a redskins? >> a redskins is a football player. a redskin is our fan. the washington redskins fan base represents honor respects pride, hopefully winning. >> larry: dan, dan, when you keep it 70 like this, this is what happens. ♪ ♪ ♪ happy now, "the nightly show"? happy now, dan snyder? keeping it 70 goes further than the nfl. tiger woods was surprising his skiing lady friend lindsey vonn on the slopes when he apparently had an accident. >> tiger woods talked about the bizarre accident that resulted in him losing a tooth. >> and the dude with one of the video cameras on his shoulder kneeling in front of me, stood up turned and caught me square in the mouth. ( laughter ) >> larry: okay, here's the problem, see, tiger keeps it 70 so much even when he might be keeping it 100 i don't know if i can trust him. he's like the by boywho cried 70. and i'm not the only one who feels that way. >> tiger sticking to his story despite the fact race organizers told the press no official reports were filed and "t

we heard from the current redskins coach and the former redskins coach, mike shanahan.ight now. >> shanahan lit them up. >> he went off today. it was great. the nfl combine taking place today through monday. coaches and general managers from across the league trying to improve their rosters and the redskins are no different. dianna russini is at the combine in indianapolis with more. >> reporter: jason is it going to be an offensive lineman or a safety? jay gruden says they haven't made a decision yet. but a decision they have made who will be the starting quarterback going into camp. >> robert ended the season as a starter, we anticipate that going forward and we anticipate both of them coming in with a good frame of mind and eager to get better. it's up to robert to continue to grow and mature as a quarterback and person. moving forward we want to see improvement. >> reporter: jay, what have you learned last year to this year? are you going to change anything? >> we've changed a lot. we've addressed our coaching staff. it's all a process. listening to everybody and tr

and the redskins parted ways with defensive end stephen bowen today.e's spent the last four seasons in d.c. as well but missed 14 games in the last two seasons because of injuries. this move saves the redskins over $5 million against the salary cap as they prepare for free agency on march 10th. look agent the redskins saving about $10 million between both of them. >>> there are lots of stories to follow at nats spring training in florida but one of the biggest, the futures of jordan zimmermann and ian desmond both in their final years of their contracts. nats gm mike rizzo is the man making all the decisions and jason pugh asked him all about it. >> what's it like for you as a general manager when you get to know these family, kind of build a especially relationship with them opinion when you have to let someone go, how difficult is it? >> you talk contracts and it takes two to make a deal. all we can do is put a fair diehl out there we feefl is fair and equitable at market value and extol the virtues of being this ball club. we have a great relationsh

but this week fans got a little something in the mail from the redskins redskins. according to "the washington post" in a thank you letter sent to redskins premium club members mentions of two you new hires and a list of four players considered to be the nucleus of the team. linebacker ryan kerrigan receiver deshawn jackson along with pro bowlers trent williams and alfred morris. >> who is missing from that list? >> ozzie 3? >> the face of the franchise was not included as a draw for redskins fans. >> i'm a little disappointed they left him out. but i understand like an open competition next year. so i guess we'll see what happens. but hopefully he wins it and hopefully leads to the playoffs. >> this is one of my favorite jerseys here. >> tony of temple hills, maryland is a frustrated premium member. so frustrated that he shredded his letter. but he tells us it wasn't because r.g. iii was left out. >> i'm not so upset about that really. you know, the guys that they mentioned in the letter are guys who have produced on the field. robert is a nice guy and seems to be

but the redskins continue to make headlines and create drama. now, jay gruden spoke at the combine today. we'll get to that in a moment. shanahan spoke on espn radio and extremely candid about the redskins. his window of silence must be over. get out your pens. here are the cliefnotes. shanahan said he didn't want to make the deal for donovan mcnabb. it was too rich. shanahan tried to get peyton manning but peyton didn't want to play in the same division as eli. shanahan didn't like albert haynesworth. hello, shanahan didn't want to give up those draft picks to get r.g. 3. r.g. 3 didn't want to run the read option. >> he really didn't believe in going back to what we did. and i think that really hurt our football team. >> shanahan went on to question r.g.'s work habits and study habits. >> doesn't matter just working out. working out is great. you have to understand the game so well. understanding the game of football because if not you'll get embarrassed. >> mike shanahan made it clear that snyder was pulling all the strings out of redskins par

