andy roddick sent acers streaking on his way to a berth in the legg mason final.f that is ahead for the geico sports extra. we begin with the redskins holding the first scrimmage of the summer just five days before the presea an opener in baltimore. clinton porter, santana moss, malcolm kelly, just some of those who did noparticipate. jason campbell was under center, and he completed seven of his first eight passes on the opening drive, which led to a field goal. campbell finished 8 of 12 with a red zone touchdown pass and interception. chase daniels scored the only actual scrimmage touchdown as the defense once again had the upper hand overall. fortunately, this are no major injuries to report, but there were plenty of smiles just for the chance to crack somebody. >> i think the guys love it. i really do. i think our guys love to run and know that you could get tackled. there's a different spark. there's a different speed. >> good to hear the players talking. that's the best thing about going live. it's good. i'm ready to get at somebody else right now. >> once a

at times it got up to 127 degrees courtside at the championship of the legg mason tournament today. just brutal for the players, andy roddick and juan martin de portro. they served up some great tennis. three sets and a tiebreak. roddick with a backhand down the line. del potro scrambles. here's match point. de potro with what looks like a winner to steal the tournament but roddick will challenge that shot. another look, the ball just barely hit the line. war martin del potro wins the legg mason tournament. >> international soccer landing at fed hey smart, heard you're getting free nights from hotels.com. how? well, funny you should ask. you see, after i book 10 nights, i get a free one. say i spend 2 nights at a big name hotel, 3 at a boutique, and 5 at a beach resort... and boom! free night. ( dings, monkey chatters ) ( in a baby voice ) aren't you a smart one? ( monkey laughs ) accumulate 10 nights and get a night free. welcomerewards from hotels.com. smart. so smart. >> we are looking at a hot day tomorrow. really hot. heat advisory goes into effect around noontime. highs 98 to

the championship of the legg mason tournament in the rule he at. this one goes three sets, and a tiebreaker. here is, 4-3 with a backhand down the line. roddick scrambling to get the ball. it looks like a winner to seal the tournament. another look, and the ball just barely hit the line. some international soccer landing at fedex field. madrid kicks into high gear after scoring the game's first goal. the easy goal was his second of the game. in front of a very big crowd, 3- 0 for the final. another important gain for the washington mystics today. they did not really show up this afternoon. the final score was 96-57. the final round of the bridgestone in ohio. look at this. he is trailing by one stroke. it spends back, inches from the cup. trying to get on the green from the left. it went right into the water. tiger woods closes out with a birdie on18 18 sereev thunderstorm watch i have a feeling it will be canceled before 11:00, but the heated by 33 the day tomorrow. 105 degrees. >> be safe out there. tha

. >>> andy roddick falters slightly in his first set at the legg mason tennis classic last night but broke back and won the first set in a tie breaker and beat querrey for his 500th career victory. >>> a thriller earlier in the evening between lay to an hewitt and defending legg mason champion. it went to two hours and 25 minutes to a third set tie break when del potro pulled it out. >>> you can get back some of the money you spend on your car. we'll tell you how coming up. >>> plus it is tax free shopping all weekend long in virginia. find out which items are covered under the sales tax holiday. >>> and more about a fire at a northwest washington home and the water pressure problem that contributed to the damage. >> thank you. we are traveling 50 westbound from the bay bridge to the beltway, nothing along the way. we have more traffic, the weather when 9 news now returns. stay with us. [ female announcer ] new swiffer wet jet cleans so deep, you'll love it. your old mop will just have to get over it... [ engine rattles ] [ man ] love stinks! ♪ love stinks! ♪ yeah! yeah! [ female ann

