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2010 Heisman Trophy winner, Cam Newton, shown here in an earlier game this year, threw for 2 touchdown passes in Auburn's 22-19 win over Oregon in the BCS title game. The Auburn Tigers won their first National Championship in over 50 years.Photo courtesy of Todd Van Emst, Auburn UniversityDyer finished his night's work with 143 yards on 22 carries, including a 37 yarder late in the fourth quarter on the final drive of the game. On that play Dyer stopped for a second and after hearing his teammates tell him the whistle never blew he continued.
" I was going out there, trying to make a play. I just kept my feet moving, " said Dyer at his post game press conference.
In a statement released after the game, referee Bill Le Monnier said he was confident of the call. " The ruling on the field was there was nothing other than the foot that touched the ground"
Dyer for his efforts was named the games Offensive player of the game.
Defense dominated Monday night's contest which saw both teams enter the game averaging over 40 points per contest.
After a scoreless first quarter Oregon took a 3-0 lead with 14:13 remaining in the second quarter on a 26 yard field goal by Rob Beard.
The Tigers came right back with a 35 yard pass from Cameron Newton to Kodi Burns.
The two teams exchanged scores including a safety by Auburn and the Tigers led at the half 16-11.
In the third quarter Oregon was shut out for the first time all season as the Tiger defense dominated. The Tigers meanwhile
received a 28 yard field goal by Wes Byrum.
Oregon's offense came alive in the fourth quarter as the Ducks scored with 2:33 remaining in the contest on a 2 yard pass
from Darron Thomas with the two point conversion good the score was tied 19-19.
Auburn's offense behind the running of Michael Dyer set up Wes Byrum's game winning field goal with no time left on the clock.
The 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Cameron Newton finished his night completing 20-34 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns. " All in a night's work I'm okay it was worth it," said the Heisman Trophy winner.
Washington Wizards guard Kirk Hinrich returned to the Wizards lineup after missing a game due to an eye injury. Hinrich who sported a special eye protector during the game passed his opponent Sasha Vujacic to score two of his 10 points during the fourth quarter. Photo by John E. DeFreitas
Georgetown forward Hollis Thompson and West Virginia’s John Flowers battle for possession of the ball during the second half of the Big East game at the Verizon Center on Sat., Jan. 8. Thompson and Flowers each scored 5 points.Photo by John E. DeFreitas
Students participating in the forum "We Are Dreamers" to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. enjoyed a photo opportunity with members of the panel. Photo by John E de Freitas.On January 17th, the NBA honored the accomplishments and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King during the 13 games played that day. January 17th marks the 25th year of observance for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday. In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Washington Wizards and Mystics Community Relations department hosted a one hour interactive panel discussion with youths from the metropolitan area prior to the Wizards vs Utah Jazz home game.
The forum “We Are Dreamers,” honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.was discussed. The students range from the ages of 14 to 17 years and were from various schools and after school programs in the area. The students had the opportunity to discuss their dreams and aspirations with local professionals from diverse backgrounds. Panelists included Comcast SportsNet’s Chris Miller, NBC-4 sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak, Mystics Head Coach Trudi Lacey, pediatrician Dr. Stephanie Pope, FOX-5 meteorologist Gwen Tolbart, renowned photographer Louis Myrie, and MorningStar Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc., Executive Director Jennifer Olden.
CHoward guard Cheyenne Curley-Payne defends the ball against North Carolina’s Tracy King during the first half of the game. Curley-Payne finished with a career-high of 21 points and six assists. Howard won their first conference game this season by defeating North Carolina 69-53 at Burr Gymnasium in Northwest on Sat., Jan. 15. Photo by John E. DeFreitas
Beginning this week, the team will accept applications from athletes, gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders and just about anyone who has an interest in serving as a Nationals Fan Ambassador. Candidates will have until Monday, January 31 to submit their cover letter, resume and photo to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Select applicants will be invited to the first day of tryouts on Friday, February 4, during which they will demonstrate their athletic ability through a group run, take aim with a t-shirt gun and reveal elaborate rally techniques. Those who make the cut and qualify for the second round will return on Saturday, February 5 to complete a questionnaire and take part in a panel interview.
These tryouts are not open to the public and will take place regardless of weather conditions. * Please note: Saturday’s tryouts are closed to media.
WHEN: Friday, February 4, 2011
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Nationals Park - 1500 South Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
Media interested in covering the first round of tryouts on Friday evening should contact
Joanna Comfort at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202-640-7711 to RSVP.
WHAT: The Washington Nationals are looking for outgoing, energetic and dedicated people to become members of the 2011 Nat Pack - the team's in-park and around-the-District entertainment crew.
Beginning this week, the team will accept applications from athletes, gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders and just about anyone who has an interest in serving as a Nationals Fan Ambassador. Candidates will have until Monday, January 31 to submit their cover letter, resume and photo to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Select applicants will be invited to the first day of tryouts on Friday, February 4, during which they will demonstrate their athletic ability through a group run, take aim with a t-shirt gun and reveal elaborate rally techniques. Those who make the cut and qualify for the second round will return on Saturday, February 5 to complete a questionnaire and take part in a panel interview.
These tryouts are not open to the public and will take place regardless of weather conditions. * Please note: Saturday's tryouts are closed to media.
