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STEVE DeSHAZO
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Surprise! Much of the NFL is predictable
9/23/2004

No winners in NHL's lockout lunacy
9/16/2004

Alsop remembered for being a good sport
6/21/2004

Dominoes starting to fall in NBA
6/20/2004

Pistons' MVP is Dumars
6/17/2004

Race and sports still a hot-button pairing
6/14/2004

It's a script only Hollywood could love
6/10/2004

A reason to root for Pistons
6/6/2004

Remember the good old days?
5/30/2004

Mazzilli manages to cope
5/27/2004

A fine time to be a sports fan
5/23/2004

Baseball balks, D.C. still waits
5/23/2004

Progress comes at a cost
5/20/2004

Racing public wants to see Triple Crown
5/17/2004

Beamer, Gibbs are interested spectators
5/16/2004

Finishes make NBA must-see
5/16/2004

Orioles finding unlikely heroes
5/16/2004

Are the Lakers ready for a farewell episode?
5/10/2004

Rouse concerned about Olympic security
5/9/2004

Low-profile Pacers have look of champs
5/6/2004

New NCAA rules make the grade
5/3/2004

Amid scrutiny, Bonds, Bryant on top of their games
5/2/2004

Another chance for Davis
4/29/2004

The future is now for revamped Redskins
4/26/2004

Greenberg's Hokies tackle new challenge
4/20/2004

Baltimore best in the East so far
4/19/2004

QB missing piece for talented U.Va. squad
4/18/2004

No longer a lone wolf, Garnett earns MVP award
4/15/2004

'Skins should trade down to move ahead
4/12/2004

Beasley trying to stay ahead of the Curve
4/11/2004

For United, Adu, the best is yet to come
4/4/2004

Seavey has the Iditarod down cold
4/1/2004

What's with the whining?
3/25/2004

Brackets need big revision STEVE DeSHAZO: Final Four without a No. 1 seed is possible
3/22/2004

