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Alex Ovechkin disappointed after another premature postseason exit

Chuck Gormley — Wed, 11 May 2016 01:38:22 -0400

PITTSBURGH – Alex Ovechkin stood in front of the bright glare of the cameras, a towel around his neck, and spoke in a whisper,

Despite another early exit, Trotz feels Caps made progress

J.J. Regan — Wed, 11 May 2016 01:27:43 -0400

It was supposed to be different.

When Barry Trotz was hired as head coach of the Washington Capitals in 2014, he was seen as one of

Sorenson on overwhelming emotion after Game 6 loss

nbcsports.com — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:48:36 -0400

Jill Sorenson talks about the emotion in the Capitals' locker room after the team's Game 6 loss to Pittsburgh.

Karl Alzner's lower body injury stopped him from returning to Game 6

Chuck Gormley — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:33:42 -0400

PITTSBURGH – Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner, an Iron Man throughout the regular season, simply could not find the strength in his groin to finish

Regan: Why blowing up Caps' roster would not be wise

nbcsports.com — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:27:20 -0400

JJ Regan joins #CapitalsTalk from Pittsburgh to say why it would not be wise to blow up the Capitals' roster after Tuesday's loss.

The Caps fought, but still fell short of forcing Game 7

Chuck Gormley — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:20:11 -0400

PITTSBURGH -- There are single moments that define hockey games and, ultimately, playoff series. Capitals fans know this all too well.

Joel Ward will

Nats end up on wrong end of MLB's new rule in loss to Tigers

Chase Hughes — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:18:10 -0400

The Nationals were the first team to benefit from MLB's new rule outlawing takeout slides in their Opening Day win in Atlanta, and now they have

Emotional Joe B pours his heart out after Caps' Game 6 loss to Pens

CSN MID-ATLANTIC — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:08:12 -0400

Watch the full video with Beninati in the video player above, which will begin momentarily.

Capitals play-by-play man Joe Beninati, as a part of Capitals Postgame Live

Williams: Team as a whole was just not good enough

nbcsports.com — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:03:22 -0400

Justin Williams says it was not about one person, but rather that the team as a whole was just not quite good enough.

Trotz: Pittsburgh got hot at the right time in playoffs

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:58:23 -0400

After his team's Game 6 loss to Pittsburgh, Capitals head coach Barry Trotz looked bigger picture at how hot the Penguins were.

Holtby: 'A lot of 'what ifs'' after loss to Pens in Game 6

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:51:39 -0400

Braden Holtby reacts to the team's Game 6 loss to Pittsburgh, which ends Washington's season.

Oshie on implications of loss: 'It hasn't really hit me yet'

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:46:20 -0400

T.J. Oshie talks about the implications of losing to the Penguins in Game 6, which ends the team's season.

Alex Ovechkin after Game 6 loss: 'It sucks'

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:36:00 -0400

Alex Ovechkin, clearly distraught after his team's Game 6 loss, spoke to the media in Pittsburgh.

Capitals' season ends with heartbreaking OT loss to Pens in Game 6

J.J. Regan — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:28:54 -0400

The Caps have made a habit this season of slow starts and furious comebacks, but spotting the Pittsburgh Penguins three wins in the series

Emotional Joe B spills his heart out after Game 6 loss

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:26:02 -0400

An emotional Joe Beninati told his feelings plainly after the Capitals' Game 6 loss to Pittsburgh.

Jones comes out of slump with a blast in Orioles' 5-3 win

Rich Dubroff — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:16:01 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS—Adam Jones insisted he wasn’t worried about himself. In the midst of a 3-for-27 slump and batting below .200, Jones had a long home run

John Feinstein is speechless at Stephen Curry's remarkable Game 4

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:15:16 -0400

Best-selling author John Feinstein can't find the words to sum up Stephen Curry's Game 4.

Jay Beagle rescues Caps with incredible save

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:09:43 -0400

Jay Beagle saved the Caps from playoff elimination with a crazy save in overtime.

Dusty Baker and Max Scherzer are excited about Stephen Strasburg's deal

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 22:59:54 -0400

Nats manager Dusty Baker and pitcher Max Scherzer are glad that Stephen Strasburg will remain in town for awhile.

FIFA official: CONCACAF’s $10 million funding released

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 22:55:12 -0400

A FIFA executive says funding to the scandal-hit North American soccer confederation is being unfrozen.