coach and the former redskins coach.e an hour. >> especially about robert griffin, iii. we're going to move on to college basketball right now. george washington they haven't lost games since the 2012 season. with conference play winding down the colonials are one of those teams on the bubble tournament time. we'll pick this up in the first half. here's the junior from denmark, kevin larson. a little later on watch the big fella here. jumps over everybody. up eight at halftime but a cold start to the second half. final seconds, it's a two-point game. keith and savage tries to win the game with this three-pointer. it's off the mark. they fall to davidson 65-63. and to bender arena, american hosting boston university. jesse trying to shoot the eagles back in this game. 3 of the 17 games there coming from the corner. d.c. native justin austin went to archbishop. 61-53. a couple scores for you tonight, george mason falls to fordham 80-68. cat lynn university picks up their 15th win in a row, 75-60 is the final. >> 15 in a ro

it's been a long time since my washington redskins were in the super bowl. memories of one game and one player have lasted for decades. here's our power player of the week. >>> super bowl here, championship ring here. this is second place, actually. >> what does that mean to you? the super bowl ring? >> i don't think it's the ring so much as it is the memory really, is what i have. >> and what a memory riggins has at super bowl xvii, washington redskins trailing 17-13 with ten minutes left in the fourth quarter. facing fourth and one at the miami2> then the play started and all i remember is getting a piece of don mcneil or he getting a piece of me. and it was 40 something yards to the end zone. and i can't believe it. i'm in the end zone. how about that. >> the redskins won the game and riggins was named most valuable player. but then, he was always larger than life. for instance, the super bowl party earlier that week. >> i wanted just to have fun. i rented the top hat and tails. everybody just loved it. and that was the kind of

. >> even the redskins had something to say about this. the people handling the redskins twitter account decided to have fun with the questions about the dress. >> the redskin tweeted a picture of the helmet saying we see burgundy and gold. the l.a. dodgers team changed from blue to gold. >> what do you see? what colors do you see? is it black and blue? white and gold? way in on the facebook page and we will share some responses a little bit later. >> that as a whole different question of the day. it we've got other issues to deal with. an update for another story, the llamas on the loose in arizona. >> they made a run for it, of course, after visiting the senior living home in sun city. the chase went viral. he realized it was only a few blocks from his house, so he grabs some rope, jumped in a truck with his brother to drive and help class of the animals. >> it was 25 minutes of trying to catch these things. we almost had them penned in a corner lot with a fence around it. it almost worked, but they escaped. my brother handed off this ro

nfl free agency a week away for the redskins starting to sign players up.ene francois is now a redskin. >>> basketball to the xfinity center. number five maryland women hosting indiana. the pregame spotlight on guard lauren mincy senior night. mincy beating the buzzer to knock the three down. terps up 12 at half time. mincy still feeling it. knocking down another three. she scores a career high 28 points on her night. maryland beats indiana 83-72. soccer. down in costa rica, d.c. united against alaumence. the header catches the goalie in no man's land. united down 2-1. jump ahead to the 90th minute. they take advantage. united loses 5-2 but these two teams play again next week here in d.c. a final note. they lose to gonzaga in boy's basketball the catholic basketball championship. >> i bet that >>> that dress. >> blue and black. >> that is so bizarre. >> well, it is. i don't know what the argument's about. this will give you something to talk about tomorrow. this is a debate everywhere including in our newsroom about the color of that dress. >> some say it'

and ready or not, here comes redskins drama. sports is coming up. >> and now the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. >> it's only february, but there is redskins drama. head coach jay gruden has named rg iii the quarterback in 2015. mike shanahan's window of silence has ended. he said that dan snyder told bruce allen to make the deal for donovan mcnabb. shanahan did not like how hurricane's worth -- hello -- and he did not want to give up draft picks to get rg iii and said that rg iii is a know it all and a pain to coach. >> i think that really hurt our football team. it's not just a matter of working out. working out is great. but you have to understand game so well, understand the defenses, understanding coverages, understanding the game afoot all. if not, you will get in barest. >> 16th-ranked maryland played nebraska tonight, playing the cornhuskers tomorrow. foggy bottom, smith center, the ball goes up, back in. five point leave late. 65-63, with 16 seconds left. gw with a chance to lead or time

