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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Casey Janssen throws in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Cincinnati. The Reds won 8-5. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

After postponement, Casey Janssen must wait to face his former Blue Jays teammates

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Toronto Maple Leafs new head coach Mike Babcock, right, speaks to reporters with team president Brendan Shanahan during an NHL hockey press conference in Toronto, Thursday, May 21, 2015. Babcock spent the last 10 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2008. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Mike Babcock faces ‘massive challenge’ as Maple Leafs’ coach

Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) celebrates with the fans after Game 4 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 125-94 to complete the first sweep of a seven-game series in club history, and advancing them to the second-round. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Once playoffs began, much changed for the struggling Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates with forward Paul Pierce, behind, in the second half of Game 4 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 125-94 to complete the first sweep of a seven-game series in club history, and advancing them to the second-round. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SNYDER: Wizards on a roll, ready for next challenge after casting Raptors aside

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates after a basket during the first half of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 24, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards able to have a laugh after going up 3-0

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) battles for the ball against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Washington Wizards in full control

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates with forward Paul Pierce (34) during the second half of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 24, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 106-99. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SNYDER: Wizards rise to challenge, protect home court in victory over Raptors

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) celebrates during the first half of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 24, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

John Wall, Paul Pierce send Wizards past Raptors for three-game playoff lead

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Despite being up 2-0 in the series, Wizards guard Bradley Beal said "we have to play like we're down 0-2. We can't stop being aggressive. We can't change anything." (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

Wizards expect series with Raptors to become more difficult, even up 2-0

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives past Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

John Wall sets Wizards playoff record with 17 assists in victory over Raptors

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Paul Pierce's (left) intangible contributions have led to an apparent sense of greater confidence by the Wizards in this first-round series. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

SNYDER: Wizards’ confidence, attitude more apparent on court

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

The Wizards' Marcin Gortat battles Toronto's Jonas Valanciunas for a rebound Tuesday in Game 2. Washington holds a big rebounding edge in the first-round series. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

Rebounding advantage, being more physical gave Wizards a 2-0 series lead

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) celebrates with Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) after defeating the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Washington Wizards control boards, get boost from Otto Porter

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) chases down a loose ball during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball playoff game against the Washington Wizards in Toronto, Saturday, April 18, 2015. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Budding rivalry between John Wall, Kyle Lowry developing during playoff series

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, shoots over Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson during overtime in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors hope for better shooting

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry sits on the bench after fouling out of the game during fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Kyle Lowry expected to bounce back for Toronto

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, center, lays off a pass as Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson (15) and DeMar DeRozan defend during the second half in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Wizards know ugly Game 1 victory bodes well for future playoff success

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Greivis Vasquez (21) drives past Boston Celtics' Evan Turner during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, April 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Greivis Vasquez finds his vibe in Toronto

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Paul Pierce (34) and Otto Porter react during overtime in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Otto Porter shows some fight after getting a chance in Wizards’ playoff victory

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Fans cheer in Maple Leaf Square cheer as they watch a televised broadcast of the Toronto Raptors play against Washington Wizards in Game 1 of the NBA basketball playoffs in Toronto, Saturday, April 18 , 2015. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Raptors GM uses expletive before playoff opener with Wizards

Associated Press