we have a lot more redskins coverage on our redskins app. well, it's a selfie that has baseball buzzing and a local woman's phone ringing off the hook. before the opening pitch of the nats double head they are week, jamie roach threw a ball and threw it back. the shot hit social media right away and jamie's got bragging rights here and some pretty cool memories to boot with her favorite player. >> he was doing like -- i don't know if he was saying throw it or what? i tossed my phone down. everybody is standing. there people are looking at me. you threw your phone. he said -- he's a beast. he's a good player all around. seems like an all around good guy. >> i'm just glad he caught her phone. espn called him a man of fans and friends of comcast sports one and nominate him for selfie mvp. why not? that's all for news 4 this week. i'm veronica johnson. thank you for joining us. we leave you incredible pictures of video of a lightning strike on capitol hill this past week. it's been a crazy week of weather until next time, remember be safe, be ki

it looks like a redskins hat. it doesn't have the name or the logo. it doesn't have that r with the circle around it. a judge has heard strong arguments from both sides. the attorneys for the washington redskins have argued that the use of the trademark is protected speech and not government run the way a license plate is. denying that violates the first amendment. the lawyers for the defendants made it clear in court that this is not an attempt to prevent the redskins from using its trademark logo. it's an attempt to cancel the registration which they say should never have been issued because it's an offensive slur. the team used the moniker in 1933, tenures before 10 mark -- trademark registration existed. five years after receiving it, they received a threat to change the name. the team stated that for half a century, it has been one of the most valuable trademarks in sports. very few native americans actually take action against the team. one example was a halftime show in 1977. without a non-federally registration trademark the redskins will lose

the redskins wrap up organized team ac >>> i guess we have seen the last of the redskins until training camp right? >> they had mandatory minny camp coming up. everyone should be there for the redskins. this is the last week of otas. receiver deshawn jackson, he was not in action today. head coach said that he was off dealing with a personal matter. and hall did not participate in practice at all today. he is still recovering from the achilles surgery. robert griffin iii getting plenty of work in. he is now the starting quarterback of the team. who is going be calling plays? last season gruden called all of the plays. but this year the load is lighter with the new experienced coaches on the staff and that will lead to more play calls for the 29-year-old offensive coordinator. >> we will have him on game day. whether he calls 50%, i call 50%, he calls 80% it doesn't matter as long as we agree ahead of time that we're going to call certain plays. >> that was last year's overall draft pick. he is bigger and stronger. murphy, he's starting to see a difference in his play on the field. >> a

. >>> the washington redskins have played their home game at fedex field in maryland nearly 20 years and people owner daniel snyder admits he's pursuing options for a new stadium. >> d.c. mayor muriel bowser said he might have the answer for them. our mola lenghi is live at the redskins' former home rfk with the details on that. >> reporter: mayor bowser has already started to conceptionallize the team's return to the district, perhaps converting their old home here at rfk and developing it into their new home, but the district is certain to get a challenge from maryland and virginia. >> hard hit and by the glove of bryant. >> reporter: the washington nationals call d.c. home. so do the wizards and the capitals. now d.c. united seems to be sticking around. >> goal! >> reporter: but the most popular team in town, the washington redskins, plays in maryland and is headquartered in virginia. d.c. mayor muriel bowser says she's working on it. >> events d.c. is currently developing scenarios how rfk could be developed. >> reporter: rfk could be one way to appeal to skins owner dan snyder w

. >>> the redskins continue otas today but without deshawn jackson. coach gruden said the absence was because of a personal matter. as for the head man in charge, he got down and dirty with his team today. frank hanrahan has more from redskins park. >> reporter: we're not even to minicamp and still organized team activities, the third week of that. so sometimes it can get a little monotonous. they need some energy. that's when redskins head coach jay gruden steps in and his players love seeing the coach getting literally hands on. >> that's how coach is. no hear the what day of the -- no matter what day of the week it is he wants to be out there to help us out and get us in the game mode, definitely animated. >> don't stop when the ball comes! >> he's excited. we're playing football out here getting work in. if you're a football player, you're not excited to be out here, then you probably aren't a football player. >> reporter: you guys tease coach about getting in better shape? it looked like he was huffing and puffing out there. >> we tease coach abo

