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Wizards face 76ers in their home opener on Tue., Nov. 2
ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten, holding off Washington 99-95 in the Hawks home opener Saturday night, Oct. 30.
After opening with wins at Memphis and Philadelphia, the Hawks gave the home fans their first look at a team that features largely the same roster as last year's playoff team but a new motion offense under rookie coach Larry Drew.
The game was tight all the way, but Johnson finally put away the Wizards after struggling the first three quarters. His biggest shot came with less than 3 1/2 minutes remaining, when he stepped back behind the arc to hit a 3-pointer over Al Thornton right along the sideline for an 89-84 lead.
SHAW RALLIES TO EDGE WSSU SETTING UP SEASON ENDING SHOWDOWN FOR DIVISION TITLE
DURHAM, NC - A timely interception by defensive lineman Stanley Porter set up a go-ahead touchdown as the Shaw Bears rallied from ten points down in the fourth quarter to stun the 18th ranked Winston-Salem State Rams 31-27 yesterday at Durham County Stadium. The win by the Bears sets up a regular season ending showdown next Saturday against cross-town Saint Augustine’s with the Southern Division title and a berth in the CIAA Championship game at stake.
DURHAM, NC - A timely interception by defensive lineman Stanley Porter set up a go-ahead touchdown as the Shaw Bears rallied from ten points down in the fourth quarter to stun the 18th ranked Winston-Salem State Rams 31-27 yesterday at Durham County Stadium. The win by the Bears sets up a regular season ending showdown next Saturday against cross-town Saint Augustine’s with the Southern Division title and a berth in the CIAA Championship game at stake.
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan pulled quarterback Donovan McNabb late in the fourth quarter for backup Rex Grossman. On his first play Grossman was sacked and fumbled the ball, resulting in a Lions touchdown. Photos By John E. DeFreitas.
DETROIT (AP) -- Matthew Stafford made the most out of his home debut this season.
Stafford's fourth touchdown pass converted a fourth down with 3:12 left and the Detroit Lions scored nine points in 14 seconds to turn a closely contested game into a 37-25 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Oct. 31.
The Redskins (4-4) turned the ball over on downs after Calvin Johnson's career-high third score. Washington coach Mike Shanahan then put Rex Grossman in for an apparently healthy Donovan McNabb, he fumbled on his first play and Ndamukong Suh returned it for a TD.
The Bears of Morgan State University defeated the Howard Bison 20-3 in the 73rd meeting between their two MEAC schools before a crowd of 34,167 at the new stadium at the Meadowlands.
Despite being held to 64 yards total offense the Bears capitalized on the Bison's mistakes to secure the win in a mistake riddled game.Morgan St. scored first on a 45 yard field goal by Kemar Scarlett with 6:06 remaining in the first quarter.
Despite being held to 64 yards total offense the Bears capitalized on the Bison's mistakes to secure the win in a mistake riddled game.Morgan St. scored first on a 45 yard field goal by Kemar Scarlett with 6:06 remaining in the first quarter.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment vice chairman and Mystics president and managing partner, Sheila C. Johnson announced today that Trudi Lacey has been named the team’s general manager and head coach. Lacey joined the team in 2009 as an assistant coach. In 2010 she was promoted to director of basketball operations. She replaces Angela Taylor, whose contract recently expired, and Julie Plank, who will not return to the team.
“We appreciate the patience of our fans as we moved through this process. We were in discussion with Julie about a joint gm/coach role as well as our philosophy moving forward. Julie only wanted to coach the team and both sides agreed to part ways. I am excited to have Trudi Lacey as our general manager and head coach.
Wizards Forward’s Foundation Hosting Several Events in Nation’s Capital
Washington Wizards Forward Josh Howard and the Josh Howard Foundation in partnership with Cricket Wireless, will be hosting five events in the District of Columbia this November, bringing their uplifting and embracive style of community service to the Nation’s Capital. Program Director Oliver Hill is very optimistic about the impact the Foundation can have in the city.
“We are bringing our love for serving the community to D.C.” Hill said. “We understand the need here, and we are ready to meet the challenge.”
John Wall had 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals and eight turnovers in his home debut Photo by John E De Freitas“He’s got an unbelievable will to win. I mean he wills the team,” said Wizards head coach Flip Saunders. “He got us in trouble tonight at times but he fought through it and was able to make some big plays at the end. I think that his ability in getting nine steals in a game just changes the complexion of the game so much at that end and it got us aggressive.”
Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation Collaborates With Smithsonian Institution And YMCA Of The USA
To Present First National Conference On Early History Of African Americans In Basketball
To Present First National Conference On Early History Of African Americans In Basketball
The Emergence and Legacy of African Americans in Basketball Conference coincides with the 100th Anniversary of the World Colored Basketball Championship and is the first to examine how Dr. Edwin B. Henderson, the YMCA, Howard University and Washington, D. C. built the infrastructure for African Americans to participate in the integrated sport of basketball100 years ago.
The 2-day event will examine the little known early history of African Americans before, during and after integration, the birth of basketball in Washington D. C., with interactive panel discussions, historical presentations, films and displays.
Gilbert Arenas scored 13 points and as in past seasons was again the topic of discussion over substitution in the fourth quarter, this time being substituted for Thornton. "It was a point in the fourth quarter, I should've subbed myself out for Al. Al had it going on," Arenas said. "I didn't want take away from what the team has been doing. I have been out for the last month. I'm trying to get my legs under me and get in shape." Daniel Gibson who guarded Arenas scored 19 points. Photo by John E De Freitas.{gallery}extras/wiz-cavs-10-11-06{/gallery}
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Jason Garrett has never been a head coach before at any level. Yet the new leader of the Dallas Cowboys sure seemed ready for the challenge, judging by the confidence he displayed at his introductory news conference.
"Wade is no longer the coach. I am the coach and what we're going to do going forward (is) get ready to have a great meeting, a great walkthrough and a great practice on Wednesday and give ourselves a chance to beat the Giants on Sunday," Garrett said.
"Wade is no longer the coach. I am the coach and what we're going to do going forward (is) get ready to have a great meeting, a great walkthrough and a great practice on Wednesday and give ourselves a chance to beat the Giants on Sunday," Garrett said.
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