In Game Three of the Washington NFL regular season, rookie safety Su’a Cravens intercepted New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the final minute to abruptly end Manning’s potential game-winning drive. Washington edged New York, 29-27, in its first win of the season at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 25. Heading into Week 3, everyone was […]
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Alfred Morris Scores Game-Winning TD Against Former Team to Lift Dallas Over Washington
Ex-Washington running back and new Dallas Cowboys addition Alfred Morris’ touchdown lifted Dallas to a 27-23 win over Washington’s NFL team on Sept. 18 at FedEx Field. Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris (46) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown past Washington Redskins free safety DeAngelo Hall (23) during the second […]
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Cousins, Washington Struggle Against Elite Pittsburgh in Season Opener
Ben Roethlisberger threw three touchdown passes, including two to star wide receiver Antonio Brown, to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 38-16 win over Washington’s NFL team on Sept. 12 at FedEx Field near Washington D.C. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks for an open man during the second half of an NFL football […]
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Cousins and Co. Bounce Back from Slow Start to Defeat Buffalo
Despite a slow start, Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdowns in the second quarter to propel Washington’s NFL team to a 21-16 win over the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field on Aug. 26. Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins. upper right, throws under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jerel Worthy (94) during the first […]
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Matt Jones Injury Overshadows Washington’s Preseason Win over Jets
Washington’s NFL team surprised many fans when it announced that starting quarterback Kirk Cousins would be a healthy scratch from its second preseason game against the New York Jets on Aug. 19 at FedEx Field. Wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, linebackers Will Compton and Ryan Kerrigan, cornerbacks Josh Norman and Bashaud Breeland, left […]
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Olympic Star Simone Biles is the Epitome of #BlackGirlMagic
Simone Biles could win five gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, but some are already calling her the greatest gymnast ever. She was too young to qualify for the 2012 Olympics but, since 2013, the 4-foot-9 powerhouse has dominated her sport. United States’ Simone Biles trains on the floor exercise […]
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Cousins Throws Four Interceptions in Loss to Giants
New York Giants (2-2) tight end Larry Donnell caught seven receptions for three touchdowns from Eli Manning in New York’s win over Washington’s NFL team (1-3) on Sept. 25 at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) turns out of the pocket during the first half of an NFL Thursday night football game against […]
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Brawl Erupts in Washington Loss to Philadelphia
Washington Redskins’ DeSean Jackson, right, breaks free from Philadelphia Eagles’ Cary Williams for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) DeSean Jackson had five receptions for 117 yards and scored a huge 81-yard touchdown in his first game back in Philadelphia since […]
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RG3 Goes Down, Cousins Shows Up Big in Washington Win Over Jacksonville
Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) catches a touchdown pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Chris Prosinski (42) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Niles Paul had eight receptions for 99 yards and one touchdown in Washington’s 41-10 win […]
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Howard and Morehouse Continue Rivalry in Nation’s Football Classic
When you think of college football rivalries, a few noteworthy ones come to mind: Oklahoma vs.Texas, Michigan vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Auburn. While Howard University and Morehouse College may not be conventional football powerhouses, their rivalry has a rich history and is worth mentioning. Howard and Morehouse are two of the nation’s most distinguished […]
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Texans Defense Crushes Washington
Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III throws against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt wreaked havoc on Washington’s NFL team with three tackles, a sack, a blocked extra point, a swatted pass and a […]
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Washington Defeats New England in Pre-season Debut
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III passes between New England Patriots defensive end Will Smith (90) and defensive tackle Tommy Kelly (93) during the first half of an NFL football preseason game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Rookie running backs Lache Seastrunk and Silas Redd made their presence known in […]