i know she is doing a job. >> clinton portis has apologized.rmer player and a longtime commentator, being in locker rooms all my love, i think everybody ought to get out of the locker room. -- all my life, i think terry body are to get out of the locker room. -- i think everybody ought to get out of the locker room. mike shanahan knows you have to limit distractions and build on wins because this is a long season. >> it is a 16-round fight. one round is over and it does not mean anything. this takes a while. there are teams that get ready for each trial. >> the nationals have lost six in a row. let's go back to a plan appeare. hernandez doubled and had this home run in the fourth. they went on to beat atlanta 6- 0. the blueto baltimore, jays and orioles. that is deep right field. the orioles go on to beat toronto 11-3. the birds are 25-15 under buck showalter. what a turnaround. reggie bush has returned his heisman trophy. usc has already returned its copy of bush's trophy. he is the first player in the history of the word -- of the award to va

portis that is just way too broad. and, lady, i feel you on that. but when we look at what the man actually said, i get the sense that portis was trying in his own way to address attraction between men and women in a professional setting. that it would go on regardless of how they might feel and it's something that's far more powerful and even older than the nfl. and you got your apology all scripted out and maybe this will blow on buy. but let's be fair to clinton too. >> i hear you. but what he implied today is that women can't be in a locker room without their minds wandering to love or lust or whatever he was referring to and that does a huge disservice to all of the women. sara walsh worked in this station and i guarantee you she never once walked into that locker room snagging a man. >> i think that's all good. and i think the overall issue here, it's not what people think but what they say and do. the athletes, the supports reporter alike, acting like a professionals having to be a benchmark. with females workin

clinton portis under fire. >> will the nicest touch of whether stick around? that answer is comin >>> >> wednesday morning. comfortable temperatures. another pleasant morning with low humidity. in virginia, 54. 54 and sterling and germantown. paul moorpark, -- palmer park, 54. us.he 50's for most of 54 at the airport in frederick. 57 in bowie. low 80's today. chance of showers late tomorrow and tomorrow night. >>> not much to talk about on the roads. rohde work on the beltway in virginia is gone. -- roadwork. 66 it is quiet in rosslyn and vienna. looks good across the roosevelt bridge. looks good near the pentagon on 395. we will take you to maryland. in and out of baltimore is uneventful. clear to the airport. beltway traffic moving nicely at colesville rohde. back to you. >> thank you. >>> 61 degrees on this wednesday. >> coming up, double trouble in the topics -- topics. two powerful storms churning up the atlantic. >> the tea party stirs the political pot >>> welcome back. 4:45 on this wednesday. d.c. voters have decided to oust incumbent mayor adrian fent

shanahan talked to portis. today he said portis revealed he was concerned about ball security.o portis had 44 yards in the first half, second half. gave up the minus one. he said after the game he was even-keeled about his lack of playing time. >> that's the plan, you know. i can't question it. when they called my number, i went into the game. >> were you surprised by how little you played in the second half? i'm not surprised by much. i think ryan had big runs. i think he provided what they were looking for. i guess he was hot. >> in the second half to go with ryan more on first and second down and clinton on third. we didn't have the ball that many times. it wasn't as obvious as it could have been. we are always evaluatinging during the game depending on health. >> his right hand was bothering him. he felt like he didn't have the ball secured. he couldn't secure it well. he was afraid he would have contact on that side. i asked him the same question. that's what he shared with me. >>so it will be interesting to see what the redskins do with their running game against the toug

, where portis fell down voluntarily instead of fighting for more yards. shanahan said he wasn't benching portis. rather the switch to the backup was planned. here's what our brian mitchell said about that claim on sports plus last night. >> i respect mike shanahan but i would say he was lying. that is not an explanation. so he basically benched him for the game. >> strong words as always from him. an today shanahan did change his tune saying the reason portis came out in the second half is a wrist injury that made it hard for clinton to hold on to the ball. >> his right hand was bothering him and he felt like he didn't have the ball secured. he couldn't secure it very well and he was afraid he was going to have contact on that side. i asked him the same question and that's what he shared with me. >> reporter: getting a little secretive out there at redskins park. play of the day from katrina from forest park high school in woodbridge. this is quarterback joseph walker. senior receiver troy tyler takes it up the sideline 25- yards an the panthers win the g

clinton portis apologizing for comments he made on a radio show today.e bush has a little more space left in his trophy case tonight. >>> every now and again something happens, especially in sports. where it occurred to me, actually, george michael -- there's some things that happen, you ought to keep your mouth shut. let other people talk about this. >> you agree? >> in fact i just told him that, lindsay. >> go ahead and talk about it. >> i think clinton portis is having one of those days. clinton portis says he will no longer be doing interviews, because of a firestorm he was involved with today. he's not a stupid guy, but he made one ben headed move today. it's ironic, there was a huge article in the post about portis, ad how he's changed his ways being a leader, staying away from controversial firestorms. tonight he's gotten himself back in the limelight because of what he said in the radio. the 207 topic was harassment claims against the jets involving ines sainz. she's made the network tv circuit this morning because of complaints she was harassed

