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Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman reacts to striking out in the seventh inning during Washington's 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2011, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks on from the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers in Indianapolis. Manning will not play Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in the season opener at Houston, bringing an end to his streak of 227 consecutive starts, including the playoffs. The team said 38-year-old Kerry Collins will start against the Texans as Manning continues his long recovery from neck surgery in May.(AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
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Navy left tackle David Sumrall will start his second consecutive game Saturday, an accomplishment after suffering two concussions in the spring and during training camp.
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Bruce Boudreau was not yet coach of the Washington Capitals when he was set to travel on one of the planes that was flown into the World Trade Center. A change in plans kept him off the flight. Ace Bailey, a hockey team scout and a good friend, died on the flight. (The Washington Times)
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Chris Pontius scored three goals Sunday night to lead D.C. United to a 4-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. (The Washington Times)
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Jeff Gordon's victory Tuesday at Atlanta was his the 85th of his career, trailing only Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105). (Associated Press)
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Doug Harms (center) of Carrolton, Texas, adjusts his tie as he stands in line with other job seekers at a career fair in Plano, Texas, on Monday, Aug. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson presents driving gloves to President Obama at the White House on Wednesday. Mr. Obama honored Johnson and seven other drivers from last year's Chase for the Sprint Cup series.
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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, right, slides to avoid a tackle by New York Giants' Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. The Rams won 24-17. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)
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Since joining the NFL in 2003, Chris Cooley is fourth in the league among tight ends with 420 receptions. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Redskins)
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Teammates say new nose tackle Barry Cofield's athleticism allows him to do more than just stop the run. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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In this Jan. 9, 2011, photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) runs from a tackler during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers in Philadelphia. Vick and the Eagles have agreed on a six-year deal. The Eagles made the announcement Monday night, Aug 29, 2011. A source familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the deal is worth $100 million, including about $40 million guaranteed. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because terms weren't released. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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Jim Zorn experienced a four-game dropoff in 2009, his second season as the Redskins' coach. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Joe Gibbs led the Redskins to three Super Bowl championships. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo and strong safety LaRon Landry will be game-time decisions on Sunday when Washington faces the Arizona Cardinals. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) warms up at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md, Thursday, August 25, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times Redskins coach Mike Shanahan took a chance by hiring his son, Kyle, as offensive coordinator last year. The veteran coach admitted he had never seen his new assistant run a meeting with the entire offense present. "I was shocked to see how relaxed he was at his age," the elder Shanahan said.Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan of the Washington Redskins calls a play while playing the Baltimore Ravens in preseason football at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times Redskins coach Mike Shanahan took a chance by hiring his son, Kyle, as offensive coordinator last year. The veteran coach admitted he had never seen his new assistant run a meeting with the entire offense present. "I was shocked to see how relaxed he was at his age," the elder Shanahan said.
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Veteran wide receiver Santana Moss has had six offensive play-callers and five quarterbacks since the Redskins acquired him from the New York Jets in 2005. His 93 catches last season were the most in his 10-year career, and his 1,115 receiving yards were second best. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