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but the redskins are hoping to find success. they were back on actice field for the first of three days of mandatory minicamp. robert griffin iii has been far from before but we -- perfect berks we have seen plenty of progress. >> last year, a new systems are it was rocky for all of us, but when you have the same system going for year 2, i think it's getting better and you can see the progress every day, and it makes it exciting to up wa. but he is striving to be perfect. >> the washington nationals were picked by many as favorites to play and even win in the world series, a compliment that comes with a lot of pressure that has gotten the best of the curly ws, but it doesn't mean it's unwanted. max scherzer said that's the best way to play. >> i love it. why wouldn't you want to be in the situation? this is what you play for. if you want to be in the big leagues, you want to win. i love being on great teams. so the way you deal with it is just go about your business and prepare as hard as you can and put in the hard work it take

heroes with the redskins fullback had to say about jackson's return. -- here is what the redskins fullback had to say about jackson's return. >> we were joking with him today, but he had stuff to handle. we are a team. robert: nba finals, abc 7 the warriors all-star guard has been cleared to play. he has completed the nba concussion protocol and will play game one thursday night. he was back after taking that need to his head in the golden state series when they want against the rockets. it has not been done since 1978. could american pharaoh be a triple crown hero? the question on everybody's mind, will he be the first horse to break the 37 year drought? getting the triple crown. and after taking the l.a. regional, the terps baseball team will take on virginia and a best-of-three series beginning friday at 4 p.m. game two saturday at 3 p.m. clay thompson is back. leon: then we will have the perfect matchup. check this out, something that has never been done before. >> i'm in the uncomfortable stage now. leon: it is one of the most hated to get in shape but it works. this california fitnes

among the redskins, none other than rg iii. people are wondering if this will be a europe's success. you their way, rg iii says they are ready. -- either way, rg iii says they are ready. robert: it all falls on your shoulders. my shoulders are big enough to carry the load. i just focus on what i can control and not worry about what anybody else says. when you do that it can affect how you view yourself, and that is the one thing you never want to happen. robert: the wizards held the first of many open practices. a dematha star was one of the many nba hopefuls. brant average 17 points, seven assists this past season for the iris. his uncle played for the bullets and his brother played for the bulls. the maryland terps and ucla bruins just getting underway in the deciding game of their series in the baseball tournament. the winner advances to the super regionals to take on uva, the loser goes home. leon: speaking of grant one of the nastiest dunks i've ever seen. robert: i've seen it. leon: he dunked on his own head. check this o

we have much more redskins coverage on the nbc washington app and how concerned team president allen is about jackson missing the team's first offseason workout. just search redskins. >>> nbc 4's proud to take part in an effort to work with organizations that need youp your help. it's do more 24. it's coordinated by the united way. the president and ceo explains how the program started. >> there's a huge gap that still needs to be filled and that's why we started do more 24 because it's an opportunity for us to rally as a region. >> do more 24 happens this thursday. we have a link to the 600 participating nonprofits on nbcwashington.com. >>> we monitor a new severe weather warning and this is just the beginning, folks, of a very busy night. doug returns with a look at the timing of when it will all be over for us. >>> last half hour caitlyn jenner made it into the history books. >>> right now continuing to track the showers and storms around the region. a couple of them have turned severe with heavy rainfall. lightning, as well. strong gusty winds. storm 4 radar showing the activity.

the redskins' star receiver was absent from last week's practice. they aren't mandatory, but the jo marity of the team was there so, that sparked a lot of criticism. today he offered no apology. >> i'm a veteran in this league. i'm on a communication level with my head coach and guys here knew about it and i had things i was obligated to do back home in california. >> he's a veteran guy who knows the system. he's an extremely intelligent person. i would love to have had him here, about it's his choice. he came back, looks like he's in good shape, didn't miss a beat. >> reporter: the terrapins rolling along in the postseason as are the virginia cavaliers. in fact, these two teams are preparing for a rematch this weekend in the super regional. the terps knocked off the overall no. 1 seed ucla monday to advance the second straight year. today they were back in on the practice field despite getting in around 2 a.m. their plane had mechanical issues leaving the west coast. they even had to share their flight with the wahoos. >> we're kind of looking forw

redskins search for consistency. and chemistry. off the field, ryan care gainkerr gain take thousands us through this an american held prisoner in egypt nearly two years returns home. this video of her provided to us by council on american islamic relation shows mohamed sultan's homecoming last night at dulles international airport. sultan jailed for alleged involvement with the outlawed muslim brotherhood. his father was also arrested. >> ha mad sultan was unjustly jailed in egypt. we welcome this release today. and also we call on the egyptian authorities to release all political prisoners including his father dr. sultan. >> sultan had been on a 16-month hunger strike before his surprise release this week. officials with the u.s. state department say they're glad he noise reunited with his family in virginia. >>> and, moving on to other news this evening. we should mention that again that sultan had been on a 16 month hunger strike before his arrival back here in the u.s.ment in new york a massive air conditioning unit snapped fr