clinton portis was practicing with the starters.ill sta in philadelphia besides donovan mcnabb's homecoming, the portis story has been the hottest topic of the redskins related conversations this week. portis was basically benched in favor of ryan terrain during the second half of the rams game. it seems like mikehanahan has lost confidence in portis after he took a dive on that run there. portis said it was to protect the football and he was going to get tackled anyway. here is portis when asked about his role against the eagles before practice this morning. >> you know what, for these hot tops that you're bringing up, coach shanaha is right upstairs. you go interview him after that and you ask him all those questions. >> did you talk to -- >> there wasn't nothg to talk to him about. he's the head coach. he made the decision. the decision was made. it's over and done with. when they jog out on that field againsthe philadelphia eagles, i'll be in the backfield. >> he'll always give you great effort. i've never been around him when h

two games later portis powers in from one yard out, career rushing no. 46 for the td.redskins in control 20-7. 3rd quarter more mcnabb, chris cooley, 22 yards for the touchdown, redskins cruising 27- 10, mcnabb threw for 426. the texans fought back. matt schaub who passed for 497 steps up on 4th and 10 and lobs it for andre johnson who leaps, 34 yards your equalizer, 27-27, mike shanahan can't believe it. graham gano made a 42-yard field goal but it was nullified by houston's time-out. the second attempt is wide right. oh, no. texans took advance. 41 yards setting up neil rackers from 35 yards out. it's good. houston wins its first overtime game in history and the redskins have a heartbreaking defeat, 30-27 the final count. >> i think everybody could see that, you know. everybody feels that way that's in this room and obviously they felt very good they were able to come back. we missed a couple opportunities there. you just mentioned the field goal and obviously at the end we had an opportunity to put it away as well, but bottom line is they got it done and we didn't.

for starters, what is the deal between mike shanahan and clinton portis?ve owens tries to get to the bottom of that. >> reporters went on why he was such a nonfactor in the second half against the rams. and here was his answer. >> hey, for these hot topics, coach shanahan is right upstairs. you are going to interview him. you have to ask him all those question questions. >> i think i reviewed that enough. we'll talk about that after the next game as well. >> portis' limited role was part of a plan to rotate back. monday, he pointed to his hand injury. portis' response. >> i hurt my hand in the first series of the dallas cowboys game, so you see me play against houston and you see me start out the rams. >> if he was healthy enough to play in those situations, why not sunday's final 30 minutes? as for whether he has spoken to coach, there is nothing to talk about. he's the coach, he made the decision, it's over with. >> way to press those guys for answers, dave. at least the redskins won't need a new punter. joshua flew to nashville to get checked out by a s

perhaps portis took advice to heart.tis would not comment to the media through the spoken word this morning. instead he was using a note pad. had his mouth taped shut by none other than albert haynesworth. he was polite, thanking the media for coming. we have other asked questions, he couldn't resist using the rest of his prepared messages. one more piece of tape and there it is. god bless you. and then finally, one more piece of tape. one final message. portis and haynworth were off. they didn't talk. but fullback mike sellers did talk. >> when you heard what he had said in the locker room, were you like here we go again? >> you're not commenting either. >> no. hey, you know. as long as it wasn't me. i'm not saying nothing. if they want to talk, that's their business. when you don't watch what you say, i've learned my lesson. watch what you're saying. even if you're joking, a lot of people are listening. even if you're trying to be candid. >> so the theme here, watch what you say. >> sounds like a good idea. >> mike mad

. >> an interview by clinton portis, this i gotta see. >> clinton portis was making headlines.supposed to have a question answered -- a question and answer interview. instead, they got this. he held up his notepad again and again with "no comment" written on it. clinton portis, nothing like him. the skins have to locate no. 23, get to the point of attack and contain an pursue. he is one sharp guy. no. 80 is one of the best receivers in the league and he will get a whole lot of attention sunday. the game plan is simple. sources close to the san diego chargers say the redskins are actively pursuing a wide receiver vincent jackson. why not? he has the most experienced in comes age. with that the nfl says he can play week 5 of this season if he is traded by next wednesday. the redskins are in the hunt. >> the nationals are off today and tomorrow, center fielder nigel morgan will begin serving his eighth game suspension. he was fined $15,000 for his part in a brawl with the marlins. nigel morgan will continue to travel with the team during his eight-game suspension. this is thursday

clinton portis's controversial statement. >> salahi secret. something she's been hiding for years. >>> more results from decision 2010. who is psed now to be the next prince george's county executive. >>> good morning. welcome back. our top story appears that washington, d.c. will have a new mayor. vincent gray has defeated curren mayor adrian fenty in the democratic primary. gray won by 7 percentage points. >>> elsewhere in the district, jim graham won his primary bid in ward 1 with 57% of the vote, defighting smith and weaver. >>> council memberharry thomas was victorious in ward 5. he won easily over mcduffy, o hunter and turner with 62% of the vote. >> and in ward 6, victory for tommywells. he defeated robinson with 75% of the vote. now the race for prince george's coty executive. we can now declare baker the winner in the race to replace jack johnson with 97% of the votes kwounted. >>> bakerwon the democratic primary with 44% in a five-way race. michael jackson was second. john is in the newsroom now with more on this race. good morning,

