Covering the biggest personalities in DMV sports
Strasburg Goes Eight, Wins in Home Town
In the longest outing of the season, Strasburg won his first start in San Diego in a 6-2 Nationals victory. Read »
Bryce Harper Collides With Wall, Jams Shoulder & Cuts Chin
Bryce Harper needed 11 stiches last night after he smacked into the center field wall during last night's game against the Dodgers. Read »
Strasburg Struggles Again, Drops 5th Straight Decision
Strasburg has not won since Opening Day. Read »
Harper Ejected for Arguing Check Swing
Harper was ejected for the second time in his short career Sunday. Read »
Harper Leaves Game With Bad Bruise
Harper left Wednesday's game after aggravating a bruise while checking his swing. Read »
Gio Makes Great Catch, Bryce Doesn't
It was the best of catches, it was the best of almost catches. Read »
Strasburg Suffering From Tightness In Forearm
The Nationals' ace left Monday's game and "it's too early" to tell whether he will make his next start. Read »
Harper Documentary Premieres Tuesday
"Bryce Begins" will premiere Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. on ESPN 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
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Brian Orakpo
Brian Orakpo's a scary dude on the football field. Off it, he hangs out with cavemen. Whatever.
Alex Ovechkin
His motor runs nonstop at the Verizon Center, and doesn't stop when he leaves the rink.
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 @AdamVingan 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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