WASHINGTON - Having become a prominent presence in the nation’s capital over the last decade, the Pew Charitable Trusts has formally established a signature residency.

Washington quarterback Jake Locker has his fallback should football not work out: a deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels …

The sophomore is again a tailback after spending most of last season at safety, switched to the secondary after the first game of the season to help fill in at an injury-ravaged position.

Joel Gilbertson, head of Providence Health Services for Alaska, is moving to a vice president’s job with the Providence system in Renton, Wash., effective Sept. 1. In his new post, he will manage government relations and public affairs for the five-state Providence system, according to a press release. Bruce Lamoureaux, CEO of Providence Alaska Medical Center, became CEO for the Alaska region on Aug. 1 and Dick Mandsager, director of the Providence children’s hospital, succeeded Lamoureaux as CEO of the medical center on Aug. 10.

After struggling with a middling field last year, UAA today announced a significantly upgraded — though slimmed down — roster for the 2009 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.

With the playoffs in reach, the Mystics look to find a way to close out games in the fourth quarter as the team has been outscored in that frame in five of its last six games.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 13 (UPI) — Joe Flacco directed two early scoring drives Thursday and backup Troy Smith threw a touchdown pass, boosting the Ravens a 23-0 preseason win over Washington.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Oscar winner Denzel Washington might be making a foray into series television.

Rookie swingman Deron Washington has cleared a major step in his quest to be on the Pistons' opening night roster, but he has a little more work to do. He has signed a contract for next season, but only a small portion is guaranteed, meaning he has to make the team.