instead of playing it safe, portis claimed that women in the locker room are a giant distraction who create sexual tension with the players and vice versa. >> in the locker room with three guys and all of a sudden you see a nice woman in the locker room, i think [ indiscernible ] >> you put a woman and you give her a choice of 53 athletes, she's going to want somebody. i don't know what kind of woman won't. >> oh dear. he he issued a hasty apology through the team but not before the nfl slapped him around a little. the commissioner said that portis' comments were offensive and they plan to talk to him about what he said. our facebook page pack blowing up -- page is blowing up. rich falcon says miss sainz, the reporter is a publicity hound. she is painting herself as a victim. you can't have it both ways. as for the redskins on the field, the team was off today as they reset for their week 2 game against houston and that means another killer test for rookie trent williams. the first-round pick had to block cowboys pro bowler demarcus ware this past sunday and now he will have to block

an nfl spokesman said the league condemns portis' remarks. the team released portis's apology. he said, i was wrong to make the comments i did, and i apologiz i respect the job that all reporters do. it's a tough job, and we all have to work and act in a professional manner. i understand and support the team on these issues. we'll have more on this story coming up on news 4 at 5:00. >>> there is breaking news this afternoon in paris. the eiffel tower has just been evacuated because of a threat. >> 25,000 people were in the area of the paris landmark. officers said an alert was sounded after a suspicious package was discovered. the people we understand evacuated calmly, we'll keep you up to date on this breaks news. >>> it's decision day 2010. voters in washington are deciding whether mayor adrian ph fenney should have another chance to serve. some residents are worried their voices won't be heard on this election day. megan mcgrath explains why. >> reporter: in harris elementary, voters say they were turned away this rning. told that the voting machines weren't working. this ma

this morning. >> i should mention, portis does feel his comments have been taken out of context. clinton portis has never been shy to share his feelings, his comments have gotten him in trouble before, when he made controversial remarks about the accusations dogfighting against michael vick. today he has attention for his thoughts about female reporters in the locker room. here's what portis had to say about the harassment claim involving tv azteca sports reporter inez seines' complaint >> you have all these athletes. 53 men, i know you're doing a job, but at the same time, if i see somebody worth talking to, i'm sure they would do the same thing. >> clinton portis since has released a statement saying, i was wrong to make the comments i did. and i apologize. i respect the job that all reporters do. it's a tough job and we have to work and act in a professional manner. i understand and support the team onhese issues. the washington redskins have a clear and unambiguous policy about being professional on these issues. we will take the ncessary steps to remained everyone about it.

th didn't proechbt him from having fun with portis in the locker room.was going to speak to the media after the controversial remarks about females in the locker room. he produced a few written messages to the media. the most happy man in the whole locker room, you see him back there, matt taylor. p.r. aide, not saying a word oday and they finally take off. >>> michael vick starting for the eagles against detroit this weekend. vick felliilli in for kevin cob out for a concussion. the first start for vick in four years. since 2006. looked good relieving cobbast week. finishing with 101 and more than 100 yards rushing. is this vintage vick or what? he looked good. on sunday, he'll get four quarters. >> any time you have a -- an opportunity to -- to play and to start, it's --ou know it's a challenge thin itself, and it's also exciting. so like said, you have to make the most of it. you have to be ready, you have to be well prepared and make sure you do the things you can to put the team ahead. >> i'm excited to see michael vick back on the eld. he was the f

clinton portis has said players and reporters have wandering eyes.has since apologized for the comments he made. >>> a surprise in delaware's primary last night. a shocking win gives new energy to the teat party moments with chris -- new energy to the tea party movement with christine o'donnell winning. >>> we take a look at interstate 495 near new hampshire avenue this morning. julie will have the latest on traffic. [ female announcer ] this morning, the best part of wakin' up is aroma so rich and enticing, flavor so smooth that it could only be special roast. from folgers. with the best decongestant. my choice is clear. claritin-d. nothing works stronger, faster or longer for allergy congestion relief without drowsiness. get claritin-d at the pharmacy counter. live claritin clear. >>> we check in with tony for the forecast. >> it will albright find day today. did you like yesterday. >> loved it. >> i think it was okay. >> it was a little breezy at time and a few pore clouds moved through during the afternoon than i thought would. but today will be

portis said some controversial remarks tuesday on local radio about female journalists in the lockerm. a reaction to a mexican reporter ines sainz tweeting the jets players had made her feel uncomfortable. well, albert haynesworth helped portis out with more tape and albert needs some tape of his own on an ankle scenario. >> yesterday he sprained his ankle and he didn't take any team reps today. so it's a little sore today. hopefully it's not too serious and he'll be able to practice tomorrow. >>> did you see devin thomas did not play a single scrimmage but did return two kickoffs for 76 yards giving the team excellent field position. kyle shanahan has not said if he'll be more involved sunday against the texans and devin just wants to play. >> i'm trying my best to get out there, putting my best food forward trying to stay humble and keep my head up, not being down, but it's hard, man, especially my third year and i really want to be a major part of this offense. i know i can be a major part. got to keep doing my thing with special teams. >>> major league baseball has upheld nationa

so, portis responded with this. >> when you put a woman in there and you have 53 athletes.w you are doing a job, at the same time [unintelligible] >> clinton has now apologized. the nfl almost immediately released a statement that said his comments were inappropriate and have no place in the nfl. but again, clinton apologized and i say, there should not be male or female personnel in the locker room. put a room outside the locker room and if they want to talk to the media, they can come in there. kansas city. the chargers and jeeps in this game blew up quickly. -- the chargers and the chiefs in this game blew up quickly. the chiefs go on to beat the chargers. the final in that game was 21- 14. mchenry has been -- brignac henry has been in college park this afternoon. >> there is a buzz around college football today as the two prepared to face virginia. after a blowout against morgan state last week, this team's confidence is riding high. >> we cannot wait. we have a phrase called "to note that rock" and we just yell it at each other. >> they've gone from everybody criticizi