Carlson's clutch PP goal ties game

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 22:36:58 -0400

John Carlson gave the Capitals life in the third period of Game 6 with a 5-on-3 goal.

Madrid Derby moderator: Clattenburg to referee Champions League final

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 22:22:35 -0400

Clattenburg, 41, has overseen a League Cup finals, Olympic games, and a UCL quarterfinal, but no final until now.

An errant high stick took a chunk out of Patric Hornqvist's face

Troy Machir — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:46:08 -0400

Patrick Hornqvist is officially #HockeyTough.

During the second period of Game 6 between the Capitals and Penguins, the Pittsburgh forward was accidentally hit in the face

Allardyce wants “cauldron of noise” from Sunderland fans on Wednesday

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:38:54 -0400

Allardyce wants Sunderland's supporters to give his charges every advantage at the Stadium of Light when the match kicks off on NBCSN.

Hornqvist's loses part of his lip following errant hit

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:20:05 -0400

Patric Hornqvist lost a chunk of his lip after he took an errant stick to the face.

Holtby makes crucial pad save

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:14:12 -0400

Braden Holtby bailed the Capitals out of a hole with a big pad save.

Premier League Wednesday preview: Sunderland, Liverpool have glorious chances

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:50:15 -0400

Perhaps no club has a bigger opportunity than Sunderland, who can seal its Premier League fate safe from relegation to the Championship.

Alzner injured on slash from Crosby

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:42:10 -0400

Karl Alzner had to leave the game after taking a slash from Sidney Crosby

Ross finds trouble in middle innings as Nats fall to Tigers

Chase Hughes — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:38:11 -0400

Postgame analysis of the Nats' 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Nationals Park:

How it happened: The Nationals have grown accustomed to seeing young starter

Here's a novel approach to cutting down on rainouts

Rich Dubroff — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:22:24 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS—Darren O’Day has an innovative solution for solving the problem of rescheduling rainouts.

The Orioles Player Representative says that the problem is the ballparks.

“I think it’s

Capitals Pulse: Capitals fall in OT, season ends in Pittsburgh

CSN MID-ATLANTIC — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:06:12 -0400

The Caps' historic 3rd period comeback isn't enough as the Pens close out the series in OT. Get live updates from Pittsburgh in Capitals Pulse.

2026 World Cup hosts vote in 2020 with new FIFA bid rules

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:00:55 -0400

2026 World Cup hosts vote in 2020 with new FIFA bid rules

Chuck Gormley reviews Caps-Pens so far with Mike Emrick

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 19:40:04 -0400

Chuck Gormley is joined by NBC's Mike Emrick to review the Caps-Pens series so far.

Orioles facing schedule crunch as rainouts pile up

Rich Dubroff — Tue, 10 May 2016 19:21:59 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS—The Orioles have three makeup games to be played, and rescheduling them was difficult.

Monday’s rainout with the Twins has been rescheduled for July 28

LVG: Manchester United must rebound from “mental blow” vs West Ham

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 19:17:34 -0400

The farewell to the Boleyn Ground was a thriller, but the loss keeps United two points behind Man City with one match each to play.

Tyler Wilson philosophical in understanding of delay

Rich Dubroff — Tue, 10 May 2016 19:11:56 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS—Tyler Wilson was in the midst of his pregame routine on Monday night when he learned that the Orioles game with Minnesota was being delayed.

About

Dusty thinks Harper deserves penalty, may have to 'spank him'

Chase Hughes — Tue, 10 May 2016 18:39:50 -0400

One day after Bryce Harper was ejected for mouthing off to umpire Brian Knight and was later seen yelling an obscenity at him

Bilic on winning final match at Upton Park: “It is history, not just a game”

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 18:28:44 -0400

After 112 years of football, West Ham United and the Premier League bid adieu to the Boleyn Ground with a thriller of a win.

Nationals trade veteran infielder to Los Angeles Angels

Chase Hughes — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:53:44 -0400

Amidst a busy 24 hours for the organization both on and off the field, the Nationals made a minor roster move on Tuesday, trading veteran

WATCH: Martial scores stunner in Manchester United loss to West Ham

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:48:00 -0400

The French striker scored another sensational goal that will again tempt comparisons to legendary Gunners striker Thierry Henry.

