the redskins can. they si thay this is just how t scripted, a dominating defense and the promise of the running game from last week. so the redskin, they avoided that dreaded 0 and 2 start, and it was a rookie who stole the show. rookie matt jones. he came in here and he's a big, bruising third-round pick and redskins admitted afterward that this was a must-win game and that new big, bruising back that carried him to victory. first quarter, here comes the rookie matt jones and down the side lines and 31 yards near the touchdown and huge career, and redskins take a 7-0 lead. fourth quarter, redskins lead 17-10 and they'll call jones' number again and third-round pick out of florida pounds in from three yards out and 123 yards and two for jones. redskins win it 24-10, running with power, winning with pride. the rookie matt jones is just one of the keys for this victory. the defense also for the second straight game only allows ten points and we will talk about the redskins coming up later in the show. er

the redskins earn a win at home against the rams. at 6:30abc seven news on your side. >> the redskins are 1-1 on the season so far. aaron hawthorne is live. erin: this is a win many did not think the redskins would be able to pull off. they finished strong. 10-0 skins. kirk cousins throws it to the corner for pierre garÇon. good game for matt jones. and twod for 121 yards tds, including this one to put the game away. the redskins win 24-10 and they improved to 1-1 on the season. >> it is a great win because everybody has a hand in it. it was not just the running back. it was not just the offense. everybody played a major role. special teams was excellent. defense did their thing. offensively, we ran the ball and killed the clock. erin: jay gruden added after the game, you don't want to start the season 0-2 with two home losses, but the redskins do not have to worry about that. what they have to worry about is the new york giants as they have a quick turnaround when the redskins play the giants in new york thursday night. kellye: he w

redskins up, 10-0. one of the many rg3 cut aways, he was loving it, under a minute to go in the first half, ryan tannehill drives miami 77 yards down the field, caps it off with an easy two-yard touchdown pass with richard matthews, making sure nobody wakes his baby. dolphins down 10-7. redskins defense solid against miami today. third quarter, skins bringing pressure, rookie preston smith, causes that fumble. guess what 23 yards later, he recovers it. the dolphins, they had it, no they don't. miami and preston smith, he has got it, three sacks and turnover for the defense, offense couldn't capitalize. fourth quart he, tied at ten, special teams letting the redskins down like they have the last few years. jarvis landry running right through everybody. landry taking 69 yards to the house. dolphins score 17 unanswered points, 17-10. late in the game, skins offensive move, pierre garcon, brice mccain makes a circus catch for the interception, ridiculous one-handed intervention. dolphins hold on, beat the r

but still the damage is done. >> i have given up on the redskins. they think that they are a laughing stock that in reality no one cares. >> reporter: out of the people we spoke to here only one claims to still be a fan. >> i'm holding on. sports team need to stay away from social media. in reston peggy fox wusa9. >> i'm holding on too. by the way the other tweets have gotten them in to trouble. you can see why it might be the biggest nightmare at least right now. >>> in the meantime tonight they are hoping to put all this stuff aside and play football. >> it is their fourth and final pre-season game at fedex field with more on what to expect. in tonight's match up, plus some good redskins news. >>> i'm dave owens, counting down the kickoff for the final pre-season game here at fedex field. the skins taking on the jaguars, a combination off the field for the burgundy in gold, focusing on the field. tonight he'll start at quarterback playing the entire game because kurt cousins is slated to start the regular season. the team obviously doesn't want hi

>> a look at what went wrong in the redskins lost to the dolphins. a security scare near the pentagon, how three people ended up in custody. and the new information on the apartment fire that left dozens displaced. the news starts now. >> abc 7 news at 6:00 30. >> the redskins dropping the season opener at home against the dolphins. our live team coverage begins with robert burton live at fedex field. not the happy ending we were hoping for. robert: the redskins came up short in the end. they failed to the miami dolphins. let's go inside fedex field and show you how it all went down. picking it up in the second quarter. finding jordan reed. then this happens. miami without a score in the fourth. a wall of blockers. takes it all the way for a 69 yard touchdown, and dolphins go on to win. >> we have a different room in there. guys are competing and staying together. i didn't see a lot of heads down when they came off the field. they returned a hunt for touchdown, they took the lead. i didn't see anybody hanging their heads. next drive out there. we are

then we have rgiii blaming an intern for liking andrea roanety-redskins -- for liking an instagram-redskins post. he called even more attention to the situation. >>> and finally the wife of redskins gm scot mccloughan took to twitter to accuse the espn reporter for trading sexual favors for scoops. not a good week on social media. >> and how is everyone reacting right now? >> users are naturally having a field day, saying that mccloughan's wife shouldn't have let the rgiii interns run her account. then milton tweeted waking up this morning saying thanks that i'm not a redskins fan. and that they do put it this way that they are the sprinkles on the fruitcake of life. and all of this jan and derek and the regular season has not start yet. >> that is a weird combination right there. all right, thank you. >>> and now to a cat that did not want to be rescued. the drama unfolded six floors up in rio. they did all they could to save the little guy, but that they were not having it. >> oh my goodness. and they finally fall, but they land, right now the firefighters. >> i was going to say are they

