russell westbrook, he drains the three. and then durant going old school with this three pointer. durant finishes with 36 points. final score, 109-103 to even that series up at two games a piece. and the kings in overtime. kings now leading that series two games to none. >> yeah, which one? >> the hockey. >> i think the basketball as of right now, i'll tell you about kevin durant, media wants lebron to get it. kevin durant more points. >> he's on fire. thanks for watching. we're out of time. we'll be back at 6:30 and wusa9.com is always on. have a great night.

. >>> redskins quarterback byron westbrook has been acquitted of dui charges from back in february. the charles county district court said there was not sufficient evidence against the 25-year-old dematha graduate. >>> finally tonight i'm for nostalgia and paying tribute to the past, but the pirates and a's set fashion back several centuries when they wore their 1970s throw backs over the weekend . how about the as with the yellow and green trim and pittsburgh in the black -- all of it in majestic polyester, which feels good in the 0-degree heat. i would have filed a grievance through the players' union not to have to wear those. >> but remember the football uniforms? they did the same kind of thing, and those were almost worse. >> some teams can go to their throwbacks because they're cool and would sell. who would buy that in their right mind. >> '70s fashion should come back. >> we've got to go. back in just a minute. >> help our wounded soldiers and their families. kids, camping's a skill. you wanna learn? stick with your ol' man here. tent's up, fire's going, who's hungry? or yo

russell westbrook, he drains the three. and then durant going old school with this three pointer. durant finishes with 36 points. final score, 109-103 to even that series up at two games a piece. and the kings in overtime. kings now leading that series two games to none. >> yeah, which one? >> the hockey. >> i think the basketball as of right now, i'll tell you about kevin durant, media wants lebron to get it. kevin durant more points. >> he's on fire. thanks for watching. we're out of time. we'll be back at 6:30 and wusa9.com is always on. have a great night. >>> jessica simpson's newborn daughter and lucrative deal with weight watchers. how much she got paid. i'm brooke anderson. >> the "weekend insider" is on. >> first images of jessica simpson. >> brand-new baby girl, maxwell. >> she reportedly got $800,000 for these new shots. >> showing off her new baby and body. >> she looked down and she said, oh, my god, i can't believe this is my body. >> jessica's new weight watchers deal to drop the pounds. >> $3 million to be the new face of weight watchers. >> have to exercise. have

clinton is different from westbrook. whoever gets the best chance to win. >>> why is kansas city team member arguing? look at him. he knocked him with his hand. >> you have to really try hard to not -- hang with us a second and watch again what he did. he is going to kick it in and he does and hits it with his arm and they disallowed it. >> i'm not a soccer expert but i believe -- we will check on it -- but i don't believe you can do that. >> right on. we will be right back. >>> and that is 9news now for tonight. don't forget we are always on. >> letterman with ashton kusher. reba mcintyre and brooks & dunn. captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com

westbrook will interview with the skins at the urging of mcnabb. westbrook spent eight seasons in philly and made two pro bowls but plagued by injuries including a serious concussion last year. >>> game five. cavs and celtics and lebron is on the brink of being out of the playoffs. ray allen had one of those nights last night. 25 points and celtics win by 32. he brown 3 of 2 from the field. the standing high jump is a tricky exercise. you need to fully commit to your leap or get a shorter hurdle and this man did not fully commit to his leap and paid the price. we need to stop looking. i can't see that anymore. >> oh. >>> today the supreme court nominee heads to captiol hill for her first round of questioning. >>> and some local nurses say the new contract from a dc hospital is no good. >>> and a recall involving lettuce which maybe contaminated by bacteria has expanded. it is 5:25. here's angie. >>> it is smooth sailing on the gw parkway early on this wednesday. i will have more on the traffic and hot or cold, what will it be weather wise? howard b

. >> erica westbrook's customers rave about the fried turkey specialty at her restaurant. >> fridayed turkey is nothing like roast turkey. it's juicy and moist. but frying a big bird in the home can be dangerous. this video from underwriters laboratory shows the danger of gas fryers. if the oil spills over, it can ignite. consumer reports say electric fryers are better. this new one from butterball costs $117 and can be used on your counter top. this turkey came out nicely brown and juicy 48 minutes later. >> it's faster than roasting. turkey was great. the thighs were a little oil by but orange than that it was delicious. >> and a lid helps prevent spattered oil and the drain makes it easy to empty the oil. electric fryers come with features that make it safer. there is an oil fill line so you don't spill hot oil when you put the turkey in and a thermostat helps make sure its cooked quickly and safety. >> now topper you won't have to spend time out. now the fryer does have the limits. it can only accommodate up to a 14-pound turkey so it won't serve a large crowd. you may want to hav