Ross faces off with Tigers as Nats continue homestand

Chase Hughes — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:36:44 -0400

Nats (20-12) vs. Tigers (14-17) at Nationals Park

Monday was one of the crazier days in recent memory for the Nationals with Stephen Strasburg's contract extension,

Maatta, Penguins ready to move on from Orpik hit

J.J. Regan — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:30:57 -0400

Olli Maatta doesn't want to talk about Brooks Orpik anymore, but the Penguins are going to have to find a way to beat him to win Game 6.

What does Steph Curry's MVP have to do with Michael Jordan?

J. Michael — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:30:55 -0400

Stephen Curry did something that Michael Jordan never did in becoming the first unanimous MVP in 61 years, and that has nothing to do with anything.

West Ham United 3-2 Manchester United: A fitting send-off for Upton Park

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:22:36 -0400

The Boleyn Ground got a fitting send-off in a highly-entertaining affair that hurt Manchester United's Top Four hopes in a big way.

How the shutdown saga helped Strasburg stay with the Nats

Daniel Shiferaw — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:00:59 -0400

It was the controversy that four years ago sent the baseball world into a frenzy, and one that made the Nationals a target for major

Game 6 Preview: News and notes to get you ready for Caps-Pens

Chuck Gormley — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:53:23 -0400

PITTSBURGH -- News, notes and projected lineups as the Capitals try to stave off elimination tonight in Game 6 of their second-round series

WATCH: Manchester United players react to bus attack from inside bus

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:43:00 -0400

Thanks to this salty, NSFW language video posted by United midfielder Jesse Lingard, we know what it was like on the other side of the bottle throwing fans.

Rizzo and Boras on what Strasburg's deal means for Harper

Chase Hughes — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:27:33 -0400

The Nationals signed Stephen Strasburg to a long-term contract extension on Tuesday, but what about their other former No. 1 overall pick who is represented by Scott

Benfica sells teenager Sanches to Bayern for $40 million

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:13:49 -0400

Benfica is selling 18-year-old midfielder Renato Sanches to Bayern Munich for 35 million euros ($40 million), with the Bundesliga champion possibly spending an additional 45 million euros depending on performances.

Stephen A. Smith has no idea who hit the walk-off HR for the Nationals

Troy Machir — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:56:34 -0400

Clint Robinson didn't know what inning it was, but he won beat the Tigers on Monday night with a walk-off home run. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith added to the confusion.

Strasburg thrilled to sign long-term with Nats: 'It just felt right'

Chase Hughes — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:25:36 -0400

Stephen Strasburg's new contract is set up to keep him in Washington through the 2023 season, seven full years after this current 2016 campaign is over.

WATCH: Fans attack late-arriving Manchester United team bus, breaking windows

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:25:24 -0400

"The images shall tell everything," Louis van Gaal said. "It's the second time in London where we have to start later."

Do Capitals need to win Penguins series to silence playoff criticism?

Chuck Gormley — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:15:14 -0400

PITTSBURGH – It’s a simple question with a very complicated answer: After winning the Presidents’ Trophy, do the Capitals need to win their second-round playoff

Ranieri: Leicester is tracking Serie B star Lapadula

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:57:29 -0400

Claudio Ranieri says Leicester is already looking into bolstering their attack with Serie B star Gianluca Lapadula.

Strasburg to Boras: Leave me alone on contract stuff

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:45:16 -0400

Stephen Strasburg to agent Scott Boras: Leave me alone on contract stuff as much as possible

Stephen Strasburg on D.C.: I plan on winning and succeeding here

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:40:09 -0400

Stephen Strasburg on his new contract with Nationals.: I plan on winning and succeeding here

Barry Trotz: Capitals make 'subtle' adjustments, want to possess puck more

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:35:12 -0400

Capitals coach Barry Trotz says the NHL playoffs are all about adjustments. In the Penguins series, he wants his team to focus less on hitting and more on puck possession.

Barry Trotz credits strong culture for Capitals' calm under pressure

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:34:59 -0400

When asked how the Capitals manage to stay composed under pressure, coach Barry Trotz says it all goes back to deliberately planning a resilient team culture.