>> it gets back to clinton portis. i think portis needs to have a big day, not necessarily stat- wise. he needs to have 20-plus aries inform he does, steve, it is controlling the clock. if you play keep-away, that is a best defense against a great offense. don't get into i shootout. >> next you go into the locker room and stir up trouble, would would you rather not get in trouble with, clinton portis or albert haynesworth. >> big al is big al. but cp is more stealth. albert, i could run away. >> but if he catches you? >> if he catches me, it is all over. i would still rather go against big al jut because -- just because i'm a lot quicker. >> how about we put you and big all in the ring together. >> how much money you going to give me. >> let's talk to rupert and get something done. >> you heard it here first. we've got you on air and online. don't for get our pre-game coverage begins sunday here at 11:00 a.m. on fox 5. the one great thing, it will be a perfect forecast for game time on sunday. >> tony perkins. >> it re

clinton portis is still listed as the first-string running back. went down without being touched last week on that run, and everyone was wondering if he would still have his spot. appears he has some weakness in his wrist that was visible today. maybe ball security was an issue an issuec.p. is still running -- but c.p. is still running with the first team. >> not long ago, donovan mcnabb thought he would play -- never thought he would play against his team of 11 years, but he always anticipated the day against friend and former teammate michael vick. >> i knew we would play against each other. that is the type of teammate he was. >> their history goes back even farther than mcnabb's career. >> michael is a human being. he is a man, and he is a hard worker. one thing that i wanted to do was give a guy an opportunity -- give him a second chance. >> vick threw three touchdowns and ran for another last week against jacksonville. safe to say the old vick is back and perhaps better than other. >> he is a great athlete. >> the redskins will have more than

reporter who tweeted she felt uncomfortable during her visit to the jets on saturday and locally, portis these comments that were not considered politically incorrect. >> one of the reporters, to see guys walking around lack naked and -- [ indiscernible ] a great guy. and i was going say, the nice one in the locker room. i think that -- in time and look and i want to say something to that woman. you put a woman and give her a choice of 53 athletes, somebody got to be appealing to her, you know. somebody got to support the answers and she's going to want somebody, you know, i don't know what kind of woman i want. >> portis has apologized to the redskins spokesman and released the following statement: the washington redskins have a clear and unambiguous policy about being unprofessional on these issues and we'll take the necessary steps to remind everyone about it. >>> and redskins tackle trent williams made the nfl schedule sunday night against the cowboys and turned heads, clearing wait for chris cooly. williams had a tough task of blocking to wear and with a sack and a false-start penal

. >> you had clinton portis on the radio show today.s he taken out of that game because he was benched, because he took a dive on one of his runs or because he was injured? >> he never said, but he did say he fell down on purpose, because the rams were coming at him and the coach has drilled it into him that ball security is more important in some respects. i hate to use that one play as a referendum on clinton portis's career. it's just like when sheehan has a bad show, it's not all there is to him, not all he's about. >> mike doesn't know this, but he's been falling down two or three years. he's been stumbling and fumbling two or three years. >> so one, they have the guys in the back field too. >> i don't want to be overly critical of him because i love the way he plays and he brings it on game day but his best years have clearly been behind him a couple of years now and they're going to need to upgrade that position. i would be very shocked by the way, if he's back next year as a redskin. i think this is final year? it's like 29 it's

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portis isn't saying anything today and taping his mouth shut just it make sure there were no leaks.id some controversial remarks tuesday on local radio about a female journalist in the lockerroom. tweeting that she said players made her feel uncomfortable. haynes worth needs tape of his own. >> he sprained his ankle yesterday, and he didn't take any team reps today so he's a little sore today. so hopefully it's not too serious and he'll be able to practice tomorrow. >> devon thomas did not play a single play last week but he did return two kickoffs for 76 yards giving the team excellent field position. if thomas will not be involved more in the passing game or not, but devon wants to play. >> it is what it is. i'm trying my best to get out there and putting my best foot forward, trying to be humble and keep my head up and not being down but it's hard especially for my third year and i want to be a major part of this offense. i know i can be a major part of it. just got to keep doing my thing on special teams. >> major league baseball has upheld morgan's eight game suspension for a s

