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Sophomore Matt Robinson (left) and junior Eric Franklin aim to carry on a physical tradition in Maryland's defensive secondary. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Lee Westwood answers a question during a news conference at the PGA Championship on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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The Redskins acquired running back Tim Hightower from the Arizona Cardinals on July 31 for defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Georgetown guard Jason Clark (21) acknowledges his team's tour of China will "be a huge cultural change."
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Former NBA basketball player Steve Francis, poses for a portrait July 28, 2011 in Houston at his home. (Eric Kayne/Special to The Washington Times)
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Former NBA star Steve Francis, enjoying an idle moment at his home in Houston, averaged 18.1 points a game over a nine-year pro career. The Takoma Park native also had one standout season at Maryland. (Eric Kayne/Special to The Washington Times)
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Memorabilia belonging to former NBA basketball player Steve Francis, July 28, 2011 in Houston at his home. (Eric Kayne/Special to The Washington Times)
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Former NBA star Steve Francis, enjoying an idle moment at his home in Houston, averaged 18.1 points a game over a nine-year pro career. The Takoma Park native also had one standout season at Maryland.Former NBA basketball player Steve Francis, poses for a portrait July 28, 2011 in Houston at his home. (Eric Kayne/Special to The Washington Times)
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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck drops back for a pass during training camp at Redskins Park on Aug. 9, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) kicks his leg as he and fellow Redskins players run through drills on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Followed by Stuart Nex, a member of her team, top, American endurance swimmer Diana Nyad swims in Cuban waters, offshore Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011. Nyad jumped into Cuban waters Sunday evening and set off in a bid to become the first person to swim across the Florida Straits without the aid of a shark cage. (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes)
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ROD LAMKEY JR./THE WASHINGTON TIMES Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman, doing stretching exercises Monday, is locked in a battle with John Beck to be the starter.
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Cornerback Josh Wilson, who signed as a free agent from Baltimore, chats with Byron Westbrook (second from left), Chris Horton (second from right), and Reggie Jones (right) during practice Friday. (Associated Press)
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Redskins fullback Darrel Young's only NFL touchdown came on a 3-yard reception. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Washington Redskins fullback Darrel Young moves up the field during drills on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Ben Chappell (2) drops back for a pass during training camp at Redskins Park on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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DREW ANGERER/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Fans try to catch a glimpse of Nationals star Stephen Strasburg during his first rehab start, for Class A Hagerstown against Greensboro.
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DREW ANGERER/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg, on a rehabilitation assignment at Class A Hagerstown, threw 24 strikes out of 31 pitches. Some of his deliveries reached 96 to 98 mph.
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Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch during his first rehab start, in a game for the Hagerstown Suns against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, in Hagerstown, Md., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011. He pitched 1.2 innings, striking out four batters and giving up three hits, including a homerun. He threw 31 pitches. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