>> the redskins win the game and riggins was named most valuable player.ways larger than life. for instance the super bowl party earlier that week. >> i wanted just to have fun so i rented the top hat and tails. everybody just loved it. that's the kind of week i was having. >> he made the pro football hall of fame with his bruising runs, especially the riggo drill where the redskins would run out the clock at the end of games giving him the ball over and over. >> i came to play. that's -- i came to play. i was there to play the game and to have fun. >> which brings us to his antics off the field. >> 90% of these are rumors chris. 90%, 10 are true. >> i was there for 10% because i was at the next table. >> you mean the night that sandra day o'connor and i got engaged? >> it was a black tie dinner in 1985. >> i knew that justice o'connor was going to be sitting at our table. so i had a double scotch when i got there, then i had another one. >> as the night wore on, riggins said these famous words. >> loosen up sandy, baby is what i believe -- but then again,

collins tells us he has meetings set up with the washington redskins later tonight.anapolis diana russini, news 4 sports. >> thanks diana. a few college basketball scores for you. gw losers today. vcu, they defeated u mass. georgetown they will play tonight. >> all right. thanks jason. what's on tap this week? >> well tomorrow it's going to be cold. a high temperature of 39 degrees. only some li. rain ends by 7:00 a.m. of course i'll have the latest coming up on news 4 at 11:00. >>> on this saturday night, no end in sight. this brutal and deadly winter weather, the dangerous cold and ice and now fears of flooding as yet another big storm and deep freeze on the way. >>> off track, on the eve of the daytona 500, the driver nicknamed "the outlaw" remains suspended tonight. kurt busch the latest high profile sports figure accused of domestic violence. >>> exit plan. will the u.s. slow down its withdrawal of american troops from afghanistan? today's surprise comments from the new secretary of defense. >>> and good question a place where they still search for answers the o

in letter to season ticket holders, redskins talked about some players and the promise for 2015. but r.g. iii wasn't even mentioned. today, gruden named r.g. iii as the starter. say what? this is dan snyder's decision you would think and it's bizarre. and how about this? mike shanahan lit up the air waves this afternoon speaking candidly about dan snyder and his days as the head coach in washington. here's robert burton with more on that. >> you had better be at the top of your game understanding the game of football. because if not you'll get embarrassed. >> it was a tell all interview for mike shanahan on espn 980 the sports fit. shanahan didn't hold anything back, even revealed his opposition to trading for donovan mcnabb back in 2010. >> direction i wanted to go. didn't want to give up the draft choice. and the decision was made and i think even though bruce orchestrated the trade. >> his experiences with r.g. iii weren't left out including issues with robert not wanting to run certain offenses. >> i might go with a couple of different plays to appease people. i'll show every

i'll tell you who the redskins starter is as abc 7 news at 6:00 continues. >> a long time boardwalk tradition in ocean city.people performing for money is under fire. maryland bureau chief brad bell went to ocean city to find out why the year's old tradition is suddenly facing fierce opposition. >> even on a cold winter day people stroll the ocean city boardwalk. come summer in recent years, the boardwalk has become popular with street performers like this guy. face paint artists draw big crowds. jim stark performs his puppet man and he says it's the harmless way to make a few bucks. >> you get to entertain and bring smile to people's ces. >> as it stands in ocean city, anybody can stroll down the boardwalk, come to then of the street, throw down a hat and say, well start juggling in hopes for tips. where's my chain saw? last summer when this bikini clad woman put up a stripper pole and performed her act for all the world to see demand for a crackdown began. some call it inappropriate for families. store owners call it unfair competition. >> people don't see us. they just pass our stores and

