matt Rennie joined Jonathan Forsythe on this week’s webcast to discuss the Nationals struggling offense, Alex Ovechkin’s third Hart Trophy, how many titles LeBron needs to win to be considered one of the game’s geeats and the … Continue reading →

D.C. Council declares June 20 ‘Josh Morgan Day’

Sarah Kogod — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:54:08 GMT

On Tuesday, D.C. City Council issued a resolution to make June 20 “Josh Morgan Day.” The date coincides with Morgan’s birthday, who will turn 28 on Thursday. The Redskins wide receiver is known in the D.C. community for his efforts … Continue reading →

Donte’ Stallworth’s political agenda

Dan Steinberg — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:33:05 GMT

I’ve written before about Mike Shanahan’s political connections, not because they’re especially notable on their own, but because he’s the coach of the pro football team in D.C. The coach, you’ll recall, appeared at rallies with George W. Bush in … Continue reading →

Phillies fans boo Jayson Werth

Dan Steinberg — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:17:08 GMT

Jayson Werth is well into his third season in Washington, but the boos in Philadelphia haven’t stopped. And while I usually enjoy poking fun at our Northern neighbors for their propensity to hoot, I actually think this is fine. You’ve … Continue reading →

Drown your baseball sorrows with Nats haikus

Dan Steinberg — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:28:17 GMT

You’re really not supposed to have to spend the long dark hours after yet another disappointing baseball loss comforting yourself with poetry until, like, mid-August. But this Nationals season is breaking many of the rules thus far, and so it … Continue reading →

Jayson Werth blamed for Phillie Phanatic breakdown

Sarah Kogod — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:02:10 GMT

Before last night’s Nats game in Philadelphia, The Phillie Phanatic ran into some trouble on his trademark ATV when it broke down on him, forcing the grounds crew to carry it off the field. Embarrassing. Few found it more amusing … Continue reading →

St. Louis baseball writer makes hilarious jokes about the Nats

Dan Steinberg — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:06:16 GMT

Maybe you retired to bed soon after the Nats lost to the Phillies in walk-off fashion Monday night. Probably you dug back into your dog-eared copy of Babbitt and read a page or two, or possibly you listened to an … Continue reading →

John Wall in Jack Black skit on Jimmy Kimmel

Sarah Kogod — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:59:34 GMT

Jack Black did a skit for Jimmy Kimmel Live recently in which he portrays an adult Teen Wolf. It’s fairly cheesy and very weird, but the appearance of John Wall at the 2:50 mark makes it worthy of this space. … Continue reading →

Anthony Rendon calls his mullet ‘phenomenal’

Dan Steinberg — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:05:18 GMT

Seemed like last time around this year, every morning brought a new batch of mirthful Nats items, from joyous home run celebrations to fanciful postgame huzzahs to whimsical clubhouse attire to festive media catchphrases. Whereas this year has brought sad … Continue reading →

Alfred Morris on being in a ‘bike gang’

Sarah Kogod — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:57:54 GMT

During a recent conversation, Alfred Morris told me about some of the summer mischief he and his brothers got into as children. “When you have all boys, you’re always in trouble,” said Morris, who grew up one of seven boys … Continue reading →

Wizards will ‘probably not’ return to Bullets

Dan Steinberg — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:12:39 GMT

Based on reader feedback, most D.C. sports fans are opposed to a Redskins name change, and most D.C. sports fans would support a Wizards name change. Many of that latter group would prefer a return to the “Bullets” name, to … Continue reading →

Kirk Cousins writes about the Redskins and the draft

Dan Steinberg — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:44:32 GMT

Kirk Cousins has talked frequently about his surprise upon being drafted by the Redskins in the fourth round last spring, and his disappointment about the fact that he wouldn’t be competing for a starting role. But I’m not sure he’s … Continue reading →

