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Redskins RB Portis to play despite sprained knee

Nov. 16, 2008
Clinton Portis was on the active roster on Sunday despite a knee injury.
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Portis meets his coach face-to-face

ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Washington running back Clinton Portis discussed his frustrations with Jim Zorn Wednesday, a day after criticizing the first-year coach.

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ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The Washington Redskins Tuesday waived former NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander.
NFL: Dallas 14, Washington 10

NFL: Dallas 14, Washington 10

LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Tony Romo tossed a 25-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass that lifted the Dallas Cowboys to a 14-10 win Sunday over the Washington Redskins.

Portis among NFC's best in October

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Washington's Clinton Portis, the NFL's leading rusher through seven weeks, was named the NFC's October offensive player of the month Thursday.
NFL: Washington 29, New Orleans 24

NFL: Washington 29, New Orleans 24

LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 14 (UPI) -- A late 67-yard touchdown pass from Jason Campbell to Santana Moss put the Washington Redskins ahead to stay Sunday in a 29-24 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Portis named top NFC player on offense

NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Washington running back Clinton Portis is the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

NFL: Washington 32, Minnesota 21

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Todd Collins threw for two touchdowns and 254 yards to drive the Washington Redskins to a 32-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings Monday.

Redskins cornerback on injured reserve

ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 30 (UPI) -- The Washington Redskins placed cornerback Carlos Rogers on injured reserve Tuesday.

NFL: N.Y. Giants 24, Washington 17

LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Reuben Droughns rushed for a pair of 1-yard TDs in the second half Sunday to lift the New York Giants to a 24-17 win over the rival Washington Redskins.

NFL: Washington 20, Philadelphia 12

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Clinton Portis' fourth-quarter TD run and Washington's red-zone defense in the closing minutes carried Washington to a 20-12 victory over Philadelphia Monday.

NFL: Washington 16, Miami 13 (OT)

LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Shaun Suisham kicked a 39-yard field goal 5:33 into the NFL's first overtime period of the season Sunday, giving Washington a 16-13 win over Miami.

Islanders' Hunter has sprained knee

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- New York Islanders forward Trent Hunter is on the injured list after hurting his knee.

NFL: Tampa Bay 20, Washington 17

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Bruce Gradkowski threw two touchdown passes Sunday afternoon as Tampa Bay edged the Washington Redskins, 20-17.

Redskins RB Portis to miss rest of season

ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Clinton Portis, who suffered a broken hand last week, has been placed on injured reserve, ending the Washington Redskins running back's season.

NFL: Washington 31, Houston 15

HOUSTON, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Clinton Portis ran for two touchdowns Sunday afternoon as the previously winless Washington Redskins beat the Houston Texans, 31-15.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler