Midfielder Christine Nairn (Archbishop Spalding) scored in both halves for her first two goals of the National Women's Soccer League season to give the visiting Washington Spirit (10-3-2) a 2-1 win Thursday night over the Houston Dash (3-8-3) and sole possession of first place.
The Spirit earned a penalty kick in the 30th minute when Cari Roccaro fouled Cheyna Williams as she was making a run down the left flank into the penalty box. Nairn, who had been on the sideline after injuring her shoulder getting tangled with defender Ellie Brush, returned to take the penalty kick. She floated the ball toward the left post, and although goalkeeper Bianca Henninger guessed correctly, she could not get a hand on it, and the Spirit scored its first goal.
In the 63rd minute, Nairn saw Henninger off her line as she was making a run toward the team's attacking third. She capitalized on the opportunity and sent an arcing ball in from about 35 yards out that the keeper couldn't reach.
Kealia Ohai, the top scorer for the Dash, scored in the 90th minute.
Et cetera
Ray Anthony Lewis III indicted in S. Carolina
The son of former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has been indicted on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct by a South Carolina grand jury, prosecutors said. Ray Anthony Lewis III was indicted Aug. 11 in Horry County court. His attorney could not immediately be reached for comment. The former Coastal Carolina cornerback is accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman while knowing she was under the influence, Conway City police said. The case is being prosecuted by the office of Horry County Solicitor Jimmy Richardson. He declined to comment Thursday.
—Tim Prudente
Laurel Park: A foot injury suffered Aug. 7 at Laurel Park will keep jockey Victor Carrasco from riding until the end of the month, agent Tom Stift said Thursday. Carrasco, 24, who was leading the summer meet in wins at the time of his injury, was hurt when he was unseated by O Dionysus, an unraced 2-year-old colt, while leaving the paddock for a 51/2-furlong maiden race. Carrasco had a third set of X-rays taken Monday and remains in an orthopedic boot to protect his foot. He is scheduled for a follow-up appointment Aug.29, when Stift hopes his rider will be cleared to return. This weekend marks the close of the 24-day stand at Laurel. Racing shifts to Timonium for the Maryland State Fair meet next Friday to Sept. 5 and returns for Laurel's fall meet starting Sept. 9.
NBA: The Washington Wizards have signed guard Casper Ware to a training-camp deal, according to a league source. Ware, 25, who played at Long Beach State, spent the end of last season with ASVEL Basket in France. He led the team back from a 2-0 deficit against Strasbourg in the best-of-five championship series in the French league's top division and was named finals MVP.
—Tim Bontemps, The Washington Post
Major League Lacrosse: Ohio Machine midfielder Tom Schreiber was voted Most Valuable Player by head coaches and general managers. Schreiber, who had 23 goals, a league-leading 36 assists and 23 ground balls, received 38 points in the voting, eight more than New York Lizards midfielder Paul Rabil (Johns Hopkins) and 11 more than Chesapeake Bayhawks attackman Joe Walters (Maryland).
Women's college lacrosse: Mount St. Mary's named former Southern California All-American Amanda Johansen an assistant coach.
Women's college soccer: Howard Community College is ranked eighth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III preseason poll.
NHL: Center Thomas DiPauli will reportedly sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to CBC Sports' Tim Wharnsby. DiPauli was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2012, and after he didn't agree to a deal with Washington before Aug. 16, he became an unrestricted free agent.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, The Washington Post