she is like, leave me alone. >> russell westbrook! >> eventually westbrook figured it all out. in 2012 the player that no one ex spoke come this far led oklahoma city all the way to the nba finals. >> and a foul! >> the thunder lost to the miami heat. but westbrook emerged a winner. at least in style points. the eccentric outfits he wore during post game press conferences sent the internet into a frenzy and transformed him into an instant style icon. >> like a fashion show. you see like 100 people like sitting down like snap, snap snapping. that's what it looks like when you walk through here. >> the nba is considered the most fashion forward of any professional sports league. and competition among players has spilled from the court to the closet. ♪ to prepare for his five minutes on the arena catwalk westbrook spends nearly an hour picking out his clothes. >> i grab a shirt i grab a jacket. i grab jeans, then look at the colors in the shirt usually takes one or two times to kind of figure out combination of what i like. >> the budding designer has expanded his brand in to cl

westbrook is a dc native playing eight seasons with the natives. rushing for over a yard twice. he has been plagued by injuries including a serious concussion last year. and if they sign him, westbrook would join clinton portis and r parker as the fourth probowl runningback on the roster. somebody would be easily packing his bags. and smart money says that it would be parker. >>> okay, for the first time since 2005, their first year in dc, the nationals are four games over .500. and a big chunk of that is due to a man who played his first major league game when ryan zimmerman was six. 38-year-old nat's catcher, rodriguez, signed this winter for the defensive skill has been to the shock of everybody, one of the most dangerous offensive players in all of baseball this spring. and after going 4-4 in the national's win last night over the mets, he is hitting, wait for it, .393. that's tied for the best in the majors. >> he's doing a great job. that's okay. you know, just concentrating and taking one at a time. and just really hitting hard. >> he is talking about working with rick, t

>> westbrook: these letters of reprimand are just clearly slaps on the wrist. these officers need to be court- martialed. >> martin: what would you say to that? >> hooker: i think to be the object of an official investigation which results in a general officer letter of reprimand and ends your career, for most professional officers, is about the most profound kind of thing that can happen to you. it means professional disgrace and ruin. >> martin: susan price and charlene westbrook were not at the white house to see the president award dakota meyer the medal of honor. will swenson, who quit the army, was. he, too, was recommended for the medal of honor, but as if there weren't enough negligence to tarnish this battle, the paperwork got lost and had to be started all over again. as for ganjgal... it's been two years since that operation and it's still not safe to go into ganjgal. >> meyer: it's not. >> martin: for all that loss of life, for all your courage, what was gained? >> meyer: nothing. nothing. but at the end of the day, we still did our job. we... you k

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gives it to westbrook, who backs his way in for two. hit first by vonnie holliday. now mcnabb, so hot in the first half. this has been a little bit of a sub story on the year. the second half hasn't gone for mcnabb nor the eagles anywhere close to where the first half has been. he's only 2-10 in the second half. phil: 2-10 and they're trying everything. nothing's working. they keep searching. i would say i like this. get donovan mcnabb in the shotgun, maybe if nothing else, nobody gets open, he can move and create a play. jim: second down and 8. lofting it. and incomplete. goodman on the coverage. pass intended for jeremy maclin. phil: well, maclin had a chance. it's a pressure deference. i like that too. they're going to keep mcnabb in the pocket. good coverage down the field. it's underthrown. goodman is still close enough. gets his hand right between the receiver's hands. jim: mcnabb thought he had it. phil: as i watch a few of these throws, that one looked like it was close to being on target, but it won leds a little more than you usually see it when it comes o

they storm past the bulls. 27 points for westbrook including a fast break jam. in the second quarter, 26 from kevin durant with an alley-oop jam off a fast break pass from westbrook in the third. the thunder will win this one 92-78. >>> finally, why is 12-year-old tom grinning? this weekend in southern california he became the first skateboarder ever to complete what's called a 1080, three complete twists in the air and a complete landing. the world's best skateboarders have tried this trick. they have not managed to do it. this guy did it. leave it to a 12-year-old to get the job done. >>> when we come back, a historic moment in burma. one of the world's most famous political prisoners celebrates a landmark election victory today. b and got this one free. really? wow, you can buy one 6" sub and get another one free? any 6" sub, before 9am... [ cyclist ] what? wait, you can get one 6" sub and get one free? before 9am... [ tires screech ] buy one 6" sub and get one free? before 9am. [ tires screech ] buy one 6" sub? ...and get another one free? before 9am. all ap

