After earning a split in New York to start of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, it would appear that things are setting up nicely for the Washington Capitals . They return home to Verizon Center as the series against the New York Rangers shifts venues for Games 3 and 4. Read full article > >

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Capitals-Rangers: Caps want to capture some of that road magic in Game 3 at home

It was heavy. That went for both the rumble and the message that came from the Verizon Center stage Sunday night when Bruce Springsteen delivered three hours of rock-and-roll in his signature blend of romantic, redemptive and reflective. Springsteen and his supersized E Street Band know how to preside over a party, and although Sunday’s show had its share of arms-around-your-buddy, beers-in-the-air moments, the bad times were clearly more on the Boss’s mind than the good ones. Read full article > >

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Bruce Springsteen brings darkness and depth to the party at Verizon Center

As Bruce Springsteen rolls into our town for another long-awaited show at Verizon Center on Sunday night, a question rises from these dusty streets: A teleprompter, Bruce? Really? Well, yes. There it was the last time Bruce played Verizon and the time before that, too. Few of the many thousands of fans arrayed in front of and to the sides of the stage could see it, but for those looking down from on high behind the stage, it was plainly visible. As the band cranked up, a small monitor tucked discreetly at the Boss’s feet flickered to life, scrolling the words to some of his songs. Read full article > >

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Bruce Springsteen uses a teleprompter in performances: Does it matter?

Only a week ago, the Washington Wizards introduced Nene to the home crowd at Verizon Center for the first time and commenced playing one of their best first halves of basketball this season. They dominated the playoff-bound Indiana Pacers, building a 22-point lead with a spirited effort that made it seem as if the team had made more than one significant adjustment to the roster. Read full article > >

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Wizards see improvement, despite record, since trade for Nene

Coach Dale Hunter said it before the puck dropped on the opening faceoff Sunday afternoon: Every set of points is “huge” for the Washington Capitals in the waning days of the regular season. That fact is omnipresent for the players as they work to ensure themselves a playoff berth. And by dispatching the struggling Minnesota Wild , 3-0, at Verizon Center, they aided the cause. Read full article > >

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Capitals vs. Wild: Holtby, Ovechkin lead Washington over Minnesota, 3-0

With the gravity of each game amplified as they scramble for a postseason berth, the Washington Capitals emerged from this weekend in a much more fulfilling position following a tidy 2-0 victory over Toronto on Sunday before an announced crowd of 18,506 at Verizon Center. Read full article > >

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Capitals vs. Maple Leafs: Washington wins its third straight to boost playoff hopes

John Wall had just delivered another empty double-double as the Washington Wizards suffered another double-digit loss, but a double dose of encouragement was in store for him. As Wall sullenly walked toward mid-court after the Wizards’ 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat last month, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade made a beeline for Wall to console him. Read full article > >

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Wizards’ John Wall: ‘If I fall short, I put the pressure on myself’

Given the Washington Capitals ’ woes on the road, capturing each point available at home at Verizon Center has become paramount as the team tries to force its way into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. On Monday night, the Capitals did little to prevent the San Jose Sharks from snatching those points away. Read full article > >

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Capitals vs. Sharks: San Jose jumps out early, subdues Washington, 5-3

For most of three quarters on Friday, the Washington Wizards played with enough ambition and resolve that on other nights may have been sufficient to produce a victory. The opponent in this case, though, was reigning Eastern Conference champion Miami, so an incomplete performance instead yielded a 106-89 loss before a Verizon Center crowd of 20,282 that booed the Heat’s LeBron James at virtually every turn. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. Heat: Dwyane Wade torches Washington as Miami rolls to 106-89 win at Verizon Center

For most of three quarters on Friday, the Washington Wizards played with enough ambition and resolve that on other nights may have been sufficient to produce a victory. The opponent in this case, though, was reigning Eastern Conference champion Miami, so an incomplete performance instead yielded a 106-89 loss before a Verizon Center crowd of 20,282 that booed the Heat’s LeBron James at virtually every turn. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. Heat: Dwyane Wade torches Washington as Miami rolls to 106-89 win at Verizon Center

– Hot on the stiletto heels of Sunday’s acclaimed Super Bowl halftime gig, Madonna announced a massive world tour that will visit Washington’s Verizon Center on Sept. 23. Tickets go on sale Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. The cheap seats will cost you $48 — the priciest are going for $358. Read full article > >

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Three nights removed from a lopsided loss to Toronto , the Washington Wizards gained a measure of redemption against their Canadian opponent by clinging to a 111-108 overtime victory on Monday despite relinquishing a comfortable lead in the second half before 14,687 at Verizon Center. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. Raptors: Washington blows big lead, survives in OT to end four-game skid, 111-108

The Washington Wizards were well on their way to an error-filled 107-81 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers before 19,419 at Verizon Center on Saturday when early in the second half, Rashard Lewis and Nick Young were exchanging passes during a two-on-one fast break. Clippers guard Chris Paul was doing his best to stay between them, but it appeared two points was in the offing. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. Clippers: Blake Griffin and Los Angeles dominate Washington

We’ve got our list of the best events you should check out this weekend . Some of our favorites: the reopening of the French Galleries at the National Gallery of Art, a parade to mark the early days of the Year of the Dragon and Monster Jam at the Verizon Center. Read full article > >

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Plan your weekend: Chinese New Year Parade, French Galleries

We’ve got our list of the best events you should check out this weekend . Some of our favorites: the reopening of the French Galleries at the National Gallery of Art, a parade to mark the early days of the Year of the Dragon and Monster Jam at the Verizon Center. Read full article > >

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Plan your weekend: Chinese New Year Parade, French Galleries