coming up on game on overtime a complete super bowl recap as we have the former redskins and the superchampion joining us in the studios as we're going to break it all down and maybe even take a look at the redskins to see how far they would be getting to the big game. >> all right. >> we dodge a big one, right? >> yes, that's right. it will be a pretty big snow event for maryland and pennsylvania and not for us though as we are looking at mostly rain, where it will be a wet monday morning commute. >> thank you very m. we'll see you back here at 1 -- thank you captioning funded by cbs and ford >> whitaker: tonight on this special edition of "60 minutes" presents, the many sounds of music. >> ♪ i'm a one-way motorway... >> cooper: the foo fighters may be america's best rock 'n' roll band, but that's not the only reason they're on "60 minutes" tonight. they're also in the midst of one of the most interesting music projects we've ever seen. >> ♪ you know i'm not in the clear... ♪ >> cooper: dave grohl, the band's leader, invited us along to watch as they traveled to eight american cities,

pat at the point and trademark office canceled six of the redskins trademarks but they remain intactins appeal. >> in 2013 jenny cochran's sister jessie doyle was shot and killed by her estranged husband. anant gun group thought they found the perfect person to represent them but were they mistaken when they gave jenny a call. >> sharing your story [inaudible] i'm actually very against it. i am very progun as is jessie, so i would really hope you guys don't use her story for anything. because the only thing that would have saved her was a gun. >> wow. joining us right now is that very woman jennyathathathathmr&:u#yvx&%#'wsqpbugñ sum >> the bottom line he's got life in prison and your sister's not around. you said in her memory you would make sure that this story isn't used to be antigun. why was that important? >> because i don't want them to take what happened with my sister and use it to make more victims because that's exactly what they're going to do. when they push for more gun laws, they're creating a society of victims. >> right. for you and your family, it's important to make

the redskins very interested. you got to meet with jay gruden yesterday. what was your impression when you met with him? what did you talk about besides just your family? >> it was nice. we had a regular conversation. they sat us around the table and talked about schemes and like you said family. i thought it was going to be so stressful going to those interviews but everybody was relaxed and very nice. >> reporter: brandon said he's open to playing any position on the offensive lin the fact that he's very athletic. he played four sports in high school including varsity tennis as a sophomore. in indianapolis dianna russini, news 4 sports. >>> thanks dianna. over in college basketball maryland at home against nebraska. tonight second half we're tied at 38. the terps are in transition. part of an 8-0 run for maryland. this game would stay close, though. nebraska moving the ball around. leslie smith with the reverse layup. cornhuskers down by 1. maryland did answer. des wells kicks it out to the freshman. he had 26 points tonight. the terps go on to win this

. >>> a new chapter in the fight over the washington redskins team name. new legislation just about to hit the hill. do you know what to do when a company has your money but closes its doors? it happened to one woman and now she's out thou dollars. new tonight her story and words of warning. [ female announcer ] business travel isn't just about the going. it's also about the going home. and being connected all along the way. whether you're working or recharging do business travel on your terms. acela. take off. >>> imagine seeing this coming at you as you're driving along the potomac, a plane dropping out of the sky like a big bird. that horrific crash captured on camera when a prop jet crashed into a shallow river shortly after take off. tonight rescuers used a crane to hoist the wreckage. at least 31 deaths are confirmed, 12 people are still mising and authorities say there may be. bodies in the wreckage. five survivors were rescued from the river. we know the cockpit crew shouted may day right before the crash. investigators are analyzing the black boxe

. >>> plus, the redskins in court over their name. the new development that moves this dispute down t fld. >>> rolling out the orange barrels and impacting your commute. a traffic alert as a months-long project gets under way. what to avoid first at 4. >>> if you ever use the 3rd street tunnel in d.c., you know how it congested it can get. construction starts tonight on the massive new tunnel project. there will be lane and ramp closures between d street. it's all part of the capitol crossing developmenthat will put a deck over the freeway and new buildings on top. our transportation reporter adam tuss will join us live on news4 at 5:00 with a look at how all of this will affect drivers and pedestrians and for how long. >>> a may hearing is set this afternoon in the redskins trademark case. lawyers for the franchise say the team's free-speech rights have been violated by the federal government' decision to cancel the trademark. they say the government has no business deciding that the redskins is disparaging, but the braves is not. th

