it is our washington kastles.eated season and great start. look, the gang is all here. murphy jensen the coach, the other than, and they are here in hopes of getting you out here, too. coming up, we'll talk about how this whole thing works and why you don't want to miss a thing coming up on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. >>> suri cruz is heading to one of manhattan's top schools come september. did we expect anything less? katie holmes enrolled her he convent of the sacred heart. the split reportedly had to do with what school they would go to and the religion. >>> it's not every day you get to go one-on-one with an olympic medalist. but holly morris is getting tips from one of the greatest in the game. >> she joins us live on the wharf. the owners and coaches are there. who else is there? >> reporter: do you know what else i have that you would like? >> what? >> reporter: bling. there are the two championship rings. they've been around five years. this is the first one they won i believe in 2009. this is the o

did i mention we're at the wharf for the washington kastles, trying to remain perfect?w of their ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] everyone likes a bit of order in their life. virtual wallet helps you get it. keep track of spending, move money with a slide, and use the calendar. all to see your money how you want. ♪ [ female announcer ] every woman who believes decisions about our bodies and our health care should be our own is troubled mitt romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mitt romney... planned parenthood. we're going to get rid of that. >>> hello, everybody. we are back. last two minutes ago we were in london and now we're in the backyard. let's show you what will be happening. nobody wants to see a return to the heat. unfortunately you do think that's what will be happening. we have another pret

he doesn't just own the washington kastles, he has a good game himself and knows how to put on a winning team. they want you to come down and experience the fun. coming up live later, we have the team here. the nova officers, murphy jensen and more. we're going to work on our game and tell you why you need to come out and experience the kastles themselves. [ obama ] i'm barack obama, and i approve this message. [ female announcer ] every woman who believes decisions about our bodies and our health care should be our own is troubled mitt romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mitt romney... planned parenthood. we're going to get rid of that. ♪ shah la la la la ♪ >>> okay. from "under the sea," thank you, chris. the first couple sitting court side last night at the verizon center. >> they stole the show, thanks to a

you see the beautiful washington kastles stadium. murph, i guess the first question is, do you even remember what it's like to lose a match? it's been forever. >> as a jensen brother, i remember what it's like to lose matches. on you last win we won the lake mason way back when. >> reporter: 1975, and the kastles. my best stuff happened here in d.c. more importantly as that team, coach, i never knew i could become a coach, but here i am. >> reporter: the won the championship last year, the first team to have a perfect season since the dolphins in the '70s. what was that like? >> it was unbelievable. it comes down to working together as a team, and the atmosphere of taking individual players from individual sports and getting them to work together. to buy into the thing there's more going on than the xs and os. the players, the staff, the front office, and to be in a town that's not doing too well in sports right now makes us feel pretty good. >> we have the nationals. >> and i'm a few reagans fan. i so riggins, if you're out there, c

. >>> the washington kastles held their home opener last night in southwest hosting the new york sportsimes. d.c.'s bobby reynolds brought the lead to the castles and sixthry. they win 20-18 and now 19 wins in a row for the team. they visit the boston lobsters tonight. >> uh-huh. >>> okay the nba summer league tips off later today in las vegas. the washington wizards will be there. they're facing off against the atlanta hawks this afternoon. among the wizards taking part in the first round, excuse me, taking part first round draft pick bradley beale and second year player. >>> team usa held the basketball exhibition yesterday in las vegas. durant scored 24 points for the stars and stripes and the usa wanted to make a statement apparently. 113-59 was the final score. "los angeles times" reporting that blake griffin is going to miss the olympics. he needs knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. >>> it is 6:25. still coonly the latest on the -- to come the latest on the d.c. police officer accused of making a threat against the first lady. >> plus one thing researchers say can help a women

