Plus a Bill DWYRE column looking at Saturday night's heavyweight title fight between Arreola and Klitschko. Pro Football: FBN-REDSKINS -- WASHINGTON -- While Washington's offense has continued to struggle, defensive players say they are prepared to carry the team as far as they can. Developing, by Rick Maese (Post). Plus a Sally JENKINS column on the Redskins. FBN-LA -- The proposed new stadium in Los Angeles takes another step forward, but what are the chances of the NFL returning to Los Angeles? 1,350 words, by Sam Farmer (Times). Moved. FBN-PICKS. Moved. College Football: FBC-VATECH -- BLACKSBURG, Va. -- When No. 9 Miami takes the field here against Virginia Tech on Saturday, the Hurricanes will be doing battle against not only the No. 11 team but its formidable and hostile stadium. Developing, by Mark Viera (Post). FBC-USC -- LOS ANGELES -- The USC Trojans, as they always do after stumbling against previously unranked conference opponents, are expected to rebound Saturday night with a victory over Washington State, a big underdog at the Coliseum; beyond that, the only thing that can be said with certainty about the 12th-ranked Trojans is this: They have issues -- at least seven of them. 1,000 words, by Gary Klein (Times). Major League Baseball: BBN-DODGERS-PIRATES -- PITTSBURGH -- Jon Garland, who has won his last two starts, can pitch the Dodgers into the playoffs with a victory against the Pirates in the first of four games at PNC Park; L.A., which can also clinch a postseason berth with a Braves loss, has a 2 1/2-game lead over the Phillies for the best record in the National League. Developing, by Dylan Hernandez (Times). With BBN-DODGERS-NOTES. BBA-ATHLETICS-ANGELS -- ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jered Weaver takes a 15-7 record into his start at home against the visiting Athletics as the Angels have a magic number of four to clinch the AL West. Developing (late), by Bill Shaikin (Times). With BBA-ANGELS-NOTES. Motor Sports: CAR-NOTES -- Danica Patrick reportedly has signed a three-year contract to continue driving in the IndyCar Series with the Andretti Green Racing team, ending speculation that she might switch full-time to NASCAR in 2010; other items. 700 words, by Jim Peltz (Times). 