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Where in the world is Matt Goldberg? And will any of the four languages freshman Masengo Kabongo speaks help him relate to his new position coach?
KILL - Catch 'em while you can
Thousands of baseball fans make the trek to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., each year to celebrate the game's history and look back fondly on the careers of its greatest stars. But while it's certainly worthwhile for baseball fans to peruse plaques, watch old footage of Babe Ruth and check out decades-old game-worn jerseys, it's important to remember that there are quite a few baseball legends who have yet to call it a career. By Jay LeBlanc.
Eyewitness account from Battery Wagner
Interesting account by a Union soldier who was part of the attack which began the war.
McCain as Pinocchio?
The Democratic National Committee poked fun at presumptive Republican nominee John McCain today in a new web ad called "Puppet Masters." It depicts McCain as a puppet of the oil industry and in an accompanying release, cites a report by Campaign Money Watch showing that 33 of McCain's fundraisers or advisers have worked as lobbyists for the oil and gas industry.
Devin Thomas responds
Rookie wideout Devin Thomas talks about his injury and not passing the conditioning test at the start of camp.
No-go on the cheap FedEx shuttles
Washington Redskins fans who expected to take shuttles to FedEx Field from the Landover metro station will have to plan a different route for this upcoming season.
Bishops to Indian Catholics: Have more kids
The bishops of Kerala, India, exhort their flock to have more children.
Salesman Ralph
Make no mistake that Ralph Friedgen might just be the most pivotal figure in ultimately making the Byrd Stadium expansion project look good on the books.
Another recruiting list unveiled
Ignoring for a moment the Barnum-esque quality of recruiting rankings (well, not exactly), here's a top 150 for the class of 2009 and its impact locally.
Schweigert didn't cut it
The release of Stuart Schweigert was somewhat of a surprise to the media, but the Redskins said that he never adjusted to their aggressive style of defense.
Alabama brouhaha over Stonewall Jackson Scholarship Fund
Ridiculous objections raised by detractors
Guess who's open (for practice)
Well, at least one major college program in the state has fully open practices.
Locking Obama in
John McCain's campaign has helpfully decided to defend Barack Obama, arguing reporters should believe the Democrat when he says he opposes expanded offshore drilling.
College football countdown: Nos. 81-85
Where's Temple been during this series' first seven installments? Funny you mention that.
Linked in: Media day aftermath
A look at what people are saying about Maryland's football team.
Icing on the Manny cake
Manny Ramirez in a Dodger uniform revives the Scott Boras-Jeff Moorad rivalry
Old copy of surrender agreement meeting found in Museum
Philadelphia Civil War and Underground Museum has made interesting discovery. If original "Confederate copy," paper could be priceless to collectors.
