Sports: Caps' fast start leads to win, Wizards' tough road ahead, Elizabeth Taylor and Joe Gibbs

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Capitals Insider Nicklas Backstrom helps fuel Caps' fast start One player who was a big part of helping to give the Capitals a two-goal lead going into the second period last night was Nicklas Backstrom, who scored the team's first goal. Mike Knuble reaches 20-goal plateau The Caps' 'Winning' t-shirts Wizards Insider Wiz beaten by a team playing with purpose The Portland Trail Blazers are one of three teams in playoff contention on this road trip and they didn't waste any time putting the Wizards away during a 111-76 shellacking on Tuesday night. JaVale McGee's block/steal draws rave reviews Jump ball: JaVale McGee's value Early Lead Elizabeth Taylor's coin flip angered Gibbs Elizabeth Taylor, who died Wednesday, was an actress of extraordinary range and longevity. As an NFL coin flipper, she left a lot to be desired. Bonds trial: Jeff Novitksky returns to the stand Duke's Kyrie Irving to play 'significant minutes' Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Nationals Journal: Nationals' schedule presents an early test Redskins Insider: Lockout won't deter team from drafting QB Bog: Len Bias was ripped Hokies Journal: How much will coaching changes cost VT? Baseball Insider: How the Brewers landed Greinke Television Highlights NBA: Washington at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30, Comcasst SportsNet 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