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Nationals left fielder Michael Morse is just 4-for-27 with nine strikeouts after batting .364 with nine homers and 18 RBI in 21 spring-training games. (Associated Press)
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Cliff Tucker is a familiar face to Maryland baskeball fans, but with his eligibility in that sport done, he is trying to catch on with the Terps' football team as a wide receiver, a position he last played in high school. (Rod Lamkey/The Washington Times)
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After four years of playing basketball for Maryland, Cliff Tucker is practicing in a helmet and shoulder pads with the Terps' football team. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Niko Amato, shown in goal, measures his lacrosse career against that of Brian Dougherty, a two-time national goalie of the year with Maryland during the 1990s. (Maryland Athletics)
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Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders is impressed with Jordan Crawford's confidence, but admits the 23-year-old is in a "tough spot" this training camp because he's expected to hone his ability to play point guard, in addition to shooting guard. (Associated Press)
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In this photo taken March 31, 2011, Ohio State quarterback Taylor Graham (19) throws a pass to Carlos Hyde (34) during the first day of spring NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio. With three-year starter Terrelle Pryor sidelined for the spring after surgery and also facing a five-game suspension this fall, the Buckeyes are looking at four candidates to take his spot until he plays in his first game in October. Joe Bauserman, Kenny Guiton, Taylor Graham and Braxton Miller are sharing the snaps during spring workouts. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
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Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose goes in for a dunk during the second half of the Bulls' NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Tuesday, April 12, 2011, in New York. Rose scored 26 points as the Bulls won 103-90. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Minnesota Lynx first-round draft picks Maya Moore, left, and Amber Harris talk to reporters Tuesday, April 12, 2011, in Minneapolis, the day after the WNBA basketball draft. (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Jerry Holt)
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LSU coach Les Miles, center, watches a drill before the start of LSU's spring NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, April 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Jaramillo dives but can't come up with a foul ball by Colorado Rockies' Jonathan Herrera in the 14th inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Friday, April 8, 2011. The Pirates won in the bottom of the 14th inning, 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra is unable to make the catch on a foul ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Skip Schumaker in the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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San Diego Padres right fielder Chris Denorfia makes a diving catch to rob Cincinnati Reds' Paul Janish of a hit in the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April, 11, 2011 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Kurt Rambis reacts after a player's foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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A Capitals fan celebrates after Alex Ovechkin tied the game at 1-1 during the third period of a playoff match against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin reaches out to Jason Arnott for a hug after Alexander Semin scored the winning goal in overtime to give the Capitals a 2-1 win over the Rangers in a playoff game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Capitals forward Alexander Semin celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime to give the Capitals a 2-1 win over the Rangers in a playoff game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Fans and the Washington Capitals bench react in excitement after Alex Ovechkin's goal was confirmed by the referees to even the score at 1-1 during the third period of a playoff game against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Alex Ovechkin gives high fives to teammates after tying the game 1-1 during the third period of a playoff match against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Teammates mob Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin after he scored a goal to tie the game at 1-1 during the third period of a playoff match against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scores a goal to tie the game at 1-1 during the third period of a playoff game against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