alison: a democrat is introducing a bill about the redskins. white now -- right now, they are exempt from antitrust rules and that would -- and this bill would lift the exemptions if the redskins do not change the name. it is mostly symbolic and has little chance of being passed by the house. still ahead, taking action. to save syrian refugees. how many people the president wants to allow in the u.s. and why some are fighting the plan. leon: and the bubonic plague mishandled by federal labs? alison: lots of people swear by those curate -- k investigationr into how the government is viruses. the department of defense is looking into whether to buy play f1 -- bubonic plague and encephalitis were mishandled. officials placed an emergency ban on all research at nine labs. the cdc says there is no risk to health workers or the public. leon: overseas now. theg the recce -- easing refugee crisis. president obama is calling on the u.s. to let in 10,000 syrian refugees. millions are fleeing a brutal war in syria. opening the doors brings concerns as wel

. >>> more drama from the redskins. a sexually insulting tweet from the wife of the general manager is stirring up social media. tonight a statement from the team and an apology issued. thanks for being here. i'm derek mcginty. >> i'm jan jeffcoat. the washington redskins no strange tore bizarre off the field drama but tonight goes to a whole new level. the controversy was ignited by a tweet allegedly from jessica mccloughan, the wife of general manager scot mccloughan. it says is, paraphrasing here, how many sexual favors did you have to give to get the story and did they laugh automatic before or after. when the offending tweet popped up, she deleted her twitter account but tonight she says i deeply appear approximately guys for the disparaging remarks about an espn reporter. the comment was unfounded and inappropriate. so again, espn defended russini who used to work here saying she's an excellent reporter who should have never been subjected to such vulgar statements. >>> new details on our violent summer in d.c. ri

yet again the redskins defense has their work cut out for themselves. we'll see if the punishment can be brought against the giants. frank hand hand -- hanrahan, wusa 9 sports. >> i read the redskins are favored by four in new york. >> that's crazy. that's good though. >> it's good. >> you never know but the giants so hungry they haven't gotten that win. they've had a lot of those late losses. so we'll see how they come out. >> and short turnaround for both. they're in the same >>> that's all for our news at 7:00. >> quick look at the 7-day. it's going to be so nice on wednesday. sunshine around 80, comfortably cool. comfortably warm. just about perfect. upper 70s thursday . then unsettled friday, saturday, and sunday with some showers. >> that's okay. when the pope is gone. got to keep it good while he's here. that's it for us at 7:00. we'll see you back here at 11:00. have a good one. >> one, two, t >> "e.t.." >> "e.t.." >> at the emmys. >> i'm psyched. ♪ beautiful >> dancing, singing. some drinking, partying, and some spanking. >> was that as good as

last 20 games redskins record 3- 17 in prime time games. the redskins have not beaten the giants since 2012 and last year they got swept by new york including a thursday night match-up loss to the giants. so what will make tonight any different for the 1-1 redskins? >> the history is history. it's just that. different team, different schemes, different philosophies. so you can't worry about what happened in the past good or bad. >> last three years we've come up with big wins on the thursday night game. it's about going out and doing the little things right. >> the fans aren't going to like us. so it's a rivalry. that said we got to make sure we know up there if we're going to get the job done, it's because of what we put on the field, not because of any external factors. >> reporter: a year ago the redskins lost to the giants on thursday night 45-14. kirk cousins was picked off four times in that loss, but he says that was then. >> every week is important especially divisional game, especially one on the road. when you watch these games, t

maureen: she -- leon: she is the redskins good luck charge. they pull out a win. erin: nobody thought they'd win. leon: a lot of people didn't but some had faith. erin: the redskins, they ran away with a win. could they run away with the n.f.c. east title? next. plus, the nationals are making things interesting down the stretch. they may be closer to the mets than you might think. stick with us. announcer: now the toyota sports desk brought to you by the toyota dealers. especially victory monday and the d.m.v. and everyone is smiles except for corner back amerson who was cut by the skills. if for rest of the team, they don't have too much time to enjoy the 24-10 win over the rams yesterday. the redskins rushed for 182 yards on sunday. the rams had no answer. >> we have to stick to it. it runs the clock. our lineman love it. >> you can't help what is going on and it bodes well for the redskins. erin: dez bryant goes down and then buddy roemer will be out for eight weeks so the -- tony romo will be out so the redskins are tied with the cowboys for the most wins with

speaking of perfect, man, the redskins. lou: wins are hard to come by, only seven wins in the last two years. and we have one already this season. it has been a long time since the burgundy and gold were in victory formation at the end of a football game. everyone is saying, "hey! you gotta get fios!" but why? well, fios is a 100 percent fiber optic network, so you can get 100% out of all your devices.s. so whatever speed you need, fios has it with the fastest internet and wi-fi available, from 50 to 500 mbps. but the main reason to get fios? we're rated number 1 in customer satisfaction. ultimately, that's why. get 50 m fios internet, tv & phone starting at $79.99 a month. plus get $300 back with a two year agreement. get out of the past. get fios. desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. lou: if i were to tell you that the redskins would drop up over 375 yards, the 24 points, hold st. louis to 10 points, you would not believe me. me,t, i would not believe but it did happen and erin hawksworth was there. erin: th

