Redskins tight end Chris Cooley's unwavering hatred for Dallas and Tony Romo has to earn him a special place in the hearts of the diehards. more ›

Just in case you're a newcomer to this whole "professional football" phenomenon, the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys don't like each other very much. more ›

On this grim, gray Sunday, Washingtonians have a couple of options. They can stay in and root for their NFC East brethren, the Dallas Cowboys, as they face off against the dread Minnesota Vikings. Barring that -- and I understand some Redskins are unable to acknowledge NFC East solidarity -- the National Mall offers a number of warm, dry, and brightly lit rooms for appreciating national treasures. K's Clicks features an inviting image from the National Archives. more ›

It didn't take much to turn Redskins fans' frowns into smiles: a fake field goal throw for a touchdown, an injury to starting Denver starting QB Kyle Orton, and, finally, a win over a halfway decent team to celebrate. The future still looks bleak, but yes, the Redskins are now 3-6 after last week's 27-17 home win against the Broncos. Redskins fans seemed to hold their heads high this week, knowing that this team -- perhaps definitively -- is not the worst in football. We might even get to enjoy another win or two before the season's over! more ›

That refrain was made famous in 1983, after the Redskins defeated the Vikings and were looking down the pike at our most hated rivals. Since then, it's been a rallying cry amongst fans, amplifying the innate hatred any good 'Skins fan feels for anyone crazy enough to be wearing blue and silver. Dan Steinberg has an interesting story on the refrain, most recently heard this weekend after we beat the Arizona Cardinals, and looked forward to heading to Texas Stadium this weekend. But to quote my own dad, "maybe we don't" want Dallas. They're arguably the best team in the NFL this year, with three weeks of wins under their belts and a roster that boasts some of the league's best players. more ›

A month ago, the Washington Redskins needed to win out the rest of their season and receive a ton of help from the rest of the NFC in order to make the playoffs. And it needed to start in the short week between a Sunday's loss to Buffalo and a Thursday night game with Chicago. And then it needed to start after Sean Taylor's funeral. And then it needed to continue despite losing starting quarterback Jason Campbell. And lastly, it needed to include three more victories over teams with playoff aspirations. Two of them on the road. more ›

Well ain't this a kick in the pants? The Washington Redskins, faced with having to take the same long cut to the playoffs that they did the last time they found themselves all but eliminated and facing a slew of teams suddenly willing to play dead, took their act on the road to Minnesota and won 32-1421, in a game that was only briefly tense and was basically decided by an alert eye on the sidelines and a well-timed challenge by Joe Gibbs. more ›

Flying food? Perhaps you've noticed the odd little vehicle with wings near 8th and H, NW selling empanadas and other Mexican fare. It's On the Fly, a new food business started by one of the founders of Zip Car, Gabe Klein, L'Enfant cafe owner Christopher Lynch, and architectural designer Michel Heitstuman. The car is one of the first in a planned series of food carts and small stands that will swarm the city. This... more ›

This week the big news is the appointment (PDF) of Dorothy Kosinski as the new Director of The Phillips Collection. She's currently the Senior Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the Dallas Musuem of Art, and comes with an impressive résumé that include extensive curating, acquisitions, and teaching experience. Kosinski will officially take over next spring, to replace retiring Director Jay Gates, just in time to take the reins on a five-year strategy the... more ›

A day after Washington’s loss to…yes—hated rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, I find myself indulging in that oft-snarked out tendency of Redskins fans: the telling of sweet little lies. At least we didn’t get run out of the stadium, as we did against the Patriots. At least we didn’t collapse stupidly, like we did against the Eagles. At least the team we struggled with was a quality team (insofar as anything the NFC produces this year... more ›

Sietsema responds, sorta Last week, we asked Tom for a clarification of the star-rating system. During his Dining Guide chat, he linked to his ratings code, which he posted this past Monday. One of the chatters had the same questions we had, "Have you ever considered a different system for your ratings? So often you will write a review where you rave about the food but mention something else (service, appearance) that you didn't like,... more ›

Ragged Glory plays tonight at the Velvet Lounge. Can’t afford to pay $100 for a cheap seat at Neil Young’s upcoming DAR stop in November? You’re in luck. During our last chat with Ryan Walker from The Beanstalk Library, we found out he also put together a Neil Young cover band a few years back. They call themselves Ragged Glory, and the lineup plays something like a who’s who of up-and-coming local bands: Brian Kent... more ›

>> Three Stars alumni Greenland take the Black Cat's backstage tonight, with Mikal Evans Band and A Northern Chorus. $8, 9 p.m. >> Best Cellars co-founder Joshua Wesson hosts The European Tour of Wine tonight at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Wesson promises to illuminate the art of pairing wine with cheese, with eight wines and cheeses served throughout the evening as examples. 7 p.m., $60 ($50 for Corcoran members). >> D.C. United opens SuperLiga!... more ›

D.C. United's wide open style of play came back to bite them on Saturday when they gave up three goals in the second half. In doing so they snatched a draw from the jaws of victory, earning themselves a 3-3 tie on an otherwise lovely night at RFK. After scoring early in the first half and adding another goal just before the halftime whistle, United looked fully in control after another score by Luciano... more ›

Happy Friday the 13th, Washington. We do hope none of you are suffering too much from paraskavedekatriaphobia or had bad dreams last night about a psychopathic killer in a hockey mask. We're sure there's nothing to worry about, but just in case we're wrong, why don't we all leave early for the weekend today? Surely having some extra time to make our way to the beach will ward off any potential bad luck heading... more ›

