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First Special Teams Practice
The Redskins hold their first special teams-only practice of training camp.
Free Diamond Club Tickets! (sort of)
The Nationals have figured out a new way to fill some of the oft-unoccupied premium seats at Nationals Park.
Thems the (scheduling) breaks
One of the consequences of a super-sized conference is a league schedule that can lead to serious imbalances.
Preseason all-ACC team released
The reason I love preseason all-conference teams in football --- especially those voted upon with a couple representatives from each school in attendance --- is to see just how many of the players who were brought to the event wind up on the top of the ballot.
Jim Zorn, throwing coach
Redskins coach Jim Zorn often quizzes his quarterbacks about the condition of their throwing arm.
Obama drops his father
What relates better to Hispanics, an immigrant father or an absentee father? For Barack Obama, the answer is an absentee father.
Countdown to camp is on
Mark your calendars -- the Caps have announced training camp dates
No more piano-playing for Rice
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was determined to resist playing the piano at an Asian summit this week, and host Singapore easily let her off the hook.
The best -- as I see it! Part VI: the linebackers
Who are the best linebackers in Redskins history?
Pure hogwash: Jason Taylor-made for Redskins defense
Scott Hurrey argues that the Jason Taylor trade was more than worth it.
Cooperstown Bound? - Alan Trammell
The 1984 Detroit Tigers will go down as one of the great teams of all-time. But while there were many stars on that World Series-winning squad, so far none of them are in the Hall of Fame; the only member of that team who currently has a plaque in Cooperstown is the manager, Sparky Anderson. We have already outlined ace Jack Morris' case for the Hall of Fame. This week we'll take a look at the player with perhaps the next best case for induction, shortstop Alan Trammell. By Nick Leco.
1,300 journos want to witness 'Victory Column' speech
Flood! Team Obama has been inundated with 1,300 requests for press credentials for his Berlin speech
KILL - Cooperstown Bound? - Alan Trammell
The 1984 Detroit Tigers will go down as one of the great teams of all-time. But while there were many stars on that World Series-winning squad, so far none of them are in the Hall of Fame; the only member of that team who currently has a plaque in Cooperstown is the manager, Sparky Anderson. We have already outlined ace Jack Morris' case for the Hall of Fame. This week we'll take a look at the player with perhaps the next best case for induction, shortstop Alan Trammell. By Nick Leco.
Civil War seminar in Chambersburg
Late notice, but check it out. It's worth it just to hear 85-year-old Ed Bearss again.
