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After a 1-10 Start, the Wizards Fire Jordan

Nov. 24, 2008
Eddie Jordan was fired as coach of the Washington Wizards after opening the season 1-10 without the injured starters Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard's 26 points and 14 rebounds Thursday led the Orlando Magic to a 105-90 rout of the Washington Wizards.

NBA: Washington 124, Golden State 100

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Caron Butler had 35 points, eight rebounds and six assists Tuesday to lead Washington to a 124-100 victory over Golden State.
Wizards fire Eddie Jordan

Wizards fire Eddie Jordan

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The struggling Washington Wizards have fired Coach Eddie Jordan, 11 games into his sixth season with the NBA team.
Wizards center needs wrist surgery

Wizards center needs wrist surgery

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Doctors say Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood needs surgery on his right wrist that will cause him to miss up to six months of the NBA schedule.

Wizards center to have surgery

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The Washington Wizards announced Wednesday center Brendan Haywood would undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist.

NBA fines Arenas and Wizards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- The NBA has fined Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas and his team $15,000 each after he skipped a media availability at the Wizards' annual media day.
Report: Arenas out after knee surgery

Report: Arenas out after knee surgery

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has underdone surgery on his left knee and it is unknown how long he will be out, the NBA team said on its Web site.
Arenas signs rich Wizards deal

Arenas signs rich Wizards deal

WASHINGTON, July 13 (UPI) -- Gilbert Arenas has signed a six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards, the NBA team announced Sunday.

Report: Arenas signs long-term deal

WASHINGTON, July 3 (UPI) -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $111 million, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
Knee injury ends Gilbert Arenas' season

Knee injury ends Gilbert Arenas' season

CLEVELAND, April 30 (UPI) -- The Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas ended his season Wednesday because of a gimpy left knee.

NBA: Cleveland 100, Washington 97

WASHINGTON, April 27 (UPI) -- Delonte West drilled a three-pointer with five seconds left Sunday, delivering Cleveland a 100-97 playoff win over Washington.
NBA: Washington 108, Cleveland 72

NBA: Washington 108, Cleveland 72

WASHINGTON, April 24 (UPI) -- DeShawn Stevenson's five three-pointers led a balanced attack Thursday that sent Washington storming past Cleveland 108-72 in Game 3 of their playoff series.

NBA: Cleveland 116, Washington 86

CLEVELAND, April 21 (UPI) -- LeBron James had 30 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds Monday and Cleveland beat Washington 116-86 for a 2-0 edge in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

NBA: Cleveland 93, Washington 86

CLEVELAND, April 19 (UPI) -- LeBron James scored 32 points Saturday, pacing Cleveland's 93-86 win over Washington in the first game of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

NBA: Washington 117, Indiana 110

WASHINGTON, April 14 (UPI) -- Roger Mason made seven three-pointers Monday and scored 31 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 117-110 win over the Indiana Pacers.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch