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Day Two - Nothing but blood, death, and the horror of war
The Union holds on to the high ground -- the battles at the Round Tops
Nats live chat today -- 1 p.m.
Join Nats beat writer Mark Zuckerman today at 1 p.m. for his weekly live chat, right in the middle of the Nationals' series finale against the Marlins.
Cooperstown Bound? - Andre Dawson
2009 will be the seventh year Andre "The Hawk" Dawson's name has appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot. Last year, Dawson garnered more than 65 percent of the vote but fell 50 votes short of meeting the 75 percent requirement for induction. Will 2009 be the year Dawson gets in? Does he deserve to get in? National Pastime's Nick Leco has got the answers for you.
Morning Report - Wednesday, July 2
Ronnie Belliard's sixth-inning grand slam helped Nats rookie Collin Balester to his first big league win, while O's closer George Sherrill proved that the third time is in fact the charm by slamming the door shut after blowing his last two save opportunities. Meanwhile, the Pirates, Dodgers and White Sox worked overtime in their respective quests for victory. Catch up on all yesterday's MLB action in today's Morning Report. By Jay LeBlanc.
The Young and the Conservative
A Bush, not a Clinton -- Obama finds religion
Anything Bush can do, he can do better
Bally and Belly
What a debut for Collin Balester, who allowed just one hit to the Marlins over five innings and then watched as Ronnie Belliard clubbed a grand slam to give the Nats a 6-1 lead.
More on the Green deal
I just got off the phone with Craig Oster, Mike Green’s agent. Here is some of what he had to say about the negotiations of Green’s new four-year, $21 million deal.
More on Arenas, Mason
More signs point to Gilbert Arenas re-signing with the Washington Wizards
KILL - Cooperstown Bound? - Andre Dawson
2009 will be the seventh year Andre "The Hawk" Dawson's name has appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot. Last year, Dawson garnered more than 65 percent of the vote but fell 50 votes short of meeting the 75 percent requirement for induction. Will 2009 be the year Dawson gets in? Does he deserve to get in? National Pastime's Nick Leco has got the answers for you.
A quick update
Just wanted to give a quick update after talking to Caps GM George McPhee and others before I crank out my story for Wednesday's paper.
And now the Presbyterians
The church opened the door to gay clergy last week at the yearly meeting of its General Assemblies.
Jamison press recap with Pollin, Grunfeld
Jamison officially has signed with the Wizards. Next up: Gilbert, who was offered $127 million over six years.
Dark clouds above
I'm referring to the literal dark clouds that are currently hovering over Dolphin Stadium, looking like they're ready to burst at any given moment. But figuratively speaking, you could argue there has been a dark cloud hovering over the Nationals all season.
Washington's goalie is Jose Theodore (updated)
The Caps have signed their goaltender -- but it is not Cristobal Huet.
The Battle of Gettysburg, Day One, July 1, 1863
The battle that began the end of the Civil War
White House blasts Congress for housing bill delay
President Bush called for a housing bill last August. Today the White House said to Congress, "What's the holdup?"
