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1. MOVIE REVIEW: ‘True Grit’
(Entertainment/Movies)

... it really shares is the source of that film, the 1968 novel by Charles Portis that was serialized to tremendous popularity in the Saturday Evening Post. The character, the plot and even much of the dialogue ...

2. Prediction: New York Giants edge Washington Redskins, Monday, 8:30 p.m., TV: ESPN
(Sports/Professional)

... Campbell has been a failure in his time in Washington, but the recent turnaround can be directly linked to him. With Clinton Portis and LaDell Betts out, the Redskins are airing out the ball with little ...

3. Preview: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles, TV: FOX
(Sports/Professional)

... team also looks bleak after another dreadful performance, unable to manufacture more than six points against a soft Cowboys defense. With Ladell Betts out for the season and Portis still injured, the Redskins ...

4. NFL Week 7: Game preview for Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) at Washington Redskins (2-4), Monday, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
(Sports/Professional)

... offense is fickle, the Redskins offense just plain stinks. Redskins Running back Clinton Portis has been trying to shoulder the load of having no passing game, and dismal rush blocking, which makes ...

5. Week 4: NFL picks from NewJerseyNewsroom.com
(Sports/Professional)

... Lions in almost two years. The difference is that Washington is mired in the same problems that created that loss, namely an injured Clinton Portis, while Tampa has put in Josh Johnson to try and spark ...

6. Fantasy football: Our homework to help with your draft
(Sports/Professional)

... Clinton Portis — He’s not explosive or exciting to hold, but he is consistent and productive. Isn’t that enough? 13. Tom Brady — He will be back with a vengeance in 2009. And he has too many weapons ...

7. State-federal task force breaks up N.J. gun trafficking ring
(N.J./State)

... of a firearm, and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Brooks was arrested and being held in the Mercer County jail. Kenneth Portis, 40, of Trenton, was indicted on two counts, including ...