The D.C. Sports Guys 7-12-2010

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Episode #77

- Segment 1: Big J. and Kevin let TJ talk about soccer one last time.

- Segment 2 (00:11:48): The guys sound off on LeBron and NBA free agency

- Segment 3 (00:35:25): With the All-Star break starting the guys talk about the first half of the season for the Nationals and the Orioles and voice their opinions on the home run derby.

- Segment 4 (01:06:35): Off-season talk regarding the Wizards and Capitals.

- Segment 5 (01:33:45): The guys talk about the Redskins, Mike Williams, some MMA news and wrap-up the show with the Tour de France, Price and the end of the Internet.

The D.C. Sports Guys 7-5-2010

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Episode #76

• Segment 1: Kevin and TJ discuss USA's exit from the World Cup, NBA Free Agency, John Wall, and the Wizards moves so far. 
• Segment 2 (00:38:20): The guys talk about the Capitals draft and NHL Free Agency.
• Segment 3 (01:03:09): Big J. talks about his love for tennis and Wimbledon. Then the guys shift to Baseball, All-Star selections, and Nationals trade rumors.
• Segment 4 (01:36:40): A short UFC 116 re-cap this week, the Controversy in Coney, Tiger's Woes, and Yow's departure from Maryland.

Morning Roundup: O's win again, Fedor taps, U.S. falls to Ghana

Whats News

• Battle of the Beltways
• O's rally again, this time from 0-5 to beat the Nationals 6-5. Game notes from Camden Chat and Federal Baseball.
• Brad Bergensen has been recalled. [Camden Chat]
• Edwin Jackson's no-hitter may have ruined Nationals chance to trade. [SB Nation DC]
• Wizards
• Comparing the Wizards draft to Oklahoma's. [Bullets Forever]
• Capitals
• NHL Draft re-cap. [CSN Washington]
• Is Evgeny Kuznestsov, Semin 2.0? [On Frozen Blog]
• MMA
• Fedor Taps. [MMA Mania]
• Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum play-by-play and results. [Sherdog]
• Dana White's response to Werdum victory. [Cagewriter]
• World Cup
• It's over, U.S. falls to Ghana 2-1. [The Sporting Blog]

Video Reel

• Fedor Taps
  

Pic O' The Morning

• Werdum's triangle too much for Fedor [MMA Mania]

Morning Roundup: O's take game 1, Capitals get their guy, Michael Vick's birthday ends with a bang!

Whats News

• Battle of the Beltways
• Orioles come back from six down to win 7-6 in Game 1 of the series. Re-caps from Camden Chat and Federal Baseball. 
• Nyjer Morgan has is best game/catch of the year. [The Nationals Enquirer] 
• Lannan returns from Class AA stint. [Nationals Journal]
• Orioles will honor 1970 champions today. [Baltimore Sun]
• Wizards
• Jerome Randle and Jon Scheyer may be on the Summer League team. [SB Nation DC]
• Training camp may be coming to the District. [D.C. Sports Bog]
• Vince Carter still on the radar. [SB Nation DC]
• Blatche will miss three months after surgery on broken foot. [Wizards Insider]
• Reactions to the draft. [Bullets Forever]
• Terrapins
• Why Debbie Yow chose to leave. [SB Nation DC]
• Yow defends her relationship with Gary Williams. [Terrapins Insider]
• Capitals
• Capitals get their guy, Evgeny Kuznetsov, with the 26th overall pick. [Capitals Insider]
• MMA
• Bloody Elbow / USA Today rankings published. [Bloody Elbow]
• Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum weigh-in video. [MMA Fighting]
• Fedor doesn't know why his opponents can't win their next fight.  Hey Fedor, maybe it's because you refuse to fight the other best heavyweights in the world. [MMA Fighting]
• World Cup
• U.S. takes on Ghana at 2:30pm. [The Sporting Blog]
• More News
• Edwin Jaskson tosses 4th no-hitter of the season. [CBS Sports] 
• Stanley Cup Playoff hero Byfuglien shipped to Atlanta for picks. [CBS Sports]
• Michael Vick turns 30, and someone gets shot. [Deadspin]