12. Phoenix: I-17 and I-10 Interchange more ›

The Maryland women's basketball team won't have a chance to repeat as national champions. The Terps lost to Mississippi in the second round 89-78. Maryland came into the tournament as a 2-seed, and their early exit is something of a disappointment, especially considered they returned almost their entire team from last year's title run. Foggy Bottom folks still have something to cheer for, however, as the Colonials beat Texas A&M on Monday and will face... more ›

, now being staged at Church Street Theater. more ›

It's the Ides of March and there's not much to fear, D.C. As long as we don't step on any cracks (and therefore break mothers' backs) or allow black cats free reign, we might not jinx our chances for voting rights. Stay tuned for full DCist coverage on the debate/vote today. On a more personal note, for all those who succumbed to the irrational exuberance of sartorial selection this week, temperance is due; it's back... more ›

When we last left D.C. United, they were ambling off the field, humbled by Taylor Twellman and the New England Revolution. Though their season ended on a sour note, they were able to reconcile the Revs loss with a significant piece of hardware, the Supporters' Shield, earned by compiling the best regular-season record in the MLS. It was this accomplishment that allowed United to participate in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, which began last Wednesday night... more ›

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DDOT managers could not find 670 of the 1,906 meters that the auditors asked to sample. more ›

should have drafted either Vince Young or Reggie Bush, the Cardinals should really think about ending their 25-year experiment of not having a competent offensive line, and, of course, Mike Vanderjagt is a punk. That's what is knowable. Then there's all the rest of it, like when the Saints, a week after horsewhipping Dallas in front of their own fans, come home with the chance to put themselves into the playoffs and fill their faithful with some much needed post-Katrina cheer, only to succumb to the Redskins. more ›

Monday night's solid win against the Dallas Mavericks, halting one of the league's best teams' hot twelve game winning streak, ought to give the Wizards a jolt of confidence as they head tonight to Madison Square Garden to face off against the hapless New York Knicks. Should, but likely won't, for the simple reason that the game won't be played in Washington, D.C. Not that MSG is a particularly intimidating venue these days -- the... more ›

The best thing you can say about Washington's performance is that they managed to play well enough to almost not lose in heart-breaking fashion. That's pretty suspect grammatically, but it more or less defined the play of the Redskins Sunday afternoon. Once again, the defense looked meh, the offense played bleah, they strung some good plays into scoring drives and missed some golden opportunities on both sides of the ball. By the time Nick Novak... more ›

Last season, the GW men's hoops team rode an undefeated conference season and gaudy #6 ranking (deserved or not) into the second round of the NCAA tournament. And now three Colonials - Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Mike Hall and Danilo Pinnock - are playing in the NBA preseason. more ›

Even when they were winning games last year, the Washington Redskins offense would often go through long periods of time when it looked like they were struggling to get on track. But there regularly came moments when, despite the seeming malaise, everything would suddenly find a groove. That’s how things went down the last time the Skins traveled to Dallas—Santana Moss got loose behind the defense for two massive pass plays that enabled Washington to... more ›

After the final whistle of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rapids, DC United walked off the field frustrated. Settling for a 1-1 tie, United failed to get a win for the fourth game in a row in league play. Amidst unequivocally their worst stretch of the season, the Black-and-Red have seemed punchless, lethargic, and disjointed. In these dark days, pessimism tends to take root. Looking ahead to Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against Red... more ›

The George Washington University's most recognizable basketball player of the last four years, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks yesterday. Known for his thunderous dunks and an affable personality, "The Mayor" played in the Las Vegas and Salt Lake City summer leagues. Though he was not initially expected to make the Mavericks' deep roster, Pops' play impressed team president Donnie Nelson enough that he cited Pops as "the most athletic... more ›

Today, on the 11th of July, or 7/11, the convenience store by the same name celebrates its birthday. On a day that ranks right up there with free Ben & Jerry’s cone day, Krispy Crème Kreme donut day, and Starbucks Coffee day, hoards of people flock to the ubiquitous corner store to receive a complimentary, yet surprisingly small dose of frozen sugary goodness: the Slurpee. Upon reading a recent press release, we got excited to step out on our lunch break and pick up a slushy cherry-coke, or maybe try the new flavor with the enticing, though somewhat nauseating marketing slogan, “Looks purple,” but “Tastes vanilla.” more ›

The Washington Wizards went out on a limb and selected two Eastern Europeans in last night's draft. As basketball continues to become a more international sport, teams have been more willing to use draft picks on relatively unproven talents overseas. With the 18th pick overall, the Wizards selected forward Oleksiy Pecherov, a 7-foot Ukranian. It was the first time that they had used a first round pick on an international player. With their second pick, they took Vladimir Veremeenko, a 6-10 forward from Belarus. The hope is that these foreign-born players will mature into superstars, and that upon future analysis, the Wizards' picks will be seen as steals. The 'Zards need only look to Utah Jazz star Andrei Kirilenko (taken at pick 24) and Dirk Nowitzki (pick 9) of the Dallas Mavericks to see the results of savvy international drafting. However, Pecherov and Veremeenko could very well follow the career paths of Zarko Cabarkapa, Nikoloz Tskitishvili, or Bostjan Nachbar. Who? Exactly. more ›