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WASHINGTONPOST.COM/SPORTS WASHINGTON POST LIVE WITH IVAN CARTER
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online Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Comedian Bert Kreischer joins The Post’s Michael Lee and
Gene Wang.
Hot Topic Capitals Insider
Blog excerpt from washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider
Olympics are done, Ovie’s back in town, and he’s got plenty to say
A bleary-eyed Ovechkin practice Monday. don’t know what happened that winner: “I think at that moment, Capitals General Manager
Caps captain returns
arrived in Arlington around 9 “It’s a testament to him and his moment. You could see how they it doesn’t matter who is going to George McPhee also spoke to
a.m. after participating in the leadership that he’s even out move, how they play. And we score goal. If it was Crosby, Iginla, reporters. He didn’t tip his hand
without a medal, but
Closing Ceremony on the other here,” Boudreau said. “I don’t didn’t play at all. It was a pretty Staal or someone else. It was a as to what he may be planning to
with lots on his mind
side of the continent late Sunday think anyone would have been bad situation for us and our big moment, an emotional do prior to Wednesday’s 3 p.m.
night. He said he flew from surprised if he would have country, in that moment. But, moment for them.” trade deadline, but he did take a
Vancouver to Seattle to Chicago needed today off. He flew all still, life goes on.” a71 On the incident in which shot at some of the coaching in
by Tarik El-Bashir to Reagan National Airport. night [after] being at the closing a71 On Canada beating the United Ovechkin appears to push the Olympics.
“I sleep on the plane all the ceremonies. We didn’t ask him, States in overtime: “I watched someone who attempted to film “I was surprised that there
After practice Monday at Kettler time,” he said, smiling. he just took it upon himself that only overtime. I think Canada him as he walked into the Russia were only a couple of teams that
Capitals Iceplex, Alex Ovechkin “I use all of my emotion and all he had to be here.” deserved to win. They play better. House: “I don’t want to talk about were really well coached in the
spoke to reporters about his of my power” in the Olympics, he More Ovechkin: I think both teams have good it. It happened. I feel sorry, but it tournament — the two teams that
Olympic experience, the added. “But I still have lots of a71 On Russia’s 7-3 loss to Canada chances, but I think in overtime was an emotional moment for got to the gold medal game,” he
disappointment of coming home time to recover and get ready” to in the quarterfinals: “I think Canada feel more fresher and me. I don’t want to say something said. “I was surprised by some of
without a medal and his play for the Caps. every game against Canada is have more opportunities to score bad or do something bad, but this the coaching for the other teams
now-infamous camera-shoving Coach Bruce Boudreau said the special for everybody. Obviously goals.” happened. Let’s forget about it — it wasn’t very good.”
incident in Vancouver, B.C. Caps’ captain didn’t have to we lost and we lost pretty badly. I a71 On Sidney Crosby scoring the and move forward.” elbashirt@washpost.com
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From the blogs at washingtonpost.com/sports
Atlantic 11 Men’s College Basketball Poll
PREPS POST HOKIES JOURNAL
South County’s Vandyke Guard Hudson’s foot injury
commits to Virginia Tech resurfaces as an issue Terrapins are moving on up
South County junior Guard Dorenzo Hudson has
defensive back Ronny Vandyke been seen in a walking boot for
orally committed to Virginia a right foot injury he suffered
There was a flip-flop at the top this week as last week’s No. 1, Georgetown, suffered a head-scratching home loss to Notre Dame just four days
Tech during the Hokies’ junior earlier this season. But when
after winning on the road at Louisville. Maryland, meantime, needed double overtime to beat Virginia Tech and extend its winning streak
day Saturday. Hudson briefly left the court to
to five. The Spiders of Richmond finally registered with the voters, moving up a spot despite a biting loss to Xavier, their first since Jan. 20.
Vandyke, who also had be evaluated during the
scholarship offers from Boston Hokies’ loss to Maryland on
College, Syracuse, West Saturday, it was a renewed
Virginia, East Carolina and indication of how much his 1. Maryland (21-7)
Rutgers, becomes the Stallions’ foot may be bothering him.