open starts at the end of the month and the legg mason is now in the books. roddick used his fantastic serve to win but reigning legg mason champ del porto battled back in the third set tie breaker. >>> tiger has a win in the year's last major. at the bridgestone i i havational, woods wearing his traditional sunday red, birdies 16 for a share of the lead. on the same hole, woods playing partner chipped too far. woods notches a four-stroke victory. >>> the nascar sprint cup race at watkins glen international will be tuesday at noon. a thunderstorm hit the track yesterday afternoon just before starting time. >>> a little research before you shop can save a lot of money. that's coming up in our next living smart report. >>> plus, you don't have to call anymore. there are new options to report crimes in one local jurisdictions and we may consider this pay back for all the weather we have had this summer. >>> we are traveling eastbound on the toll road and zero complaints for you. more roads in realtime and the weather with howie b when 9 news now returns. stay wi

he says he's trying to build his success in the legg mason tournament this week. >> after wimbledon,ou're kind of the -- you know, andy every day who, you know, people are -- are cheering for all of a sudden. and i think all the while, the meat and potatoes of who i am hasn't really changed that much. but i'll take the -- i'll take the good coverage while it's there. i know it's fleeting. i'm not going to come in expecting to pick up where i left off. a month ago. you know, one thing that i've been very conscious of this year is the fact that it's -- it's a continual process. this is the start of the process towards the u.s. open, which is very important. i'd love to get off to a great start. but i think it would be presumptuous of me to expect that, you know, in my first match in over a month. >> the one thing he kept going back to today was talking about how much he has grown as a player and how much it was not just wimbledon giving him success. for him, it was the big building of what has come to be. >> i don't think that andy roddick has ever played a game of tennis like he playe

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. >>> the legg mason tennis classic, and the roddick -- andy roddick on the court.ecker served a nice rally. that was a mistake. that was a mistake because this happened. roddick against the winner, winning in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. at suntrust, we help you manage your money at home. and make it easy when you're away. at suntrust, we help you manage your money at home. and where ever you go, atm fees won't follow. at suntrust, we help you manage get back to what really matters switch to suntrust checking today suntrust. live solid, bank solid. a >>> another day of mild temperatures? >> tomorrow not so bad, made the eighties. it will be beautiful on friday, upper 80's. saturday, near 90 degrees. look at that, 95 sunday and monday. lots of sunshine. if you can head to the beach, a good idea. ocean city, rehoth, temperature around 85 degrees. the water temperature will be around 75. in town, it will be hot. be prepared and stay cool. get your fan ready, you will need it. >>> thank you for joining us. "9" is next. have a good night.

. >>> back to work under the stars for an erotic, the legg mason classic. -- andy roddick.own the line, gets it back. roddick with the exclamation. he was too tough tonight. it back and forth, passing shot. there it goesro. itddick wins and advances at the leg mason -- roddick wins. >> he said five. there's something big happening at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza starting at just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. only at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza starting at just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. only at pizza hut. >>> it was only a matter of time, the hot air is ming. at the storm scan, all the clouds a rain are gone, high pressure moving and. beautiful day tomorrow. lots of sunshine, highs in the middle 80's. saturday, back to 90 degrees, isolated thunderstorms. but e strongest warm front of the season, bringing the hottes

. >> on sunday i went to legg mason tournament. was pouring and helene didn't want to step in a puddle. >> you carried her. >> i gave her a piggyback. >> she said no i will kill you. thanks for the vote of confidence. >> so you two would never make it. >> i don't know if we would make up the hill the entire way but we made it across the puddle which was good. weather will be fine for the legg mason which is kicking off in full gear today. thionates are in town tonight weather should be pretty good for that. tomorrow a better chance of storms in the afternoon, 91 on thursday less hot, warm, upper 80s with an isolated un ermth t the.t rn inmog,g morning, generally clear, ha with patchy fog early th ismorning. temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s. the winds are calm. this afternoon, mostly sunny and hot. a stray thunderstorm will be possible. especially up to the mountains. lows five to ten miles an hour. average high is 88. partly cloudy and a chance of a shower or thunderstorm tonight. lows 68 to 74 as the sticky and muggies really

