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St. Louis Cardinals' Gerald Laird (13) grins as he runs to the dugout after the Cardinals' 8-0 win over the Houston Astros in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Robinson Cano (right) and the Yankees are guaranteed of opening an American League first-round series at home Friday night. (Associated Press)
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Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick has failed to finish two games this season — losses to Atlanta and the New York Giants. (Associated Press)
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Julio Melendez of Arlington had Nationals season tickets on Opening Day. The Nats are predicting more people around the region will buy tickets for 2012, thanks to the team's September surge and the young players who are coming into their own. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg pitches to the Florida Marlins during the second inning of a baseball game in Miami, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
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Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo scooping up a fumble was a common sight in Monday night's win over Washington. (Associated Press)
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Over the shoulder action starring bounty hunter John Slade greets a player in the iPad shooter Shadowgun.
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Washington's Jeff Halpern (15) and Jay Beagle (83), shown against Columbus on Tuesday, will be counted on to pressure goalies as well as provide energy from the fourth line. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Baltimore Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Baltimore. Reynolds was 0 for 3. Boston won 8-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Terry E. Branstad (right) won the governor's race in Iowa in November. He's shown with his lieutenant governor running mate Kim Reynolds. The Republican Party holds a majority in the state House and is trying to pick up another seat in the state Senate this year. (Associated Press)
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A protesting taxi driver carries a Greek national flag in front of the transport ministry during a protest in Athens on Sept 28, 2011. About 2,000 striking taxi drivers gathered to protest against government plans to open up their licensed profession to more competition. (Associated Press)
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Doug Slaten watches after Florida Marlins' Bryan Petersen hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to defeat the Nationals 3-2 during a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Doug Slaten watches after Florida Marlins' Bryan Petersen hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to defeat the Nationals 3-2 during a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Danny O'Brien has thrown two touchdown s and five interceptions through the first three games. (Associated Press)
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Nationals slugger Michael Morse was a career utility player until taking over at first base for Adam LaRoche, who suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. He hit his 31st home run of the season Tuesday against Florida. (Associated Press)
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Nationals slugger Michael Morse was a career utility player until taking over at first base for Adam LaRoche, who suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. (Associated Press) **FILE**
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Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall grabs Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant's face mask during the second half of an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 18-16. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) gives chase to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) following Bryant's reception during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 18-16. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, battling rib and lung injuries, completed 22 of 36 passes for 255 yards in Dallas' 18-16 win Monday night. His biggest completion was a 30-yarder to receiver Dez Bryant with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS Dallas receiver Dez Bryant gained separation on Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall (upper left) to make a catch on what proved to be the winning drive. Bryant headed upfield for a 30-yard gain (upper right), and when the Redskins' Pro Bowl cornerback caught up (above right), he was called for facemasking, adding 15 yards on to the play.
