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Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell pauses on the way to the practice field to sign a few autographs as the teams gets training camp underway. Photo by Ron BurkeThe practices draw thousands of fans, who stand in line to try and get autographs, take pictures and watch individual and position drills, which include seven on seven and 11 on 11 competitions.
Being up close and personal with the players and coaches allows a bird’s eye view of things that cannot come across on TV.
“Man, I can’t believe the size of some of these guys. Look at [fullback] Mike Sellers,†Herb Boyd, 56, of Southeast said. “He is huge!†Boyd said, as he watched running back drills.
CWashington Mystics forward/center Crystal Langhorne goes for two over Indiana Fever forward Jessica Moore. Photo By John E. DeFreitas“I don't think it's a lack of effort by our team by any means. They continue to fight; it's just really focusing and making stops. I thought we gave up a lot of easy scores at the start of the fourth quarter, and when you have the momentum that can't happen,†said Mystics head coach Julie Plank."
The Fever (15-4) maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way to secure the 87-79 win -- its third victory over the Mystics (10-9) in 13 days.
Tim Stanfill of Dunk TV and Shack ND Pack show surprise at the referee’s call during the Big Tiggers’ celebrity basketball game. Photos by Khalid Naji-Allah
Washington Wizards Introduce Randy Foye and Mike Miller
The Washington Wizards spent NBA draft night celebrating two players they acquired instead of the one they might have selected.
On Thursday, they introduced Randy Foye and Mike Miller, obtained from Minnesota for the No. 5 pick in the draft and three substitutes: center Etan Thomas and forwards Darius Songaila and Oleksiy Pecherov.
"By acquiring these players, we feel we have outstanding depth and outstanding versatility," Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld said.
The Washington Wizards spent NBA draft night celebrating two players they acquired instead of the one they might have selected.
On Thursday, they introduced Randy Foye and Mike Miller, obtained from Minnesota for the No. 5 pick in the draft and three substitutes: center Etan Thomas and forwards Darius Songaila and Oleksiy Pecherov.
"By acquiring these players, we feel we have outstanding depth and outstanding versatility," Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld said.
Boxing returned to the District with a solid card, promoted by Universal Madness in association with the organization Cease Fire: Don't Smoke the Brothers and Sisters. Jack Crider served as matchmaker. The event was held at the D.C. Convention Center on Sat., June 6.
 Former two-time WBC Middleweight champion Keith Holmes (r) returned to action with an eight-round unanimous decision victory over Willis "The Prophet" Lockett(l). Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah |
 Keith Holmes lands a solid right hook to Willis “the Prophet†Lockett. Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah |
MIAMI (AP) -- When Florida Marlins slugger Hanley Ramirez learned only minutes before the trade deadline that the team had added a hitter, he threw a fist, grinned and shouted, "Yeehaw!"
It's fair to say Nick Johnson will be warmly received by his new teammates. Florida acquired the first baseman and cash from the last-place Washington Nationals for a pitching prospect, left-hander Aaron Thompson. The deal was completed minutes before Friday's 4 p.m. EDT deadline for making trades without waivers.
Ramirez wasn't the only one pleased with the news in the Florida clubhouse.
"It's going to be a huge pickup for us," second baseman Dan Uggla said. "We're about the last team to make a move. At least we made one. It can only be a positive."
It's fair to say Nick Johnson will be warmly received by his new teammates. Florida acquired the first baseman and cash from the last-place Washington Nationals for a pitching prospect, left-hander Aaron Thompson. The deal was completed minutes before Friday's 4 p.m. EDT deadline for making trades without waivers.
Ramirez wasn't the only one pleased with the news in the Florida clubhouse.
"It's going to be a huge pickup for us," second baseman Dan Uggla said. "We're about the last team to make a move. At least we made one. It can only be a positive."
Omar Weaver passes three defenders as he goes to the hoop during the White Chocolate All-Stars vs. Da Trinidad Mob game on Mon., July 27 at the Barry Farms Coliseum in Southeast Photo By Khalid Naji-Allah 
Retired tennis star and World Team Tennis co-founder Billy Jean King awards the championship trophy to Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein and the Kastles team. Photo by John E De Freitas WI BSports Photo Editor“It was amazing, it was awesome,†said Puchkova of the crowd chanting her name after she closed out King for the win. “The win boosted my confidence a lot. Hopefully this year I can build on this experience.â€
“The team never gave up,†said Coach Murphy Jensen.
Washington Nationals’ utility player Willie Harris (r) and pitcher Garrett Mock (l) talk to kids participating in the PLAY campaign on Wed., July 22 at Nationals Park in Southeast. Photo by Victor Holt WI Photo Editor
ATLANTA (AP) -- Vernon Forrest, a former two-division champion who gained stardom when he became the first boxer to defeat Shane Mosley, was shot to death in what police are calling an attempted robbery. Atlanta police Sgt. Lisa Keyes said in an e-mail Sunday that the 38-year-old Forrest was shot several times in the back late Saturday night on a street just southwest of downtown. Keyes said there were no suspects.
Fulton County medical examiner Michele Stauffenberg confirmed the case was a homicide and that the autopsy showed Forrest died from "multiple gunshot wounds involving the torso and thigh." Keyes said a police report on the shooting was not immediately available.
"Vernon was one of the few decent people in boxing," his promoter Gary Shaw told The Associated Press. "I don't know what to say. I'm still in disbelief, I'm still in shock."
Fulton County medical examiner Michele Stauffenberg confirmed the case was a homicide and that the autopsy showed Forrest died from "multiple gunshot wounds involving the torso and thigh." Keyes said a police report on the shooting was not immediately available.
"Vernon was one of the few decent people in boxing," his promoter Gary Shaw told The Associated Press. "I don't know what to say. I'm still in disbelief, I'm still in shock."
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