. >>> in tennis, three time champ andy roddick advanced to today's legg mason finals by defeating john isner in straight sets last night. >>> that's your sports minute. i'm hakem dermish. have a great day. >> next up, "reporter's notebook," an inside look at the stories affting your community. we'll be back in 15 minutesat o stories, but for now here's jim eyhanly'.ha >> good morning and welcome to "reporter's notebook." i'm jim hanley. we have a lot to talk about today. let's start in virginia where we've got a gubernatorial race that is heating up. the president appearing for creigh deeds, the democrat. is this going to help or hurt his candidacy, do you think? >> the interesting thing is obama has helped democrats in virginia. he's a -- he's popular. still remains popular but it's his programs that are causing his ratings to go down. they're affecting the candidates apparently in virginia. the health care costs are bothering a lot of people. people aren't sure what the plan is. of course, he being the local democrat has to explain for obama, and he's having a difficult time getting

the legg mason tournament is going on and guess who will play roddick. the first since the final when he lost to federer. he says the time off did him good. >> i'm not going to come in and expect to pick up where i left off. a month ago. you know, one thing that i have been conscious of this year is the fact that it is a continual process and this is the process to the u.s. open. >> he will play on wednesday. >>> the redskins news once again haynesworth and carlos rogers do not praice today. coming up at 10:00, we will hear from albert haynesworth and another installment of dave versus dave. we will tell you who won. >> look for you then. >>> taking the edge off of a hard's days night for many mccartney fans. traffic tieups delayed the start by an hour. those weren't the only problems. if you were there you know. 50,000 pacd in to the stadium. water had to be turned off to the stadium which meant no working toilets or seats. a redskins spokesperson says a blocked pipe caused the problem. crews had it fixed within 25 minutes. the team apologized to the co

the finals of the legg mason tournament coming into view. juan martin del potro won his final match beating fernando gonzalez in straight sets. his opponent will be determined tonight as andy roddick takes on eisner. the championship match tomorrow at3:00 at the fitzgerald tennis center upper northwest. tiger near the top of the leaderboard in akron. his birdie cup brought him to six under. let's move to 18. tiger 10 feet away. he makes this and he will climb into second place. he does, behind leader padraig harrington, tiger finishes, shooting 65 on the day moving him to seven under as we head into the final round tomorrow, and i don't know. looks pretty good for tiger tomorrow. >> looks really good for tiger. thanks, we'll be right back.l bt - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza starting at just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. only at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'

he is making his return to the court in washington this week, going into the legg mason classic at the second-round stage wednesday after getting a bye. former new york giants plaxico bres has been charged with two felony counts. he was released by the team after an accident where he shot himself in the leg in a nightclub. if convicted, he faces at least 3.5 years in prison and a maximum of 15 years. that is all the sports. jonathan? >> salina, thank you very much indeed. let me update you on our top story. former american president bill clinton, a surprise visit to north korea. we have a statement by white house press secretary robert gibbs. " we will have no comment. we do not want to jeopardize the success of the former president's mission." he is trying to secure the release of euna lee and laura ling. >> funding for this presentation was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, the newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and union bank.

at the legg mason classic. andy roddick had to work harder. facing 21-year-old, sam query. the tennis center. andy roddick, a huge welcome from the fans in d.c. first set. exchange ground strokes. roddick tries to sneak one by. gets there. roddick with the forehand. comes to the net. pretty good play by the young fellow. little fist pump th too. later in the first set. serving. watch roddick at top of the screen. i don't thinke'll get that one. roddick wins it 7-6. 6-4. he did have to work just a wee bit harr in the match. a good weekend. >> yeah. you know it. thanks. >> coming up next. new video of steven tyler as he falls off the stage at his latest concert. >>> aero-smith fans were shocked when steven tyler fell offstage landed in the crowd. tmz posted new video from last night's show in south dakota. tyler sang love in an elevator and fell off the catwalk. the 61-year-old performer broke his shoulder. the band's next show has been postponed. >>> a new doll from a spanish toy company not your betsy wetsy. the toymaker says the doll is to promote breast-feeding and comes