somerset westbrook and wind gate elementaries all would be expanded. >> we have to build smart buildings. we have to build green buildings. we have to build healthy buildings and we have to build buildings for 50 years later. what will they need? we don't know. >> the school board votes on the plan november 19th. the county council has the final say. >>> militants unleashing a wave of attacks in afghanistan and neighboring pakistan that left more than 100 people dead. and as it is reported, the attacks come as president obama weighs whether to send more troops into the area. >> reporter: a massive car bomb destroyed much of a popular street bizarre in northwest pakistan. witnesses say victims were burned alive as flames whipped through market stalls and collapsed buildings. 100 people died. mostly women and children. this man lost his son in the blast. secretary of state hillary clinton arrived in pakistan just hours later. >> and we commit to stand shoulder-to-shoaled with the pakistani people this your fight for peace and security. >> reporter: there has been little of that in recent w

alumni like the westbrook brothers and josh wilson have already sent out the word. represent the stag nation. >> everybody in the program wants to have a great showing on saturday. >> reporter: we will see. dave owens, 9sports now. >> mcgregor was real supportive of brooks getting the job and the two stay in touch but he wants to give brooks room to put his own stamp on the program. that big game against good council is tomorrow. back to you guys. >> well, a night camped out on freedom plaza but no dampening of the emotions of the d.c. protestors that have been out there for a few days now. they plan to stay there day and night until "the country starts changing for the better." our own bruce leshan is down there and we want some answers to what that means. >> reporter: it means a whole lot of things to different people. just take a look at all of the signs down here. please don't feed the fears is over here. my sister needs a job. and health insurance. up a little bit further. human need not corporate greed. end the war. and then over here silence is for suckers. 9

. >> reporter: dc native and free agent running back westbrook is expected to decide by monday where he will play. shanahan has repeatedly said he would value westbrook's leadership. >>> moreno is retiring at the end of the year. he joined with the united in 1996. he has had a hand in every major trophy captured by the team. that's a look at sports. have a great day, everybody. >>> coming up it is like the movie "ground hog day "but this is nothing to half laugh at. >>> the third time in three weeks, thousands of people in our region are waking up after violent and powerful storms rolled through. >>> how's traffic? >> not too good an overturned tractor-trailer is causing issues on the beltway and 270. lane closure and delays. i will have that coming up. >>> it is damp on the weather terrace. a light rain or heavy mist if you will but some areas are seeing good downpours. we will break it down for you when 9 news now comes back. >>> good morning, thank you for starting your day with us. i'm andrea roane. >>> meteorologist howard bernstein is on our weather terrace with the forecast, a

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russell westbrook had 23. the thunder topped the spurs in san antonio. final score 108-103. thunder lead the series 3-2. game six tomorrow night back in oklahoma city. >>> randy whitman coming back as head coach of the washington wizardses. you may remember he took over for flip saunders after a disastrous start to the past season. under whitman the whiz went 18- 31 but they did end by winning eight of the last ten. >>> our time right now is 6:25. straight ahead, find out what -- [indiscernible] -- and why you will want to avoid it. >>> the debate over extending the new silver line metro to loudoun county. find out when we can have a final decision. >> monika has a quick check of traffic. >> 95 in virginia has been incident free. we're still looking pretty good leaving the occoquan river to this point and springfield on 395. i'll have details on virginia roads in my next report at 6:30. you're watching 9news now. pooches and puppies, we are fed up with being fed on. we demand k9 advantix ii. it not only kills fleas and ticks, it repels most ticks before they can attach and s

as far as signing of westbrook, shanahan said the officer is still there as brian continues to weigh his options. at redskins park, greg tollin, 9 sports now. >>> college football is in major upheaval. colorado has defected from the big 12 to join the pac-10. texas, texas a&m, texas tech and oklahoma and oklahoma state are expected to follow. the big 12 is going to disappear. this is on the same day that usc was slapped with a two-year post season fan for the reggie bush violations. college sports is changing before your eyes. >>> in our continuing coverage, stephen strasburg's every breath, he threw hi first major -- his first major bullpen session and will have the biggest crowd for cleveland all year when he pitches. andtive taken the first two against the fireals -- against the pirates. >> lee was great for us this year and he's doing to have a good one and sweep the series and head into cleveland. >> our goal is to win the series and if we can go out and sweep them, it would be great. >> finally tonight, speaking of strasburg, right after his bullpen today he recorded the top 10

westbrook said he is no no hurry to sign. >>> 32 years since the last triple crown winner but we have been teased several times. seven times in the last 14 years the kentuckyer the by winner won the peakness and faltered at the belmont. super saver will try to cake change that streak. the derby winner and peakness favorite tomorrow toured pimlico for the first time today going for an easy jog over the rain softened track. as good as he was at churchill downs, the trainer says two weeks later he is even better. >> i think she showed last year, he was one of the best 2- year-old colts this the country and some lid tied it with winning the most important race. if he can keep improving we will quiet the critics. >> reporter: baseball now having been conditioned the last five years to expect the worst, the nationals at five games over 500 have us wondering when the wheels will come off the wagon. the simple thing is they may not come off. the latest triumph in colorado last night. a 14-run explosion, punctuated by two home runs. nats fifth win in the last six game an they are one game behi

on the punt return, here is byron westbrook, and the ball goes off his foot as the guy was blocking, and carolina recovers. now it leads to this touchdown, and now it is 20-17. the redskins could have gotten the ball back if they had stopped them on a third down, but, but, but. all right, another loss. now they are 2-3 with a 20-17 defeat. is this team, jim, just jinxed? >> i don't think we are jinxed. i think you play the game the way it falls. >> i am just trying to stay in front of him to make sure my guy doesn't get the free hit. i don't know where el was at. i have no clue. >> you have some crazy plays sometimes that happen. i don't know about snake bit. our time is going to come. >> you have to stay positive. i know it is hard. it is easier said than done. but at the same time, we have to keep the fight, because you don't know when things will change and start going our way. >> redskins get kansas city next weekend. the mongtomery championship series is now set. the angels beat the red sox 7-6, and they sweep that sries. the twins led the yankees 1-0 in the seventh. a guy who w

