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Forward Kevin Durant, a D.C. native, scored 25 points in the Thunder's 119-90 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series Monday. (Associated Press)

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I’ll Have Another trainer Doug O'Neill threw the ceremonial first pitch at Camden Yards on Tuesday night, an occasion that had him very nervous. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, right, turns a double play on a ball hit by San Diego Padres' Yonder Alonso as Chase Headley slides into second during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Washington. The Padres won 6-1. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

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Stephen Strasburg's forgettable afternoon started with the first Padres batter when a soft fly fell untouched for a double. He was pulled after allowing four earned runs in four innings. It marked the first time he failed to last at least six innings this season. (Associated Press)

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Will Venable was a one-man wrecking crew for the Padres, going 4-for-5 with a double, a triple and a stolen base. He scored one run and drove in another. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter comes stands in the bench area before the start of the first period as the Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers in game six of the NHL eastern conference playoffs semifinals at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Jamion Christian's goal was to become a Division I head coach by the time he was 30. He did even better, taking the job at his alma mater, Mount St. Mary's, before his 30th birthday. (Mount St. Mary's University)

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Alexander Semin will hit the free agent market looking to be a full-time player. He isn't ruling out the Capitals, but he wasn't happy with the limited role he was used in this season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Not only has Brandon McDonald helped bring stability to United's back line, he's contributed on offense as well with three assists. (Associated Press)

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens arrives May 15, 2012, at federal court in Washington for his perjury trial. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner Tom Yeager is interviewed Oct. 20, 2009, during the CAA college basketball media day in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper acknowledges the crowd after hitting his first major-league home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, May 14, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)