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got to be good news for the legg mason ten i cans classic. main activity out to our east.s frontal system which will swing through around midnight will eventually get to the east and stall out. it will become a stationary front. on the eastern shore and at the beaches your chance of having a thunderstorm is a little bit better than the rest of us tomorrow. otherwise most of us just isolated storms under those partly sunny skies. here is your five-day forecast. going for 88 degrees for tomorrow under partly sunny skies. we bump it up to 92 on tuesday. still humid, still dog day like. we'll be howling at that forecast. then we increase to better chances of thunderstorms on wednesday, thursday and friday. by better i mean not everybody sees them. 30, 40% chance in the afternoon but i bet wednesday night into thursday may be habit more active because of the front coming on through. >>> here's one way to bring in customers. a drive-through coffee shop in cal camp serving up a special lend -- in california serving up a special blend. the bikini clad baristas show an increase in

. >>> second road of the legg mason as rock creek, andy roddick in action for the first time since his epic five-set loss to roger federer at wimbledon. roddick in the near court cruising to an easy 6-3, 6-2 victory. he advanced to the third round. next up is sam prairie tomorrow night no earlier than 7:00 p.m. i'm dave feldman. brian is back right after this. ntthn

seat tonight at the fitzgerald tennis center in northwest, andy roddick, semifinal match of the legg masonisner with a serve and volley, roddick crosses him up. roddick would break isner's serve. the ball on roddick's racket. roddick closes out the match 6-7, 6-2, 7-5, roddick advances to the finals against juan martin del potro tomorrow at 3:00. here comes tiger. he's near the top of the leaderboard of the bridgestone in akron, ohio, 16th hole, watch the approach as it drops and the backspin on the ball brings it to within a foot of the cup. his birdie putt brought him to six under. on 18, tiger 10 feet away. he makes it and he will climb into second place -- and he does, behind leader padraig harrington. he shoots a 65 on the day. moving him to seven under as we head into the final round tomorrow. >> thank you. hmmm... well... naaa... yeah! calculating for getaway. ♪ find your way to a perfect destination at busch gardens... and water country usa... where family-fun surrounds you... and world-class rides astound. start at buschgardens.com. it's the all new sesame street forest of fun...

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legg mason drop in order than 2 1/2%. constellation gained more than 2 1/2% on the day. and under armour ended its monday by dropping a third of a percent. >>> blame modern technology. with fewer customers than ever before, postal officials are considering closing one thousand branches nationwide. that's expected to solve some serious budget problems. and tonight we know which local offices might be shut down. keep in mind these locations are only being considered for closing. east point mall, fells point station, franklin station, mount washington station, and towson towne center. >>> all right. this is for all of you thrifty ladies out there. imagine a dress that is perfect for work and play. how about a lip balm that can be used for your nails, and even your hair. make room in your closet and clear out your makeup bag, because megan pringle has hot fashion and beauty picks, all for $50 or less. >> reporter: when it comes to the latest in fashion, you don't need to shell out big bucks to sizzle this summer. >> what you have to do, though, is being willing to do a littl

legg mason among the worst hit and fell more than 3 1/2%.irst mariner posted a gain of more than 6 1/2%. and under armour ended by falling just sigh of 1%. >>> more cuts coming as maryland struggles with a huge hole in the budget. annapolis got the news today. furloughs and job cuts are on the table. outside the state capitol today, a small number of state employees gathered to voice their frustration. >> no layoffs, no furloughs, no cuts in benefits. no cuts, period. because right now is the time when state employees are needed more than ever. when there is a demand for services, it's not a good time to cut. >> governor's staff says state agencies now have to take a close lack at low priority programs and pooling resources including personnel. >>> in this recession, unemployment is very real problem, and as americans lose their jobs, they're also losing their health insurance. it's so prevalent, comscore says internet searches of cobra has almost tripled since last year. cobra is the ramtha gives people who lose health benefits the right to

