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New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler signs autographs for fans after an NBA basketball scrimmage in New York, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler signs autographs for fans after an NBA basketball scrimmage in New York, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. (AP Photo)
NBA Arrives in Time for Christmas, the Best Gift Ever
Originally published December 28, 2011

The NBA gave its fans possibly the best Christmas gift ever, with the season opening for the first time in its history on the holiday. With a fleet of stars headlining a much anticipated tip off, basketball returned in a big way just in time for the 2011-2012 campaign.more More Arrow
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Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher (74) stands on the sidelines in the first half of a preseason NFL football game with the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in Philadelphia.
- Baltimore Ravens tackle Michael Oher reached movie screens at the same time he reached the NFL after a stellar career at Ole Miss. Oher was the star of the 2009 hit movie “The Blind Side,” which told the rags-to-riches story of the 6-foot,4-inch, 313-pound tackle.more More Arrow


Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011.
- Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan is keeping the favorite in his team’s quarterback battle close to his vest, despite widespread questions of who will be D.C.’s next signal-caller.more More Arrow


By the time Terrelle Pryor was 21, he was Ohio State’s star and best player, a preseason All-American selection and a lock for the NFL. However, a few mismanaged decisions placed him on the black list of the NCAA.
- As soon as Terrelle Pryor wipes all the mud clean off his face, he should smile brightly. The former Ohio State signal caller has new life again – though it’s now stationed in the blackest of holes.more More Arrow


Washington Wizards' John Wall
- Last week, sporting news giant ESPN ran a Q&A with a few local and national writers on What’s Next for John Wall, Wizards? The article tackled a few intriguing questions revolving around the D.C. home team, namely should the team resign Nick Young (definitely), will the club make the playoffs in 2012 and 2013 (no on 2012, yes on 2013) and is John Wall the next Derrick Rose?more More Arrow


Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) walks off the field after a preseason NFL football game with the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 13-6.
- Fans of the Baltimore Ravens are already debating whether Charm City’s favorite football team will be as good as they have been in recent years.more More Arrow


- The Washington Redskins officially kick off their 2011 season this Friday in a home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, last year’s Super Bowl runner-ups. Although most preseason games are typically cast aside as nothing more than feelers for rookies and last stringers at most franchises, for this particular franchise, these next four exhibitions are huge.more More Arrow


Basketball star Allen Iverson (left) and NFL star Randy Moss
- Cornrows, amazing talent, bad attitudes, incredible skills, poor professional habits and wacky endings to their careers – what’s the difference between Randy Moss and Allen Iverson at this point?more More Arrow