Sports: I. Rodriguez to start as Nats catcher, shades of the old Ovechkin, Terps shined in loss

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Nationals Journal Ivan Rodriguez will be the starting catcher Manager Jim Riggleman declared Ivan Rodriguez the team's starting catcher to begin the season, creating a competition for the backup position between two young catchers. Long Toss: Flores or Ramos the future at catcher? Capitals Insider Is 'old Ovi' back? One game, or even a handful, can only be considered gradual progress, but if the captain is indeed starting to get his swagger back it's definitely a positive sign. Ovechkin on the power play, then and now Do the Caps really need another defenseman? Terrapins Insider For one game, Terps shine from the line Lost amid the post-game analysis of Maryland's 91-83 defeat at Virginia Tech was good news from the free-throw line. The Terps made 87.5 percent of their attempts (21 of 24). Is Maryland 'way out' of NCAA tournament? Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Redskins Insider: In lockout, players could miss workout bonuses Bog: JaVale McGee previews his dunk surprises Soccer Insider: Poll: National Soccer Hall of Fame voting The 68: Michigan State, Baylor among last teams in Television Highlights NBA: All-Star rookie challenge, 9, TNT More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071