the giants and redskins at 1-2 the eagles at 0-2. that has not delivered multiple teams for the playoffs back in '09 not had wild card team, only the divisional chap has made it to the post season here over last five years. next week we'll have baltimore and pittsburgh delivered three, now 11 teams in the playoffs the last five years total including this divisional champs. tracy wolfson we'll hand off to you. >> tracy: thanks a lot i'm here with eli manning, to get that first win of the season how big of relief is it? >> it is. we needed a win, another home game so we have been there at the end, able to hold on that was big emphasis, win the fourth quarter. when fourth quarter came we got elevate our play and play our best football. i thought we did that tonight, make the big plays in the fourth quarter. >> tracy: odell beckham jr. and reuben randall a tip pass now victor cruz back on sunday how lethal could this offense be? >> we've got to keep working. got good players. need reuben to play well we him the ball more get him catches.

the giants and redskins at 1-2 the eagles at 0-2.hat has not delivered multiple teams for the playoffs back in '09 not had wild card team, only the divisional chap has made it to the post season here over last five years. next week we'll have baltimore and pittsburgh delivered three, now 11 teams in the playoffs the last five years total including this divisional champs. tracy wolfson we'll hand off to you. >> tracy: thanks a lot i'm here with eli manning, to get that first win of the season how big of relief is it? >> it is. we needed a win, another home game so we have been there at the end, able to hold on that was big emphasis, win the fourth quarter. when fourth quarter came we got elevate our play and play our best football. i thought we did that tonight, make the big plays in the fourth quarter. >> tracy: odell beckham jr. and reuben randall a tip pass now victor cruz back on sunday how lethal could this offense be? >> we've got to keep working. got good players. need reuben to play well we him the ball more get him catches. h

jonathan: redskins 3-1 to finish off the preseason. that is going to do it for us. >> dicky: from hollywood it's "jimmy kimmel live"! tonight, andrew garfield -- from "sex & drugs & rock & roll," liz gillies -- "this week in unnecessary censorship" -- and music from faith no more. with cleto and the cletones. and now, if the truth be known, here's jimmy kimmel! [ cheers and applause ] ♪

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talk about the sunday, for the redskins, it looks good. kickoff time is 73. 75 with sunshine at halftime. 78 as we head through the an hours here. enough breeze to have some effect on the kicking game. as far as the next seven days go, we have a 30% chance of showers for the day on monday. we get to wednesday. wednesday night is the first day of fall. wednesday for pope's visit, cloudy. 78 for a high. slightest chance of a sprinkle. that is the latest for the weekend forecast. back to you. maureen: thank you. perfect storm of teams, caps, the nats the redskins. everybody is out doing something. erin: that is great. good call, maureen. we were out at training camp with the washington capitals. we hear from one of the newest members of the team and what the expectations are. that is coming up next. erin: don't expect strange antics from the rams head coach jeff fisher against redskins this weekend for the coin toss on sunday at fedex field. last season, fisher trotted out six of the players that the rams got as a result of the rgiii trade fo

the redskins got hit hard by the injury bug. safety duke ihenacho will miss at least six to eight weeks with a fractured wrist, but the biggest loss is receiver desean jackson ought three to four weeks with a hamstring injury. that really eliminates the deep threat that the redskins had on offense and now it's time for some of the young unproven guys to step up. >> any time you lose a guy of his caliber, he's one of our stars. you hate to lose a star, especially with his speed. we feel good about the receivers that take his place, but nobody can substitute him for that burning speed that gets downfield and scares safeties and corners to death, backs people up. >> reporter: the redskins today announced the suspension of corner back chris culliver for next week's game. that's three starters out for the redskins when they host the st. louis rams. in ashburn kristen berset, wusa9. >>> finally tonight coffee shops and libraries have long been alternative offices for freelancers and those who work from now, but now you can spend an af

. >>> kristen berset joins us from redskins park out in ashburn.hat did you think of the performance yesterday? >> reporter: well, everybody wants a win in week one, but there are a lot more positives than negatives to take from this game and that's the way the redskins were looking at this. it's a busy monday here in ashburn including news why >>> now wusa9 game on sports with kristen berset brought to you by xfinity. >> reporter: welcome back. we're live at redskins park in ashburn, a busy day here as the team tries to regroup from sunday's loss to miami, a frustrating one, but there's plenty more positives than negatives to be taken from this game and that's what the players are focusing on. frank shanahan -- hanrahan has more on how the players are keeping their heads up and moving forward. >> reporter: special teams play, penalties, blowing a 10- point lead, but no, no, we're going to focus on the positives from the redskins' loss to the miami dolphins 17-10. how about alfred morris on the ground over 100 yards and tight end jordan reed grabbi