Capitals get Brooks Orpik back, while Olli Maatta rejoins Penguins for Game 6

J.J. Regan — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:01:15 -0400

PITTSBURGH — When the Caps hit the ice on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, their season will again be on the line. This time, however, they’ll have

Old Trump tweet resurfaces, shows he was wrong about Strasburg

Peter Hailey — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:54:37 -0400

The Nationals not only locked up a major star when they re-signed Stephen Strasburg on Monday. They also got the last laugh on Donald Trump.

Watch Live: West Ham vs. Manchester United (Lineups, live stream)

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:48:21 -0400

West Ham and Manchester United meet on Tuesday with European hopes on the line.

Berlusconi dealing with Chinese investors for AC Milan sale

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:47:53 -0400

Silvio Berlusconi's holding company Fininvest has agreed to negotiate exclusively with a group of Chinese investors for the possible sale of a stake in AC Milan.

Stephen Curry breaks Gilbert Arenas' record for points in overtime

Keely Diven — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:36:17 -0400

Believe it or not, it's been almost a full decade since Gilbert Arenas scored 60 points in the Wizards' overtime victory against Kobe Bryant and the

Kei Kamara PK fiasco could make striker last-minute trade bait

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:39:17 -0400

Kei Kamara is on the trade block after his altercation with Columbus Crew SC teammate Federico Higuain, but where would he go?

Stephen Curry voted first unanimous NBA MVP

Keely Diven — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:38:29 -0400

What's better than back-to-back MVP awards? The first unanimous MVP. Ever. In the history of the NBA. That's the title Warriors point guard Stephen Curry

Su'a Cravens has been ALL over the DMV since getting drafted

Peter Hailey — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:32:36 -0400

If Su'a Cravens is as talented at roaming around the fields of the NFL as he's been at roaming around various places throughout the DMV after becoming

Fowler on mastering 17: 'It's a fun hole to play'

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:29:00 -0400

The most intimidating hole in golf sure hasnt fazed Rickie Fowler.

Willett: Lots of drinking, little golf post-Masters

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:20:00 -0400

Danny Willett has played only 27 holes since he first donned the green jacket four weeks ago at Augusta National.

Kaufman (wrist) set to return after Quail Hollow WD

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:14:00 -0400

Twice in the past month Smylie Kaufman has shot a round in the 80s. Its not a coincidence.

There were two Bryce Harpers at Nats Park on Monday night

Peter Hailey — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:40:58 -0400

One Nationals fan took a trip to Nationals Park on Monday night with a single goal in mind: To look exactly like Bryce Harper.

His mission was

Allardyce lauds Defoe as Euro-worthy after superb season at Sunderland

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:39:02 -0400

Jermain Defoe has kept Sunderland in contention to stay in the Premier League, but can he earn an England call-up?

How new grad transfer L.G. Gill will help Maryland

Daniel Martin — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:37:54 -0400

Maryland officially announced the addition of Duquesne graduate transfer L.G. Gill on Monday, a player who is expected to graduate this spring with a

Did Browns make right call with their quarterback situation?

Clifton Brown — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:21:48 -0400

Have the Browns made their quarterback situation better or worse?

There are two ways to look at what the Browns did post-draft:

The positive spin

Instead of being

Jason Chimera proud of hometown's response to Alberta wildfires

Chuck Gormley — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:17:55 -0400

Jason Chimera is fiercely proud of his Canadian heritage and his hometown of Edmonton, which has become a haven for evacuees displaced by the wildfires that have ravaged Alberta.

Strasburg's extension made official, Lerner and Rizzo react

Chase Hughes — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:04:25 -0400

The Nats made official on Tuesday morning their new seven-year contract extension with starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, a $175 million pact that will keep the right-hander

Goal of FIFA membership sets up new soccer politics problem

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 10:57:28 -0400

Despite FIFA's ongoing image crisis fueled by corruption cases, membership of the organization remains a goal being pursued with passion.

Redskins depth chart preview: How do Norman and Fuller change things?

Tarik El-Bashir — Tue, 10 May 2016 10:50:07 -0400

Over the past month, the Redskins’ depth chart has undergone a minor makeover as seven draft picks and more than a dozen college free agents

Why Leicester shouldn’t sell big three this summer

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 10:01:40 -0400

Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante have all drawn significant interest from opposing clubs, but should Leicester listen to offers?

Way too early Redskins 53-man roster projection—Defense

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:31:39 -0400

Sure, it's early but the Redskins' roster is mostly set. Tandler takes a look at the defensive players who he thinks will be there in September.

