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Barbara L. Salisbury / The Washington Times If Karen O'Connor and Mandiba make the Olympics, the 9-year-old horse would be one of the youngest in the event.

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Ms. Johnson named the new swans that occupy a pond on her estate Barack and Michelle after two of her favorite Chicago residents.

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** FILE ** Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., Friday, July 4, 2008.

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Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Michael Chang are part of the 2011 Champions Series, a month-long tournament that features the sport's top stars and seeks to give back to fans. Chang on Friday won the HSBC Tennis Cup, which was played in Washington, defeating Courier, 8-3. (Getty Images)

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Getty Images Wizards forward Antawn Jamison signed a four-year, $50 million extension Monday night.

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Getty Images Stewart Cink won his first PGA Tour event in almost four years at last month's Travelers Championship despite an errant, risky tee shot on the final hole.

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Abner Garcia, of the Little League Red Sox from Camden, N.J., misses a swing playing T-ball. (Katie Falkenberg / The Washington Times)

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A D.C. United fan who identified himself only as A.J. Hooligan with the group La Barra Brava lights the way with a road flare as the crowd marches to the stadium from the parking lot, as the D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., Saturday, June 14, 2008. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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D.C. United fan Solomon Asrat with the group La Barra Brava sprays champagne as the group prepares for their march into the stadium, as the D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., Saturday, June 14, 2008. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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D.C. United fan Dave Williams with the group La Barra Brava shows his team colors on his painted face as the D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., Saturday, June 14, 2008. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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John Flansburgh (left) and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants have released two children's albums, "No!" and "Here Come the 123s."

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A huge crowd came out to the 9:30 Club Wednesday, June 4, 2008, for the U.S. Air Guitar Championships. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times) **FILE**

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Getty Images Celtics forward Larry Bird and Lakers guard Magic Johnson met in the NBA Finals three times in the 1980s. **FILE**

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Former Washington Capitals winger Matt Bradley told radio station Team 1200 in Ottawa that he thinks Alexander Semin has so much talent, but plays like he "just doesn't care." (Getty Images)

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The Washington Times Navy coach Richie Meade said betting will put the close-knit lacrosse community "in a whole other arena."

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Pope Benedict XVI, seen here in the popemobile, will travel in a similar vehicle during his visit to the District. Benedict has one public event in the city, a Mass on April 17 at the Nationals' stadium.

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Calle Johansson played in 983 games in 15 seasons with the Washington Capitals. (The Washington Times)

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William F. Buckley Jr., the conservative pioneer and television "Firing Line" host, smiles during an interview at his home in New York on July 20, 2004. Buckley died in 2008.