. >> a new voice in the fight about the redskins name for the first time a national church calls for its members to boycott the team. >> did you see him? one of d.c.'s own answers the call for "american ninja warrior" tonight. what is next for d.c. firefighter mark bernardo. >> and break from the high heat and humidity. even a short break from the rain. now thunderstorms back in the forecast. and how hot will your fourth of july weekend be? i've got it all coming up when news 4 at 11:00 returns. >> i'm melissa with your first 4 traffic tonight. maryland 95 southbound from i-98, two lanes and >>> chris lawrence at the live vaccinations mandatory for all children this is six months after a measles outbreak at disneyland affected more than 150 people. california just struck down a bill for its exemptions for beliefs. that means every public school, child day care, would have to vaccinate or homeschool kids. the only exception is kids for a a special exception like a compromised immune system. the governor has 12 days to decide. jim? >> oh, boy, there it is. >> oh he brought it big. and

john: now a year later and the redskins haven't changed the name. however, he did make overtures what he called original americans. he created the washington redskins, original americans foundation which does things like buy winter coats for members of a sioux tribe in south dakota a backhoe for a tribe in nebraska. stephen colbert did this. >> the washington redskins original americans foundation. folks this move by dan snyder inspires me my show has frequently come under attack for having a so-called offensive mascot. my beloved character ching chong ding dong. i love tea. but i'm willing to show the asian community i care by introducing the ching chong ding dong foundation to sensitivity for orientals or whatever. john: asian activists demanded an apology. there are 19 million of us and we will not tune in for race-baiting. he took grief for this. >> he's a comedian should be able to make fun of things. i grew up in the 1970s. we had blazing saddles. tv shows like all in the family. the jeffersons and sanford and sun where we made fun of racial d

. >>> we're monitoring the latest on a rookie redskins player, and this morning rg3 is speaking out. >>> and what some people are calling the female version of viagra. (music) hey! let me help with that. oh, thank you! (music) introducing the one-and-only volkswagen golf sportwagen. the sportier utility vehicle. >>> players on the redskins are reacting after one of their players had been accused. they show a woman with a busted lip and several bruises. there are allegations that crowder caused those injuries. the pictures were later removed. last night, quarterback robert griffin iii urged against a rush to judgment. >> i just ask everybody to hold judgment. he's a young kid and we don't know what the true details are. so we support him as our teammate. and, you know, we pray that it's not true a from there. >> crowder's agent says his account was hacked. the redskins are looking into the matter. >>> larry hogan using his time in asia to research a new transportation option for maryland. the governor recently delayed his decision on the purple line. he applied for almost $28 million

. >> so they asked the redskins and make a wish for help. she got her wish. they presented her with a golf cart decked out in zebra fabric so she can ride around her neighborhood to see her friends. that made for an emotional mom. >> i started crying. she deserves it. she has been through a lot. >> the redskins were happy to oblige. >> where does she plan to take her friends with the new wheels? >> back roads. >> this is overwhelming. this is great. couldn't ask for anything better from my daughter. >> yeah. that is awesome. >> a lot of people who aren't 12 would love that. >> that is so nice. >> dur bow on it. >> it should! >> happy. >> yeah. thanks. >> coming up next on "abc7 news at 4:00" -- alison: enrique iglesias suffered an injury. this is bizarre. it was during a concert. because of a throne. leon: "7 on your side" leon: singer enrique iglesias suffered an accident. alison: his fingers were sliced. but he didn't let the accident stop him from finishing the show. >> inlace yas is recover -- iglesias is recovering. the 40-year-old singer slicing his han

the all white look gracing the redskins quite well. keeping the white all clean. despite the rain tonight, rg3 you saw him rocking the bowtie there. every player said they look forward to this night as soon as off-season practices start. pierre's teammates want to know when to mark their call ker. >> definitely exciting to hear that because i to this event. a good thing. everybody comes out and let's loose and we rays money for the charity so definitely a good thing. >> a lot of this stuff doesn't get highlighted enough. you hear the negative stories about what players are doing but you don't really get to good grasp of what they are doing in the community and pierre is one of those guys doing a great job. >> i did attend the event tonight. despite wearing this they let me in. >> had the white shirt on. >> stuck out like a sore thumb. >> i this summer take flight, without having to take a flight. because all the thrills you need are right here at busch gardens, and water country usa. in williamsburg, va. like the daring new coaster tempesto. so ride together slide

so, let's talk a bout redskins because that's what it's all about. it's about washington redskins. when the team was named, it wasn't an epithet. it was, in fact, to recognize someone who was of indian heritage who was well regarded by that organization. it was a point of pride. >> so, it's to honor them? >> and for a very long time, it wasn't a problem. then some people came along and said, "i find that offensive." here's the thing about the grievance industry -- it kicks into high gear, it is very uneven in how it's applied, and you can't buy a confederate flag on many sites right now, but you can get a che guevara shirt, you can get nazi memorabilia. you can get lots of other things... >> but that's different. that's not what we're talking about. people can put any flag up in their backyard that they want. >> absolutely. it's about state-sanctioned -- >> no, i think monica's taking this broader. >> we're talking about official action on the part of state or local government. >> tax dollars. >> that's not the only thing we're talking about. >> that should not happen, and we shoul