Jason Chimera shares thoughts on Capitals' urgency and free agency

Chuck Gormley — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:26:44 -0400

On the ice, Caps left wing Jason Chimera is known as the Ice Cheetah. In the locker room, he's by far the loudest and often most unpredictable voice.

Open court: Do any Hawks free agents fit Wizards?

J. Michael — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:23:08 -0400

There are a couple of really good players who’ll hit the market, but their pricetags are probably too large considering the pieces already in place.

Danny Welbeck could be sidelined for up to five months

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:15:31 -0400

Danny Welbeck's latest knee injury could see him miss up to five months.

Hoping for a clear night, Orioles start Gausman against Twins

Rich Dubroff — Tue, 10 May 2016 08:54:32 -0400

Tonight's Game: Baltimore Orioles (18-12) vs. Minnesota Twins (8-23), Target Field, Minneapolis, 8:10 p.m.
Starting pitchers: Kevin Gausman (0-1, 1.42) vs. Jose Berrios (1-1, 6.75)
Keys to the Game:
Will

Early depth chart prediction: Ravens O-line, who's in, who's out?

Clifton Brown — Tue, 10 May 2016 08:41:10 -0400

Ahead of minicamps and training camp, we're taking a very-early look at the most intriguing battles on the Ravens’ depth chart. Here’s the outlook on the offensive line.

Chinese Super League could be John Terry’s next destination

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 08:27:50 -0400

Could Chelsea's John Terry be the latest player to complete a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League?

In chase for first win, Day had a bumpy ride

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 08:25:00 -0400

Jason Day vividly recalls the first time he had a chance to win a professional tournament.

Mourinho receiving heavy interest from Indonesia

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:46:52 -0400

Could Jose Mourinho's new job land him in Indonesia?

Day: 3-wood is my 'uncomfortable' club

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:41:00 -0400

According to Jason Day, every player on Tour has an uncomfortable club in the bag.

Bradley splits with longtime caddie 'Pepsi' Hale

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:34:00 -0400

Former PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley has split with longtime caddie Steve "Pepsi" Hale.

Mats Hummels will join Bayern Munich this summer

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:15:11 -0400

Mats Hummels will join former side Bayern Munich this summer.

Will the Redskins return to a one-back rushing attack?

Rich Tandler — Tue, 10 May 2016 06:42:15 -0400

Will the Redskins be shifting for their 2015 running back by committee approach to more of a one-back attack this year?
In 2014, Jay Gruden’s first

Need to Know: How many wins for the 2016 Redskins?

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 05:32:52 -0400

Need to Know: It looks like the Redskins have improved but how will that translate to wins? Tandler breaks out the casino chips and places bets.

Stock Watch: Rested Spieth ready to rise

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:45:00 -0400

Jordan Spieth has a full tank of gas and is ready for the long haul, while Justin Rose's putting is a problem.

Watch: Owen strips down, wades into lake to save bird

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:12:00 -0400

Greg Owen ain't scared of no alligators. Owen waded into a lake Monday at TPC Swagrass in order to save a baby blue jay.

U.S. Open local qualifying results

nbcsports.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:00:00 -0400

U.S. Open local qualifying is underway, with 9,877 players attempting to qualify for the Oakmont Country Club event this summer.

NBA Draft Combine: Marquette's Ellenson fits Wizards plans

Ben Standig - Wizards — Tue, 10 May 2016 03:33:16 -0400

Reminder: Even though the odds aren't great or even good, the Washington Wizards can in fact kep their 2016 first round pick if the NBA

Strasburg coy about reports of contract extension

nbcsports.com — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:55:06 -0400
Stephen Strasburg was coy about reports of a new contract extension.

Strasburg gives no comment, but teammates rave about long-term deal

Chase Hughes — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:41:39 -0400

The agreement between Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals on a long-term extension is not yet official and may not be until Tuesday afternoon when the

Harper recounts sequence that led to ejection vs. Tigers

nbcsports.com — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:34:41 -0400
Bryce Harper recounts the sequence of events that led to his ejection vs. Detroit on Monday.

Harper admits to directing words at umpire after walk-off HR

nbcsports.com — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:29:37 -0400
Bryce Harper admitted postgame that he did, indeed, have some words for the umpire after Monday's walk-off win.