legg mason closed down more than 2%. [ closing bell ] >>> on wall street, a mixed day to end the week. the dow caps off its best july in some 20 years. closing up more than 17 points. the nasdaq dropped nearly 8 points, and the s&p gained just shy of 1 point. >>> if it working, keep it going. that's what washington appears to be saying tonight about the cash for clunkers program. with money for the program dwindling, congress has stepped in to keep the deals rolling. >> you might call it a tune-up for the cash for clunkers program. with funding running on e, the house approved an additional $2 billion for rebates for the purchase of new more fuel- efficient cars. >> it is good for the auto dealers. it is good for the manufacturers. it is good for suppliers. it is good for workers. it is good for the state. >> reporter: the new money comes from another stimulus program but retreads the original concept. >> we've been as busy as we have been in years. some deals have already run out of inventory. >> reporter: edmunds.com is predicting an 11% increase compared to june in part of the buzz

legg mason surged up more than 4%. and mccormick dipped on the day.he sparks-base spice makers lost just over a half a percent. >>> frequent flyers, here is an offer you can't refuse. jetblue, which flies out of bwi, is offering an all you can fly package for just $599. it's basically an unlimited flight pass for trips between september 8th and october 8th. if you get the pass, you'll be able to fly to any of jetblue's 56 destinations, with no seat limitations or blackout dates. >>> now the forecast certified baltimore's most accurate by weather rate, and maryland's most powerful doppler radar. >> are the flood warnings done for now? >> yeah. and i did not hear any reports of any serious flooding or anything of that nature from cecil county. i think things haven't been too bad out there. we have seen a couple of storms bubbling up here and there. but seems almost as fast as they pop up, they sort of die down. let's take a look at what else is happening right now. we do have a high of 88 degrees that we reached today that is seasonal. normals are only

legg mason push ahead gaining 2 1/2%, and marriott end upped nearly 2 1/2%. >>> and here is some good news in these tough times. some companies are hiring. a dozen fortune 500 gathered at the embassy suites in linthicum today looking to fill a number of positions, mostly in sales. >>> scaling back is the theme for back to school shopping this year. >> i don't want to spend more than $20 on a backpack. >> basically what we got here now is lesson supplies. >> we will do some shopping next time. >> the national retail federation says back to school sales are down 7.7% so far this year. and that's across the country. >> we're seeing parents be much more practical. we're seeing them really take price into account, and seeing them make bare bones decisions. >> davis says the average american family will spend $46 less this year than last year. >>> and we're working to help you save money on your back to school shopping. we have six tips for safing on the necessities your kids will need this fall. plus consumer reporter john matarese looks into which stores has the best selection and the low

it is the legg mason tennis classic on 16th street. you'll find it particularly heavy. twsoyouu >>> all you horse rang fans will soon be able to do more than just toast rachel alexander in the winner's circle. >> she is about to get her own line of wines. a winery is releasing a limited edition of vintage to honor the horse. they produced fewer than 300 cases. each bottle will be labeled with her image. she beat all of the boys in the preakness stakes. >> that is right. >> an expensive bottle of wine, i would imagine. >> we want to wish our favorite co anger happy birthday warmer time -- our favorite co-anchor happy birthday. sorry the candles thelit. >> i did someorare sere.se aute[lghr] >> you are being cruel this morning. >> it is not cruel and off. >> it is the new 32. >> thank you. that is the right attitude. >> this is the belt loop -- the beltway close to arlington boulevard. a vehicle turned over on the left lane. >> thank you. we do have some mugginess. some thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening. it will feel more refreshing tomorrow. weekend this wee