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and the second, kendrick perkins soared on alley-oop pass from russell westbrook. james harden sent one westbrook's way in the fourth. nice. thunder came out smoking. they won this one 102-82. san antonio's 20-game win streak is over. the spurs still have a 2-1 lead in the western conference final. >>> to baseball, milwaukee at l.a. dodgers. rickie weeks hit an rbi single to right in the second and brewers were ahead to stay. zack greinke struck out seven dodgers over six innings. carlos gomez hit a two-run homer in the ninth. the brewers won this thing 6-2, completing a four-game sweep. >>> in denver rocky's carlos gonzalez smashed a three-run homer to left in the first ining. his fourth round-tripper in as many at-bats. scutaro hit a solo in the sixth. colorado beat the astros 11-5 for a three-game sweep. >>> in boston red sox led early. the third inning, detroit's prince fielder with an rbi single to put the tigers ahead. in the ninth, a rare triple for the big first baseman. he smashed one deep to right center that went all the way to the wall to score another

the time winding down, and this is russell westbrook down by 3. where was the d.? bradley couldn't recover. the triple double for him, and we go to overtime. victor from deep, thr undewin! 126-115, and a heart breaking loss in overtime for the wizards. >>> in the meantime, the ve n rizocenter, georgetown hosting california state. the hoya guard playing just 16 minutes but making the most of it. the hoyas lead by 41 at the break. prior with another 3, and he had 7 of them scoring the game high 30. the hoyas win easily, 96-44, and this one just went final. mario going baseline, getting the layup to put virginia up for good, and they win it 63- 61. >>> hokies and the wolverines part of the big 10 challenge. virginia tech up by 3, and michigan gets one final look to force the overtime, but doesn't go down. the hokies win 73-70. >>> how do you feel about the redskins with 5 games left the season? confident? shaky? the team should be feeling good, but another tough one this saturday. the redskins know they cannot underestimate them at all. back to practice for the redski

westbrook is charged with four violations including dui and driving his 2001 mercedes across the center line. he's been with the redskins three seasons and was born in fort washington and going on to star at dematha high school. the redskins have had no comment as of yet. >>> we move on to tiger. while debate rages over whether he was sincere in his apologies today and ma symbolism we should be drawing at the absence of his wife it was a necessary first step in the rehabilitation of a fallen star. two dozen people were in the room in sawgrass in northern florida. mostly friends and family including his mother and college roommate at stanford. and while some have nitpicked his delivery and to schism at the podium he placed the blame squarely on himself. >> i have made you question who i am and how i could have done the things that i did. i'm embarrassed that i have put you in this position. for all that i have done, i am so sorry. >> reporter: tiger apologized specifically to the children he disappointed, including those in our area who benefit from his foundation's scholarship program.

westbrook has been with the skins for three years. his brother brian, as you know, is the pro bowl running back for the eagles. all right. remember how heinous we told you the wizards would be after trading away jamison and butler. they played two games since the deal went down and they're 2-0. hosting tonight haywood is gone and javal can run. josh howard in the corner and 20 points for the maverick. they're at toronto tomorrow. meanwhile, antawn jamison made his debut for the cavs tonight and it was aun unmitigated -- an unmitigated disaster. he shot 0-12, two points in 26 my its. he even had to -- minutes. he even had to laugh about it. >> pitchers and catchers reported to national spring training today. ten of the pitchers brand new acquisitions from this off season including one guy who just signed his contract today. jaung was twice a 19-game winner and he should be healthy by may or june and if he's anywhere close to what he was in new york early, the nats are not going to be so laughable. >> he would benefit anybody's situatio

