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Elliot Smilowitz is sports editor of The Washington Examiner.

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  • Suddenly, 49ers-Seahawks is the matchup to watch in NFL

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Thu, Mar 14, 2013

    On Jan. 2, 2011, the NFC West suffered the ultimate shame. The Seahawks won a nationally televised game to clinch the division title -- at 7-9. The embarrassment was such that NFL bigwigs talked of changing the rules to prevent such a weak division from getting an automatic playoff spot again....

  • LeBron James' talents being taken in positive way

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Thu, Mar 7, 2013

    When LeBron James drove to the hoop for the winning layup with 3.2 seconds left to lift the Heat to a one-point win over the Magic on Wednesday, the strangest part was how easy it seemed. James' confident slash through the defense gave Miami its 16th straight win and put it in position to clinch...

  • Kobe Bryant keeps the headlines rolling in for his words

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Tue, Mar 5, 2013

    Kobe Bryant has attracted many headlines for his words since coming to the NBA in 1996, but even by his standards he's in an unusual groove this year. The latest came Monday when Bryant reacted to Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka's below-the-belt hit on Blake Griffin by saying, "I would have...

  • Top Five: Reasons to hate the Patriots

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Thu, Feb 28, 2013

    Never one to shy from controversy, Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs said Wednesday, "There are 32 teams in the NFL. I guarantee the other 31 hate the New England Patriots." Suggs may be overstating, but here are the top five reasons to loathe Bill Belichick's squad: 5. The Brady Rule »...

  • For Steve Nash, Los Angeles is ringing false

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Thu, Feb 28, 2013

    Despite the Lakers' struggles, Steve Nash says he's happy he came to Los Angeles. His team is a surprising 28-30 and currently not in a playoff position, but Nash told USA Today, "Ten times out of 10, I make the same decision again." He agreed to go to Los Angeles instead of the Knicks in...

  • Top Five: Possible breakout players this baseball season

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Tue, Feb 26, 2013

    As we gear up for baseball season, here are five players primed for breakout seasons: 5. Colby Rasmus, Toronto » Once a top Cardinals prospect, Rasmus has struggled with his batting average since showing flashes of brilliance in 2010. He will be a beneficiary of the Blue Jays' revamped...

  • No easy answer for latest drama with Darrelle Revis, Jets

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Tue, Feb 26, 2013

    The latest episode of "As The Jets Turn" only seems like a rerun. All-world cornerback Darrelle Revis felt disrespected when new Jets general manager John Idzik did not immediately call him to clear the air about trade rumors. The New York Daily News reported earlier this week that Jets brass...

  • Top Five: Potential NCAA bracket busters

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Published: Mon, Feb 18, 2013

    Selection Sunday is less than four weeks away, and it's almost time to start thinking about upset picks in your bracket. Here are five teams from outside the six power conferences that could be nightmare matchups for high seeds: 5. Louisiana Tech (23-3) » Fearless gunner Raheem Appleby went...

  • Not all Dodgers' problems solved by money

    Elliot Smilowitz

    Updated: Mon, Feb 18, 2013

    The Dodgers attracted a lot of attention (and barbs from rivals) for the spending spree that more than doubled the team's 2012 opening day payroll. But while the signing of Zack Greinke and midseason additions of Adrian Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez and more have some thinking World Series, Los...



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