John Wall defends himself for wearing a Cowboys jersey to a Redskins game: Washington Wizards star John Wall took a lot of flack from the D.C. fan base when he wore an Emmitt Smith jersey on the Dallas Cowboys sideline before Sunday’s game at FedEx Field against the Washington Redskins. This week, Wall defended his Cowboys fandom in an interview with Comcast SportsNet’s Chris Miller. -- The Washington Post

A sneak peek at the new Wizards practice center: Building state-of-the art practice facilities with luxury accommodations and advanced training equipment is in vogue in the NBA. Teams in Brooklyn, Chicago and Toronto opened new practice venues recently and clubs in Philadelphia, Sacramento, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Boston are either planning or building their own. Many of the facilities include ancillary attractions or uses ranging from medical centers to shopping to office space. But none of the facilities on the books — save the one D.C. is planning for the Wizards in Southeast — aims to incorporate a separate concert and events arena as well. -- The Washington Post