native brian westbrook but that he has not responded to the offer yet. all he has to do is trade for franklin james and he'll have the full franklin mint collection. >> like i said, it would be some great competition. i like brian and what he's done and how he's handled himself and i'm sure he's weighing some options. >> i just want the guy to have an opportunity to be able to continue on what he started. and be able to prove to critics wrong that he can still play. >> as for the ryaning back hierarchy saying that clinton portis is the starter and will remain so until another guy steps up into meanwhile if you are a skeptic who thinks sports is all well and good and doesn't have the power to change lives, try telling that to the redskins and key anna hardy. daniel snyder was on hand to award hardy, who just graduated from oxon hill school, a $25,000 scholarship from the redskins. they award the grant to one high potential but low income resident of the area. no dark hearts in the room today. >> our charter is about the kids and you. and what we can do in

it was a big night for the thunder's kevin durant who jammed an alley-oop from westbrook in the first quarter. visiting orlando was tough. dwight howard scored 39 points with 18 rebounds, but durant's 36 and westbrook's 32 carried the night as the thunder beat the magic 125-124. >>> in deny strer, carmelo anthony and the mug gets thumped the visiting heat with lebron james and his sprained ankle nowhere to be seen. denver's j.r. smith scored a game high 28 points as the nuggets made it look easy, 130-102. >>> in minneapolis, the timberwolves knocked it no to the wrong hoop. but in the end, they won 109-97. >>> finally, cam newton is headed to the pros. the heisman winning quarterback led auburn to the national championship on monday. now he has declareded himself eligible for the nfl draft. >>> when we return, another look at this morning's top stories. and protecting politicians. one lawmaker's fight to allow guns in will the capitol. online and we really need to do something with it... i'm just not sure what... what is it? oh just return it. returning gifts is easier than ever with

russell westbrook and will chamber lane. westbrook came into the western conference off the bench and dropped 41 points one point shy of his all-star game record. johnwall held his own making his first start in an all-star game. 19 points, 7 assists but that was not enough to stop westbrook. he is your all-star game mvp. the west ended up winning 163 to 15, mike andage dray ya, the -- and andre yarks the highest -- andrea. the highest scoring all-star game. >> just another party there. >> that's all it is. >> giving people what they want. >> exactly. sliewptly. -- absolutely. no one wants to get hurt. >>> we have cold weather. we have a winter storm, more arctic air later in the week n. is our wusa9 app if you don't have it on your phone. yes, video on it, too. you can watch us in the palm of your hand. >> important for the next couple of days. >> exactly, very important with the weather coming n. we have winter storm warnings up for just about everybody and the weather will be going downhill big time later on this afternoon

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

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. >>> redskins westbrook will intersaw with the skins today apparently at the urging of mcnabb. westbrook a dematha grad whose brother a already plays for the redskins spent eight seasons in philly and has been plagued by injuries including a concussion last year. finally you know how the dc license plates say taxation without reputation, if you are a sports fan it is about to get worse the doc city council announced on tuesday it is recommending a new tax on sports tickets. if it passes any ticket over $25 will be whacked with a $1 tax to fund city rec programs. that's a look at sports. have a great wednesday, even. >>> our time is 6:24. >>> ahead new measures aimed at stopping you from facing an outrageously high cell phone bill. >>> and metro's surcharge has been in place for a few weeks but it isn't helping to make ends meet. >>> and a warm up for wednesday. howard has the roller coaster forecast when 9 news now returns. ñwçwçyyob cc hi! welcome to progressive.com. come on in, and i'll give you a free quote. quote and compare in about 8 minutes. now, that's progressive.

the rams, broncos and redskins, shanahan repeatedly said he will value westbrook's leadership. last night, ravens and panthers, there's zorn, now the quarterbacks coach. up top to clayton. ravens win 17-12. >>> he's hardly looking like the guy whose dominated golf since he became a pro 14 years ago. tiger is in a function personally and professionally. this is the it willest he has gone in the year without winning at least a tournament. tiger at the pga trying to get back on track. this is an important putt here on 18. woods dead red. drops a birdie to go in. he is three strokes back. >>> dc united mer reno is retiring at the end of the season. he joined during 1996 the seven time all star has had a hand in every major trophy captured by the team. that's a look at sports this morning. have a great day, everybody. >>> one man decided a tax bill from the state he used to live in was so ridiculous he responded with a ridiculous way of paying for it. the story is coming up. >>> a live update on the top story, recovery from another brutal round of weather. >>> live from viersmill an

