not going to be up to rgiii.er hurt wants to get back in the game and they want to get back in the game now. it's not always up to them. >>> the other big story -- it's you, diane, go. >> all right, bruce. the other big stories, the nationals. the first time a washington franchise has been in the playoffs since 1933. the nationals have add knack for producing dramatic wins all season is and sunday's game one of the nlcs was no different. 8th inning, pinch hitter tyler moore loops a single putting the nats up. then in the 9th, closer drew storens slams the door shut, right there. nats win game one of the nlds. >> it was fun. the atmosphere was great. the fans here are some of the best in baseball so it's a great place to play. >> every time you win a game it's huge but definitely being able to come in here against the champs, the team that has no experience in the postseason, it was pretty good for us to come in here and get a w. >> it's baseball. there's no science behind it. if you play baseball, you've got expe

, he has to be healthy. >> nfl officials are also paying close attention to how the situation with rgiiihandled. recent conditions treating athletes in the league has come under scrutiny. there are concerns that sending players back on the field too early is a mistake no one was to make. dr. raymond solono says that mild concussions usually takes seven days to 10 days to resolve themselves and it could be up to three weeks before he is back. >> he probably -- they probably will not know the information the need for a week and a half. >> rgiii cannot return to practice or game action until the team doctor and an independent neurologist clear some. >> we will have more on this later in sports. >> slide, robert, slide from now on. taste of the sea is going on right now and it is on -- taste of b.c. is going on right now, and it is on ninth avenue through third st.. there is a beer tent sponsored by stella artois. get out there while you can. >> just make sure that you are wearing a jacket. >> it will be cooler later tonight. we had this temperatures in west virginia. >> no, no. >> i don't c

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rgiii tries to become a giant killer. pamela howzeze: it just seems like such an... infringement on our lives. how dare they step into my life that way. it's none of their business. he's tryg to restrict us again. he's taking us backwards. george allen is the last thing we need in washington. anncr: the democratic nato al campaign committee is... responsible for the content of this advertising. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. >> could this stage skits any bigger for -- could this stage gets any bigger for rgiii? he has made it clear to the giants' defense to be aggressive but be under control. the stage is set for the rookie and he was asked if he prepares any differently for a game of this m i used to high jump back in the day, way back in the day. my dad would always tell me you jump the same way you jump. for me, you always keep your preparation the same way. whether it is the giants or anyone else, keep it the same way. >> for baseball fans, the tigers swept through the yankees

we'll hear from rgiii about the big game coming up in just a bit. plus college basketball starts in less than a month. and local teams are getting some recognition. sports is next. >>> and now 9 sports with kristen berset. >> the washington redskins have had a bit of an advantage. rgiii has been able to play without the stress of a division al rivalry. that's all about to change this weekend when the skins face the road to hit the reigning champs and the giants acknowledge they're going to have their hands full with this offense. something that opponents and even mike shanahan aren't always used to with this team. >> every place i've been everybody says what do you call this offense. call it the east coast offense. i'm not sure what the name of the offense is. we're just experimenting with what robert can do. >> we're doing different things every game and we're going to see how teams respond to that. so we're making sure we execute what we go to the field to do. >> the hits keep coming from cyclist lance armstrong. another sponsor has dropped their

we'll hear from rgiii about the big game coming up in just a bit.s college basketball starts in less than a month. and local teams woman: in 1990, in severn, maryland, the daughter of a clergyman was discovered by a music industry insider while pumping gas at a service station. the odds of her getting signed and spending 11 weeks at #1 on the u.s. singles charts? 1 in 19 million. the odds of this former church choir singer going on to sell 40 million records? 1 in 15 million. the odds of the same woman winning 6 grammy awards and starring in two broadway plays? 1 in 75 million. the odds of this musician and performer having a child diagnosed with autism? 1 in 150. i'm toni braxton, and i encourage you to learn the signs of autism at autismspeaks.org. early diagnosis can make a lifetime of difference. >>> and now 9 sports with kristen berset. >> the washington redskins have had a bit of an advantage. rgiii has been able to play without the stress of a division al rivalry. that's all about to change this weekend when the skins face the road to hit the