Pic O' The Morning

• The Nats lost, but this catch by Nyjer Morgan was ridiculous [The Nationals Enquirer]
  

Morning Roundup: Strasburg's first loss, Caps get awards, U.S. wins in dramatic fashion

Whats News

• Nationals (33-40)
• With no run support Strasburg suffers first loss of the season. Royals 1, Nationals 0. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
• Strasburg sets another record in loss. [CBS Sports]
• Orioles (19-52)
• Matusz gives up 4-0 lead in the 3rd. Orioles fall to the Marlins 7-5. [Baltimore Sun] [Box Score]
• Valentine will not be the next manager of the Orioles. [Baltimore Sports Report]
• Redskins
• Gibbs weighs in on Haynesworth. [Hogs Haven]
• Haynesworth says he will show up to training camp. [CBS Sports]
• Capitals
• Ovechkin's very long Ted Lindsay award acceptance speech. [D.C. Sports Bog]
• Jose Theodore is awarded the Masterton Memorial Trophy, won't return to the Capitals this season. [Capitals Insider] 
• Green and Ovechkin named to NHL First All-Star Team. [Capitals]
• Ovechkin comes in 2nd in MVP voting. [Capitals Insider]
• Green comes in 2nd in Norris trophy voting.  [Capitals Insider]
• Wizards
• Orlando discusses Arenas-Carter trade, however it's highly unlikely to happen. [Wizards Insider]
• John Wall's Reebok unveiling. [Bullets Forever]
• The NBA Draft is tonight. Ernie Grunfeld discusses a 'new era'. [Wizards Insider]
• World Cup
• Dramatic finish sends U.S. to the tournament round, will face Ghana. [The Sporting Blog]
• The French are a disgrace. [Baltimore Sports Report]
• More News
• John Isner and Nicolas Mahut play 6 hours 33 minutes to a stalemate 59-59, match continues today. [SI.com]
• WWE and YouTube enter partnership. [MMA Payout]

Pic O' The Morning

• HE. WAS. SAFE! [The Nationals Enquirer]

Morning Roundup: Nationals win, Wizards prepare for draft, Haynesworth sued, U.S. needs a win

Whats News

• Nationals (33-39)
• Nothing beats a dose of the Royals to cure what ales you. Nationals 4, Royals 3 [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
• Should Strasburg be an All-Star. [D.C. Sports Bog]
• Nationals have the highest percentage of solo home runs in the majors. [SB Nation DC]
• Today Strasburg takes the mound during rush hour. Traffic warnings have been issued. [The Nationals Enquirer]
• Orioles (19-51)
• Florida too much for Guthrie, O's fall 10-4. [Baltimore Sun] [Box Score]
• Nick Markakis is the silver lining in bad loss/season. [Camden Chat]
• Orioles Acquire Jake Fox for Ross Wolf. [Camden Crazies]
• Fox's reaction to the trade. [Britt's Bird Watch]
• On pace for a record setting season. [Baltimore Sports Report]
• Wizards
• Ted's open note to Wizards Fans. [Teds Take]
• Looking to add more picks. [Wizards Insider]
• After John Wall who should the Wizards be looking to get later in the draft. [Bullets Forever]
• Redskins
• Haynesworth sued by Tennessee Bank. [Washington Post]
• Capitals
• Former Capital Dino Ciccarelli named to 2010 Hall of Fame. [Japers' Rink]
• Milan Jurcina will test free agency. [SB Nation DC]
• Terrapins
• Alex Wujciak is on the Nagurski Trophy watch list. [Terp Talk]
• Georgetown
• Robert Kirby hired as Assistant Coach. [SB Nation DC]
• MMA
• Viewer Results: TUF 11 Finale - 2.4 million, WEC 49 - 324,000, Strikeforce: Los Angeles - 200,000. [Yahoo! Sports]
• Chris Leban will replace an injured Wanderlei Silva at UFC 116. [MMA Mania]
• World Cup
• For the U.S. it's win and in. [The Sporting Blog]
• Nigerian team spokesman would like everyone to know that 'we will kill you' does not mean what you think it means. [Rediff Sports]
• More News
• At least one CBA is working, NHLPA extends agreement until 2012. [Fox Sports]

