Qualifier Devvarman upsets No. 6 seed Cilic at DC; Becker wins, next RoddickWASHINGTON — Qualifier Somdev Devvarman of India recorded the biggest win of his career Tuesday, upsetting No. 6 seed Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. No. 6 Cilic upset by qualifier Devvarman at D.C; Becker wins, next Roddick
Becker wins at Legg Mason, faces Roddick in second roundWASHINGTON — Germany’s Benjamin Becker beat American Robby Ginepri 7-6 (3), 6-7 (1), 7-6 (4) to advance to the second round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Tuesday. White House greeting for NASCAR champs, Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson moved to Aug. 19WASHINGTON — The White House meeting between No. 44 and No. 48 will have to wait a few weeks, thanks to turf problems elsewhere. Obama supports efforts to bring World Cup to US, meets FIFA head at White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday lobbied the head of international soccer on the United States’ bid to host the World Cup and said he hoped to attend the upcoming contest in South Africa. Paes, Oudsema lead Washington Kastles over Springfield Lasers for 1st World TeamTennis titleWASHINGTON — The Washington Kastles have won their first World TeamTennis Pro League championship, beating the Springfield Lasers 23-20 on Sunday night. Nationals weather 3-hour rain delay, Dunn hits slam in 5-run second in 13-1 win over PadresWASHINGTON — Adam Dunn’s grand slam capped a five-run second inning after a rain delay of more than three hours and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 13-1 Saturday night for their most lopsided victory of the season. Washington Redskins draft Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon in 3rd round of NFL supplemental draft
The presidential pitch: Barack Obama throws a bit low with All-Star game’s opening tossST. LOUIS — All those warmups in the Rose Garden gave the lanky left-hander just enough oomph. Obama says he welcomes economic responsibility, proposes $12B plan for community collegesWARREN, Mich. — Conceding unemployment will get worse before it shrinks, President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a $12 billion plan to help community colleges prepare millions of people for a new generation of jobs. Challenging critics, he said he welcomed the task of turning around the economy. Obama says lost auto jobs gone, new jobs require greater trainingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says lost auto industry jobs in states such as Michigan will not come back and new jobs will require greater training and post-high school education to achieve a higher skilled work force. Obama welcomes MLS champs to White House, jokes most of his soccer watching is for daughters
Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire Acta at All-Star break; Riggleman named interim managerWASHINGTON — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: White House staffers, Malia and Sasha, meet Pope Benedict XVI, tooVATICAN CITY — If one career highlight was getting Barack Obama elected president, another might be meeting the pope. Blissfully bleary: US gets short Gold Cup turnaround following Confederations Cup heroicsTUKWILA, Wash. — Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground. CAPITAL CULTURE: Raising 2 young children in the White House fishbowlNEW YORK — President Barack Obama’s face brightened as he looked up and saw his 8-year-old daughter Sasha on the White House’s Truman Balcony. He gave an exaggerated wave, she waved back and photographers captured a rare, unscripted moment. Ex-Michigan coach Ellerbe joins George Washington as assistantWASHINGTON — Former Michigan coach Brian Ellerbe is returning to the bench after an eight-year absence. Another maple scare: Nick Green dodges bat, misses ball in Red Sox 6-4 win over NationalsWASHINGTON — The ball was bouncing toward Nick Green, and so was the tumbling sharp end of Elijah Dukes’ broken bat. Another maple scare: SS Green dodges bat, misses ball in Boston’s 6-4 win over NationalsWASHINGTON — The ball was bouncing toward Nick Green, and so was the tumbling sharp end of Elijah Dukes’ broken bat. White House: Obama has not made decision on attending World Cup soccer in South AfricaWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama has not made a decision yet on whether to attend next year’s World Cup soccer championship in South Africa. Tony Hawk skateboards at White House before joining Obama, other dads, at forumWASHINGTON — Hey kids, don’t try this at home. White House lawyer says AmeriCorps IG removed because he was ‘unduly disruptive’ to operationsWASHINGTON — A White House lawyer says President Barack Obama fired the watchdog for federal AmeriCorps programs because he was “unduly disruptive” and engaged in “trouble and inappropriate conduct.” With opportunity to snag Strasburg and 2 first-round picks, Nats’ Rizzo prepared for draftWASHINGTON — Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo played it coy Sunday, refusing to confirm Washington will select right-hander Stephen Strasburg with the first selection in Tuesday’s first-year draft. Storms postpone Johnson’s bid for 300; Giants-Nationals game to be made up in Thursday DHWASHINGTON — The Big Unit was held up by Mother Nature, putting history on hold. Randy Johnson’s bid for 300 wins was postponed Wednesday night after a series of thunderstorms left the field at Nationals Park unplayable for Johnson’s San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals. Washington Nationals fire pitching coach Randy St. Claire, promote Steve McCattyWASHINGTON — With the worst ERA and record in the major leagues, the Washington Nationals fired pitching coach Randy St. Claire and promoted Steve McCatty from Triple-A to replace him. |
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WASHINGTON — The Washington Redskins figure they got a bargain by taking Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon in the third round of the NFL’s supplemental draft Thursday.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has welcomed soccer’s Columbus Crew to the White House to congratulate the team on its MLS championship.