clinton portis got on his radio show and said that nfl locker rooms are essentially a petri dish for sexual tension between players and reporters. >> all of a sudden you see a nice woman in the locker room, i think [ indiscernible ] you give her a choice of 53 athletes, somebody got to be appealing to her, she gonna want somebody. i don't know what kind of woman won't. >> well, as you might imagine, the redskins went into immediate damage control mode this afternoon and released this apology from portis, quote "i was wrong to make the comments that i did and i apologize. i respect the job that all reporters do. it is a tough job and we all have to work and act in a professional manner. i understand and support the team on these issues." now, i spoke with our old colleague sarah walsh this afternoon, who is up in her new job at espn and sarah as you know spent countless hours inside the redskins locker room as our beat reporter covering that team and she told me that while the atmosphere was awkward at times with all the nakedness in the room, she was never hit on or spoken to unprofe

if cracks clinton portis was fined -- >> clinton portis was finally available to the media after hisal comments about female reporters. and for once, he was finally not running his mouth. he did talk to a head coach mike shanahan, who address the situation in private. >> i think my conversation with him is private, but i think he needed to -- he said what he needed to say. >> the wide receiver did open up about challenges in the game. with the exception of santana moss, the receivers have struggled to find holes. but the quarterback is convinced that they can make it happen against houston. >> i'm sure that most running backs one more than one or two catches. >> thank you very much. a more on the redskins' canea -- coming up. and did you see this? it comes in and hit derek jeter's back. he acts like it hit him. the umpire of buys into it and -- the umpire buys into its and send him to first. it clearly hit the bat. the crowd started chanting "jeter, the cheater." and afterward, he fessed up to it. he never lied, but took his medicine and fess up after the game. coming next, taking a

. >>> the redskins -- are they still dealing with portis the or theties. >> they've still got it.e like you want to see. that the focus for him this week strictly football and why the redskins can't seem to get a consistent threat going in the run game. >>> and it's week four, high school rock, seneca valley. those boots were made for >>> 17 carries, 18 yards. the running attack wasn't attacking anybody. only so-so against the cowboys in week one. you have to figure the red skins are going to try to get that right this week against the rams, who gave up nearly 200 yards to oakland this sunday. clinton portis said he's not concerned about the lack of production, because the redskins haven't given the run game much of a run. >> i don't think anybody in this organization is walking around like, "oh, man, our running game is struggling." we know. we haven't attempted to run the ball. i think i had 13 carries, 0 of them on the goal line, 1 of them on short yardage. 9 car residents over 4 quarters that's 2.2 carries a quarter. >> we shall see. basketball, braves and gnats. willie harris

a choice of 53 athletes, she going to want somebody. >> portis later released the stament., i was wrong to make the comments i did, and i apologize. i respect the job all reporters do. it's a tough job and we all have to work and act in a professional matter. i understand and support the team on these issues. redsns also released a statement that reads, the washington redskins have a clear and entrepreneur ambiguous policy about being professional on these issues and we will take the necessary steps to remind everyone about it. >> a new book revealed secrets about the white house party crashers from the "real housewives" of d.c. the book by diane diamond says she has multiple sclerosis and that is why she is so thin. it forced them to make an early exit from the white house state dinner last year. >>> still ahead, results are in. looks like d.c. will be having a new mayor. vincent gray defeated mayor fenty in e primary. we'll hear from both of them, straight ahead. >>> prince george's cunty b drivers go on strike. how long it might last and what's being done to help riders.

. >> clinton portis carried the ball a total of seven times and once in the second half.inished the 44-yards and including the season high 27 yards on the second-quarter rush. meanwhile, signed off the practice squad on saturday and carried the ball seven times. he rushed for 46 yards. the 36-yarder, the it longest of the season and -- raining on 1st and 2nd and portis on 3rd down. >> they're preparing me like that and told me to stay in the playbook. >> and i think i will go out and prepare. >> and the wizards hill the annual media day and everyone is excited about john wall, everyone is curious about the return of gilbert arenas with a new look and a new number. big beard, bigger number. 9 instead of the zero and the media may want to look and hear from him, but it's not mutual. last year's suspension, not to be discussed and gil's famous smile, at least today, nowhere to be seen. >> the only place i want to smile is on the court and that is where my job and love is. >> i'm very happy. the past -- assuring the happiness on the outside and there is no need to do that any

clinton portis has 96 of those yards.lthough clinton portis hasn't been doing really well, he has two touchdowns. he thinks there is room for improvement. he is comfortable once he gets a consistent chance to carry the ball, the redskins' running gam will be just fine. >>> i wouldn't stay running game is struggling. i just don't think we attempted to use the running game. we used the running game span and it is hard to get started. i think for that, they would like the get involved early and keep it going with the consistency. go we have to go out and execute our game plan. whatever they call, we have to execute. >> it h to get better. we struggled the last two weeks. we definitely have to get better if we want to do good thing. get 11 guys to play as one. it only takes one weaklink. 11 guys working together and then a chance to do some stuff. until then, there will always be -- >> everybody talk about this being mike shanahan's offense. kyle shanahan is the offensive coordinator. in houston, it was big a time passing. nu

