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Award-winning artist Dan Dunn has a background in painting, design and caricature which spans 30 years. During halftime of the Washington Mystics vs. the Chicago Sky game on Sat., June 20, Dunn created a six-foot oil painting of President Barack Obama in less than 15 minutes. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo Editor“I think tonight just showed the character of this team. The fact that we came back was a good feeling. We played with a lot of poise, we played with a lot of intensity, and we were smart,†Beard said.
In the 145-pound division, Jaliyah Muhammad, (l) from Upper Darby, Pa. took on Shardae Powell (r) from Baltimore, Md. Muhammad won the fight in a three-round decision. By Khalid Naji-Allah - WI Staff Photographer 
Seth “Mayhem†Mitchell (l) lands a solid left hook against opponent Andrew Greeley en route to a victory by TKO during a January bout in Baltimore. Photo By Mike GreenhillThis bout will be a six-round rematch against the fighter that gave Mitchell (11-0-1, seven KO's) the only blemish on his undefeated record. Mitchell faced Morales on short notice in his third pro fight in March of 2008 in Cabazon, Calif. and fought to a four-round draw.
This bout will also mark the 10th straight time that Morales (3-5-5) has fought an undefeated fighter. Morales is winless in his last five contests.
D.C. United midfielder Christian Gomez (right) gets a header from a corner kick in the first half and gets past Chicago Fire defender Gonzaio Segares (center) and United midfielder Rodney Wallace (left) on his way to the nets. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo EditorD.C. United midfielder Christian Gomez made a shot that swerved over the Chicago wall and past goalkeeper Jon Busch for what would turn out to be the game winner as United defeated the Chicago Fire 2-1 at RFK Stadium on Sat., June 13. “I saw that the keeper was moving to the other post, so I figured that there was a chance for me to get it over the wall. I hit it and I was lucky that there was enough space and the ball went in,†Gomez said.
D.C. Divas wide receiver Nikki Williams (right) collects a long pass and runs for a touchdown. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo EditorDefensive back Vickie Lucas picked off a pass on the next drive which gave the Divas offense a chance for their longest scoring drive of the night of just four plays. Wide receiver Nikki Williams second catch of the drive ended with a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Allyson Hamlin to make it 13-0.
An interesting matchup headlines the Thu., June 18 Ballroom Boxing card at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, Md.
Baltimore's Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow will take on John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, Ala. in an eight-round middleweight matchup. Nicklow (19-1-1, seven KO's) will step back into the ring for the first time since splitting two bouts with George Rivera in the fall of 2008. The last outing for Mackey (11-3-1, five KO's) was an eight-round majority decision loss to Cecil McCalla on April 30 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, Md.
Baltimore's Jessie "The Beast" Nicklow will take on John "No Mercy" Mackey of Montgomery, Ala. in an eight-round middleweight matchup. Nicklow (19-1-1, seven KO's) will step back into the ring for the first time since splitting two bouts with George Rivera in the fall of 2008. The last outing for Mackey (11-3-1, five KO's) was an eight-round majority decision loss to Cecil McCalla on April 30 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, Md.
Veteran receiver James Thrash was released by the Washington Redskins on Friday after failing a physical.
Thrash has been unable to practice during the offseason because of a neck injury that has him contemplating retirement. He said recently his decision could hinge on whether he would need surgery to keep playing.
"I talked with James and we agreed that this was the best way to proceed," coach Jim Zorn said in a statement. "James can focus on getting healthy and we can move forward. ... Though we had to make this decision, we are confident that James will be involved in some capacity within the Redskins organization."
Suspect in Sean Taylor Case May Change Plea
MIAMI (AP) -- A judge has delayed a decision on whether a suspect in the slaying of Washington Redskins star defensive back Sean Taylor can withdraw his guilty plea.
A hearing was set Friday in Miami on the request by 21-year-old Venjah Hunte. But after a private conference with attorneys, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy postponed the issue for another week.
Nationals 2009 First Year Player Draft
The Washington Nationals made 51 selections over 50 rounds of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the joint announcement.
Over the three-day Draft, the Nationals selected 30 collegiate prospects and 21 high school players. Washington drafted 21 right-handed pitchers, nine left-handed pitchers, four catchers, 10 infielders and seven outfielders.
The Nationals became the first team to sign their first round pick, agreeing to terms with Stanford RHP Drew Storen (10th overall).
The Washington Nationals made 51 selections over 50 rounds of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the joint announcement.
Over the three-day Draft, the Nationals selected 30 collegiate prospects and 21 high school players. Washington drafted 21 right-handed pitchers, nine left-handed pitchers, four catchers, 10 infielders and seven outfielders.
The Nationals became the first team to sign their first round pick, agreeing to terms with Stanford RHP Drew Storen (10th overall).
TORONTO (AP) -- Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.
The 6-foot-10 forward helped Orlando to the NBA finals last season. On Friday, a person close to the Blazers confirmed that Turkoglu ended contract talks with them. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
Turkoglu opted out of his Orlando contract last week when the team acquired Vince Carter from New Jersey. Turkoglu was due $7.3 million next season, the final year of his $36 million, 6-year deal with Orlando. He averaged 16.8 points and 5.3 rebounds last season.
Earlier Friday, there were reports Turkoglu had agreed in principle with the Blazers.
AP Sports Writer Anne M. Peterson in Portland, Ore., contributed to this report
The 6-foot-10 forward helped Orlando to the NBA finals last season. On Friday, a person close to the Blazers confirmed that Turkoglu ended contract talks with them. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
Turkoglu opted out of his Orlando contract last week when the team acquired Vince Carter from New Jersey. Turkoglu was due $7.3 million next season, the final year of his $36 million, 6-year deal with Orlando. He averaged 16.8 points and 5.3 rebounds last season.
Earlier Friday, there were reports Turkoglu had agreed in principle with the Blazers.
AP Sports Writer Anne M. Peterson in Portland, Ore., contributed to this report
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