ray redskins going up to new york, a huge game. we have you covered there as well. she loves our app. it has tons of little features that make it totally worth it. download it and go to the app store and search for wusa9. >>> our coverage of pope francis' arrival in dc starts tomorrow morning at 4:30. >>> in other news today, authorities are looking for answers after someone was struck and killed by a freight train overnight. it happened around 12:30 on sunny side avenue near he had monde son -- edmond son -- edmondston road in belleville. >>> could the cards actually be stacked in the redskins favor right now? that question may have seemed laughable this time yesterday. but consider the giants and eagles are 0-2 right now. philly seems lost on offense and the cowboys just lost tony romo for eight weeks over a broken collarbone. washington got back to 500 for the first time in a full calendar year with yesterday's win over the ram. a bit of redemption from last year's meeting between the two. and the best part about it, everyone had a hand in it. defense held them t

. >>> redskins fans are gathering >>> redskins fans are gathering up for the what can i make for you?ow about one of our reuben sandwiches? choose from tender corned beef or oven roasted turkey breast, topped with sauerkraut, melty swiss cheese and thousand island dressing. enjoy one while they're here! subway. eat fresh. >>> take a look at what some commuters discovered when they returned to their vehicles at a park and ride last week. their cars on blocks with their tires missing much the surprise came wednesday at the horner road commuter lot in woodbridge. another rider noticed the problem he's got off the bus. as i was approaching my truck, i saw the car on blocks and i didn't think much of it, just somebody might have had an issue. but then as i look closer, i saw one tire, two tires, okay, all four tires are gone. >> prince william county and virginia state police both patrol this lot. they are suggesting commuters keep watch for anything suspicious. >>> well, they missed the first day of school and we have learned students in northern virginia were erased from the system, or s

redskins knew they had to pay him. robert griffin iii has to be cleared from his concussion to play. but jeff darlington reported red kins had already made up their mind that rg3 is still very much in their plans. they consider robert griffin iii the second best quarterback on team and he'll be the back up to court cousins. the risk if griffin suffers an injury in a game or practice that prevents him from passing his end of season physical the redskins are on the hook for his 2016 salary of $16 million. that's the risk. coming up later in sports, critical words from a former d.c. united star whose career was cut short by a concussion. he'll be talking about the doctor who examined rg3. >>> all right. so i think a lot of people safe to say have been in a pillow fight. has yours ended in a concussion. the brawl at an elite institution that left students black and blue. >>> relaxing afternoon out on the afternoon takes a terrifying turn when a boat bursts into flames. flames. and support for the i was at my shop tied up w

. >>> we are all wondering what the redskins are going to look like now that there's a different guy at quarterback. >> it's the cousins team now. >> we saw glimpses of him last year, but we'll have to see what he can do with the start and the confidence. this new era has begun in ♪ hey! let me help with that. oh, thank you! ♪ introducing the one-and-only volkswagen golf sportwagen. the sportier utility vehicle. >>> now wusa9 game on sports with kristen berset brought to you by xfinity. >> with the big announcement out of the way the redskins can focus on preparing not only for thursday's final preseason game buthe start of the regular season. now it's all about finding that chemistry between kirk cousins and that first string offense. today frank hanrahan talked with some veterans to find out if things would be different or stay the same with cousins at the helm. >> reporter: so what, if anything, will change on the offensive side of the football for the washington redskins with kirk cousins now, the starter? >> he's familiar with the offense. he's been in the system, you know, and

area more metro or redskins. whoever decided to go with the texans instead of the redskins is probably cleaning out his desk right now. a lot of people are calling this a soap opera. terry mccormack said the happiest person, the wife of scott including hahn -- scot mccloughan. they have played zero games so far. all this drama and they haven't started the season. >> oh, my. thank you. i cannot believe how many people are talking about this. it's going everywhere, right? >> right, mike. it was the most searched topic on google this morning and has only been knocked down since deflategate news come down. >>> moving on now, chaotic scene, hundreds of high grants rushed toward trains at budapest station earlier today but the trains aren't going anywhere. in the czech republic this morning, authorities say they will stop using markers to write numbers on the hands and arms of these migrants. that's a practice as you know reminiscent of the holocaust. >> reporter: word spread fast spilling on to the platforms and attac

the cornerback was released outright by the redskins. he's no longer on the team to make room for chris culliver returning from suspension. we'll have to watch out for riley. linebacker hurt his calf. according to coach gruden he is day-to-day. he's probably going to be questionable for the giants game thursday. that's the latest out here from a dreary redskins park. smiles all around as the skins are 1-1. >> amerson didn't play a snap yesterday, now been released. just when we thought we caught a break from the quarterback drama, a new report out today by bleacher report says there is tension in the locker room. they don't speak and aren't in the same room together. a continuation of a pattern that griffin doesn't get along with others in the building. of course rg3 quick to twitter to try to quiet the rumors, saying when the hate don't work, they start telling lies. i guess celebrating that your team won with your teammates is isolating yourself. >>> finally tonight, check out this cool little trick play. they get the kickoff. huddle u

