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The NCAA said Ohio State coach Jim Tressel "failed to deport himself ... [with] honesty and integrity" and said he was lying when he filled out a compliance form in September. The case centers on players who traded memorabilia for benefits from a tattoo parlor owner. (Associated Press)
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Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo stopped this shot by Chicago's Patrick Sharp in Game 5, but the Vezina Trophy finalist has been pulled in two of the past three games of their first-round series. (Associated Press)
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Former Virginia cornerback Ras-I Dowling, shown stopping Georgia Tech running back Roddy Jones last season, was hampered by injuries as a senior after being named second-team All-ACC in 2009. (Associated Press)
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It's all about ratings, Oprah Winfrey told fans who hoped she'd save two soap operas. She declined. (George Burns/OWN)
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Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth compiled a 1.38 goals-against average and a .946 save percentage in Washington's five-game Eastern Conference quarterfinal win over the New York Rangers. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrated with Nicklas Backstrom (left) and Brooks Laich after scoring to put Washington up 2-0 against the Rangers on Saturday. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Quarterback Ricky Dobbs (4) finished his Navy career as the school's all-time leader in touchdowns (49) and fifth in rushing yardage (2,665). (The Washington Times)
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Former Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs (center) was a visible presence during spring practice. "The end of the journey is only the beginning of another one," he said of the end of his football career. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Boston forward Kevin Garnett splits New York forwards Amar'e Stoudemire (1) and Shawne Williams on a drive to the basket. Garnett totled 26 points and 10 rebounds in the Celtics' 101-89 win. (Associated Press)
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Nationals left fielder Michael Morse (right) celebrates with Jason Werth as he heads back to the dugout after hitting a three-run homer during Washington's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh.
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The Rangers and Capitals shake hands after the Caps eliminated the Rangers from the playoffs with their 3-1 win in game five in the first round playoff series, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 23, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Danny Hultzen's first home run of the season was an inside-the-park grand slam against Richmond on Wednesday.
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Jason Chimera prepared to score the Capitals' game-winning goal in the second overtime Wednesday night after New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist couldn't corral the puck. Game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series is Saturday at Verizon Center. (Associated Press)
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Two goals in regulation by Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) — here trying to restrain New York Rangers center Brian Boyle — sparked the team's come-from-behind 4-3 overtime victory Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. "I'm enjoying every minute I get to be on the ice, whether it's practice or it's a game," he said of his first taste of playoff hockey. "We're having a lot of fun as a team." (Associated Press)
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Memphis center Marc Gasol and the Grizzlies are at home and looking to take a 2-1 series lead against the San Antonio spurs, the Western Conference's No. 1 seed in the NBA playoffs. (Associated Press)
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St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday scores on a double by David Freese as Washington Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez waits for the late throw during the eighth inning of Thursday's game, which the Cards won 5-0. (Associated Press)
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St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nick Punto (left) turns a double play as Washington Nationals' Michael Morse is out at second base during the fifth inning. (Associated Press)
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"A lot of question marks we had were answered. A lot of guys who needed to step up did," says Navy quarterback Kriss Proctor in assessing the team's spring session. He'll get a chance to regularly start for the team next season. Navy plays its spring game on Friday. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Danny Hultzen (above), a Bethesda product, is sporting a 1.17 ERA for top-ranked Virginia. Shortstop Chris Taylor (left) bats leadoff for a Cavaliers' team that is hitting over .300. (Jim Daves/University of Virginia Athletics)
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The Capitals' mascot, Slapshot, greets fans watching Game 4 of the first-round series between the Caps and New York Rangers at Union Jack's in Arlington. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