the redskins tweeted out picks and video of him working out in the bubble. desean made it back to area monday after being in california. before that he was spotted in cleveland for the eastern conference finals instead of attending the first o.t.a. workout. fans can breathe easy now. all right. french open. roger federer had all kind of problems against his countryman stanislas wawrinka. he wore down the number two seed. he beat federer to advance to his first ever french open semi-final. game two of the nats' double-header scheduled for 7:05. mix of sun andthat is it for sports. maureen: any problem with the rain? steve: the game will go on. look at the live doppler action. heavier rain well south and east of d.c. across southern maryland. this moves toward the north and east. the next seven days will be cool tomorrow. only in the middle 60's. lower 70's on thursday. look at the upcoming weekend. upper 70's to lower 80's. better of the two day is on sunday. maureen: "world news tonight" with david muir is up next. join us at 11:00. there are a lot of channe

you hear a lot of talk about a culture change in the redskins locker room. jay gruden mentioned that when he talked to the media. >> it's the accountability fablingor we have here that has been -- accountability factor that we have has been exciting. hopefully it will carry to the field to give us positive results. if you prepare the right way and do it the right way on and off the field good things will happen eventually. we have to have faith and believe in one another. they will happen. we will turn a corner. robert: the greatest things fans have to look forward to is not the game but the weather. it has been drizzle. but right now not as much. the field looks beautiful. it looks like the sun is trying to poke out. i might be what lusnating. -- might be hallucinating. maureen: we hope not. doug: i might have lost my mind. leon: are you feeling threatened now? doug: let's get started. scattered showers. we told the fan for the nats. the game will be fine. but later there is area of heavy rain and overnight thunderstorms. 66 and 71. right now the doppler ra

. >>> a taste of redskins. >> they look good now. you have that feeling that football is around the corner. >> we're getting close to your favorite time of year. >> basketball over. hockey over. football coming up. today robert griffin iii talks about how far along he feels he has come the past couple of months. >>> the final off-season workout for the redskins before training camp gets under way at the end of jewel. coach jay gruden has been pleased with the progression of robert griffin iii but how does the qb feel? dave owens has more. >> reporter: i'm not breaking any news to say this is the most important training camp of robert griffin's young career, so popular his rookie career. now a lot of question marks. here's a question. did he lay the groundwork for a successful training camp next month during this mini camp? the prevail willing -- the prevailing thought is yes. >> he's fundamentally very, very sound, accurate, spreading the ball around to a bunch of receivers and like i said earlier, i said -- i told him you -- [indisc

rebecc he would coinue to support the e redskins. let's talk about the speaker of the use of virginia, william now, 72 years old, was one of thos leaders who would h havee been untouchabable yrs ago. he has 1party chalngerer, a former protege. he made big mistakeke votinforr the mcdonald transportion -- mcdonnell transportation package. robert: she's got a lot of support. grover norquist, the anti-tax crusader and guru, if you will for the republican party and other conservative staarts and ey feel thatat howe and bob mcdonnell, for that matter, the trade -- thebetrayed republican p principles with that package. heid n not just vote for that package. rebecc andnd now they y are backing up in frededericksbuburg a and they a not too hapappy about that but your paper has done a goodod job detaing all the ways is s trying to ke sure he does not pulull and eric cantor and take those voters for granted. robe: exactctly. becccca: he has a get out the vote campaign. you go to his website, and shows you all of these different ways that he has

the weather forced the redskins indoors today. for most of the guys, it is day five of indoor activity. but it was only two for him. >> reporter: the weather today cool and cloudy so jay gruden decided to have the practice here in the practice bubble. all the talk last week surrounding the redskins seem to be about the fans not in attendance. today they are all here in ashburn. jackson, however, was the only one of the three practicing. william and reed are both out nursing injuries. as for the quarterback position robert griffin iii is entrenched as the start he. today it was colt mccoy in the offense. the redskins will have ota session tomorrow. the final activities will take place next week. jason pugh, news4 sports. >>> details about a credible terror threat emerging. it is tied to the shooting of a man outside a cvs. jay gray has new information on links to isis. and new this afternoon, we are hearing from a mother whose son survived one of the most terrifying accidents you will see. there are a lot of channels on your tv but

fans who park in lots d and e will have to enter from redskins road. permits for lots f and g from arena drive and parkers in lots h and a will have to roll in from morgan boulevard. there will be a new red zone lot on bell cain drive for tailgaters. it will open -- belkin drive for tailgaters. it will open an hour earlier than the others. >>> when you tell a performer to break a leg, you don't mean that lit really, but rocker greg fohl in the foo fighters actually broke his leg. paramedics rushed in and after a while he made a curtain call cast, crushes and all, came back on the stage and sang the song my hero for the crew that patched him up. what really upset him was the paramedics had to cut a pair of pants to put on the cast, no word whether that will affect the concert at rfk. >>> a group of 4th graders at an arlington elementary school want us to know we're good enough exactly the way they are, so much that they created a music video about it. ♪[ music ] ♪ ♪ ♪ i wouldn't want to be anybody else ♪ ♪ >> drew model school students sang

