{"id":4801,"date":"2010-01-06T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2010-01-06T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yurasko.net\/wfy\/2010\/01\/so-there-are-a-few-things-going-on-in-d-c-sports.html"},"modified":"2010-01-06T17:48:00","modified_gmt":"2010-01-06T17:48:00","slug":"so-there-are-a-few-things-going-on-in-d-c-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yurasko.net\/wfy\/2010\/01\/so-there-are-a-few-things-going-on-in-d-c-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"So, there are a few things going on in D.C. sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

The events of the last few days prove one thing — The Wash. Times<\/span> was SOOOOOOOO smart to cut their Sports section.<\/p>\n

Washington Capitals name Alex Ovechkin captain<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Without hoopla and hype, superstar Alex Ovechkin<\/span> was named the 14th regular captain in Washington Capitals history yesterday. I thought that Brooks Laich<\/span> (who is another locker-room\/media relations leader) may get it, but I find no fault with Ovi wearing the C — nobody plays harder and that is one of the best examples a captain can set. Laich will certainly continue to contribute as well. The Great 8 turned down captaincy in 2006 because he was not yet comfortable with his English.<\/p>\n

The Caps beat the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> last night too.<\/p>\n

In other Caps news, Dave Steckel and Tyler Sloan got 3 and 2 year deals<\/span><\/a> (Japers Rink<\/span>)
respectively.<\/p>\n

Lastly, on the Caps front, prospect John Carlson<\/span> is an even bigger American hero than Ricky Stanzi<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Take that Canada! That won the World Junior Championships for the USA.<\/p>\n

I just missed sitting on a conference call introducing D.C.’s newest relief pitcher…<\/p>\n

Capps, Nats finalize one-year deal<\/b><\/a> – nationals.com<\/i>
The Washington Nationals signed Matt Capps<\/span>, a relief pitcher who has closed in the past. He is the third former Pittsburgh Pirate on the roster, so I guess we can say “the pennant is ours!” Here is a press conference wrap-up from Nationals News Network<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now we move onto Gilbert Arenas<\/span> of the Washington Wizards nee Bullets…<\/p>\n

MIKE WISE – <\/span>Dear Gilbert, You’ve really blown it now<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
In basketball, Gilbert continues to be Gilbert, but he is still in deep trouble. As I said before, never being serious is fun for a while, but not when the team is 11-21 and guns are involved. Its too bad, but his road to redemption is steep here in D.C. if he’s even given the chance.<\/p>\n

Some good news though — the Wiz beat the Philadelphia 76ers again! Bad news — they don’t play again this season.<\/p>\n

Of course, the big news is the new football coach…
D.C. United introduces new coach Curt Onalfo<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Oh, that’s not what you were thinking…<\/p>\n

Redskins and Mike Shanahan reach agreement<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
I for one welcome our new burgundy and gold overlord. I think Shanahan will make the Redskins respectable again, but don’t see him getting a Super Bowl ring here. He will probably bring in a respectable offensive line though.<\/p>\n

A quiet couple of days…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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