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Monument Snowboards
Monument: Creating Creative Boards It’s no secret: snowy weather seldom comes to the Metropolitan Washington area until winter is halfway over. As soon as the first flake hits the ground, two things happen: beltway drivers get anxious, and snow lovers of all ages get ready, excited to have some fun in the fresh powder. read more »
Looking Forward: John Wall and the Washington Wizards
Ted Leonsis, one of the most respected owners in professional sports, took the reins of the franchise shortly before the Wizards literally hit the NBA lottery and won the season’s first-round draft pick. The team selected dazzling Kentucky point guard John Wall, who promised to provide some much-needed offensive firepower and leadership. Leonsis and read more »
Boxing Returns to DC: Khan vs. Peterson
It has been nearly eight years since the DC metro area has played host to a major world championship boxing match. And while one can catch the occasional fists thrown during a Washington Capitals hockey game, there is still nothing like watching two fighters going head-to-head in a ring. On December10, boxing finally returns read more »
The Chair Behind the Charity: Peter Teeley and the Children’s Charities Foundation
Four years before the first teams of the BB&T Classic faced-off, Peter Teeley, founder and chairman of the Children’s Charities Foundation, was in a battle of his own against colon cancer. Teeley had already led an interesting life. He had worked alongside then Vice President George H.W. Bush as a press secretary and assistant. He read more »
Blondes vs. Brunettes: Powederpuff Gets Tough On Alzheimer's
Powder puff. The words bring to mind images of sugary confections and soft fluffy things. Tell that to these dedicated, hard working young women. Now in its seventh year, Blondes vs. Brunettes DC has raised over $350,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter. Motivated by personal experience, philanthropy and maybe read more »
What to Do When You've Got the Lockout Blues
As we all know, the NBA season is not going to be starting on time this year and at the very least, will not have a full season. At this point reconciliation isn’t looking too likely, the biggest issues on the table include the revenue split between players and owners, a hard cap on team’s read more »
Facing off with the Caps
There is no doubt that the Washington Capitals have enjoyed tremendous regular season success the past few seasons. Their dominance from October through early April has been overshadowed, however, by colossal failures in the playoffs. Grand aspirations to hoist the Stanley Cup in June have turned into shocking early round exits, leaving the team read more »
2011 Football Guide: Where to Watch the Games
Welcome to On Tap's 2011 Football Guide Our annual roundup of the teams, the bars, the deals and all the football season fun. Cheers to a great seeason of gathering with friends and cheering on your team! If we missed anyone, or need to update info, just drop us a line at football@ontaponline.com. Washington, D.C. read more »
A New Regime in College Park: Coach Randy Edsall
There’s a new game in town. Say hello to Coach Randy Edsall and good bye to wearing hats indoors, sporting earrings and having names on the back of jerseys. The Terrapins were not perceived as an undisciplined team under former coach Ralph Friedgen, but early decisions by Coach Edsall do seem to indicate that structure, read more »