losses led by legg mason. a new study says americans pay more for local phone service than in 29 other countries. americans have medium usage. prices may ease up. wireless rates are falling worldwide. at the new york stock this change, i am with bloomberg news reporting for wbal-tv. >> atv host is accused of trying to -- a tv host is accused of trying to kill people to boost ratings. he ordered the murders. he is accused of trafficking weapons and ammunition. 15 others have been arrested in connection with the conspiracy. >> a pennsylvania man has been convicted of getting too frisky with many miles at disney world. he grabbed the breast of the woman inside of the custom at the orlando theme park. in addition to a mental health evaluation and a written apology, he has been supervised to 180 set supervision and community service as well as thousands of dollars in court costs. >> another check on weather and traffic straight ahead. >> some classic television shows are being demoralized. we'll tell you which ones

. >>> the legg mason tennis classic is underway. it's better than ever because they've tripled the prize winnings and the points and now, it's one of the top 20 men's tournaments in the world and 11 of the top players in the world are playing this week. and then, of course -- >> who's that? >> that's me

yesterday while we have the rain i was at the legg mason tennis tournament.retty impressive audrey knows in in spite of of the rain, how quickly they can get it going and they had tennis and the big tournament starts tomorrow. so go and check it out. the next few days upper 80s but not too bad. i think any thunderstorm chances will be 10%, i mean even tomorrow will be a hotter day. 90 to 95. we will go 92 at reagan national and a slim chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. but a website to get back to afternoon thunderstorms and high temperatures in the lower 90s. this morning it is partly cl r oudy and muggy out there. 60s and 70s. northwesterly wind at five and it will bring in slightly drier air this afternoon. we will call it quite warm under partly to mostly sunny conditions. an isolated evening thunderstorm in there but 99% of us, maybe 100% of us will stay dry the way it is looking now. looking at the temperatures along the coast, especially east of 95 lower 70s. go west to the mountains, even 50s now. williamsport 61. cumberland 66. our cold spots are c

looks like it flashed over the legg mason building. and moments ago onto tv hill. are being heard and felt across charm city and beyond. first warning weather team is tracking it all. meteorologist bernadette woods and bob turk are in the weather center with the latest. we begin now with bob. >> we have been watching this. it's quickly moving into our region, about 25 piles per hour. -- miles per hour. so it won't be in our area long. can you see a whole line of activity. take a look at the activity, moving off from west toea

getting us ready for the legg mason classic. >>> it is 5:00 on this morning. we take a look at the washington monument this morning. >> how could it possibly be august 3rd already. enjoy the rest of your summer, folks. it is winding down. >> keep checking that calendar. pretty good start to the day so far. thank you for joining us this morning. i'm steve chenevey. >>> and i'm allison seymour. i'll be here all week. d >>oo gmo rning to you. >>> not muching happening. we'll show you the satellite- radar image and what we are ais a few clouds here and there. tcipitis onta owe iheffll as tat. we think w aodntufmo o ttrey good amount of sunshine today ith only the slightest chance of any shower or huornderstlym activity. that will be really well off to e south and east the erw hihis inup hits th morning. our regional temperatures a warm start to the day. we're used to that. new york city, 73 dereges ates this h. r ca forest for today, increing fo sure. maybe some patchy morning fog -- increasing sunshine. we'll have more details on the forecast coming up in just a

he takes the court tomorrow in the legg mason classic. >> i'm certainly ready to go to work, even if i'm not in the best form. >> reporter: some local flavor as the thunderstorm to be -- tournament gets under a way. sam is taking on japan's player and a cake walk for the local guy in the first set and then he wins a second set tie breaker. former work number one hewitt also advanced. >>> maryland's governor is hours away from making a major announcement about the purple line. >>> former president clinton is in north korea this morning on a sort of rescue mission. >>> also, an effort to save wildlife from cars earned a virginia man a lot of time in a courtroom. >>> here's angie. >> we are traveling 50 westbound from the bay bridge through bowie to the capital beltway. finding no problems. traffic and weather, it's together when 9 s.rnretu aystne now returns. stay with us. gó >>> former president clinton makes a surprise trip to north korea in hopes of freeing two imprisoned americans. welcome back to 9 news now. i'm beyond roan. thanks for joining us this tuesday morning. angie will h