you cannot coach what rgiii does.buys time, he becomes to cover when he is scrambling like that. first down, incredible stuff. rg3 had the defense on their heels, so they do not know what to look for. that pass look like a butterfly with a sore feet. much time for eli manning. the giants' win. leonard should have laid out for pass, he gave himself up on a first down. the redskins also made too many turvers, four including this one to end the game. seven penalties. there is the reason the giants are the world champ. >> when you lose a game after all that happens, it hurts. we either go back to the drawing board and act like players and or we feel sorry for ourselves. our fortitude. >> redskins attitude is great. the cowboys played carolina in a must-win situation for dallas. how about that? a pregame talk to the cowboys. yes, sir. joe never turns an opportunity to talk about faith. beat carolina 19-14. maryland got the worst possible news. he tore his a c.e.o. and not a heartbreaking loss on saturday. he is out for the

have been updated in las vegas, the odds on the redskins have not because of the uncertainty around rgiii. he was back on the field today. everybody is optimistic that he will start on sunday. but the cable be the defense. -- but the key will be the defense. >> he looks pretty good. he still has great vision. he is not 100%, he is 98%. >> basketball fans, the wizard's play a preseason game. tipoff is 7:00 at the verizon center. the nationals and cardinals are in the eighth inning, that game is still tied at one. >> we pamela howze: it just seems like such an... infringement on our lives. how dare they step into my life that way. it's none of their business. he's trying to restrict us again. he's taking us backwards. george allen is the last thing we need in washington. anncr: the democratic senatorial campaign committee is... responsible for the content of this advertising. alexis douglas: i can remember when i was younger and... my family was not necessarily financially stable. we were poor. anncr: then alexis got a job at the mgm casino in michigan. and it changed her life. alexis: i st

. >> you cannot talk redskins rgiii. talking about the mistakes have kept him from intoxicated with his own success. he has had a couple of costly turnovers. >> the worst feeling you can fumble and theu ball is 3 feet in front of you. i had my hand on the ball. i am not mad about that either. he made a good play on that. time i will go into the fetal position. for baseball fans, everybody see the nationals the fall classic. did not happen. davey johnson was named manager of the year. game one of the world series, this is a great matchup. justin played in the world he was a rookie. the hottest bat in the pro he started the season with the rockies. would you have believed them? if you were told -- if you ore to have told me in may would have plans to in the face. are you serious? of the day comes from tennis. are you kidding me? the behind the back return. hockey fans come that it does like he will get a full season. tomorrow is the deadline for the schedule and the two are not close to reaching an agreement. the islanders

he does work to give the bucs lead.int runs an-- rgiii offense. into field-goal range.ryone was biting their nails about. he already missed three. he barely makes it, but he saves job, most likely. 41-yarder, gets the win. a 24-22 win. it felt like it was a real test. like -- a lot of people wanted to get the game over with. e again.at chanc many, yourissed too y long.ent is not ver but to mr. re-field goals and make his focus and come that game -- that lot about him. > -- baseball in october, hunting for october. the nats had a chance to win the east in st. louis. it was not that pretty -- they only at -- lasted a few innings. hot bat.ltran has a deep left-center into the bullpen. the fourth.four in a two-run shot. gone. 7-4 cardinals. bottom of the fourth, you could not stop this man. beltran again. a two-run shot. cardinals blow out the nationals, 10-4. the braves also won. the nationals magic number remains at one. cup, crazy finish. that.es this could give the u.s. victory that and opens the door. tt to seal the deal. europe remains -- retains the cup. ryder cup. w

rgiii practiced again today.ad games coming up against the giants and the steelers, at this game is huge for washington. it is also the debut of the new kicker. in college football, md. travels to virginia to play the cavaliers tomorrow. that is always a good old- fashioned donnybrook. the story tonight, a baseball. the nationals are holding onto a 6-4 lead. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] combine the pnc cashbuilder visa credit card with a qualifying pnc performance select checking account and earn 75% more than cards earning 1% cash bk on almost everything. >> stay with us for complete coverage. we will break in during the night if the national's win. we'll be right back. alexis douglas: i can remember when i was younger and... my family was not necessarily financially stable. we were poor. anncr: then alexis got a job at the mgm casino in michigan. and it changed her life. alexis: i started as a wardrobe clerk. but then i was able to work my way up. i got a 401k, i have health insurance... and i make great mone