Rendon’s first major-league homer after foul ball blooper

Sarah Kogod — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:17:42 GMT

There is so much to love about Saturday’s ninth inning at-bat by Anthony Rendon. With the Nats and Indians tied at 6, Rendon popped up the first pitch in foul territory, a sure out in most situations. But some miscommunication … Continue reading →

FedEx Field has green grass

Dan Steinberg — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:50:59 GMT

In the first week of June, the Redskins installed a new playing surface at FedEx Field, including a new type of sod, “going from the old ‘Tif Sport’ to a new sod they called ‘Latitude 36′ which has been tested … Continue reading →

Bryce Harper on helium

Sarah Kogod — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:29:15 GMT

Bryce Harper’s girlfriend, Kayla Varner, tweeted this video over the weekend of the Nats outfielder and his brother, Bryan, playing around with some helium. It’s good to see Harper in good spirits, I suppose. Also, apparently they love coloring.

The Nats, and World Series winners, through 68 games

Dan Steinberg — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:33:41 GMT

“It’s early” has long ceased being a compelling argument for why Nationals fans shouldn’t freak out. The new compelling arguments — which I’m okay with, incidentally — are that the Braves have been mediocre, and the upcoming schedule is favorable, … Continue reading →

Best Week in Washington Sports: Ross Ohlendorf

Sarah Kogod — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:16:48 GMT

My colleague Chris Cillizza has a great weekly feature called “Worst Week in Washington,” where he spotlights a political figure who has landed on the wrong side of the press. I’m stealing a page out of his playbook, and it … Continue reading →

Mark Turgeon at Orioles game, man in RGIII jersey at Rockies game

Dan Steinberg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:32:46 GMT

Following another item I wrote today, a commenter suggested — as people often do — that my bosses are forcing me to write X number of items about the Redskins name. This despite hundreds of assurances by me that this … Continue reading →

Ross Ohlendorf explains the purpose of his delivery

Dan Steinberg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:33:07 GMT

We’ve already written about Ross Ohlendorf’s glorious old-school-style delivery. But any time a Nats pitcher prompts ESPN to show his highlights in black-and-white, one blog item probably isn’t enough. Thus, here is one of the heroes of the series win … Continue reading →

Phil Jackson, Scott Fujita, Taiwanese animators on ‘Redskins’

Dan Steinberg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:58:12 GMT

Because this is a day in which people consumed food, and got married, and put their children to bed, and ate powdered cheese product, and pondered what it means to be human beings in this crazy mixed-up universe, this is … Continue reading →

Walt Williams on the Catoctin Challenge and his Len Bias book

Dan Steinberg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:21:23 GMT

I called Walt Williams to discuss his upcoming ride in the 2013 Catoctin Challenge, a 100-mile charity ride that Williams will participate in for the second straight year. But I also wanted to ask him about reports that he is … Continue reading →

Bryce Harper, in another Under Armour underwear ad

Dan Steinberg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:55:29 GMT

I’ve already posted once about Bryce Harper modeling underwear for Under Armour. But this is another image, which is currently prominently displayed on the company’s site, and I’d feel weird if I didn’t share. And sure, I never imagined that … Continue reading →

Drew Storen, Erik Davis discuss the ‘circle of death’

Sarah Kogod — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:40:32 GMT

Drew Storen and Nats rookie Erik Davis both went to Stanford, so the two had a common bond when Storen got a hold of a MASN mic and interviewed his fellow Tree. One of the things discussed was the large … Continue reading →

Sunni asks RGIII why he doesn’t go to clubs more often

Dan Steinberg — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:47:17 GMT

Of all the many questions posed about Robert Griffin III — should he run more, should he run less, should he talk more, should he talk less, is he a liberal, is he a conservative, should he cut his hair, … Continue reading →

Nick Sundberg, Sav Rocca perfecting punts through technology

Sarah Kogod — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:23:28 GMT

Nick Sundberg and Sav Rocca are determined to be the best punt pair in the league, and they’re using technology in an innovative way to get there. The Redskins long snapper and punter have been analyzing footage from a GoPro … Continue reading →