Considering how much Greivis Vasquez seems to enjoy getting yelled
Votes (1st): 549 (35) Next: Wednesday vs. Duke,
second Division I commitment Hudson sprained his foot in
at, I’m surprised he’s not married already. (John Albers)
Saturday at No. 11 Virginia
in as many years. the Hokies’ loss at Florida State
“That was his second visit [to on Jan. 16 and aggravated the
Tech], and I think he really felt injury in a win at Virginia on
comfortable,” South County Jan. 28. At times since, he has
2. Georgetown (19-9) It could be worse. They could have lost to Notre Dame in football.
Coach Pete Bendorf said. “It’s a been seen in a walking boot.
517 (20) Next: Saturday vs. Cincinnati
(Max Wasserman)
place that he has always The extent of the injury had
wanted to go.” not been well documented
Andre Simmons, a senior until it resurfaced on Saturday.
defensive back bound for “He’s as fine as he’s been all
3. Richmond (22-7) The Spiders’ Kevin Smith has really been playing well since
Vanderbilt, helped bring season,” Coach Seth Greenberg
additional attention to the said. “We hold him out of
435 (2) Next: Thursday vs. Dayton, Saturday at
Southwest Airlines kicked him off that airplane for being too fat.
6-foot-3, 196-pound Vandyke practice most of the time, and
Charlotte
(Ivan Snyder)
and the fifth-year Stallions’ he’s in a boot right now. But
program. he’s playing through it.”
— Preston Williams — Mark Viera
4. Old Dominion (23-8)
With 23 straight wins at the Constant Convocation Center, the
Monarchs are almost as unbeatable there as they are at McDonough
382 (1) Next: Saturday, CAA quarterfinals
Gymnasium. (Lacy Lusk)
CHAT REWIND
“It’s perhaps the
5. Virginia Tech (21-7)
No. 1 question
371 Next: Wednesday vs. N.C. State, Saturday at
But the beer is okay, right? (Devin Perry)
Georgia Tech
worth getting an
answer to
6. VCU (20-8)
The Rams traded buckets down the stretch with Old Dominion until
these last
both teams decided to just keep their own respective buckets. (John
239 Next: Friday vs. Delaware, CAA first round
Albers)
five weeks
of the
7. William & Mary (20-9)
If I call David Schneider’s 22 points on 25 shots in the Tribe’s loss to
Wizards
Towson horrifying, will you suspend me for two weeks from Atlantic
229 Next: Saturday, CAA quarterfinals
11 voting? (Jack Lambert)
season.”
Michael Wilbon, in an
online chat Monday,
wondering whether
8. George Mason (17-13)
Next up is the CAA tournament, which is sponsored by the Virginia
529 Savings Plan. What was the backup plan if that fell through — the
Andray Blatche’s 122 Next: Saturday, CAA quarterfinals
Weenie Beenie in Shirlington? (Markus Videnieks)
recent play is an
aberration or the
new norm. A
complete transcript is
9. George Washington (16-11)
Colonials making plans to hang 2010 Atlantic 10 Tournament
at washingtonpost.com/
91 Next: Wednesday vs. St. Joseph’s, Saturday at
Appearance banner at Smith Center. (Scott Allen)
sports.
Temple
10. Morgan State (22-9)
TELEVISION AND RADIO
90 Next: Monday vs. North Carolina A&T,
But seriously, have you seen Virginia lately? (Brendan Darr)
PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY
Thursday vs. Coppin State
7 p.m. Chicago at N.Y. Islanders » Comcast SportsNet
7 p.m. Philadelphia at Tampa Bay » Versus
11. Virginia (14-13)
10:30 p.m. New Jersey at San Jose » Versus
Tony Bennett’s squad must be giving up winning for Lent this year.
75 Next: Wednesday at Boston College, Saturday
(Matt Holohan)
vs. No. 1 Maryland
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
7 p.m. Vanderbilt at Florida » ESPN
Also receiving votes: Radford 36, American 13, Mount St. Mary’s 10, James Madison 9, Navy 4, Towson 3, VMI 1.
