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Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:05 PM
 
Bringing Lacrosse to the Inner City

Bringing Lacrosse to the Inner City

A program is teaching life lessons to thousands of inner-city kids through the game of lacrosse. News4's Zachary Kiesch reports. Watch »

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Celebrities, Athletes Wish Washingtion Mystics Happy 15th Anniversary

Celebrities, Athletes Wish Washingtion Mystics Happy 15th Anniversary

They grow up so fast. Read »

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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By Adam Vingan

Griffin III Making Jersey History

Griffin III Making Jersey History

History in the making...of uniforms. Read »

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 10:06 AM
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By Adam Vingan

Harper Picks On, Picks Off Juan Pierre

Harper Picks On, Picks Off Juan Pierre

Pick on/off somebody your own size. Read »

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 10:06 AM
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By Adam Vingan

Hamels vs. Harper II: Much Ado About Nothing

Hamels vs. Harper II: Much Ado About Nothing

Time heals all wounds...or does it? Read »

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM
 
The Drag Racing Henry Siblings

The Drag Racing Henry Siblings

Siblings Kaylee and Steven Henry Jr. recently went head-to-head in their own great racing weekend. News4's Zachary Kiesch reports. Watch »

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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By Adam Vingan

RG3 Discusses Playing Football With Gay Teammate

RG3 Discusses Playing Football With Gay Teammate

How can you not like this kid? Read »

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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By Adam Vingan

Semin Oversleeps, Misses Media Engagement

Semin Oversleeps, Misses Media Engagement

The oldest excuse in the book. Read »

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 8:13 PM
 
Taking Taekwondo From Ninja Turtles to the Olympics

Taking Taekwondo From Ninja Turtles to the Olympics

Terrence Jennings started taekwondo 15 years ago because he loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and wanted to learn their moves. He's learned them well enough to represent the U.S. in the Olympic... Watch »

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 8:49 AM
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By Adam Vingan

"Idol" Finalist Has Crush on Bryce

Young love. Read »

About Capital Games
Capital Games explores the D.C. area's top sports personalities and provides a glimpse of what it's really like to be an athlete in the Washington area. E-mail your thoughts and story tips to Capital Games writer Adam Vingan at adamvingan (at) gmail.com, or contact him on Twitter @adam_kol.
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Starting Lineup
Monique Currie

Monique Currie

Monique may be the Twitter queen of the WNBA.

Ryan Kerrigan

Ryan Kerrigan

He's a bad golfer and he hates Doritos. We can tell we're gonna be friends.

Brian Orakpo

Brian Orakpo

Brian Orakpo's a scary dude on the football field. Off it, he hangs out with cavemen. Whatever.

Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin

His motor runs nonstop at the Verizon Center, and doesn't stop when he leaves the rink.

John Wall

John Wall

So far, we know this much about the Great Wall of Chinatown: dude can dance.

Jayson Werth

Jayson Werth

Not every athlete has a Twitter account dedicated to his facial hair.

Authors
Adam Vingan Adam is the main voice behind Capital Games. He is a co-founder and editor of Kings Of Leonsis, a Caps-centric blog. Send him your tips on D.C. sports stories at adamvingan (at) gmail.com or @adam_kol on the Twitters.
Jim Iovino Jim is the managing editor of NBCWashington.com and a recovering sports writer, which is why you'll often find his byline on Capital Games. Old habits are hard to break, eh?

Jeff Greenberg Jeff is the executive producer of News4's on-air sports coverage, including daily sports segments, Capital Games, Sports Final, Redskins Showtime and much more.

Chris Kerwin He's the man behind the camera. If there's a big-time sporting event going on involving a D.C. sports team, there's a pretty good chance that Chris is capturing the images.

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