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Associated Press Georgetown forward Otto Porter (center) fights for a loose ball during the Hoyas' 71-61 win over St. John's on Sunday at Verizon Center.
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Georgetown's Nate Lubick (34) totaled seven points, eight rebounds, five assists and four blocks in a 71-61 Big East win over St. John's at Verizon Center. (Associated Press)
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New York point guard Jeremy Lin (left) scored 25 points against New Jersey and 28 against Utah in the Knicks' two games before facing Washington on Wednesday night at Verizon Center. (Associated Press)
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Monster trucks will be at the Verizon Center from Friday through Sunday.
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Capitals center Cody Eakin (upper left) watches as his shot beats Boston goalie Tuukka Rask in Washington's 5-3 win at Verizon Center on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)
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Priests, bishops and cardinals process up the aisle at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. for the Catholic mass that was part of the Youth Rally and Mass for Life Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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Donald W. Wuerl, the archbishop of Washington, celebrates Mass at Verizon Center on Monday as part of the March for Life festivities. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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George Hanna of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council in New Haven, Conn., picks up "Defend Life" signs to hand out as people exit Mass at Verizon Center in Washington. Advocates came from across the country for the annual March for Life. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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Priests from across the country attend the Youth Rally and Mass for Life at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. These priests were later called upon to offer communion to the thousands of people in attendance. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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Sister Carrie Ann McKeown, left, and Sister Veronica Hanson, both with the Franciscan Sisters TOR of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother in Steubenville, Ohio, pray during the Mass for Life at the Verizon Center. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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People file back into the arena at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. after receiving communion Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at the Youth Rally and Mass for Life. Because there were so many people in attendance, communion stations were offered in several places throughout the center. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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Archbishop of Washington, Donald Wuerl, waves to the crowd as he exits the stage following the celebration of mass at the Youth Rally and Mass for Life at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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Forward Andray Blatche, who is averaging 9.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game with the Washington Wizards, has drawn the wrath of fans at Verizon Center. (Associated Press)
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Left wing Matt Hendricks and the Capitals largely have avoided crash landings at home, but it's a different story when Washington plays away from Verizon Center. (Associated Press)
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Nick Young of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during media day at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Monday, September 28, 2009. (Peter Lockley / The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) at the Washington Wizards Media Day at the Verizon Center, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards guard Shelvin Mack passes the ball at practice during training camp at the Verizon Center, Tuesday, December 13, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards guard John Wall practices during training camp at the Verizon Center on Dec. 13, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford practices during training camp at the Verizon Center, Tuesday, December 13, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Capitals center Brooks Laich celebrates his game-winning goal Saturday in Washington's 3-2 overtime win over Ottowa at Verizon Center. It was the first win since Dale Hunter took over as coach last week.