7 p.m. Villanova at Cincinnati » ESPN2
7 p.m. St. John’s at Syracuse » MASN
9 p.m. Illinois at Ohio State » ESPN
DIGEST
Thumb surgery sidelines Cavaliers’ O’Neal
son after tearing his anterior cru- In televised comments, Med- in Ferreiras, Portugal, and ad- come back this season; there’s a
ciate ligament and medial collat- vedev said if those responsible for vance the Americans to the Algar- chance he could. I think we’re
Cleveland Cavaliers center O’Neal, who turns 38 on Satur- eral ligament in a game against preparing the athletes don’t re- ve Cup final against Germany. week-to-week,” Coach Mike Brey
Shaquille O’Neal had surgery on day, may not be ready for the start the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 10. sign then the decision will be Germany, the defending world said.
his injured right thumb Monday of the playoffs April 17. It’s the second major injury to his made for them. He did not men- champion, routed China, 5-0, to Harangody injured his knee
and seems likely to miss the rest O’Neal has played well for the left knee in less than a year. . . . tion anyone by name. finish first in its group. Feb. 11 against Seton Hall.
of the regular season. Cavaliers, averaging 12 points Toronto Raptors all-star Chris “Those who bear the responsi- The United States (3-0) has
If he gets back for the playoffs, and 6.7 rebounds in 53 games. He Bosh missed his sixth consec- bility for Olympic preparations won the title six times in nine FOOTBALL
though, O’Neal is promising to injured the thumb Thursday at utive game and did not travel should carry that responsibility. years and will be in its eighth The New York Jets will release
make up for his time out. Boston when his shot was with the team to Houston be- It’s totally clear,” he said. “I think straight Algarve final. . . . running back Thomas Jones this
O’Neal will miss about eight blocked by Glen Davis with just cause of a sprained left ankle. that the individuals responsible, Chile canceled two World Cup week, allowing the leader of the
weeks, the team said. He was ex- more than seven minutes left in or several of them, who answer warmup matches this week be- NFL’s top-ranked rushing offense
amined Sunday by specialist the first half. . . . OLYMPICS for these preparations, should cause of the earthquake that to become a free agent. The 31-
Thomas Graham at the National The San Antonio Spurs waived President Dmitry Medvedev take the courageous decision to killed at least 700 people. year-old former Virginia star is
Hand Center in Baltimore, who swingman Michael Finley after demanded that Russian sports of- hand in their notice. If we don’t The South Americans were coming off a season in which he
performed the surgery Monday nearly five seasons, giving the 15- ficials step down over the coun- see such decisiveness, we will scheduled to play an unusual set career highs with 1,402 yards
morning. year veteran a chance to finish try’s dismal performance at the help them.” doubleheader on Wednesday in rushing and 14 touchdowns while
“He feels like he let us down, the season with more playing Vancouver Winter Games. In post-Soviet history, Russia Santiago, facing North Korea and helping the Jets reach the AFC
but we understand injuries hap- time elsewhere. The Spurs said Russia, a traditional winter had not previously finished out- Costa Rica. Chile will be playing championship game. . . .
pen in the game,” said teammate they honored Finley’s request to sports powerhouse, won just 15 side the top five in the medal in its first World Cup since 1998. The Chicago Bears waived for-
Jamario Moon, who got a text be released from his contract. medals — with only three golds — standings and had won fewer mer All-Pro tackle Orlando Pace
from the star center along with Finley, who turns 37 this week, in one of its worst performances. medals only once before, in 2002 COLLEGE BASKETBALL after one season in which he was
the other Cavaliers. “I think he’s will be eligible to sign with a play- Officials said before the Games at Salt Lake City. Forward Luke Harangody, No- limited to 11 games because of in-
really down about being out. . . . off contender. . . . that 30 medals and a top-three tre Dame’s leading scorer and re- juries. . . . The San Francisco
He let us know it’s time to contin- Milwaukee Bucks guard Mi- finish in the medal standings was SOCCER bounder, may not return this sea- 49ers tendered a contract offer to
ue playing basketball and he’s go- chael Redd is scheduled to have the target. Second-half substitute Lauren son from a bone bruise to his linebacker Ahmad Brooks (Vir-
ing to be all right.” surgery on his injured left knee Russia placed 11th in golds and Cheney scored twice to lead the right knee. ginia).
The recovery timeline means Tuesday. Redd is out for the sea- sixth in the overall medal count. United States over Sweden, 2-0, “There’s a chance he would not — From News Services
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