the giants and redskins at 1-2 the eagles at 0-2.hat has not delivered multiple teams for the playoffs back in '09 not had wild card team, only the divisional chap has made it to the post season here over last five years. next week we'll have baltimore and pittsburgh delivered three, now 11 teams in the playoffs the last five years total including this divisional champs. tracy wolfson we'll hand off to you. >> tracy: thanks a lot i'm here with eli manning, to get that first win of the season how big of relief is it? >> it is. we needed a win, another home game so we have been there at the end, able to hold on that was big emphasis, win the fourth quarter. when fourth quarter came we got elevate our play and play our best football. i thought we did that tonight, make the big plays in the fourth quarter. >> tracy: odell beckham jr. and reuben randall a tip pass now victor cruz back on sunday how lethal could this offense be? >> we've got to keep working. got good players. need reuben to play well we him the ball more get him catches. h

i'm larry michael at redskins park.week on "redskins chronicles" we take an in-depth look of a legacy. today, hall of famer, art monk. a look back opening day at fedex field, the redskins fell to the miami dolphins, 17-10. here's some of the highlights.

. >>> welcome to "redskins chronicles." i'm larry michael at redskins park.edskins chronicles takes an in-depth look at this storied legacies. we look at charley taylor. the redskins are off this weekend. we have a little bit more time to sit down with one of the greats to ever wear the burgundy and gold. charley taylor has had an incrle

redskins, on to the gearing up for their showdown sunday against the rams. key injuries are jordan reed with a quad injury. several players are gametime decisions. stadium, the annual battle, the pirates score early. he finds thomas allen all alone. loan coverage, 21 yard t.d. thet now, hampton leads in fourth. and for all of tonight's high school football action, or to high school sports final on new's channel 8. i will be hosting and it starts in five minutes. i'm running over now. leon: no heels? steve: i will have to watch. tributelarger-than-life to the country music star. leon: this video came in from wisconsin, a corn maze. this is garth brooks, in case you were wondering. shout out andem a share the picture when he announced his new tour dates. his family was invited to be his personal guest. acres,n maze covers 11 their most ambitious one yet. sure, tv has evolved over the years. it's gotten squarer. brighter. bigger. it's gotten thinner. even curvier. but what's next? for all binge watchers. movie geeks. sports freaks. x1 from xfinity will change t

it's the redskins kickoff to the kirk cousins era 2.0. the 'skins hoping for a better outcome the second time around. cousins started five games last year until being benched because of turnovers. he's not proud of his 2-7 record as a starter throwing interceptions in four of the games. so he's coming in with a lot to prove but the key is to just relax. and not let the moment overwhelm him. >> yeah, it's a big game, yes it's important. but i'm the kind of guy who's going to acknowledge that. it's my job to almost stay relaxed and enjoy the process and enjoy the moment and have fun and put a smile on he face. >> the biggest thing he can't feel like the weight of the world is on his shoulders. he has to rely on people to help him out and we have total confidence in kirk. he has to understand if it doesn't go right early that hang in there and good things will continue to happen. >> cousins will be tested in the first opening day start since college. the dolphins have two of the best defensive linemen in the league. kickoff at 1:00 p.m. post

last season, eli torched the redskins.wns -- four touchdowns, new york embarrassing the redskins 45-14. the last time the skins beat the giants in new york, it was 2011 . of the better quarterbacks in this league. i think it's him and he will be in canton. he is definitely on the short list. hopefully i can get a couple more wins under my belt. i like my chances in the locker room. robert: the mexican soccer league. the goalie gets the save, everything's all good, this happens. oops. that counts as a goal. leon: oh, no. robert: mama always said use your head, you can achieve goals. it happens, poor guy. eli's last game against the fourins, 315 yards, touchdowns. leon: look at it this way, he has never played these redskins. robert: exactly. leon: different regime. alison: thinking positive. coming up next, how about this joyful reunion? ♪ ♪ (vo) you can pass down a subaru forester. (dad) she's all yours. (vo) but you get to keep the mories. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. alison: the world will be watching win po

optimism over here. >>> we are optimistic about thursday, everybody now. >> redskins favored now, butfter what they did, they >>> let's look at the seven-day right now. >> it's going to turn just in time. clouds tomorrow, couple of showers possible in the morning, 75. gorgeous wednesday, 80s, upper 70s on thursday, a couple showers possible friday, saturday, sunday, not washout days, nats in town through monday. >> i'm loving this time of year, though. >> it's awesome. no ac, no heat. >> that's right. >> that's wusa9 news for tonight. >> have a great night, everybody! we'll see you back here tomorrow. >> bye. ♪ when was the last time you felt... free. it's time to uncover that feeling again. with the compassion and strength of a name... most accepted by top doctors and specialists. and the power of a card... that opens doors in all fifty states. giving you the freedom to love to dream to dance like no one is watching. carefirst blue cross blue shield. live fearless. ( band playing "late show" theme ) captioning sponsored by cbs >> stephen: hey! (cheers and applause) stephen, stephen,