. >>> the washington kastles secured the top spot in the world team tennis playoffs.hey had their most lopsided win last night. they have 26 wins in a road. d.c. visiting new york tonight. >>> the time right now is 6:24. still ahead this morning, why more teens are saying no thanks to getting a driver's license. >> plus, the latest on the crisis at the wilson building. new developments in the so- called shadow campaign regarding mayor vincent gray's campaign. >> let's see how your commute in this morning. monika has a quick check on traffic. >> it's a bit slow but nothing we can't handle on the southbound side of i-270. looks like off and on route 80 to 121 till the pace picks up. all your lanes are open down to the point where the lanes divide. we'll be back after the break. you're watching 9news now. >>> we are back at 6:29. the wart monument is in there somewhere. right smack in the summer of your screen. hazy start. 76 degrees. feels a lot more difficult to breathe out there than you might imagine because of all the humidity. >> it's gloomy out there but bright an

. >>> packed house in southwest last night for the washington kastles, their home finale.y were hosting the philadelphia freedoms and it wasn't even close. d.c. topped philly making it 27 wins in a row for the kastles. >>> still ahead, why there will not be talk of expanded gambling today in annapolis. >> the ruling on carrying a concealed weapon in maryland. learn what it means for people in the free state. >> before you grab those keys, monika has a quick check on the traffic you're going to find on the roads. >> here's a live look from sky 9 on the northbound side of i- 95 at the fairfax county parkway. you've got this long, slow stretch as you head towards springfield and 395 which also closed in landmark. other than that all lanes are open. i'll be back with more traffic coming up in my next report at 6:30. you're watching 9news now. [ male announcer ] where did all the obama stimulus money go? friends, donors, campaign supporters, special interest groups where did the obama stimulus money go? solyndra: 500 million taxpayer dollars. bankrupt. so where did the obama st

. >>> washington kastles have completed their second consecutive undefeated season. they beat the new york sporties last night. they'll have the top seed in tennis playoffs. those do not begin till september now because of the olympics. >>> d.c.'s united chris pontias scored in the 73rd minute. he tied the match at 2. eddie johnson scored the game winner and stoppage of time. mls wins 3-2. >>> 6:24. still to come how many presidential debates we can expect this fall. >>> more on the bizarre kidnapping case involving cal ripken's mother. we have the latest. >> before you grab that travel mug, monika has a quick check on what you're going to find on the roads. >> an accident on the inner loop of the beltway after colesville road. it is valving a tractor-trailer along the right side. plus we've got the construction zone to deal with as well. i'll have more on this and an accident on 270 coming up in my next report. you're watching 9news now. ♪ i've never felt this way before, but it's a scary time to be a woman. mitt romney is just so out of touch. [ female announcer ]

right there checking out her washington world team tennis team against the boston lobsters with the kastless and won her mixed doubles and doubles matches. she lost they are singles match, but it doesn't matter because the kastles defeated boston 26-11 and have a very impressive 22 in a row. >>> tomorrow at 5:00 and 6:00 i'll be live at nats park as the nats go to down to begin a big three-game series. will thomas is already in town to wrap up the show. >> the verizon 4g lte sports desk brought to you by verizon 4g lte. this is the plan that revolves around you. introducing share everything. unlimited talk. unlimited text. and a single pool of sharable data that powers up to 10 devices. the first plan of it's kind. share everything. only from verizon. add a smartphone for just $40 monthly access. but they can be really well thexpensive.ted a puppy, so to save money i just found them a possum. dad, i think he's dead. probably just playin' possum. sfx: possum hisses there he is. there's an easier way to save. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. >>>

she will be here in washington next monday when the take of boston in the waterfront. >> back in one week playing with the capital's -- kastles. last week we want here we are trying to repeat. >> the magic say they have no trade for dwight howard but blake griffin did sign a contract extension for the clippers. clucks five years $95 million? >> he will not qualify for a tax cut. >> a final look >> still a few heavy downpours popping up south of the city. they will diminish her over the next few days. they are becoming more widespread friday and saturday. temperatures will inch back up too. they will turn slightly cooler by the end of next week. bob ryan will have more tonight. >> better than 100 degrees. >> you can [ obama ] i'm barack obama and i approve this message. [ female announcer ] every woman who believes decisions about our boes and our health care should be our own is troubled mitt romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- ev in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll c off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women planned parenthood