we're supposed to be talking about the future prospects for the redskins. once again rg3 steals the show. stay here. >> i'll tell you how. >>> two dogs found stranded on the side of the road. why a local shelter thinks they're abandoned and how the community is comin >> p of. >>> don't let the sunny day fool you. we have a snow squall moving in. our storm team 4x4 has amielelia in leesburg. this is the leading edge of it moving fast with a lot of winds. it will be coming through and she is riding it on the way in. stay tuned. >> proof is in the pictures. it's come down. >>> big day for the nfl as the movers, shakers and future stars of the league are all gather nd one place. >> at the nfl scouting combine out in indianapolis. that's where dianna russini is, working to find out more about the redskins' off-season plan. >> reporter: one of the most exciting events in the nfl. everywhere you turn you have gms, coaches owners. you also have 300 football players trying to stand out above the rest. head coach jay gruden here talking about the draft, but of course

. >>> the redskins head coach jay gruden says he wants to draft the best player available. say there's one >>> we love this. talking about subzero temps here but now we're going -- where are they playing? >> vieira florida. >> i thought they were going someplace else. >> not yet. the nationals are reloaded and ready to go for a brand-new baseball season. it all starts today in vieira florida, pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training. on aper erpaper the pitching rotation is the best in all of baseball. those strong arms, that's what mike rizzo is banking on to bring this team to a world series title. a lot of excitement among those in camp today, including stephen strasburg. temperatures? the 40s, plenty of sunshine, a lot of expectation fwos with it. gio gonzalez says this team is ready. >> the good news is the only pressure that's on is upon ourselves. everything else is left up to you guys and the way you guys think. we just want to go out there and get some ws as much as possible. again, we're all doing the same thing, all marching to the same tune and going

i grew up a redskins fan, but i'm a fan of the players now. and -- >> do you think the name should change? >> well i think that for all of the fans who love that team, they love that team because of the art monks and the darrell greens and the sonny jergensons and buddy gillmore. we need to sit down with the fans and talk about what we love about that team and if it is in best interests of everybody that we not offend anybody, let's make that change. >> demaurice smith, enjoy the super bowl. >> happy super bowl. >> you got it. >>> in a few minutes, we'll talk to a representative of the nfl. but, first as you saw earlier i sat down with former new york giant leonard marshall, who despite rule changes to the game still doesn't believe professional football is safe enough today. take a listen. would you be comfortable playing under these rules? >> i want it to be safer. they have to do something to take the helmet out of the game, somehow. i don't know what that is. >> and now representing the league, i'm joined by jeff pash general counsel for t

i grew up a redskins fan, but i'm a fan of the players now.nd -- >> do you think the name should change? >> well i think that for all of the fans who love that team, they love that team because of the art monks and the darrell greens and the sonny jergensons and buddy gillmore. we need to sit down with the fans and talk about what we love about that team and if it is in best interests of everybody that we not offend anybody, let's make that change. >> demaurice smith, enjoy the super bowl. >> happy super bowl. >> you got it. >>> in a few minutes, we'll talk to a representative of the nfl. but, first as you saw earlier i sat down with former new york giant leonard marshall, who despite rule changes to the game still doesn't believe professional football is safe enough today. take a listen. would you be comfortable playing under these rules? >> i want it to be safer. they have to do something to take the helmet out of the game, somehow. i don't know what that is. >> and now representing the league, i'm joined by jeff pash general counsel for the

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. >> right near redskin park. >> redskins legend brig owens was on hand.s played in a super bowl before. >> what goes through your mind the night before a game? what are they thinking about tonight? >> right now they're going over, playing the game in their head right now. talking about the consistencies ifs and that. they're focusing on preparing themselves mentally and physically. >> the seahawks food station served up shrimp the patriots yoki. since 1992 the taste of the nfl has raised millions to kick hunger. it's always a star-studded affair. >> the fact these players come together with these celebrity chefs make this such a special night and raise so much money to give to the food banks to stay in the community, i think it's super special and i'm super proud to be here. >> reporter: across the valley the nationals' matt williams is hosting one of the biggest parties 500 guests, raising a million dollars for charity. >> it's a lot of fun. we get a chance to do something really special for 6i state the theme is arizona shines. >> reporter: later today