the latest redskins drama everyone is talking about. it will be the talk of the day tomorrow for sure. forgm's wife apologizing accusing an espn reporter of giving sexual favors in exchange stories. robert burton is here with how all of this happened. robert: when you think things are trying to quiet down, then this happens. unbelievable. leon: i believe it. robert: we have broken to stories about the redskins quarterback situation. now a tweet from the wife of gm scott mcclellan -- mcclellan -- mccloughan. a statement issued from the team mccloughanof ms. says -- as far as we were told, her twitter account has since been shut down the that twitter will get you. -- shut down. that twitter will get you. leon: this is getting ridiculous. robert: a new reality show here in d.c. , new still ahead controversy over gay marriage licenses in kentucky. the clerk who is fighting the system. and too much homework? we will have a new study for you. and a major shift in policy that has -- at the elite army ranger leon: developing now, a battle over

the redskins lost their preseason finale to the jaguars tonight. but carol, this was more about staying healthy than anything else. >> yeah, definitely the guys were relieved to get out of here without any more injuries. it is mor did it feel like the longest preseason ever? it is over now. they're 3-1 in the preseason. lots of reasons for the guys to be optimistic, they're telling us. head coach jay gruden, well, he was looking to evaluate players tonight. colt mccoy, he was just looking to get out of here healthy, as he has already made a roster spot. so mccoy had a touchdown pass in the first quarter, and also in the fourth quarter. and the skins, they score 13 points and a failed two-point conversion. and then they had a field goal. so they had a total of 16 points. but unfortunately, the jags had 17. so 17-16. they lose their final preseason game. and they face the season 3-1. now the real work begins if they have to cut the 75-man roster down to 53 players by saturday. and we're going to have so much more player reaction and highlights, i pro

at fedex with the redskins, robert burton, abc 7 sports.the rams beat the seahawks today. the ravens seem to be lacking offensive star power after the torrey smith signed with another team in free agency. joe flacco back to pass, picked off. 51 yards, touchdown. the broncos take a 16-13 lead. less than a minute to go, the broncos up 19-13. last chance for the ravens, joe flacco lofts one into the end zone, intercepted. ballgame. the ravens lose by 6. nats-marlins, a scary moment for bryce harper. jayson werth grounds out to short, but harper was on first, made the turn, made a collision at second. he was down several moments. he hustles around second, then there is the collision. it looked like he banged his hip on the. n,e good news is the nats wo but they gained no ground on the mets, still mine five games behind new york. the u.s. open men's final, roger federer and no voc djokovic -- novak djokovic looking sharp. roger federer starts running out of gas. novak djokovic wins his 10th major in four sets. the mystics hosting the atlanta dre

the redskins are hosting a st.ouis team coming off with a lot of momentum despite mistakes the rams found a way to beat the champions in overtime and the redskins struggled to do that in miami. >>> you see the guys pulling it out in overnight, you know it just shows the fight they had. we can be dealing with a more dangerous team with them being 1-0. they got great ayplers on the team and i know coach fisher will get them ready to play. >> the redskins don't want to go 0-2. with jackson out, the redskins average under six years and jackson is out and kirk cousins says it is a big loss but not detrimental. >> did it affect the offense in a big way, no. it was not what we wanted but there will certainly be times that we benefit from having deshaun and the shots that we are able to take. >>> the young guys will step up. >> reed will step up. >> and moving for kirk cousins. >> and no one needs to get this. a great thursday. warm at fedex and maybe showers for the ♪ >> come on! come on! ( cheers and applause ) >> stephe

according to espn's power rankings, the redskins are ranked 32nd. if you do not know much about football, there are only 32 teams, so that is not good. head coach jay gruden says he will use it as motivation. coach gruden: i know where everybody has us ranked. that is good motivation for football team. we are looking forward to it. being an underdog, everybody thinks we are what we are, but our guys are fired up to show what we are about. tennis, the men's quarterfinals, roger federer in u.s.to make it 29-1 open night matches. the world number two was on point. hisompiled 7 aces over first three service games and cruises to the saight sets victory. advancing,federer setting up an all swiss semi-final at the u.s. open. the other semi will be no voc djokovic. leon: a good setup. alison: still thinking about the dskins. erin: it is brutal. storen may need 70 to taste his food after this one. -- may need somebody to taste his food after this. alison: this will be the tallest, fastest, longest roller coaster in the world. it was built at cedar point in o

erin: this is an important game for the redskins.ld prove they are no longer the easy meal ticket win that the giants are used to. it would make the relevant at 2-1 to win a division game. sports.wksworth, abc 7 robert: both teams fighting for a shot at the playoffs. goodbye. one until win after that. rally and now lead for-three in the seventh inning. the seventh. leon: no more drops. doug: raindrops are coming for the weekend. 30% higher than 40% chance of showers developing saturday and sunday. cooler and low 70's. it will warm back up as we head through early next week. back to the upper 70's, to about 80. the best chances of showers will be south and west of the metro. that's one of the things steve will be giving his eye on tonight at 11:00. cooler temperatures, gusty winds, any chance of we can showers. hopefully tonight or tomorrow we can make it more definite and say yes, it will rain or no, it will not. maureen: maybe. doug: maybe. that is the story. leon: we can say with some certitude that pope francis is in new york. hap