. >>> the redskins -- are they still dealing with portis the or theties. >> they've still got it. i know people like you want to see. that the focus for him this week strictly football and why the redskins can't seem to get a consistent threat going in the run game. >>> and it's week four, high school rock, seneca valley. those boots were made for kicking, good stuff coming up next. right here in this neighborhood, i grew up learning strong families and hard work means opportunity. and that starts with good schools. it's a tradition here in maryland-- and why in these tough times i've put education first. we've made record investments in our classrooms... doubled the number of charter schools... and we've frozen college tuition for four years in a row. and it's working. experts say we now have the number one schools in the nation. when it comes to expanding opportunity in every neighborhood, i know that we must do even better. >>> 17 carries, 18 yards. the running attack wasn't attacking anybody. only so-so against the cowboys in week one. you have to figure the red skins are goin

he was signed off the practice squad on second down and portis would come in on third down.ch is unusual. is there a rift there? that was a big play and he had a big game but went down without any contact. and i found your discussion with the doctor this hour very interesting because he had a serious concussion a year ago and if you look here again, it looks like a guy who wants to avoid contact and you can't blame him. he just went down on his own accord. you just wonder, has he taken one too many hits? i hope not. because you can't do that as a football player u. don't admit to injuries because people go after you. you hope he is okay, but when you see that, it makes you worry that maybe he does not want to bust it up and drop the shoulder and lower the head to get fire more yards when he could go down. we'll find out about that today. next week it is no easier. they have the eagles, michael vick. and we see how he's playing. and they need to turn around, and quickly, because the schedule doesn't get easier. >> it sounds like mcnabb in philadelphia. >> that's the good thin

clinton portis with an injury four years ago, bob ehrlich got fired as governor of maryland. for good reason. rst, he protected tax loopholes for giant cable cable companies. then, he let utilities jk up our rates 72%. and for the last four years, he worked as a hired gun for big corporations, even a bank that took billions from a taxpayer funded bailout. ehrlich sides with corporate executives again and again and again tell bob ehrlich b banks and billionares don't need help. mile cde do. >>> more than 100 protestors were arrested outside the white hose tod. they were part of a large demonstration against mountaintop removal mining. they asked the president to ban what they believe is a relatively unsafe practice. mountaintop mining involves clearing forests and blowin holes in the earth to dispose of coal. sometimes the debris is dumped in valleys and streams. >> a man was carged with murder in the deathf a baseball player. andrew gallo was charged with murdering nick adenhart in a drunk driving accident. e was killed just urs after his debut with the angels when gallo ran

not our call and hopefully it won't happen at all. >>> meanwhile a follow-up on the whole clinton portisrouhaha from yesterday regarding female reporters in the locker room. a lot of people asked us, what about guys in the women's locker room in places like the wnba and college basketball and so we thought we would ask them. the mystics say they go by the same rules of nba and that male reporters are allowed in the locker room after a cooling off period. the university of maryland told us their locker rooms for all sports, men and women, are closed to reporters, interviews are conducted in a common area. >>> meanwhile, we are just two days away from the latest edition of high school sports.net operation football. tonight's feature clip comes from emily hairing in arlington. she captured jordan smith running the sweep left, 5-yard touchdown as the york town patriots blank madison 42-0. if you would like to become a campus correspondent, go to wusa9.com and click on high school sports.cot to apply. >>> it's not often you win a baseball team when your team has five hits and the other team h

see a nice woman in the locker room, i think a lot of guys want to say something to that woman. >> portis apologized for his comment. the association for women in sports says she was not the one making the formal complaint and another witness made the initial claims against the jets. the team owner has spoken to the reporter and assured

and when he did is basically kept clinton portis off the field. >> what is going on with portis? we saw the shots along the sidelines. he did not look happy. he still have productive numbers for the short time he was in there but he disappeared. >> clinton had seven carries as well. he went down without any contact. that doesn't sit well with the coaching staff. after the game, clinton talked about his lack of production and his role in the offense. >> i'm not really surprised by much. i think ryan went out and had some big runs. i think he would have provided the by play ability they was looking for. i guess he was hot. >> we have aall talked to clinton and clinton and i talk all the time. i think the most important thing in this situation is just continue to show support. we all have that confidence knowing when he gets back in there, can create some big plays for us. >> here is the weird thing about those comments. mike shanahan said the game plan was to have ryan terrain in on first ask second bound and portis in for third and passing downs that. make it sounds like ryan is t

why clinton portis is under fire. >> another check on traffic and weather every ten minutes first. if we will have more on 0 >>> i am from the invertebrate exhibit at the smithsonian national zoo. this is our octopus octavia. she loves seafood for breakfast. good morning, washington. >>> 5:40 on this wednesday morning. welcome back. 54 in fort belvoir. 53 and sterling. 60 in germantown. park.palmer it is a little cooler than yesterday morning. gainesville, 57. waldorf, 55. 55 in upper marlboro. low 80's this afternoon with a lot of sunshine, a few scattered clouds. similar to what we have seen the past couple weeks. a light northwesterly wind at 5- 10. gaithersburg, 64. culpeper, 62 degrees -- 52. as a developing low pressure system in the upper midwest that will track eastward. we could use some moisture, but it does not look like we will get it. we anticipate increasing clouds through out the day tomorrow. a few showers will come through tomorrow evening and tomorrow night. we will talk about that and now traffic with lisa baden. >>> inbound on canal road after the chain bridge b