. >> the redskins have made some changes. a couple of vets got walking papers today. barry cofield and stephen bowen were released. that would give the skins $10 million of space and comes one day after signing the defensive end ricky john. the wizards will try to avoid losing their sixth straight without paul pierce again with a bruised knee. hopefully they can get back on track tonight against the sixers. >> what about us? >> a couple of bumps and then a nice one day. 33 for the high tomorrow. do all your outdoor activities sunday -- planned for sunday do them tomorrow instead. sunday will be a wintry mix. sleet, snow, freezing rain. once again, look at wednesday. just wednesday. 60 degrees. >> that is just a few days from now. >> and one day. >> we look forward to >> > tonight, the major weekend storm about to hit, from denver to chicago to boston. the major pileup already. 25 states in the path. >>> and the dramatic no vote. is congress about to allow funding for homeland security to run out? >>> and the most wanted terrorist in the world, wearing a pittsburgh cap

reporter: out of the 32 teams the virginia defensive lineman drims of playing for the washington redskins. met with the team at the combine. >> it just felt so good. felt so real and i was just comfortable, you know. i went in all the other meetings nervous. but when i sat down with them i felt like i was talking to people i knew for a very long time. >> reporter: there's a chance the washington redskins could draft eli, and it's going to be a challenge for washington to find a player more motivated than a man playing in the memory of his mot >> having a mother, you know really doing everything for you, you know it's pretty tough when you lose her. she was my rock. she would be proud of me right now. >> in indianapolis diana russini, news4 >>> developing right now, more than 100 customers including a school without water kristin wright talking to residents as we speak. . >> i felt like everyone was looking at me that black girl made te she was black, not because of merit. >>> we continue to follow breaking news in the 400 block of h street where mass h street and fourth street all kind of

the redskins sent out a promotional letter to fans that are premium club members.ve you seen this or heard about this? it's a thanks to a support letter really which is all good to the fans. it touts the head coach and the new general manager, new defensive coordinator joe berry and mentions shawn jackson, pro bowlers trent williams and alfred morris but no r.g. 3. everybody is making a big deal out of this. you could make the argument and i do that they mention the head coach, new coaches and the guys who were the stashes for the redskins last season. r.g. 3 was not. he was hurt. then he was benched. that's not what you want to sell. the wizards play in charlotte tonight trying to snap their four-game losing streak. they're struggling. this saturday when they host brooklyn monumental sports will have a brand new sideline reporter and he may be their new star. meet the newest face in washington sports media. his name, ryan bob. ryan is a member of the g-whiz kids club. he entered a contest to be a junior reporter for the monumentrk this saturday. when the wizards p

richie one of the nation's top recruits and the grandson of the former redskins coach. he announced earlier his decision to play at alabama and today he made it official. >> obviously i didn't have all of the hats on the table. i've been committed for a long time. it was special to finally put the hat on and be alabama official all the way. it will be awesome. >> prince kept everyone in suspense until today. he had originally committed to alabama but chose to play for ohio state. and bullwear in d.c. initially narrowed his choices down to three. he decided to stay close to home and play for randy and the terrapins. >> that was one of the top trending topics on twitter, signing day. >> they work so hard. especially their senior year. boxes and boxes of letters. it's overwhelming. i know they're glad it's over. >> they're scholars and athletes and it will be paid for. happy day for them. >> and their parents. >> maryland lost a few players they want to get. they had a successful day. we will take a look at the class of 2013 and other signings from around the dmv. >> okay.

