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The John Edwards affair, should it matter?
Some matters about the lives of politicians and other public figures such as extra-marital affairs are personal and should be dealt with at the family level . In the case of the John Edwards affair (even though he claimed to be a big family man), you have to ask, what happens to his wife and the baby of his mistress when this story is no longer a hot item?
Facts about the defensive depth chart
Taking a swing around camp to look at how some positions are unfolding at Maryland
More Arctic diplomacy ahead
Some may call it warming up the pan on the stove while the fish are still swimming freely in the sea. But the Bush administration thinks there is no time to waste in finding out what lies beneath the Arctic Ocean, so the United States can claim some of those natural resources, even though it doesn't have the legal right to make any such claims at this time.
Straight from the mailbox
What goodie was waiting at home when your humble blogger returned from practice.
Battling server issues
Yes, Virginia, there are updates from Maryland football practice. It's just really, really touch and go.
Battling server issues
Yes, Virginia, there are updates from Maryland football practice. It's just really, really touch and go.
KILL - My Five - Contenders
Fasten your seatbelts, boys and girls. It's going to be a wild ride as I'm getting right down to it with my predictions for the year, and I assure you it won't play out like you expect. Ever since the Yankees dynasty came to a close at the hands of the upstart Diamondbacks in 2001, the World Series champions have seemingly gotten more and more unlikely. So, who could it be this time around? Let's find out. By Sean Raposa.
Nationals sign two more
UPDATE AT 1:02 A.M.: Just got word from a league source the Nationals gave Espinosa a $525,000 bonus and Hicks a $475,000 bonus. The Nationals just announced they've signed two more of their picks from the June MLB draft: third-rounder Daniel Espinosa, a shortstop from Long Beach State, and fourth-round pick Graham Hicks, a left-handed pitcher from Florida.
Anti-hunting moves noted in California
Trust California to be among the first to come up with a proposal that would give various local jurisdictions the right to govern recreational hunting.
Newsy morning at Redskins Park
With our Web site impersonating former Redskins first-round pick "50-50", we've compiled some news and notes from our two writers for a full-length newsy entry, with plenty of injury updates.
Bugel leaves to be with ill daughter
O-Line coach Joe Bugel in Arizona with seriously ill daughter
Prospect Q&A - Brad Bergesen, Baltimore Orioles
Brad Bergesen was considered a pretty good pitching prospect entering this season, but he's taken his game to a whole new level in 2008. The 22-year-old righty has won an Eastern League-best 14 games while dropping just three decisions, and he ranks seventh in the circuit with a 3.01 ERA. He earned Eastern League All-Star honors at midseason, and has been mentioned as a possible September call-up. By Jay LeBlanc.
Morning swim results
It may be night in the U.S., but it's morning in China and we're back at the pool.
Spring to play big role
Burke's Justin Spring will have a big say in whether the U.S. men's gymnastics team captures a medal.
LOL - Obama to announce VP via text message
Team Obama tells fans they can be "the first to know" his running mate pick if they fork over data to the campaign.
Bush won't leave China early
As war in Georgia escalates, "no change in the president's schedule."
One more Nieto item
Just wanted to direct you to a blog post from Joshua Kusnick, Adrian Nieto's advisor. Some interesting stuff in there about how Nieto got to the U.S.