moving on to football now, otas continued for the redskins today. practice was closed to the media. now, a few days ago, we told you the redskins and texans they will practice together for three days in august training camp. now we are hearing from players and coaches on the dynamic that brings, especially seeing how the tv series "hard knocks" is following houston. >> not thinking about the show thinking jj walt those guys we got to block, cushion, and just for excitement fans and stuff. gonna go out there and do what we do and that is to get better. any time you get an on own tight practice against a great organization like houston, they are on the upswing great personnel, great coach, coach o'brien beneficial to us. "hard knocks," not worried about that they will be focused on them but i'm sure they will sneak a camera shot in on us a little bit, we got a group of guy, not worried about "hard knocks," have some fun with it and practice and compete. >>> redskins not able to travel their contractual obligations to the city of richmond. >>> elsewhere, the stanley cup finals taking p

it was the last ota session this week for the redskins taking place in ashburn. organized team activities may be voluntary, but the redskins not taking them lightly. the players holding hard workouts, including their head coach jay gruden there he is trying to cover paul. he lost a step or two over here. >> the players that. >> love seeing their coach put in that work. >> it doesn't matter what day of the week it, he is always excited to be out there. and definitely wants to be out there, try to help us out. and definitely animated. >> he is fun. guys are out here competing. and we're trying to get better every day. >> and the players are welcome in that. it's excite tock here right now. and we're all fired up about this season and what might come of it. >> also, the nba finals game three tonight. right now this game is currently taking place. it's under two minutes to go. the cavaliers lead it by four points against golden state. >> doreen was watching her phone a little bit leave early go roam sleep in sleep out star gaze dream big wander more care less beat su

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we are live on the scene plus a redskins rookie accused of domestic abuse. how the team and fellow players are reacting, next. >> one victim identified after a deadly fire. jay is live with the latest developments tonight. >> authorities are releasing the name of one of the victims. the first one identified as michael patrick mclaughlin. sources at one of the victims was found in a hallway. the other in a bedroom. other people sustained nonlife threatening injuries. three firefighters sustained minor injuries. the cause of the fire remains under investigation. federal agents with the atf are handling the investigation. >> this just in from southeast washington. new surveillance video in connection with the shooting death. police say they are riding dirt bikes. shirley's was shot last wednesday in the 2700 block. officers think the bullet that killed her was not intended for her. if you have information about the people in the video, contact police right away. police identified a construction worker killed in an accident yesterday. 35-year-old ivan was pinned

we know when you can bring your family to see the redskins at training camp this year. you can watch the practices between july 30th and august 16th. gates open at 9:30 in the morning they close at 6:00 in the evening on most of the open dates. you can see the houston texans this year. they'll joi the 'skins for joint practice august 6 through 8. >>> talking about redskins football already. >> yeah. just right around the corner. >>. hard to practice outside in this kind of weather. or do anything. hard to breathe outside in this weather. >> a live look outside. the mugginess is already in full effect this morning. weather and traffic on the 1s now, here's tom kierein. >> yeah, i did some yard work yesterday, and after half an hour i got drenched in sweat. still steamy and humid. getting some showers on storm team 4 radar north of the metro area. now in western howard county and into washington county panhandle of west virginia and frederick county as well. they're tending to really weaken a lot as they head off to the south and the east but northern and western suburbs

the workouts continue, and so does the news of the redskins that are sidelined. today friend williams announced he is out until training camp. it turns out he tore a ligament in his ankle. frustrating that it's taking so long to heal. but he is being smart. >> i mean, there is no point in risking it right now. probably the most vital thing that i need to be ready for. >> so it's all been rehab and strengthening the exercises. you didn't go under the knife or anything? >> oh, no. >> trent williams. >>> the stanley cup play-offs, the finals. game one, blackhawks in tampa bay to face the lightning. first period, no score. lightning in the zone. anton stralman. out of the air and bounces it. >> i do love that. >> into the ice. the lightning up 1-0. they held that lead until 6:30 left in the game. chicago then ties it and less than two minutes later that. >> went ahead. antoine off the turnover. top post and in. chicago with the come from behind victory on the road. they win it 2-1. >>> most importantly, we went on timer. >> that's right. >>> thank goodness for the bl

plus, redskins and the quarterback situation. you be the judge of this message. sports is next. music: etta james "at last" (plays throughout) ♪ sometimes, at last doesn't happen at first. ♪ ♪ your dad just kissed my mom. ♪ turning two worlds into one takes love. ♪ helping protect that world takes state farm. >>> after getting swept by the cincinnati reds, nationals manager matt williams said his bullpen was tired. they had seen too many innings over the series. tonight the relievers got a reprieve because frockly the nats were out of this -- frankly the nats were out of this game early on. they hosted the bluejays in a quick game. rough outing for taylor jordan. toronto scored 4 runs in the 1st inning. now, taylor hill came in. he was decent in relief, allowing 1 run on this bataita solo shot but that was the anyone -- 9 innings. blue jays blanked the nats 8-0. >>> orioles on if road in houston. bottom of the 5th. chris carter the baseball player, with a shot to left center field, second home run of the game. astros win this one 3-1. baltimore now 6-16 on the road thi