>> yes. >> diana, you said it is good clinton portis apologized. here is the apology he wrote from the heart. he said, quote, i was wrong to make the comments i did and i apologize. i respect the job all reporters do. it is a tough job and we all have to work in a professional manner. i support the team with its issues. >> his mommy wrote that, but it is better to -- >> they said thanks for undoing her life's work. >> you are welcome. i speak the truth only. >> diana, you told the charming story about when you were in high school and the quarterback purposefully threw the ball near you because he wanted to meet you and you got a con constitution. to be fair, there was nothing -- there was no roofies. >> it was inappropriate. i couldn't agree more. >> cuba laying off a million state employees. >> you say it is weird when key go to social limb. cuba does the opposite of what we do. >> we should have moved toward socialism decades ago. >> you can read more in my new book," grow up, cuba." >> i think somebody wrote that years ago, but it is about cuba

clinton portis has thrust himself into the tv reporter harassment controversy. >> this all started when she went to cover the jets practice and tweeted she felt uncomfortable and the victim of cat calls and whistles from flyers and -- players and coaches. he chided during an interview about female journalists in the locker room. >> you put women reporters in the locker room in the position to see guys walking around naked and you share the locker room with 53 guys and all of a sudden you see a nice woman in the locker room, and i think it isn't going to -- [ inaudible ] you say something to that woman. you give a woman with a choice of 53 athletes someone is going to [ inaudible ] and she's going to want somebody. what kind of woman won't. >> that took a different direction. redskins spokesperson tony wyley released a statement saying that the washington redskins have a clear and unambiguous policy and will take the necessary steps to remind everyone about it. as the entire league is doing right now just to make sure everyone is on the same page. >> interesting. >> that is true. yes. >>

woman in the locker room, i think they're going to want to say something to that woman. >> clinton portisogized for his comments. the association for women in sports says sainz was not the one would made the formal cop plante and another witness made that initial claim against the jets. >>> team owner woody johnson has spoken to sainz and assures her he expects the jets players and staff to be professional at all times. >>> new orleans saints running back reggie bush will forfeit his heisman trovey he won back in 2005. the university of southern california has already given back its copy of the heisman trophy after bush was found to have received lavish gifts by would-be sports agents during 2004 and 2005. vince young was the runner-up. no word on whether he will be given the trophy. >>> straight ahead at 6:00, the big victory in the race if d.c. mayor. vincent gray defeats mayor adrian fenty and we'll get a recap on all the big races coming up. thke

it took a party of hours for portis to make headline and apologize for it.ins running back made what some are calling disparaging comments. after the redskins gave him a talking to, portis issued an apology -- >>> it is coming up on 6:51. we have 62 degrees here in northwest washington. gray gray will be the next mayor of the district n. three minutes when you will hear from him today. we'll be right ring ring. progresso. everyday i eat your soups instead of going out to lunch, i save a lot of money. that's great. so, your delicious rich and hearty soups have made me, rich and hearty. that's funny. well, i'm rich because... i know, i get it. i laughed. and i'm hearty because of your juicy steak, your potatoes, your pearl onions. well, you know, everything you want to eat for lunch is right in there. so you're really, rich and happy. yeah see, i like rich and hearty better. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. >>> here's what is in the news now. vincent gray won the democratic pie mayoral primary in the district. there is no republican run

so, what was it. >> the controversy centered around comments portis made on the radio on tuesday when he jokingly said that female in lockerrooms were checking players out. it was a reference to ines sains that she was uncomfortable in the lockerroom. his mouth was taped shut today and he communicated via his notebook where he said god bless you and have a good day. clinton didn't say anything but cooley did on the subject of interacting with the media. >> i don't think i've really tried to think about what i'm saying in interviews. i know that you don't ever say the wrong things but i'll try my best. >> albert hainsworth did not take any team reps today at practice. mike shanahan said he sprained his ankle yesterday. good news for moore, he wore pads and went through drills and could possibly play next week. he suffered a torn acl in his right knee in the second preseason game. back to you. >> safe to say he saved himself thousands of dollars by keeping his mouth shut. >> i guess if you can't say anything, tape your mouth shut. >> probably listened to his mom. >> can't say anything n

sunday it yielded a pair of clinton portis one-yard td's. larry johnson a d.c.led to get going in the preseason. it carried over in the first two games. he was pulled from sunday's game after a 10-yard loss in the fourth quarter. he admitted he was trying to get used to that reserve role. today the skins released him, one day after he heaped the blame on himself. >> i tried to make the play as best i could. to go in there and get in in. i take that loss. i was really disappointed for the team to go in there and have to go backwards ten yards at a crucial quarter. it's tough but just gotta learn a little more as far as going into the rn. you get one chance or two chances to put your pride aside and do what's best for theteam. >> one thing about the running game, you have to be hitting on all cylinders. a ten-yard game is a two or three yard game. that's what happened throughout the game. we had some possibilities there, penalties. it's something we have to keep working on. >> the redskins will continue to work on that running game with the stable of running backs

