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NHL Trade Deadline: Washington Capitals

More questions have been raised about the composition of the Washington Capitals -- including the mix behind the bench -- than at any time in recent seasons. A nine-game losing streak -- when just about every sector of the Caps' team foundered -- will do that to a team. In past seasons, cracks didn't begin to show until...

Ted Leonsis Sees Plenty of Upside in Capitals as Slide Continues

WASHINGTON -- Moments after the Washington Capitals' losing streak advanced once again, a smile could still be seen between the goatee of the team's affable owner. "We got a point," Ted Leonsis smirked. "We played well and lost. Hit another bunch of posts." Ryan Getzlaf's tally in the extra period gave the Ducks a 2-1...

Following John Wall's Lead, Ted Leonsis Promises to 'Dougie'

At Summer League, Zach Harper made reference to someone doing "The Dougie." I didn't know what he meant, and in saying so, subjected myself to mockery from about 18 different people on press row. If only I had known to ask John Wall. Earlier this week, in a move that has been discussed in far more ridiculous detail than...

The Works: LeBron's Tone-Deaf Ways; Hard Cap as a Solution?

In The Works today: why Ted Leonsis' hard cap pitch is disingenuous and previews for the 76ers and the Pistons. But first, deconstructing The Decision again, this time with race as the hammer. Color Bind Ring the alarm! LeBron James, who like his off-court model Michael Jordan has always been slow to express any kind of...

John Wall Changes Everything for the Wizards

WASHINGTON -- While the biggest story out of Wizards media day was the return of Gilbert Arenas, the biggest takeaway was the level of enthusiasm in and around the organization. For a program that finished with 26 wins last season, there is a ton of optimism surrounding the franchise. That's because of John Wall. "We...

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1M Students Strong, Echo360 Secures $31M From Steve Case, Ted Leonsis To Flip Higher Ed

As the old school gives way to the new, technology has begun to play an increasingly active role in the learning process â from primary to higher education.

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06/01/12 Fast Chat: Ted Leonsis Source: Adweek Before Ted Leonsis became master of the D.C. sports universeâhis company Monumental Sports & Entertainment owns the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics and the Verizon Centerâhe served as president at a then-little-known startup called America Online.
05/31/12 Ted Leonsis: âI don't want to be in the lottery... Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC (Jonathan Newton - The Washington Post) Ted Leonsis's first trip to the NBA draft lottery was so much more rewarding than his past two journeys.
05/29/12 1M Students Strong, Echo360 Secures $31M From Steve... Source: Original Signal As the old school gives way to the new, technology has begun to play an increasingly active role in the learning process â from primary to higher education.
05/09/12 Hitting the Ice a Man Down Source: On Frozen Blog Some say that one must embrace hockey from birth to fully appreciate it.
05/01/12 Ovechkin And His Minutes Source: Kukla's Korner "How I said before, you have to suck it up and play for team. Sometimes, you just have to put eye in your butt and, you know, play for everybody."

Background on ted leonsis

Theodore John Leonsis (born January 8, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York) is an Internet pioneer, sports team owner, venture capital investor, filmmaker, author and philanthropist.

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