. >>> there are new calls for the washington redskins to change their name and the movement could soon have a lot of support. the megachurch now pushing the team to make a change. >>> and the opm data drama continues. how the massive breach is now impacting federal workers applying for security clearance. >>> and plus details about the pope's visit to d.c. could become a bit clearer. what we're the answer to treating your dog's fleas and ticks is staring you right in the face. nexgard, from the makers of frontline® plus. it's the only soft beef-flavored chew that kills both fleas and ticks. vets recommend it. and dogs, well they're begging for it. nexgard is for dogs only. and hasn't been evaluated for use in pregnant, breeding or lactating dogs. reported side effects include vomiting, dry flaky skin diarrhea, lethargy and lack of appetite. use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures. recommended by vets. loved by dogs. from the makers of frontline plus. ♪ ♪ >>> welcome back at 4:39. a church with more than a million members now calling on the nfl and the redskins to chang

the redskins looking into the matter released a statement saying, quote, we are aware of an off-field situation involving jamison crowder. we have been in touch with the nfl office and will continue to follow proper league protocol. >>> moving on to the french open now. serena williams has dropped the first set four times at rolen garros. like she said earlier, it's not how you start, how you finish. he is now in position to win her 20th grand slam title. serena williams got sick after her third round match. she's still dealing with the aftereffects. first set here, smart play by ba shinski. attack at the net. she would take the first set 6-4. second set, check out serena in between points towel up to her face coughing and throwing up. she would still rally, though. ba shinski playing the lines here. watch this shot, perfectly placed in the corner. williams takes the second set 6-3. third set now serena serving. exchange a couple of volleys. bashinski's shot goes long. serena wins 6-0. she advances to the finals. afterward she said she did not know how she did it today. >> i don't thi

. >>> state lawmakers are moving ahead with the bill to ban the use of the term redskins for a school mascot in california. passing the bill today. native americans testified the redskin mascot is hurtful and racist and promotes discrimination against native americans. the bill would mandate schools to remove the term redskins from any athletic gear, newspapers or teaching materials. the bill now heads to the appropriations committee. >>> now to capitol hit hash ton carter testified today saying the pentagon forming a clear strange to defeat isis in iraq and syria. confident by how the u.s. has degraded isis capabilities so far. an iraq' led ground offensive is part of a larger campaign. >> it's a work in progress. severely degraded when four divisions dissolved. fight on their own instead of relying on the u.s. entirely. >>> and escaped tiger mauled man today in the republic of georgia. killed a man inside of a warehouse after severe flooding allowed wild animals to escape from the city's zoo. the city has been overrun by zoo animals since weekend floods that killed at least 19 peopl

united spent its entire existence playing at rfk stadium, the redskins old home. >> it's not a soccer stadium. it doesn't feel soccerrish. >> reporter: the team homes a soccer specific stadium -- hopes a soccer specific stadium will have that soccerrish feeling at buzzard point. >> by giving them a soccer specific stadium, new, updated, beautiful. it's for them. >> reporter: for the fans said d.c. united goalie, the fans who have supported united in their four mls titles since the team's inception in 1996 and despite their success it has been impossible to see the rfk which seats more than 40,000 people. boris said the new stadium will be all about atmosphere. >> to have a 20, 25 now seat 25,000 -- 25 now seat atmosphere. >> reporter: they -- 25,000 seat makes a more intimate atmosphere. >> i'm excited. they have a great team now. it's a good package getting the stadium. i think fans will come out and support them. >> reporter: the deal is all but official at this point, but it's still not official. what still needs to happen is a stadium feasibility report. the district will still ha

. >>> the redskins will try to get their trademark back in court today. a native american court challenged the team name last year and the u.s. patent office cancelled the trademark. the redskins owner sued the group and the judge will decide if the lawsuit should be dismissed. >>> signs of progress, but still not making the grade. where d.c. students fall short in the classroom when compared to their peers. >>> and right now i have some big slowdowns in the section of virginia. going to tell you where this is and how to get around it coming up. >>> but first, a developing story at this hour across parts of the midwest after severe storms and the impact that the >>> rescue crews are working right now to try to clear downed trees and power lines and damage across illinois. this after a string of tornadoes hurt seven. you're looking at a aftermath. this camp ground was hit hard. people were trapped in their campers and rvs. they had to be rescued. we know that five tornadoes reportedly swept through this state. you can see the twister on the side there. hig