rgiii knows it is not a joke. these guys are very hard to block.ut we have guys that are out to the challenge. by no means am i going tuesday me but itnot touch be fun to gety out there and play. not as if he runs as fast as he did last week. always the utility guy, alexander spent most of his time on special teams but with injuries, alexander stepped up with a fumble recovery, earning a game ball. to continue to put like that together. that is what the great players do. to be consistent. l to hearappointed pau playersals of the four the trial. to the list of -- two and fans wanted to own the what he does as you see on the screen. the pose into an iconic celebration. he says it is not about making but managing how the message is used. for united is gearing up biggest match of the season. they will play tomorrow. d guarantee a woul play.ason though they are young, they are poised to make the playoffs in fivefirst time years. aggressive and and we willt all what we haveo done. we have a young group and a young coach. a great experience for the throug

. >> another award for rgiii, offensive rookie of the month. sunday he became one of three rookies to pass for over 1,000 yards in his first four weeks. >>> we've got ourselves some great high school football tomorrow night. dunbar edging out chantilly for the game of the week. 12,000 of you voted. we'll have highlights of both of those games. also dematha versus good counsel. >>> ted leonsa always seems to have a smile on his face but the wizards are in the midst of a major rebuild. and the nhl lockout? mums the word. he did talk about his wiz kids, though, and he actually made a correlation to the nationals. he believes his team is restructuring in a similar fashion to the nats. >> i looked at the nationals losing 100 games and finishing in the basement and picking high and bring ink a free agent and making an astute trade, and then they wake up one day and they're winning the pennant. >> we shall see. >>> baseball, high drama tomorrow. baltimore playing in the one- game wildcard at texas. say what you will about the nats, but buck showalter

his number 47 shirts rivals rgiii's jersey today. >> i was coming to get that jersey. was oneight years, he of the most popular members of the redskins. released one week before t of the season. was let go, his remained one of at the five sellers paraphernalia- the top fivef sellers at the team's stored. after an injury to the team's starting tight end, fred davis. fans think he is the key missing link. they would have a great team likeey could get somebody him to fill the spot. like him to fill the spot. >> excitement is not just about having a good player back on the field, but one that stands genuinely like. >> i just like his personality. he does the job. also endured in self- defense when he publicly supported his mom during her struggle with breast cancer. e whenfield is going to b s officially welcomed back at the the november 4 home game. more ofill be with much his return. that is coming up in sports. >> i wonder if he has been working out. >> i hope so. women,medical news for how often medical experts screened for get cervical cancer. >> we get some results t

it is looking more like the redskins are giving rgiii to prove himself and get ready to play on sunday. he was back on the field today. he was looking pretty sharp too. but mike shanahan has not given the green light. their plan against the vikings on sunday. -- they are playing against the vikings on sunday. >> there is nothing said in stunned. he will have to continue to pass the test. nobody knows what is going to happen. >> he got his first nfl action last sunday. he threw a perfect pass to moss. the redskins chances ended with too ugly interceptions. >> i came away with sunday, some disappointments, but also with confidence and a belief in myself. >> mike shanahan says he is game planning for two scenarios. >> there are some differences but at the end of the day to be a quarterback, you have to be able to be accurate and make good decisions. those are the things that both of us are working on. >>. just talking, he is a quality guy, a very talented young man. they're now at the bottom of the sixth, the nationals and cardinals are still tied at 1. >> up next, after three surgeries,

