the general manager mike rizzo says the team has picked its skipper. johnson has been meeting with the coaching staff. he can't make it official until after the world series. the nats were 40-43 after johnson took over the season. >>> finally some progress when it comes to ending the nba lockout. owners and players spent 13 hours in talks yesterday. the associated press reports some progress was made on the issue of a salary cap. the league has already canceled the first two weeks of the regular season. >>> the capitals are back on the ice tonight and coach bruce boudreau is confident mike greene will be with the team. the defenseman twisted his right ankle last saturday. the capitals are going for their eighth straight win. they skate against the oilers tonight in edmonton. >>> 6:25. still to come, saying no more bars in one part of the district. learn where the city leaders want to do take and why. >>> most of us are trying to keep a positive outlook on our economic futures but it can be hard. next, if you're feeling pessimistic, you're not alone. >>