washington redskins came in last. >> beautiful. >> redskins grammar, not what it should be. >> i came here to play opposeing teams -- verbally they're probably number one. >> verbally. >> they're at the top. >> thank you, chris, you're watching nbc 10 news. nbc 10 news at 6:00 a.m. starts now. >> breaking news. >>> take a look at this picture, sky force 10 live over the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer carrying apple juice that's causing huge problems for the morning commute. >>> and there are three big things going on today in the deadly derailment investigation. we will learn if he was on his phone at the time of the wreck. >>> get ready, heat on the way, it's 67 degrees, 6:00 a.m. welcome back to "nbc 10 news today." aye tracy davidson. >> welcome back. bill henley's been away for a week or so. let's get right to bill henley with the forecast. welcome, bill. >> nice to be back especially on a day like this where we'll see lots of sunshine but the humidity stays low today. it'll be warm afternoon. the heat the real heat waits for tomorrow. look at that great view. the sun comi

the redskins told us they are working with the nfl to investigate these claims. crowder's agent told espn tonight crowder's account has been hacked, that he didn't hit anyone. >>> in 2014 the maryland terrapins made history by advancing to the program's first ever super regional in baseball. they were one win from heading to the world series, would have been a great story. this weekend they get another shot to make history. this year's story line is even sweet are for many -- sweeter for many reasons. the terps first knocked off the top overall seed to advance again to the super regionals and that means a chance to avenge last year -- loss to virginia because the two are -- last year's loss to virginia because the two are facing off again in charlottesville. here's cavaliers coach brian o'connor. >> they do a great job. they have talented players. their entire coaching staff is very good. they earned the right to be in the position they're in. shoot, they went out to los angeles and beat the no. 1 overall national seed that people were predicting to win the natio

. >>> and a redskins player accused of domestic violence. this morning rg3 is speaking out. >>> and taking a look outside right now, another pretty cool start to the day. but tom says we are in for a warm-up. finally. how warm it will get in your neighborhood today (music) hey! let me help with that. oh, thank you! (music) introducing the one-and-only volkswagen golf sportwagen. the sportier utility vehicle. >>> players on the redskins are reacting afternoon reacting after an one of the teammates was accused of domestic violence. there are allegations that crowder caused the injuries. the pictures were later removed. at last night, quarterback robert griffin iii urged against a rush to judgment. >> i just ask everybody to hold judgment. he's a young kid. and we don't know what the true details of the situation are. so we support him as our teammate. and, you know, we pray that it's not true and, you know move on from there. >> crowder's agent says his account was hacked and that he didn't hit anyone. the redskins say they're looking into thi

many american indians say that redskins is a racial slur. the church has more than a million members. it's asked them to boycott all games and stop buying team merchandise for now. >>> well, if you feel like today is just a little bit longer, it is. but only by one second. it is called the leap second and it's needed this year so we can sync up with the earth's rotation. however, that small moment in time may cause problems on wall street. the second will be added at 8:00 p.m., aaron, eastern. that's right when asian markets are opening for business. so in case of trouble, exchanges will stop after hour trading 30 minutes earlier. >> i'll be asleep. i won't know it. but this is a reminder that the earth is slowing down. yeah. >>> coming up in the 6:00 a.m. hour, you can spend that one second. we have good stuff. >>> all right, 5:41. weather and traffic on the 1s. >> i'll be spending mine with an extra second of sleep. a few showers in west virginia, stretching all the way into western maryland. continuing to move off to the north and east. h

and the redskins are battling in a lawsuit to try to cancel their registration. >>> president obama is one day away from approval. libby casey, this is one of the top priorities for this president in his second term. >> reporter: that's right tony. certainly it's a legacy that he wants to see as part of his last years in office. the trade deal looked essentially dead until it was revived thanks to republicans. now, it has created -- majority leader, mitch mcconnell on the same side as president obama. >> this has been a long and rather twisted path to where we are today. but it's a very, very important comp pleasure. for the country. >> reporter: today the senate took a procedural vote, and it's not final passage of what is known as fast track authority for the president but they had to reach a high of 60 votes and they just barely got that. we were watching democrats, 13 of whom voted with the republicans, generally those for pro-trade. but a lot of the democrats are pushing back from the fast track authority because they see it as the gateway for future trade deals. one of the vocal

. >>> although it's been a relatively quiet off season for the redskins this year, one player does find himself making the headlines for all the wrong reasons and that's jameson crowder. he was escorted off the field by the pr staff. teammates and coaches were left to answer questions surrounding these pictures. >> we're aware of it and we will go from there. >> i know he's a football player and that's all i care about. >> the redskins informed the league of the incident while the nfl investigates it's business as usual for crowder. >> he has handled it like a pro and hopefully it will get resolved. we will stay away from the trouble. we do have a good group of people. a good group of human beings who are working extremely hard. >> the red skins will have mandatory minicamp. one more note from otas today. deshawn jackson not in attendance. he was dealing with a personal matter and will be back tomorrow. i'm jason, news 4 sports. >>> many of you in frederick county are outraged over a plan to cut freshman sports more than 1700 people have signed an online petition on change.org to keep f