. >> we always talk about rgiii but trent williams can take some credit. he has grown literally and figuratively with the redskins. 6 foot 5 inches and 325 pounds, williams is spreading himself in becoming a bigger man these days. -- priding himself in becoming a bigger man these days. >> i was able to get through it and come out a little better. >> he was suspended the final four games for violating the substance-abuse policy. this year, he has been a rock. >> that is a step in the right direction. a couple of years ago, it would have been hard for me to get out there. >> williams is now in his third season and is a change in attitude is not lost on his teammates. >> you see all the things that he has done those first two years. it is more than playing football, it is a job. >> it tells you about the character of the man. >> i like his attitude, i like his demeanor. >>: williams knows how much that suspension serve his motivation. >> i would have matured more even if i did not get suspended, but that suspension did add fuel to the fire. >> the nationals a

rgiii. this town is in love with this guy. we'll talk steeler ands skills. speaking of love. >> i'm in love. i'm not sure even you dave look this good in a tux. check out carlos. is he cute or what? thank you for the kisses. he is dressed for the love ball. going on in less than two weeks. benefits the humane society. coming up live later we're going to tell you firsthand why you want to make sure you take advantage of the invite. they need you. we'll tell you all about it. >> we're getting a look at the center and lighter -- thinner and lighter ipad mini. and half the weight. but at $329, it's not as cheap as the competitors out there. the kindle fire starts at $159. and the barns and nobody nook and nexus 7 start at $199. we'll be right back. anncr: seven-hundred-thousand jobs. that's what the plan george allen supports... would cost our economy. newspapers called it "economically destructive." like allen's votes to give tax breaks to companies... that ship jobs overseas, his economic plan would... help big corporations, devastating the middle class. allen

last week two lucky winners became the proud owners of a new pair of rgiii jerseys. all you have to do is like our page and tell us why you deserve one of these things right here. we'll announce the winner saturday night on game on at 7:00 p.m. right here on wusa9. >>> still ahead tonight, metro alters bus routes all the time but the reason behind one suggested change, that may surprise you. >> on the campus of george mason university where the president has made his 16th strip to virginia this year. details coming up. >> but first, three of our colleagues know the trials of dealing with diabetes all too well, their personal stories and how they plan to help find a cure that's next. >>> another health alert, this is about the disease that's about to face half the u.s. population in the next year. nearly 28 million americans already live with diabetes. this weekend our own will be mcs. they sit down and talk about being daddy's girls are such a special mission to them. >> it's about being family. >> absolutely. your dad, your dad, my mom. >> my father died of diabetes

. >> still to come, the redskins talk about how they handle r threed rgiii's debut bell we are starting i got you white chocolate pumpkin. oh, please don't call me "pumpkin." no, that's white chocolate and pumpkin. oh. pumpkin. ha ha! you've never tasted pumpkin like this. try new pumpkin white chocolate or pumpkin mocha coffees anlattes today. alexis douglas: i can remember when i was younger and... my family was not necessarily financially stable. we were poor. anncr: t then alexis got a job at the mgm casino in michigan. and it changed her l life. alexis: i started as a wardrobe clerk. but then i was able to work my way up. i got a 401k, i have health insurance... and i make great money. anncr: in maryla, question seven will create... twelve thousand jobs. from hotel and restaurant staff to accountants... and construction workers. alexis: you want a great place to work with good pay... and great benefits, vote for question seven. >> you are watching abc 7's " good morning, washington." >> and new hope for breast cancer patients trying to return to normal life. more doctors are recomm

they are excited to see what rgiii can do. hate to route for injuries. troy will not be playing for the steelers. he is the long hair and one of the best safeties. he's out on sunday. >> will his hair be playing? >> it will not. he's got a pretty good main himself. the new red skin's tight end. we don't know how much run chris will get come sunday but watch for 82. four catches, 76 yards. what i like, again there's the hair. like that? it flows. i'm open. first down move the chains and get hot chocolate after the game. i think logan will be the guy. should get time as long as he's ready to go. i was out last night at the georgetown water front. i see council man vincent orange. sean springs of the washington redskins and charlie. and we start talking about what this town would have been like this week today had the nats been in the world series. >> today would have been opening day. >> here we are talking with pretty prominent sports people and talking about rgiii and the nats. people are buzzing and what could have been. sadly it is game one of the worl