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Sports Roundup: Five Sports Stories to Follow for the Next Five Days

It may be the "dog days of summer" but there are plenty of exciting sports to follow in the Northern Virginia area.

1. Washington Redskins open training camp The Redskins kicked off their 2013 season Thursday with the start of the team's annual training camp. Camp this year is being held in Richmond, Va.; it had been held at the team's regular practice facility in Ashburn, Va. since 2003. The team will hold open practices twice a day at 10 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. every day for the next two weeks (Sundays excluded). Practices are free and open to the public.

2. Washington Nationals look to turn season around The Nationals won Thursday for the first time since the all-star break, snapping a six-game home losing streak. Still in striking distance of first place Atlanta, the Nationals will host four games in the next three days against division-rival the New York Mets, including a doubleheader Friday. Tickets for all four games are still available. 

3. Vienna's Babe Ruth All Stars fall in state championship game The Senior League Vienna Babe Ruth All Stars fell to Greater Fairfax 10-4 in the Babe Ruth state championship game Wednesday. The game concluded the seven-day tournament, where Vienna finished with a record of 4-2. Greater Fairfax was the only team in the tournament that was able to defeat Vienna, who concluded its summer season with the state tournament. Registration for Babe Ruth fall baseball in Vienna continues until August 1.

4. Vienna Youth Football begins season with skills camp The Vienna Youth Football program will begin its 2013 season on Monday, July 29, with the start of a five-day skills camp at Madison High School. Players from all levels will take part in the camp, and the following week will welcome the start of team practices at all levels. Teams will hold practice five days a week until the players start school. 

5. Vienna Riverdogs season to conclude Monday The Vienna Riverdogs of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League conclude their 2013 season with a doubleheader on Monday, July 29. The Riverdogs have six games remaining, including a second doubleheader on Friday, July 26. The Riverdogs post an 18-19 record in 2013, good enough for eighth out of 12 teams in the standings.


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