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

tay, sporting her original cuanrls d makeup, posting this congratulations video to nba mvp, russell westbrook. >> i remember the first time you was me at basketball, and i very upset, and you said, you just have to shake it off, and i got an idea. ♪ shake it off >> but let's get back to katy for a second. remember when she ranked her lovers? john mayer came in first. orlando bloom came in second, and diplo was third? >> nobody wants to have sex with me >> well, the d.j. can clap back because he has own tv show parodying his life. he was on the set of the "viceland" series, playing none other than james. >> this is musical genius sucks at life. >> he is amazing in front of 85,000 people. struggles a lot one-on-one. >> back to the nba award, does drake have a new girlfriend? >> what? >> he dated j-lo and rihanna. then he brought this lady as his date, the golden state warriors sideline reporter. >> before this picks up steam and you start something, let me just tell everybody. they are just close friends, but he asked her out once. >> they were fire last night. and this turned some heads last

jake westbrook was in the national system in the late '90s. >>> right about now is when the redskins would be getting ready for their first mini-camp but since the doors are locked, the players are holding one themselves. about 30 redskins players gathered at a virginia high school to go through drills and stay fresh. redskins linebacker organized it. rex grossman and deck were there. donovan was not. the redskins schedule will be released at the top of the hour. 4 sports learned the skins will open sunday, september 11th at home against the new york giants, a game that will feature a large ceremony to commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9-11. the d.c. and new york teams playing together in that game. the rest of the schedule will be released at 7:00 p.m. players and owners continued court ordered mediation. jerry jones is joining the talks. the judge will rule shortly on the player's request to end the lockout. you see shawn avery skating to the bench to get a stick. he leaned so heavily on his own stick that he snapped it and broke the stick. if you know shaken avery that is carr

. >> sometimes making as much as 6 grand a month, he sold to celebrities like russell westbrook and friends. >> he always jokes around like you are too big for us now. i'm not. i'm the same kid i alwa buy them for a higher price? he buys limited edition sheik curse from nike to jordan so there is a high demand but short supply. will, he is the pluck. >> i never thought i would make it this far to sell to these certain people in the industry. >> why he plans to get it, i might want to open a store. i want to reach $1 million by the age of 23. >>> we're going to see a whole lot from him. >> this is just the beginning. >> just the beginning. good for him. >> nice stuff. >>> so the wettest july maybe? could we have a record? >> we do have some records as a matter of fact. you are correct. let's take a live look because it is not wet now. we're ending july on a spectacular note. it is . 88 so it is dry enough to not change this number from that number. winds light north therm at 3. top ten wettest july on record. we had 9.15 inches at national. that is the 7th wettest july in history. our record

but when it's done next summer, westbrook will have 12 additional classrooms and a new gymnasium. >>> after today we are in for a stretch of high temperatures just in the 80s. doesn't that sound great? details coming up. >> what they're looking for in other parts of the country, though, is rain and lots of it. but a new long-term forecast isn't offering any hope. >> time to celebrate biferght days. we -- birthdays. we start with a couple of two- time oscar winners. actor robert deniro is 69. -- jon gruden is 49. this former redskin is doing sideline commentary this season, antawn randall l. is 33. we'd like to swish a special happy birthday to derek mcginty. vep birthday if -- happy birthday fits' your day, too. i'll go east coast for the philly cheesesteak omelette. no, let's go to the heartland for the midwestern meat & potatoes sandwich. wait umm, yeah. try the seven regionally inspired dishes of the tour of america menu. only at denny's. >>> good morning. welcome back to 9news now. 5:45. so many people stop all of us on the street and say they have such a good time, they like star

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