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Ralph's take on the ACC's injury reporting process
The ACC has a new injury-reporting policy, but chances are it will indirectly lead to the complete closing of practice at places it isn't already shut down. Here's how.
Who says the option won't work?
There might not be anyone --- well, other than Paul Johnson --- who believes the triple option will work at Georgia Tech more than Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry.
More on Colt Brennan
From the cutting room floor on the team's new quarterback project.
Students offer reward for Rice's 'arrest'
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice appears to be "wanted" in New Zealand, where she is scheduled to arrive Friday.
Amateur Hour - Team USA; Cape stars
With the Beijing Olympics just around the corner, Team USA finalized its roster and learned which national squads will stand in the way of its quest for a gold medal. Meanwhile, the Cape Cod Baseball League chose its All-Stars and Home Run Derby participants and the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee met to discuss ways to speed up play. Read about all that and more in this week's Amateur Hour. By Tom Stad.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - Beau Mills, Indians
Indians prospect Beau Mills - son of former Expos infielder and current Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills - grew up around baseball, and when you watch him play, it's obvious he was paying attention. Scouts rave about Mills' makeup and his feel for the game, and he understands the level of dedication needed to succeed in pro ball. Better yet, the 6' 2", 220 pounder can mash with the best of 'em. By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - Nick Weglarz, Indians
Growing up in Ontario, Nick Weglarz looked up to the Montreal Expos' Larry Walker and later the Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau because they were Canadians who rode their sweet left-handed strokes to big league stardom. Now that Weglarz is following in his countrymen's footsteps as a top prospect in the Cleveland Indians organization, kids in the land up north may soon be looking up to him for the very same reasons. By Jay LeBlanc.
Dipping into the mailbag
A Navy fan takes issue with an interpretation of Maryland's postseason destination in 2006.
Milledge activated, Estrada cut
Following today's 1-0 loss to the Giants, the Nationals activated outfielder Lastings Milledge off the DL and designated catcher Johnny Estrada for assignment.
Redskins Training Camp -- Day Five
Again, injuries, injuries and more injuries influenced the mood at the fifth day of training camp.
Life's great mysteries
Or why Maryland will go five years between games against Duke. Fans --- and Ralph Friedgen --- want to know how that happened.
Bennett's Best for the week of July 20
Legendary comic book store owner Greg Bennett provides a pair of recommendations for comic book lovers every week. This week its American Flagg! Vol.1 from Image Comics, and War Heroes, No. 1 from Image Comics.
Video from Redskin Park
Sure, it's just video of our talking heads and not players running around on the field. But it's something.
Danny Smith got the call
Some interesting background today from Danny Smith, the Redskins special teams coach, on how Washington initially tracked down Jim Zorn.
Welcome to Politics 101
Welcome to Politics 101, a blog devoted to issues of importance to young voters.
No Landry this afternoon (updated with video)
LaRon Landry is not practicing this afternoon.
Welcome to Politics 101
Welcome to a community looking at issues important to college students and other young voters.
Cordero's future [Updated at 6:48 p.m.]
Jim Bowden says the Nats won't tender Chad Cordero a contract this winter. But that doesn't mean the injured closer won't be back in 2009.
