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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37), center, signs autographs for fans at the conclusion of practice during spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals players head to the locker room at the conclusion of practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Six-year-old Andy Fronczek of Annandale, Va., watches Washington Nationals players out on the field during spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) and Washington Nationals infielder Mark DeRosa (7) wait their turn for batting practice next to hitting coach Rick Eckstein (4) during spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Left to Right: Lenny Strelitz, a player's agent, and fans Steve Heller of Fairfax, Va., Mike DiFrancesco of Viera, Fla., and Dwight Hurst of Harrisburg, Fla., watch the Washington Nationals work out during spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) signs autographs for fans before the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Robert B. Sherman (left) and his brother Richard M. Sherman, winners of the 1965 Oscars for best score and best song for their work on "Mary Poppins," pose with actress Debbie Reynolds. Robert Sherman died has died at age 86. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Japan's Yuzo Kanemaru (left) and Britain's Martyn Rooney shake hands Aug. 18, 2008, after a heat of the men's 400 meters during the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Olympics in Beijing. (Associated Press)

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Washington Wizards guard Nick Young (1) reacts during play against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Verizon Center in Washington, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The Warriors won 120-100. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis (8) puts up a shot as he is guarded by Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton during the first quarter of an NBA game at Verizon Center in Washington, on Monday, March 5, 2012. The Warriors won 120-100. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Virginia Commonwealth basketball players congratulate MVP Darius Theus , center, as they celebrate winning the Colonial Athletic Association championship at the Coliseum in Richmond, Va., Monday, March 5, 2012. VCU won the game 59-56. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Coach Jim Larranaga and his Miami basketball team could use a win or two in the ACC tournament to improve their NCAA resume. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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Rand Ravnaas is batting .472 with two home runs and 11 RBI in helping Georgetown get off to an 8-2 start. He returned to school for his senior season after being drafted by Pittsburgh last June. (Photo courtesy Georgetown Athletics)

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** FILE ** Anthony Davis (23) has a strong supporting cast at top-ranked Kentucky. He's considered one of the leading contenders for NCAA player of the year along with Kansas' Thomas Robinson. (Associated Press)

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Left wing Alex Ovechkin, celebrating a goal Feb. 24 against Montreal, is the last Capital to score since Feb. 28. His overtime goal beat the New York Islanders 3-2. (Associated Press)

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Helen Maroulis, a wrestler from Rockville, Md., will look to make her first Olympic team Saturday in the Olympic Trials in Iowa City, Iowa. (Bryan Oller/Special to the Washington Times)

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Helen Maroulis (shown above), a wrestler from Rockville, Md., may be the best U.S. wrestler in her weight class. Maroulis won the U.S. Open Wrestling Championships last December and has a bye into the finals of the Olympic Trials on Saturday. (Bryan Oller/Special to the Washington Times)

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Helen Maroulis, a wrestler from Rockville, Md, may be the best U.S. wrestler in her weight class. She is currently training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. She and other members of the U.S. team, as well as wrestlers from other countries, spent time training together, Thursday,Mar. 1, 2012. Wrestling coach Victor Kupchynsky shows Maroulis as professional wrestling move, the two-arms one leg move. (BryanOller/Special to the Washington Times)

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Helen Maroulis, a wrestler from Rockville, Md, may be the best U.S. wrestler in her weight class. She is currently training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. She and other members of the U.S. team, as well as wrestlers from other countries, spent time training together, Thursday,Mar. 1, 2012. Maroulis and Venezuelan wrestler Marcia Andrades practice a two-arms one leg professional wrestling move. (BryanOller/Special to the Washington Times)