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  • Hamid called to U.S. national team

    Craig Stouffer

    Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013

    Klinsmann leaves Donovan off roster D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid was called into the U.S. men's national team ahead of two friendlies and a pair of World Cup qualifying matches, while all-time leading scorer Landon Donovan was omitted by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Hamid, who was a...

  • Wizards guard Bradley Beal gets NBA all-rookie first team honors

    Craig Stouffer

    Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013

    Joined on first team by Lillard and Davis Wizards rookie shooting guard Bradley Beal was named to the NBA all-rookie first team, earning 28 of a possible 29 first-place votes from NBA coaches. Beal, the third overall pick in last year's draft, tied with Pelicans forward Anthony Davis for the...

  • Ethan White gets his chance to turn struggling D.C. United around

    Craig Stouffer

    Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013

    Brings jolt of energy to struggling United For a moment, it was almost like Ethan White was a rookie again. In fact, that was the last time he'd started a game before anchoring D.C. United's back line against FC Dallas last weekend. Now in his third season, the former Maryland standout was...

  • Wizards denied all-defensive team honors despite strong season

    Craig Stouffer

    Updated: Mon, May 13, 2013

    Allen, James lead the way; three Grizzlies recognized Wizards players were denied votes for the NBA all-defensive team despite one of the franchise's best seasons statistically in more than two and a half decades. Memphis guard Tony Allen (53 points) and Miami forward LeBron James (52...

  • United working on chemistry

    Craig Stouffer

    Updated: Thu, May 9, 2013

    D.C. United off to worst start since 2010 season The first MLS minutes for D.C. United's biggest signing of the offseason couldn't have been more memorable. But despite Rafael's increasing playing time since his spectacular long-range goal against Columbus on March 23, he hasn't yet looked...

  • D.C. United never get off the ground against Houston

    Craig Stouffer

    Published: Wed, May 8, 2013

    The only thing that changed for D.C. United was there were fewer witnesses. But the early lapses, the shaky offense, the unlucky calls and bounces were all too familiar in a 4-0 defeat against the Houston Dynamo that pushed United's losing streak to six games in a row. A season-low crowd of...

  • D.C. United setting sights on ending five-game losing streak

    Craig Stouffer

    Updated: Tue, May 7, 2013

    United hoping to end five-game losing streak D.C. United players haven't shirked responsibility for the five-game losing streak that has them at the bottom of the MLS standings. They know the challenge that lies ahead against the Houston Dynamo in a match that will test a primary weakness:...

  • D.C. United and MLS player salaries posted

    Craig Stouffer

    Published: Mon, May 6, 2013

    The Major League Soccer Players Union does it for the greater good of its membership, but it can’t be easy for most MLS players to see their humble salaries revealed to all. With that intro, here’s what we’ve got for D.C. United this season. Most notably, new forward Rafael is on a base...

  • D.C. United players continue to boost Richmond Kickers

    Craig Stouffer

    Published: Mon, May 6, 2013

    D.C. United’s season could reach a new low point this week, thanks to a minimal attendance expected for a midweek match in which they’ll try to snap a five-game losing streak. (To be fair, Houston isn’t exactly set up for a victory, having to travel cross country from Los Angeles after...