. >>> it wasn't too long ago the redskins star ryan kerrigan was bright eyed bushy tailed and sporting long locks at the nfl combine. this year he's there with shorter hair and is a spectator, giving us an inside look at the process proc >> reporter: here at the nfl combine, the most important part of the process is the interview session. it's the first time that coaches get to really know these prospects on a personal level. redskins linebacker ryan kerrigan says he remembers sitting there trying to figure out what the coaches wanted to hear. >> everything you do you think somebody's watching like because that's how you're trained to think, even when you're just walking to get something to drink or eat, you're looking over each shoulder like is someone watching me. but so i mean that was the main thing that made it so stressful. >> reporter: you get about 15 minutes with these coaches. what are some of the questions they ask? >> they know the answers to most of the questions they're asking. they just want to hear you say them and see if you ear going to be honest or not. they'll throw

. >> right near redskin park. >> brig owens on hand and played in a super bowl before. 1971.hat goes through your mind the night before a game? what are they thinking about tonight? >> right now, they're going over they're playing the game in their head right now. you know? and talking about the consistencies and ifs and that. but they're really focused on preparing themselves mentally and physically. >> the seahawks food station served up shrinks. patriots gnocchi. the taste of the nfl has raised millions to kick hunger. it is always a star studded affair. >> the fact that these players come together with the celebrity chefs and make this such a special night and raise so much money to give to the food banks, to stay in the community, i just think it's super special and super proud to be here. >> we get to turn it off at the big game. we'll join you live. news 4. >>> and if you need help planning a big party, we have you covered from decorations to food nbc washington's pinterest page with all you need to be the envy of your neighbors. >>> people go on about hitting the stor

let's talk a little football before w th redskins have already filled out their coaching staff.g their roster. diana russini caught up with head coach jay gruden to get his thoughts in the upcoming nfl draft and the future of cornerback deangelo hall. >> well we the combine. we have to take a look at our own guys and got a new coaching staff. got a new gm. a lot of things we have to get our coaching staff abbing clam ated. joe berry has to get his defensive coaches township speed on what he is doing. of course we have to get ready for the free agency. there's a lot to do and our ability right now. >> katie lidecki swim if anything her last -- also tonight, third ranked virginia they will take on ninth ranked louisville. in lieu ville. that's going to be a great game. >> all right. well some fol took advantage of a relatively mild february day to jump in the lake. in fact they were doing cannonball there's. the brave souls dove. still the water was so cold. they were raising mone. it raises about $85,000 every year. of course there have been many colder february days where they h

member when the patriots went to camp with the redskins last summer.ckson plants in front of him butler is beaten, jackson makes the catch. that is what training camp is for. last night, same play. butler makes the play of the year, saves the super bowl. that is why he is in disney world tonight. give it to marshawn lynch next time. the seattle seahawks cover corner richard sherman scheduled to undergo tommy john surgery to repair his elbow. tommy john usually has to do with baseball players. richard sherman is expected back into training camp with the seahawks. >> they did not throw to him one time last night. and with one bad arm? >> were having success underneath. -- they were having success underneath. >> today, we turn to the groundhog. >> ground ballhog day was especially painful in wisconsin. he did not like the mayor, biting him on the ear. the mayor is going to be fine. the folks say that according to jimmy, the ground ball we will have an early spring. that's what you get when a groundhog bites. >> i wonder if the mayor will be back next year

the redskins quarterback announced recently that he is going to be a dad, and he posted the happy newsok on his own birthday. congrats to griffin and his wife becca. that's all for "news4 this week." i'm veronica johnson. we're going to leave you with a time lapse of the snow that we got this past week. a warmup on the way for the second half of the weekend, but don't get too comfortable, because another cold wave is going to be moving in and a cold trend for the first part of march. sorry. until next time be safe be kind, be happy, everybody. okay, i need a better pizza. one made with only real cheese. and dough that rises naturally. with no chemical leaveners. a pizza my family will love. (announcer) freschetta naturally rising crust pizza. no other pizza tastes like freschetta because no other pizza is made like freschetta. and try great tasting gluten free freschetta. ask for it at your local store. >> right now on news 4 today, we have had no days off from the record breaking snow. today will be no different. >> picking up a snow system that could unleash flakes on us and how long