and the redskins are back in practice tomorrow, week three of otas's. we will be out there tuesday for media availability. like i said, you may not appreciate or don't like lebron james, but he will do those guys to a win. horace: we will see if he can keep this up for three more. i don't know. stay tuned. right here on abc 7. he has already won the triple crown, but what is up next for american pharoah? horace: a police escort this evening for american pharoah at churchill downs, just 24 hours after becoming the first wars and 37 years to win the triple crown. about 100 people turned out to see american pharoah's return. >> i was shaking. it was so exciting, i cannot believe it. right here, after all he has done. horace: american pharoah's oq horace: tell us. devon: this bank of clouds to the west plays a huge part tomorrow. we are looking at heat and humidity most likely, southwest win. -- southwest wind. severe thunderstorm potential tomorrow night. eileen whelan will be in bright and early tomorrow morning. horace: thank you. there are a lot of chan

. >>> also making news today california may soon ban redskins mascots across the schools across the state. the california racial mascots act would make the state the first in the country to restrict the use of the word. supporters of the bill say the change is long overdue. >> certain things the state prescribes the school districts can't do because they are obviously wrong for the state of california and wrong for the children of california. the use of the term is just wrong. >> opponents say the state government shouldn't get involved in a local issue and moves to the appropriations committee. for years native americans called for the washington redskins to change their team name. >>> 100 residents have been evacuated in arizona after a brush fire sparked in the town east of phoenix. the mayor evacuated all homes and businesses along the river. officials say the fire has burned 25 acres. >>> a 16-year-old shark attack victim is speaking from his hospital bed trying to come to grips from the loss of his arm. more on how that one swim has forever changed his life. >> reporter: in the 911

. >> something new at the redskins' otas today. for the first time this offseason, the top play maker was catching from robert griffin iii. >> reporter: the redskins wide receiver desean jackson has been a very busy man this offseason. most they go home. desean jackson sticking around for his reality television show. >> it was great. getting the swing of things. i've been working out. it is a little different when you come in. run routs and do this. it feels good. the energy is up and the level is hard. i'm happy to be here. >> reporter: when jackson was a no show last tuesday he was seen later that night in cleveland. drawing criticism from fans and local media members. >> my head coach, my teammates, the people in this building knew my whereabouts. so as far as criticism from anybody else i don't play for them and i don't worry about them. i live my life the way i need to. >> they have lives. this is a major part of what they do. we would love to have everybody here 100%. i don't know how many team have 100%. i think we've had gr

redskins minicamp tied up today. only film study in what would all live to see the film rolling for the office of line after last year. they will not be the -- nothing is impossible. he is the coach with no off button. >> i have a passion for this game. robert: he is bill callahan, the new offense of light coach always on the run. >> i love it, absolutely love it. there is nothing live it. robert: he has been a head coach in the college and nfl. he is respected and relentless. >> two or three hours talk straight the whole time. it is very impressive. >> being a player for coach callahan is a demanding thing, but the end of the day he will demand the most from he. robert: he hopes to be head hog 2.0. his fame to hogs for the heart and soul during the redskins glory days. >> i have always invited what he is done. he is an aggressive repetition then and he does now. he has been kind of a mentor in a lot of ways watching his film and what he is some of the players over the years. i will try to imitate that in try to carr

late this afternoon we caught up with robert griffin iii at the redskins charity golf courny and he gave his thoughts on jackson's absence. >> one of those things you have to control what you can control. i can't control him being here. the coach and bruce commented on it. you have to go with what they say. the rest of us are ready to go. >> still the health problems keep coming. reed had a little procedure on his knee to keep him out until training camp. he is all too familiar with the sideline. he missed 12 games due to concussion and leg injuries. the nats are back at home tonight but they will be without denard spann. he will sit out tonight's game after leaving sunday night contest with a soar knee. it looks like it might be wet tonight. the tarp is on the field. that is one more injury to add to the long list. the nats are still in first place in the east. that says a lot. a former local star going to make an impression. the notre dame star had a try-out with the wizards today. his dad harvey was there watching. he averaged 17 points for the fighting irish. his family is loaded wit

current or former player knows a thing or two about the game and the challenges that come with it it's redskins great hall of famer darrel green. today i had the mrev chatting with him about a number of topics one of them of course robert griffin iii. i asked green if this upcoming season was a make or break year for rg3. >> i think that the honeymoon and the grace of the first rookie year it just goes to show you, man, people get amnesia. but i would tell him what i'm telling my own son. dude, get this done here. yeah. >> so you feel like robert will have a better year this season as oppose to last two years? >> oh absolutely. yes, i definitely believe that. i believe that sincerely. but i also say what you're saying he better. >> yeah. >> i think not only he will, but also i think that he better. >> our full interview with darrel green airs sunday night. like green did in his playing days we cover a lot of grouped, including what he thinks about building a new stadium in d.c. >>> meanwhile, some of the newest redskins were busy today rookies meeting with active duty service members and wounde