washington area nissan dealers sports extra. hello, everybody. i'm lindsay murphy. thanks for joining us to not for nissan sports xtra. coming up the kastles are hot to trot and venus williams is in town, plus there were some serious meltdowns at the british open and a surprising winner. >>> but first out to the ballpark we go. the nationals and braves series didn't start to well for the nationals who dropped the first two games. they saw their lead fall to 1 1/2 games in the division. luckily the nats were able to must erwins in game 3 and 4. they would -- muster wins in game 3 and 4. they would bracken for the weekend. ian desmond out for a while, more on that coming up later. ryan zimmerman has been on a terror since his cortisone shot. 1st inning, braun clears the wall and right for a two-run shot, no. 13 on the year, 2-0 nats. look at this spin, would the the ball? danny espinosa going -- want the ball? danny espinosa going to get an extended stay, his bat also coming around. michael morse comes around and scores. espinoza would end up on third. it's 3-0 nationals at this point. zimmerman and the nats pour on it from there. this time

. >>> the washington capitals last night rocking the camo gear before the match. the kastles continue to refuse to lose, their slogan. they win last night 21 hts 19 in overtime. that's 23 straight wins for the kastles. that's a quick look at sports this morning. i'm kristen berset. have a great thursday. >> thank you so much, kristen. >>> not so great on the inbound side of i-66 where you have a long, slow backup from centreville past route 50 here where there's accident cleanup along the left side of the road. the exit ramp or to the hov lanes, that merge lane has been blocked as well for quite some time. i'll be back with more traffic coming up in my next report at 6:30. you're watching 9news now. we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] where did all the obama stimulus money go? friends, donors, campaign supporters, special interest groups where did the obama stimulus money go? solyndra: 500 million taxpayer dollars. bankrupt. so where did the obama stimulus money go? windmills from china. electric cars from finland 79% of the 2.1 billion in stimulus grants awarded through

kastles win. >>> the first lady joined her husband at the verizon center. the crowd gave washington wizardses a strong ovation. even though he plays for brazil. he helped brazil get out to ten points in the lead but that was in the first period. team u.s.a. rallied. lebron james had 30 points. kevin durant had 11. the u.s. beat brazil 80-69. >>> what has people talking this morning is this. the president and the first lady appearing on kiss cam. it started out a little shy and the crowd booed. they just smiled and they got another chance for some smooches. there it is later in the game back on the kiss cam. this time the president planted a big one on his wife. >> she's like come on, people. don't you know what this is? that was great. >>> time now 6:25. ahead some good news for everyone who gets stuck in traffic on route 1 near fort belvoir. >>> a deadly plane crash in upper montgomery county. we're going to get the latest that investigation. >> first, let's check on the commute right now. monika, over to you. >>> southbound i-270 a slow stretch out of frederick at route 85 past 10

washington capitals last night rocking the gear before the match. as for the match, the capitals continue to refuse to lose, their slogan. they win last night in overtime. that's 23 straight wins for the kastles. that's a quick look at sports. i'm kristen berset. have a great thursday. >>> one congressman believes the failure to share information left service men and women vulnerable to the shooting at fort hood. >> more on that story and your weather first when we come back. [ male announcer ] we got a real mom and the family car to do an experiment. we put a week of her family's smelly stuff all in at once to prove that febreze car vent clips could eliminate the odor. then we brought her family to our test facility to see if it worked. [ woman ] take a deep breath, tell me what you smell. something fresh. a beach. a clean house. my new car. [ woman ] go ahead and take your blindfolds off. oh!! hahahaha!!! look at all this garbage!!! [ male announcer ] febreze car. eliminates odors for continuous freshness, so you can breathe happy. >>> good morning. if you're just waking up, you have made it to thursday. i'm mike hydeck. >>> i'm jessica doyle in for andrea roane. thanks for joining us. moni