she is live at the legg mason tennis classic. it is bringing big names to town.t back. zap@>e >>> good morning, everybody. let's say i, i have a racket going on. it's a tennis racket. we're indeed, serving up fun, we're live t the fitzgerald tennis center. when i say this tournament is better than ever before, i man it! they've tripled the prize winning and the app ranking. the leg mason classic in d.c. is one of the top 20 tennis tournaments in the world. we're tking about all of the big names coming out. we'll talk with the director this morning and see what kind of action is hitting the court this is week and this is for a good cause. the washington tennis and education foundation is what it supports. we have some of the young participants on the court and we'll speak with them and give you the information you need to come out and see it for yourself. >>> all right, thank you. >>> think about what's the happiest day in the last four years. scientists formed a happiness scale and presint barack obama's election win is the happiest days in 2005 and the day micha

roddick warned folks he might be rusty after a month off but it didn't look like it last night at the legg mason classic. he clinched the match. roddick moves through to round three. >>> the senate votes on confirming judge sonia sotomayor to the u.s. supreme court. a preview coming up. >>> plus, a new plan is in the works to try to keep low water pressure from hampering firefighting efforts in the district. >>> if you own a mid-size sedan you maybe surprised by the latest crash test results. >>> and we have a police search going on in arlington and several roads are closed including parts of columbia pike. details when 9 news now returns and howie will have a look at the weather. stay with us. ed toe judge sonia sotomayor is expected to become the herself first hispanic on the supreme court. >>> welcome back. angie has the traffic. a busy day on the roadways. >> yes, it is. >> and the rain is not helping. >> not at all. south and east of town it greeted them in a loud way with thunder and lightning. just about everybody is seeing some sort of rain. some of it of it more moderate. you see it fro

. >>> a scheduling conflict pushed andy roddick's debut at the legg mason tournament from last night to tonight but he wants to make nice with any disappointed fans. starting at 11:00 a.m., the first 150 people who show up with stubs from last night at the la cost store in georgetown will get free tickets for tonight. tommy breezes through the first set taking two break points. after dropping the second he came back in the third to clinch a victory. former virginia star also advanced. >>> another sports star who's won in this area has a new deal for fans. that's coming up in our next "living $mart" segment. >>> plus, what's old is new again at ford as the automaker hopes the successful 1990s model will make more profit. >>> the head of metro says the feds need to chip in to make the system safer. >>> and we are traveling southbound on the bw parkway to the beltway. lanes are wide open. we have howard bernstein with weather and more traffic when 9 news now returns. stay with us. (announcer) back to school means back to busy mornings. that's why i got them pillsbury toaster strudel. wa

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to win the legg mason title. >>> in golf, tiger woods hit the shot of the tournament on the 16th holeo go from one shot down to victory at the bridgestone invitational. tiger outlasted padraig harrington to win for the seventh time on the akron, ohio, course. >>> that's your sports minute. i'm hakem dermish. have a great day. >> and what a day it's going to be out there with this heat we're expecting. >> 6:21 isur time. time for traffic and weather on the 1s. here's tom. >> hey, tom. >> day two of a three-day heat wave. today will likely be the hottest day of our summer so far. off to a mostly clear start. there are a few clouds on the eastern horizon. sunrise was three minutes ago. can't quite see the sun because of tat it's clear over washington and points west. it's 77 in washington to landover as well as falls church and silver spring. it's rather humid in the low and mid-70s. highs soaring to the upper 90s. it will feel like 100 to 105 when you add in the humidity with lots of sunshine. tonight, 70s tomorrow morning. mid-90s tomorrow afternoon. some showers and thundershowers aft