the redskins have certainly experienced their share of injuries this preseason. their number one goal is to leave this game healthy. now, this saturday, the team has to cut down their roster from 75 players to 53. and those cuts can be difficult for this coaching staff. >> the toughest part of our job, to be honest with you. naming the starters and all that stuff, that's tough also, but when you're talking about cutting people this time of year, guys been with us through otas and training camp, really done nothing wrong, done everything right to make themselves a part of this washington redskins football team, it's difficult. it really is. >> reporter: now, one thing you want to watch out for tonight here at fedex field, colt mccoy, he will start the entire game for the redskins at quarterback, but since rg3 hasn't been cleared from his concussion, kirk cousins is the backup. so, if mccoy goes down, the redskins' starting quarterback, kirk cousins, will be on the field in a meaningless preseason game. let's hope colt can stay upright and this entire team can stay

fan and if you're a native or redskins fan, i'm not a fan of other teams but the redskins have been the one i started at when i was ---like i said, five years old. that's where i started that and that's what it's always been with me. so to hear a lot of these comments -- because this is such a divisive issue. it's probably the most divisive thing i've seen in a lot of the issues and i think a lot of you guys do a lot of good work. teaching, your activism, your energy is awesome. the smithsonian institute, your work and being an athlete, a hero to a lot of kids. and your work with morningstar, you've made a lot of good -- did a lot of great things. but i think for some reason this issue is huge. it's such a divisive thing that when you go on to comments on twitter, on if, you can just hear back and forth "you're a sellout, racist, half breed, you don't count." everything back and forth and i've never been a part of an issue or read other issues where you just see natives fighting each other. to me it's like how do we stop this? what is it going to be to unite us to better causes, to

yes, the washington redskins.ound game is going to have to continue on if they're going to knock off the giants in new york thursday night, a game you can watch right here on wusa 9. inside the red zone, redskins park, frank hanrahan, wusa 9 sports. >> thanks, frank. >>> coming up at 6:00, we'll tell you a report that surfaced about rg3 and kirk cousins. are they getting along? plus the big roster move the redskins made today. >> new at 6:00, we take a look at how the pope's visit to dc these created the largest security operation in u.s. history. >> first hungary shuts down its borders, now another country is having a tough time coping with the wave of syrian migrants heading to europe. everyone is saying, "hey! you gotta get fios!" but why? well, fios is a 100 percent fiber optic network, so you can get 100% out of all your devices. so whatever speed you need, fios has it with the fastest internet and wi-fi available, from 50 to 500 mbps. but the main reason to get fios? we're rated number 1 in customer satisfac

except for the players that are looking to make that roster, but yes there is a game as the redskins would try to clear their mind on the drama and play some football. coming up a live report from the fedex field. what to expect what did iran's supreme leader get in the nuclear deal? to start with, $100 billion. they keep their nuclear facilities and ballistic missiles. there won't be surprise anytime-anywhere inspections. and after ten years, restrictions are lifted and iran could build a nuclear weapon in two months. congress should reject a bad deal. we need a better deal. >>> we've got breaking news for you out of prince george's county with a fatal crash on the beltway. and a live picture from the center of the scene reducing the number of the lanes that they will be squeezing by the scene as they would back up all the way to the springfield inner change as you can imagine if you are one of their drivers headed for fedex field for tonight's game you'll probably be a bit late. >>> it is a night for some football as the pre-season game will come to a close as they will be hosting

then back up. >>> the redskins played a tough one today. >> they did. they fell a little short. >> think in this because when they go public in the preseason, doesn't work out. >> we have highlights. >> the nationals explode on offense. and bryce harper does something no player has done in over a hundred years. >>> tech -- check out the new wusa9 app. check out the interactive weight -- radar. planer commute using the live is there an elk in your bed? with sleep number, now there's an adjustment for that. only at a sleep number store. right now save 50% on the labor day limited edition bed, plus 24-month special financing. hurry ends monday! know better sleep with sleep number. >>> over 20 players did not dress for tonight's preseason finale. deangelo hall did play a little bit. wanted more work out there. other than that, it was all about the bubble players. those fighting to make the final 53 man roster. colt mccoy making the start in the preseason finale. played the whole game. this was the were shot ross -- ross show. look at him punch that in. endi