WHEN: Friday, February 4, 2011
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Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr. represents Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia. Thomas chairs the Council's Committee on Economic Development. He sits on four additional committees: Libraries, Parks, and Recreation; Government Operations and the Environment; Housing and Workforce Development; and Public Works and Transporation.
Beginning this week, the team will accept applications from athletes, gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders and just about anyone who has an interest in serving as a Nationals Fan Ambassador. Candidates will have until Monday, January 31 to submit their cover letter, resume and photo to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Select applicants will be invited to the first day of tryouts on Friday, February 4, during which they will demonstrate their athletic ability through a group run, take aim with a t-shirt gun and reveal elaborate rally techniques. Those who make the cut and qualify for the second round will return on Saturday, February 5 to complete a questionnaire and take part in a panel interview.
These tryouts are not open to the public and will take place regardless of weather conditions. * Please note: Saturday's tryouts are closed to media.
WHEN: Friday, February 4, 2011
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Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr. represents Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia. Thomas chairs the Council's Committee on Economic Development. He sits on four additional committees: Libraries, Parks, and Recreation; Government Operations and the Environment; Housing and Workforce Development; and Public Works and Transporation.
The Green Bay Packers the 6th seed in this year's NFC playoffs won all three of their games on the road to get to the championship game.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Pack to wins over the Philadelphia Eagles 21-16, the Atlanta Falcons 48-21, and the Chicago Bears 21-14. Rodgers has been playing lights out during the playoffs. The Pack leader has completed 66-93-790 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Running back James Starks with 70 rushes for 263 yards and one touchdown has led the rushing attack. Brandon Jackson backs up Starks with 28 yards on 6 carries.
Greg Jennings leads all Green Bay wide receivers with 17 catches and 239 yards. Jordey Nelson 14-146 yds, Donald Driver 18-141yds, and James Jones 7-94 yards and 2 touchdowns compliment Jennings.
The defense is led by linebacker Clay Matthews and defensive back Charles Woodson. Defensive tackle Desmond Bishop leads the team in tackles with 15 solos. Sam Shields lends a helping hand with 11 solo tackles from the cornerback spot. The big man B.J. Raji anchors the middle.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in search of their 7th Super Bowl title.
They lead the league with 6 Super Bowl trophies.
The Steelers on offense are led by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger who has had a rough going in this year's playoffs. "Big Ben" however, produces
when needed. Roethlisberger's quarterback rating of 75.5 has been the talk of these playoffs.
The Steelers rushing attack is led by Rashard Mendenhall, 167 yards on 47 carries. Isaac Redman (Bowie St.) 31 yards on 5 carries is the backup.
Tight end Heath Miller leads the receiving corps with 11 catches for 77 yards. Emmanuel Sanders backups up Miller 10-74 yards along with deep threat Antonio Brown 5-89 yards.
Center Maurkice Pouncey, the lone offensive Pro Bowler, appears to be out with a sprained ankle.
On defense, the Steelers dominate. They are led by their safety Troy Polamalu. Lawrence Timmons leads the team with 16 tackles from the linebacker spot. Linebacker James Harrison is second on the team with 10 solo tackles. Linebacker James Farrior is another a terror on the field.
Last year, I didn't miss so to keep the record intact I will go with the Steelers to win their record setting 7th Super Bowl.
Timothy Bradley defeated Devon Alexander to unify the Junior Welterweight titles Courtesy Photos - Don King Productions,Inc.In what was billed as The Super Fight, Devon Alexander and Timothy Bradley Jr. met on January 29th, to unify their junior welterweight titles. Bradley defended his WBO 140-pound title and took Alexander's WBC belt, winning a unanimous technical decision after the fight at the Silverdome in Pontiac Michigan was stopped in the 10th round due to an accidental head butt. The decision was given to Bradley after all three judges had him ahead.
Bradley is now 27-0 (12 KOs) while Alexander goes to a respectable 21-1 (13 KOs). It remains to be seen if there will be a rematch.
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Members of the Howard Lady Bison is congratulated by fans after they defeated N.C. Central University 66-33. at Howard burr Gymnasium on Sat.Feb.,5. Photo by John E De Freitas
For the first time in school history, the Howard Bison took on the North Carolina Central Eagles and successfully extending their winning streak to four games. On the opposing side, the Eagles (2-20 overall) failed to break their 11-game losing streak and remained winless against MEAC opponents after falling to the Bison, 66-33 in the nation’s capital on Saturday afternoon. Members of the Howard Lady Bison is congratulated by fans after they defeated N.C. Central University 66-33. at Howard burr Gymnasium on Sat.Feb.,5. Photo by John E De FreitasThe Bison (9-14, 5-4 MEAC) started off slow, trailing the Eagles, 0-6 alongside four early turnovers. Several scoring spurts, led by sophomores Tamoria Holmes and Saadia Doyle, eventually pushed the Bison ahead of NCCU, 18-7 midway through the half.
“We were slow on defense and offense,” Bison head coach Niki Reid Geckeler said. “We weren’t focused when we let them get a 6-0 run. Tamoria made great shots and layups, which got us going. Our game plan was limit [Jori Nwachukwu’s] shots and her post plays. This sparked us offensively.”
The remarkable duo was responsible for 21 of Howard’s 28 points scored in the opening half. Entering into the day’s match against NCCU, Holmes dished 53 assists and recorded 46 steals on the season while Doyle entered the game leading all sophomores in the MEAC in scoring (17.4 ppg) and rebounding (8.7 rpg).
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