Confident Redick key to Blue Devils' hopes
3/21/2004

ACC powers set for clash of the titans
3/11/2004

Cavaliers, Hokies find March gladness
3/7/2004

Gibbs puts reputation on line
3/7/2004

Does baseball have something to hide?
3/1/2004

Colorado mess only the latest for colleges
2/23/2004

Brunell's in, Ramsey, Bailey could be out
2/22/2004

Deal puts Red Sox in their place
2/16/2004

End of the road for Gillen?
2/9/2004

Clarett's ruling brings up an age-old debate
2/8/2004

Panthers will prove they're top cats
2/1/2004

Jenkins wants son at game
1/29/2004

Coaching carousel ensures mediocrity
1/29/2004

Big-name athletes are big flops in D.C.
1/26/2004

Thomas gets back on court
1/25/2004

Young Terps facing early fork in road
1/23/2004

Patriots, Panthers have edge
1/18/2004

Rose gives one sorry apology
1/11/2004

For old, new players, Gibbs' return brings joy
1/9/2004

Will the sequel be as good as original?
1/8/2004

Giving can cost a lot
12/25/2003

Manning deserving of NFL's top award
12/22/2003

A-Rod: what's the big deal?
12/21/2003

Antics seem to come from losing teams
12/18/2003

Kenney gives Panthers hope for future
12/14/2003

Baseball's rich get even richer
12/11/2003

Jones' exodus makes Beamer's job tougher
12/4/2003

Redskins struggling to salvage lost season
11/27/2003

Cavs, Hokies, Terps await bowl invites
11/24/2003

NFL revelations only beg more questions
11/20/2003

Redskins are stuck in neutral
11/17/2003

Maryland exposes Virginia's deficiencies
11/14/2003

Can anyone keep up with the Sooners?
11/9/2003

Critics are piling on as Redskins struggle
11/6/2003

Tech has answers for its doubters
11/3/2003

Cavaliers lament near miss
10/20/2003

Marlins are hard to hook
10/18/2003

ACC's fix is merely temporary
10/2/2003

Clarett's gripe is legitimate
9/25/2003

Bonds sets standard in the NL
9/21/2003

Hokies weather tough storm
9/20/2003

Redskins set up for showdown
9/15/2003

Crunch time arrives early for some teams
9/14/2003

A step in the right direction
9/11/2003

Tigers' Maroth reaches 20 losses, but he's not a loser
9/7/2003

Redskins are learning to trust themselves
9/6/2003

Martinez is Cavs' new man of moment
9/1/2003

Ex-Wolverines plan Hawaiian reunion
8/29/2003

Win gives Redskins a building block
8/25/2003

Adversity all too real for marquee athletes
8/21/2003

Close doesn't count for erring Redskins
8/18/2003

Too soon to panic, but Redskins need answers
8/11/2003

Baylor's cleanup job could require years
8/10/2003

You never sausage a fuss about nothing
7/13/2003

Hearsay speculation is not fair to Thomas
7/6/2003

Patience, foresight are requirements for NBA teams in the draft
6/23/2003

Can this Jordan save the Wizards?
6/22/2003

Overachievers give Orioles trade options
6/19/2003

Victim of his own success
6/16/2003

A challenge that everyone can benefit from
5/19/2003

ACC's shifting landscape may leave Hokies cold
5/15/2003

Change on horizon for area sports scene
5/11/2003

Hokies' future is uncertain
5/6/2003

Wizards, Caps face adversity
4/24/2003

Another black eye for D.C. sports teams
4/21/2003

Let real college fun begin
4/10/2003

Winners will cash in on efforts
3/31/2003

Jordan's last stand is in peril
3/27/2003

Is Jones boxing's savior?
3/3/2003

Weiss gets home-ice advantage
1/30/2003

Honesty in NFL is a refreshing trend
1/9/2003

Honesty in NFL is a refreshing trend
1/9/2003

Santa can't find these gifts
12/25/2002

Ball is in Rose's court now
12/16/2002

Ball is in Rose's court now
12/15/2002

Redskins set for a makeover
12/8/2002

For starters, why not go with the hot QBs?
11/21/2002

Time for Fun 'n' Gun to start having fun
11/18/2002

Backups pick up Redskins
10/29/2002

Conservative game plan suits current edition of the Redskins
10/28/2002

Irish's surge is bad news for the Hokies
10/27/2002

New-look Wizards aiming high
10/27/2002

Bowl mixture has regional flavor
10/21/2002

Answers are scarce in wacky NFL year
10/3/2002

’Skins defense not holding up its end of deal
9/23/2002

Redskins at crossroads in Week 3
9/22/2002

Opponents like Spurrier's plan
9/17/2002

So, how good are they?
9/5/2002

Is the best talent in reserve?
8/20/2002

If baseball players do strike, it should be the fans that walk out
8/18/2002

Redskins' recipe for wins: Blend of stars, unknowns
7/29/2002

Triumvirate of doom: Redskins’ linebackers rank with NFL’s best
7/29/2002

Spurrier searching for QB
7/29/2002

Lewis raises the bar: ’Skins’ defenders feel pressure to perform
7/26/2002

On the receiving end: Ex-Gators receivers trying to catch on with ’Skins
7/26/2002

Big role awaiting Wilkinson
7/26/2002

New on the scene, coach claims to be old pro
7/26/2002

Hargrove keeping O's afloat
7/22/2002

WNBA puts on fun show
7/21/2002

Selig drops the ball as a commissioner
7/14/2002

Baseball fans calling a strike of their own
7/8/2002

Intentions sometimes go unmet
5/12/2002

White carries a full load
5/12/2002

Net gain made Kidd NBA's most valuable
5/12/2002

For Albright, earning roster spot hardly a snap
4/28/2002

Young Orioles still striving for respect
4/28/2002

NFL's unsung heroes get their just reward
4/14/2002

Dodsons stuck together
4/14/2002

Early wakeup call should benefit Terps
3/17/2002

Games bring out the best and worst
2/24/2002

Maryland must learn to be 'hunted'
2/18/2002

Noel, Wilford have shot at redemption
12/30/2001

By failing to cash in, Washington goes home broke
12/17/2001

So far for Ravens, Elvis ain't nothing but a hound dog
11/19/2001

Getting out from behind the 8-ball
10/29/2001

Arrington answered bell, came out swinging
10/22/2001

Tech vows to improve its defense
10/15/2001

Titans can't figure out how to solve Ravens' defense
10/8/2001

Bonds, Ichiro deserve better billing
10/4/2001

Champs must get offensive
9/10/2001

McNabb's Eagles beast of NFC East
8/26/2001

QB woes put team in bind
8/16/2001

Duval's win gives hope to the PGA's Tiger hunters
7/23/2001

Olympics put China on stage
7/15/2001

Steve DeShazo: Veterans turn back the clock
6/11/2001

Rare Air: MJ, Chuck as roomies
5/14/2001

Second round brings more sanity
3/18/2001





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