jonathan: i made fun of my redskins and my friends get mad. they said you wouldn't make fun if they were winning. no, i wouldn't. winning cures everything. doug: we might have a dust storm other fedex field. looking live at the city. haze out there. a little bit of a breeze kicking up. you have noticed the past few days all week long we have had the high heat and humidity. i notice this myself because i'm an observant old koot. the winds have barely been blowing. it's still and extremely hot and humid. fresh air that will get in the region. it will take a while longer. talk about the rain. we have cold front from the northeast. most approaching from the west and the northwest. there is nothing severe right now. in richmond you are dealing with that. it's 75 in manassas. 77 in washington dels. 91 in hagerstown. 88 in the capital. the moisture levels keeping the feels-like temperature above average. a story of heat and humidity. isolated thunderstorms. as we head through the next couple of days the key is the backdoor cold front, moving from the

redskins and jags, a lot of drama this beek, of course, surrounding qbs, both kirk cousins and rg3 on the field a short time ago, warming up, but they are just the spectators tonight. all about the guys trying to impress head coach, we are hearing only five to six spots are open, at most. and this is gruden's least-favorite time of the year. so many tough decisions to make. >> it is heartbreaking. the good thing is i think we will get them enough work on tape, get them an opportunity somewhere else possibly or a lot of chance these guys can come back. last year we went through a ton of injuries and ended up bringing certain guys back it is not the ended of the line for them, but sad to tell them we have to let them go. >> keep it here for the final presanson game, skins, jags, kick off at 7:30 p.m., of course, break it down for you on the redskins' postgame report right after the final bestle. that's the story of the night, guys, 22 players on the sideline will not be here as of saturday, 4 p.m. so, going to keep an eye on who is going to make the team, we will have it for you after t

. >> thursday night football had the giants hosting the washington redskins. the giants scoring early when running back rasheed jennings blocked the redskins' tress way punt. nailing a safety. they wrapped up with an o'dell beckham junior 30-yard touch down and a ruben ran del -- it's randle, 41-yarder. >> randall. >> final score, 32-21. it's randall? >> randle, you got it right. >> i did get it right. >> you did a good job. as a washington redskins fan and a fan of their quarterback, i was hoping that they would pull out a victory but miracles got to happen sometime tort giants. >> it's rashad randle. rashad jennings. i'm just going to stop sports right there and move onto the battle of the box office this weekend into it is coming up. toby mcversus robert de niro. the reviews are in. we've got them when we visit the "insomniac theater." plus a rough week for donald trump as the attacks from republican rivals pile on. but first, we have a really cool weather map. it beats yours. >> "world news now" weather brought to you by gerber life insurance. i just ran a

the redskins game will go on just fine, hopefully the win. you all laugh.perature at 80 dress, 75 dress on monday, by tuesday, wednesday, may see a few showers. leon: it's not a laugh. it's confidence. that's what confidence sounds like. alison: a nervous laugh. erin: i'm staying out of it. i don't want to live with the uncertainties of hep c. or wonder... ...whether i should seek treatment. i am ready. because today there's harvoni. a revolutionary treatment for the most common type of chronic hepatitis c. harvoni is proven to cure up to 99% of patients... ...who've had no prior treatment. it's the one and only cure that's... ...one pill, once a day for 12 weeks. certain patients... ...can be cured with just 8 weeks of harvoni. with harvoni, there's no interferon and there are no complex regimens. tell your doctor if you have other liver or kidney problems, or other medical conditions. and about all the medicines you take including herbal supplements. harvoni should not be taken with anyedicines >>> and now, abc's "jimmy kimmel live." >> dicky: from hollyw

he received the redskins salute of war. recognized for the off-field work he does supporting the military. the ceremony was part of the annual welcome home luncheon. he comes from a military family and he spoke about the honor. >> this is an honor to be in this position and have this platform to give back in a positive way. that is a choice you have to make. i am blessed to have teammates that led me in the right direction to use the platform for a positive thing. in the military, one thing you have is your word. i give my word to familiar i will, the washington redskins, teammate and the military i will be there for them. appreciate you guys. leon: with that he received a standing ovation from the crowd as recipient. but coming up in sports stay tuned because robert burton has more of the lunchen and the first words from griffin after the benching. kimberly: more on the pink pants. leon: you would notice that. kimberly: coming up at "abc7 news at 5:00" -- make or break. the rule a local lawmaker is taking as the president

some fans' expectations, we'll go inside the red zone with the redskins nation.veryone is saying, "hey! you gotta get fios!" but why? well, fios is a 100 percent fiber optic network to the home, so you can get access to the fastest internet and in-home wi-fi available. and fios gives you big capacity too. so everyone in the house can get online. but the main reason to get fios? we're rated number 1 in customer satisfaction. ultimately, that's why. get 25 meg fios internet, tv & phone starting at $79.99 a month. plus get $350 back. hurry, offer ends september 19th. get out of the past. get fios. >>> i'm peggy fox here at the prince william county fair grounds where a crowd is already gathering getting ready for the bernie sanders rally tonight. earlier today the liberal democrat spoke at the conservative liberty university. i'll have a live report coming up. >>> a virginia man has launched an unusual campaign to try to save the life of his beloved wife. >> glenn millis is blending old media and new in an effort to drag down a desperately needed kidney donor. andre