portis accounted for 44 of those yards. >> big burm. 6:08. 65 degrees. coming up, the new traffic patterns now opennear the wilson bridge. that's supposed to ease your commute. >>> a well-known megachurch ptor breaks silence about the sex scandal swirling around him. >>> it's raining in the nation's capital. much needed rain and cooler temperatures. your forecast and a look at traffic when we come back. a four years ago, bob ehrlich got fired as governor of maryland. for good reason. first, he protected tax loopholes for giant cable cable companies. then, he let utilities jack up our rates 72%. and for the last four years, he worked as a hired gun for big corporations, even a bank that took billionfrom a taxpayer funded bailout. ehrlich sides with corporate executives again and again and again tell bob ehrlich big banks and billionares don't need help. middle cde do. >>> traffic on the ones. good morning. 6:11. meteorologist tom kierein. adding a little rain to your waffle batter this morning much passing shorth. eastern west virginia. district of columb

the 911 tapes have been released before paul portis shot and killed himself and his mother. >> i am a patient. i was standing right there. >> there is shooting [unintelligible] >> ms, calm down. has anybody been shot or have you been shot? >> i do not know. i work in physical therapy. we heard a gunshot. >> he shot dr. david telling us today. then he barricaded himself in his mother's room. >>> two well-travelled bridges have been shut down for the weekend. they shut down the frederick douglass bridge two hours ago. crews will make structural repairs over those two bridges over the weekend. " >>> -- >>> first it was glenn beck, this time it is john stuart and stephen colbert. >> we received confirmation from national park service about colbert and stewart have filed for permits for 25,000 people to gather on the national mall. we expect to hear from the washington area and other parts of the nation embracing the idea. hollenbeck brought out the right. al sharpton -- glenn that brought out the right. al sharpton 0 left. now john stewart from the daily show. >> 8 million moderate march.

portis had the only 44 yards rushing. miserable. >> we've got to win against the ramts. >> can't. didn't. >> all right. >> philadelphia and then who? vikings and then the colts. could get ugly before -- >> yes. >> could look better. >> 4 clp 38. a bizarre case of vandalism. targeting cars of a specific color. >>> and a nearly $2 million upgrade. >> a rough landing caught on tape. a plane scrapes th ground. >> and could be a msy monday out there. rain is on the way. rain [ male announcer ] antiques can be nice. but you wouldn't want an antique computer. or an antiquev. ♪ or an antique remote control. so why are you still using an antique cable network created in 1948 for your 2010 tv? it's time to hook your tv up to a 100% fiber optic network. it's time for fios. visit verizon.com/getfios. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. >>> time for weather and traffic on the ones. 4:44. early this morning, wet pavement from passing showers since yestery. they continue to move south to north. right now the radar showing the heaviest rains east of wash

. >>> and williams moved up in the depth chart, the backup to clinton portis with the release of larry johnson and that free agent was a part of the national 2007 championship team. he was ready when that opportunity called. >> when you come can come in and have the coaches consider you, that saying in something why about your preparation. >> haven't thought about the game plan or if my role would increase or not. i am preparing like i did the first two weeks. >> the rams are 0-2. sam bradford, the number one pick in the 2010 draft, completed over 57% of the passes, 460 yards, 3 touchdowns and does have four -- [ indiscernible ] bradford made a predraft visit to redskins park and arched the respect of the head coach. >> i watched him a lot and he'sem pressive, that type of quarterback. >> washington wizards open training camp today morning at george mason. gilbert arenas will be there. he spent most of last season gone after being suspended. now he's back and with a new beginning. >> he's put in the time he needed to put in, a professional and outstanding and working hard. he's done wh

. >>> mike shanahan spoke with clinton portis privately today about his comments on females in the lockerm. that is now behind him. albert haynesworth participated in practice. i believe the defense is better with him in there. we will see how it shakes out. >> it is definitely bigger. am i against no. 23, they need to plug the hole. -- >> against no. 23, they need to plug the hole. this kenmore elite multi-motion washer... how does that work? hit it! see, other machines only go in circles. this kenmore elite has multi-motions for a custom clean. it scrubs to help lift stains, rolls to wash gently, swings, steps, and tumbles. better than just circles, what! sorry. get 15% off all kenmore appliances and an extra 5% with your sears card. plus save up to an additional $250 instantly with our appliance trade in program. sears. >>> not totally sunshine, but we start out with it. in the afternoon, clouts come could have showers in the afternoon -- clouds could come in the the afternoon. koehler night. >> game day sunday looks great. >> and tennis, but also. ♪ [ male announcer ] new inventory. ♪

clinton portis. touchdown, redskins. 13-7. here come the redskins again.s davis, who is wide open, and davis runs of all the way to the one-yard line, and the redskins are up, 20-10. third quarter. the redskins begin to take control. they find cooley. this is beautiful, touchdown redskins. suddenly, washington is up, but 27-10. a strike to kevin walter. they add another field goal. this is blogs, and it opens the door for houston. .-- this is blocked. johnson, he will win this one against anybody. touchdown. we are tied. the game goes into overtime. from 35 yards out, and the redskins lose, 30-27. there is the shot. >> this will be a hard one to get past. >> a good team. just to find out where you are at. >> you have to be able to bounce back. you have to read short-term memory and be able to bounce back next week and come on out and make a change next week. >> the bottom line is they got it done, and we did not, so we have to go back and be tough on ourselves, note and our football team played hard throughout the game. we is made a fuse mistakes at times