Sports Action
A picture that shows participation in a game or sports event. Peak-action pictures during competitive events should be included in this category.
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First Place
Ricky Carioti
The Washington Post
ALMOST
Washington Redskins' Clinton Portis dives toward the end zone in the first quarter but comes up short of a touchdown during the game at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2009.
Second Place
Richard A. Lipski
The Washington Post
SAFE AT HOME
Baltimore Orioles' Brian Roberts slides safely across home plate as the ball gets away from Nationals' catcher Josh Bard, giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead in Washington on May 22, 2009.
Third Place
Allison Shelley
The Washington Times
DETERMINATION
LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan (10) and A.J. DeLaGarza (20) close in on DC United's Rodney Wallace (22) of DC United during a soccer match at RFK Stadium in Washington, Aug. 22, 2009.
Award of Excellence
Richard A. Lipski
The Washington Post
UP AND OVER
Stone Bridge High School running back Mike Girdy is upended on a hit by Lee's Danny Taylor (16) and teammate CB Ryan Jordan (13) during second half action of their AAA Virginia Region Finals playoff game in Ashburn, Va., on Nov. 27, 2009.
Award of Excellence
John McDonnell
The Washington Post
TRIPPING
Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin gets a tripping penalty called on Washington Capitals Milan Jurcine in Washington, on May 9, 2009. This set up the winning power play goal for Penguins in the 5th game of the NHL semi-finals.