redskins said over broadcast television not caib broadcast. think about this, is the fcc really want to get into this? yes. why? because they want to regulate every part of it, including -- >> hold on. hold on. making a speech, charlie. this is not the fcc, this is the obama administration. in fact there is parallel, one of the commissioners said there is parallel fcc within the white house. this is unprecedented. supposed to be an independent commission. granted -- >> wheeler is frontman? >> more than even wheeler himself apparently objected to the degree which the white house was writing rules. >> initially. initially. then he backed off. that. >> initially he backed off it. >> he backed off but other commissioners are sticking with their story. i have one in the 4:00 story. melissa: i was about to say you have a big interview coming up. tell us about that. fcc commissioner michael o'rielly on "after the bell" 4:00 eastern time. >> michael o'rielly is one of two pubs. they balance it three of one party and two of the other party. michael o'r

the redskins quarterback makes a big announcement while the maryland terrapins make a big statement and wait until you hear what mark turgeon says as abc 7 news at >> answers tonight in a mystery that confused drivers on a busy roadway. it started when speed limit signs changed without warning on dale boulevard in dale city over the weekend. those signs were then covered with tarps. richard reeve is live tonight on what caused all the confusion. richard? >> yeah maureen, it's been a rough ride for folks along dale boulevard. just today, the speed limit is 45 miles an hour. last week it was 35. then this morning we got a report that some signs were stolen. well, turns out the answer is pretty simple. one section of vdot isn't talking to the other. in a busy vdot construction zone -- >> oh, ok. very confusing. >> drivers are venting over a traffic signage snafu. >> i'd rather just obey the law. >> just last week th speed limit abruptly dropped along this section of dale boulevard. >> no warning that had gone down from 45 to 35. so a lot of citizens were caught off guard. out vdot field cr

and what the redskins have to say about the trademark being canceled. that's just ahead. >> if you just got word on a great deal for a winter getaway, you may want to read the fine print first. deals >> all right, "7 on your side" with the old adage if it seems too good to be true it probably is. >> horace holmes shows the signs you should look for when it comes to some of the great travel deals. >> it was a vacation cruise deal that seemed too good to be true and too good to pass up. >> trying to do something fun for spring break. >> that's when this flyer came in on this fax machine at her family-owned business. spring liquidation sale vacation cruises. round trip air fare included. you must call today. perfect for her, her two sons and her parents. >> that fax document is probably best used for wrapping fish. >> ed johnson of the mid atlantic chapter of the better business bureau says unsolicited faxes is a real red flag for what's being offered is too good to be true. edwards called the number on the flyer and reached a travel center. the deal $750

robert: the redskins have released two veteran defensive lineman, barry cofield and stephen bowen. that will give them $10 million of caps ace after signing a rookie defensive end. both barry cofield and stephen bowen had their seasons shortened last year because of injury. and we may not know what the free agent ray allen will do but there is a report tonight saying it will not be cleveland. it looks like the wizards are still in the running for his services. they could use him. leon: right now they could use him, his dad, his granddad. coming up, something that is kind of weird. leon: there is a chance we will have some winter weather sunday. steve's winter forecast is the top turning story on wjla.com. and the battle over the funding of the department of homeland security, and tributes to leonard e moy. -- leonard nimoy. everybody has a favorite flavor of milk, but what if you could have all three at the same time in one glass? an iowa man says he has invented multi flavor every sip is different. it uses gelatin that disperses but does not really mix. you can get strawberry, cho

>> either way the redskins quarterback and his girl friend rebecca are expecting their first child. he tweeted big thank you for making this birthday a special gift. it will change our life forever. he's kissing his wife's belly. >> c hey, i lost my debit card. do you guys do instant replacement? (snap!) what just happened? check your wallet. no. ...no way. your debit card should arrive in 7-10 business days. it's time to bank human again. get debit cards on the spot, and no monthly fee checking with just a $100 minimum balance at td bank. america's most convenient bank. >>> a "60 minutes" correspondent bob simon killn ed ia car crash. >> tonight we're with his colleagues as they remember the broadcasting legend. >> very hard for me to read those words. >> it was a car accident. >> i had to keep it together. i couldn't believe that he was gone. >> there just isn't another bob simon. >> an outpouring of emotion. we'll tell you how "60 minutes" will honor one of their own. >> how this terrible tragedy is affecting bob's daughter. >> she's pregnant. a lot of us are worried about her. >