Video Reel

• Even More John Wall
  

Pic O' The Morning

• The all new Strasburg birthday card. [someecards]

The D.C. Sports Guys 6-14-2010

Episode #74

• Segment 1: Kevin, TJ, and Big J. have an announcement of their own then discuss the majority acquisition of the Wizards and the Verizon Center by Ted Leonsis, Johon Wall signing with Reebok, Capitals News, Strasburg's MLB debut and the struggling Orioles.
  
  
• Segment 2 (00:38:10):The guys leave their comfort zone and attempt to talk soccer, voicing their opinions of the World Cup to date.
  
  
• Segment 3 (01:14:05): Big J. re-caps UFC 115
  
  
• Segment 4 (01:44:30): The guys talk about the end of the Stanley Cup, the ongoing NBA Finals, the Terps new assistant coach, and the changing face of college conferences.
  

Morning Roundup: Strasburg 2-0, Celtics take 3-2 lead, Bears can win the cup tonight

Whats News

• Nationals (31-33)
• Strasburg 2-0 after 9-4 win in Cleveland. [Federal Baseball] [Box Score]
• Strasburg had some issues with the mound in Cleveland. [CBS Sports]
• The Strasburg-Storen one-two punch is quite effective. [Nationals Journal] 
• Orioles (17-46)
• Is it really getting worse at this point or is it just business as usual. Mets 11, O's 4. [Baltimore Sun] [Box Score]
• Believe it or not O's TV ratings are up. [Baltimore Sun]
• At least the Frederick Keys will make the post-season. [Baltimore Sports Report]
• Capitals / Bears
• The Bears could win the Calder Cup tonight. Reminder: Game will be televised on NHL Network and Comcast Sports Net. [Patriot News]
• Read up on how the Bears got to Game 6. [Japers Rink]
• Wizards
• More thoughts on how to garner draft picks. [Bullets Forever]
• Redskins
• Catching up with John Keim before mandatory workouts start. [Hogs Haven]
• MMA
• Dana White agrees with Condit-MacDonald stoppage. [Sherdog]
• World Cup
• Committee considers ban on Vuvuzela Horns. [Deadspin]
• Jake Shields in negotiations with UFC. [MMA Junkie]
• NBA Finals
• Celtics take 3-2 series lead heading back to LA. [Boston Globe]

Pic O' The Morning

• Adam Dunn welcomes Carlos Santana to the Big Leagues. [The Nationals Enquirer]  

Morning Roundup: O's and Nats fall, US ties England, Franklin ends Liddell's UFC career

Whats News

• Nationals (30-33)
• Acta's revenge continues. Nationals 1, Indians 7. [Federal Baseball]
• Strasburg will take the mound for his second start today at 1:05pm. [The Nationals Enquirer] 
• Orioles (17-45)
• Orioles 1-10 with runners in scoring position in 3-1 loss to the Mets. [Baltimore Sun]
• Terrapins
• Again Debbie Yow refutes any Big 10 rumors. [Testudo Times]
• MMA
• UFC 115 results and recap. [MMA Mania]
• Dana White confirms Chuck Liddell's UFC career is over. [MMA Fighting]
• World Cup
• United States get lucky goal, tie England 1-1. [The Sporting Blog]
• Whats more annoying than Thunder Sticks? Vuvuzela Horns [USA Today]

Video Reel

• Parody of Stanley Cup game winning goal [Puck Daddy]
  
  

Pic O' the Morning

• Franklin ends Liddell's UFC career. [Cagewriter]