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westbrook is on his way to denver. the associated press -- the nfl rookie of the year award brian cushin won/ you was taking steroids. apparently -- what the heck happened to lebron james last night against the celtics? the cavaliers lost by 32 in a playoff game, but james says he is not listening to the criticism. he doesn't mind the harsh words. he says he is focused on game 6 in boston and forgetting about last night where he struggled just a dribbling the ball. he says let's go to boston and beat the celtics. >> the preakness is this saturday at pimlico. the kentucky derby winner arrived today. there has not been a triple crown winner since 1978. only 11 horses in history have won the triple crown. there is only one horse that can do it. the former redskins line coach has been asked to present at -- when he is inducted into the pro football hall of fame. he said he was so excited his head hit the ceiling. >> we have already seen some surprising primaries, but they must consequential elections don't take place until

that's 12-year-old nicole westbrook. and that is a turkey leg in her hand. people have put all kinds of hate on this music video. it's vying for worst music video ever. but nicole will take on all of her critics in a couple of minutes. >> she is expressing herself. >> she is, in one manner. >> i think they would have a superlative next year. >>> and inside the double-life of a popular gym employee who was making extra cash, taking extra cash, robbing banks. >>> and look. lara, you're a good tennis player. >> thank you. >> that made it much harder to pull the prank of a lifetime on you. >> i had the best time. >> it was great. she thought she was going to meet andre agassi, jim courier and play some tennis. that's what she thought. >> i'm still smiling. i got to meet agassi. >> i'm still smiling, too. >> show one good shot. i can play. >> that actually -- that almost foiled the whole thing. you were too good. >> go on. nice save, josh. >>> hey, everybody. get ready for an unbelievable live event. we're so excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of "the lion

russell westbrook got tenth ecive ipledouble. jamd harden had a 30th -- which streak does the great michael jordan think is the most impressive. mj being diplomatic today and then, well, he couldn't resist dropping the hammer. >> i'm very proud about what both guys have done. because they're making their mark for the league. it really helps the growth of the league, which is harden -- six championships. by all means. >> boom. >> he has a point. check my resume. >> exactly. >>> that's funny stuff. >> good to see michael jordan so involved in basketball. >> he owns a team and going to be ambassador for the city of charlotte when the all-star festivities begin on thursday. >> home state. >> thanks, larry. >>> join us tonight at 9:00 on channel 13 and abc 7 news at 11. the ride is not over yet. abc 7 news spent the entire day on b.a.r.t. to see what it's really like for commuters in an effort to build a better bay area. >> we're tracking a powerful level 3 storm as it intensifies tonight. find out what areas will be hit the hardest a

russell westbrook. oh, boy. here we go. westbrook and the thunder are in town. they are angry after a loss on saturday. knock on wood, bradley beal has been a part of their success this hawksworth. erin: thunder head coach billy donovan coached bradley beal at florida and says his health is a reason why they have been successful. >> he has been healthy most of the year. through his expanse he has become a good player. erin: beal agrees with the coach's assessment. >> i am dealing with an injury and my mind says i am coming back stronger than i was. i don't eat junk food anymore. i used to say i have a high metabolism but i'm getting older. erin: what did he cut out of his diet? >> candy. i'm a big sweets guy. i love erin: do you get some in during the all-star break? >> no. i'm trying to stay away from it. ends -- erin: washington is seening the third straight win after the all-star break. erin hawksworth, abc7 sports. robert: thank you. congrats. derek jeter is going to be daddy jeter. he and his wife are expecting the first child. they are expecting a baby gir

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duncan blocked by picked up by westbrook. for the finish! a huge turnaround! >> the spurs stampede were stopped and thunder took the series. >>> yuveuniversity of dayton st mcllwain died suddenly. he was a star red-shirt freshman and he was just 20 years old. >>> to orlando in the closing ceremony of this year's invictus gameday. over 500 wounded warriors participated in the game and all the case this week, prince harry was on hand and handed out medallions to each participant. toronto will host the next invictus games. >>> a cute kitty decides he wants to sub into to the angels and cardinals game. he changed his mind and jumped in but the great camera work shows a brave fan catching the furry feline. >>> mark zuckerberg meets with the most followed celebrity on inis a gr instagr instagram. can you guess who? >>> plus, will george and julia rule the box office this weekend? weekend? covering is caring because covering heals faster. for a bandage that moves with you and stays on all day, cover with a band-aid